The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strengthened its actions yesterday against One Owl Telecom, saying that the gateway provider hasn’t complied with the agency’s robocaller blocking rules. According to the FCC, One Owl operated as a gateway provider for international robocalls…
Traditional television viewership gained ground in August, as broadcast (20.4%) and cable (30.2%) each bounced back to combine for more than half (50.6%) of total TV usage, according to the August 2023 edition of Nielsen’s The Gauge. In the same…
Reversing a recent down trend, robocalls increased by 5% in August to 5.4 billion, according to Robokiller Insights. The worst offenders, the report said, were robocalls related to financial services, debt collection, medical scams, and loans. It’s not just the…
Verizon touted the benefits of the massive multi-year redesign of its network architecture in a press release today. The redesign has tapped network virtualization to enable the telco to enhance the customer experience, the company said. Included in the redesign…
The state of Washington’s Department of Commerce is awarding $14.5 million in digital equity funding for digital navigator services, which are essential in helping new internet users get online. The grants are designed to support individuals seeking work, families with…
The broadband subsidy program known as ACP, for Affordable Connectivity Program, is helping to improve education and employment opportunities for consumers, according to a new report from broadband provider Bluepeak. The research indicates that subscribers in ACP households benefitted from…
Nextlink Internet today announced the acquisition of Echo Wireless for an undisclosed price. The acquisition expands Nextlink’s market into the state of Indiana, specifically, the rural communities in Knox, Davies, and Lawrence counties. Nextlink was one of the biggest winners…
Another $46.3 million from the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) is being dedicated to help provide digital tools and services to support students in communities across the country, the FCC announced this week. The current round of funding will be used…
Delaware ranks the best and Alaska the worst among states for broadband, according to a new report from Broadband Now. The report based its rankings on a combination of internet coverage, prices and speeds. Following Delaware, the top states, in…
Robokiller’s mid-year phone scam report, released this week, reveals that Americans saw robotexts grow, but there also was a decline in robocalls during the first half of the year. The company makes software designed to block out spam robocalls and…
The FCC today adopted of a proposed fine of $20 million against Q Link Wireless LLC and Hello Mobile Telecom LLC for apparent violations of FCC rules that require carriers to authenticate customers’ identity before providing online access to Customer…
Lumen today launched a network-as-a-service (NaaS) offering that it is calling “the first important step toward the company’s bold vision to disrupt the telecom industry.” The company is calling the offering “Internet On-Demand.” According to the company, the offering will…
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