NextGen 911 real time text enables wireless devices to communicate with 911 call centers using simultaneous conversational text and voice so
People in need will be able to text the Suicide Prevention Lifeline beginning July 16, 2022. The move builds on plans to use 988 as the
The proposed FCC robotext rulemaking would look at approaches such as network-level blocking and using call authentication to
Messages by Google will be the default messaging app for AT&T Android devices. The goal is to accelerate the adoption of RCS (rich
The FCC may require service providers to support texting to the 988 suicide hotline. The commission wants feedback on deadline and other
The wireless industry association illustrates dramatic mobile data usage growth in its 2020 annual survey, noting for example, that the number of …
As small businesses face historic economic challenges, connecting with customers, employees, and suppliers is crucial…
Verizon mobile and internet traffic patterns are changing and showing some similiarities to pre-pandemic levels. Indications of what a new normal may be?
The Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative is a joint venture of the four major U.S. carriers. Goals include createing a business-to-consumer messaging ecosystem and . . .
Mobile data usage in 2018 was 73 times the 2010 level. Also seeing increases were the number of devices per subscribe, the number of cell sites and even . . .
An FCC robocall report notes that the commission has proposed or imposed money forfeitures of $245,923,500 against violators or apparent violators of the Truth in Caller ID Act or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Smartphone penetration is 93% for the 18-24 age group. 63% of consumers have visited a carrier store in the last year, with 20% going in the last month.
Some carriers are beginning to offer ESInet (emergency services internet) connectivity to PSAPs, which could help support text to 911…
More than half of respondents to a Nielsen mobile commerce survey said they feel cellphone separation anxiety, even though 70% say
Often used smartphones have personal data. Avast Software bought 20 phones, which contained 1200 photos, including 200 with adult content.
AT&T Landline Texting will let companies communicate using texting over a landline phone connection, The cloud based service also will let companies
Deloitte smartphone habits survey found that 43% of U.S. smartphone owners check their phones within five minutes of awakening.
A mobile voice usage study found that the number of calls Americans placed over the past year was virtually flat compared to the previous year. But the amount of time
A mobile enterprise app revenues forecast from Strategy Analytics calls for $40.5 billion in 2015. Future growth will be driven by . . .
AT&T will enable connected device texting and calling so users can send texts or make calls even when they forget their smartphone.