Comcast has announced the third extension of steps it took to make connectivity more accessible to subscribers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The carrier said that until June 30, 2021 it will provide free Internet service for the first 60 days…
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T-Mobile Project 10Million Aims to Bridge “Schoolwork Gap”
T-Mobile Project 10Million, launched today, aims to close the education gap as students embark on a school year that in many cases will involve at least some at-home learning. The COVID-19 pandemic is driving T-Mobile’s $10.7 billion investment in Project…
State AGs Recommend COVID-19 Broadband Funding
Any new COVID-19 relief package should include funding for broadband, said attorneys general from 31 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia in a letter to House and Senate leadership late last week. The COVID-19 broadband funding letter…
T-Mobile Offers New Business Customers 90 Days of Free Service
May 12, 2020 — BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) is expanding support for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) to help them navigate the COVID-19 crisis, offering up to 90 days free service to new and existing customers who switch their…
Closing the Homework Gap During COVID-19: Rural Operators Turn to ‘MacGyver Boxes’ and Wi-Fi Broadband
When COVID-19 struck and schools sent children home, teaching and learning began occurring over broadband connections. What about students without broadband at home? Some rural telecom providers – including South Dakota’s Golden West Telecommunications and Golden Belt Telephone (GBT) of…
GSA: 5G Device Availability on the Rise
More than 26 new 5G devices hit the market last month, according to the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). As a result, 5G device availability doubled in the second quarter. With the new devices, there are now 90 available worldwide,…
AT&T Connected Vehicles Now Number Nearly 27 Million, Over 1 Million Vehicle Wi-Fi Subscriptions
AT&T connected vehicles now number nearly 27 million, according to a company blog post. The 29 global brands covered collectively have more than 1 million Wi-Fi hotspot subscribers. The carrier’s mobile initiatives appear to be thriving in other ways as…
AT&T: Mobile 5G in 2018, Sort Of; Puck 5G in 2018, Definitely
Less than a month ago, AT&T issued a press release stating they would be first to mobile 5G, proclaiming the next generation mobile service will be available on their network by the end of 2018. Most other 5G discussions for…
Small Business Customers Targeted with Vyve Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Promotion
Vyve Broadband, a cable broadband consolidator focuses on rural communities, is offering free Wi-Fi hotspots for business customers who sign up for its 105 Mbps service. The Vyve free Wi-Fi hotspots provide customers with a secure connection that is supported…
Verizon, General Motors Connected Car Deal is About Global Connectivity
Global connectivity is the focus of a Verizon, General Motors connected car deal announced today. The deal calls for Verizon Telematics and global connectivity provider Globetouch to launch “upgraded network solutions” that will be used for GM’s OnStar connected vehicle…
Kansas City Smart City Initiatives Yields Benefits
The first compilation of Kansas City Smart City data was released yesterday. Sharing the data and information with 18 other cities, five federal agencies and two other countries, Smart City project leaders explain how strategic use of Big Data analysis…
Ford Enlists AT&T for Connected Car Wi-Fi Hotspots
A partnership between Ford and AT&T has yielded connected car Wi-Fi hotspots. Beginning this fall, Ford will be offering LTE Wi-Fi hotspots on select 2018 models equipped with Ford SYNC Connect touch and voice-activated communications control technology. Connecting to AT&T’s…
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