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Tag: Wireless
AT&T and WMS Announce a Plan for Simplified Connectivity on the Water
An announcement this week from AT&T and WMS, a global provider of cruise wireless connectivity services, demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the connectivity experience for passengers on cruise ships, who often have restricted and expensive…
NAD Supports Verizon Claim of Prioritizing First Responders
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) said that it supports Verizon Wireless’ advertising claim that the carrier’s Frontline service is “the network that truly prioritizes first responders” and that it does not imply exclusivity.…
AT&T Traffics Data at 1.6 Tbps in Trial
AT&T has taken what it says is a big step towards driving the efficiency of its long-distance network with a trial in which data was transported at 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) on a single…
T-Mobile Claim About Starlink Service Upheld by National Advertising Division
T-Mobile has won a BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) Fast-Track SWIFT challenge brought by Verizon, related to T-Mobile’s claim to be the “first and only” U.S. wireless provider to work with Starlink to…
Verizon and Santander Bank Partner to Offer New Openbank Savings Account
BOSTON & NEW YORK — March 18, 2025 — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Verizon and Santander Bank, N.A., part of the global banking leader Santander1, today announced a multi-year U.S. partnership to bring a new, competitive…
SI Wireless Again Scolds FCC for Lack of Rip-and-Replace Reimbursement
SI Wireless, a provider in Tennessee and Kentucky, for the second time has provided Telecompetitor with access to the update it filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) related to its participation in the Secure…
National Advertising Watchdog Rules Against Total Wireless
BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) is recommending that Total Wireless modify its ads to avoid suggesting customers can get both four lines for $25/month and four free 5G phones. Total Wireless is a…
Ericsson to Deploy Private LTE Network for Lower Colorado River Authority In Texas
Feb 04, 2025 — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) have signed a multi-year agreement to implement a private LTE network across parts of 68 Texas counties. The advanced network will support grid…
AT&T and TransUnion Introduce Branded Call Display With Call Reason Integration
The latest development in incoming-call transparency was announced today by AT&T and TransUnion. AT&T wireless customers will now be shown the reason for the call on the phone’s mobile display — alongside the business caller’s…
Wireless Customer Satisfaction Scores Fall: J.D. Power Report
Wireless customers are showing increased dissatisfaction with their online and in-store experiences for the first time in a couple of years, according to a new report from J.D. Power. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Wireless…
Wireless Network Problems Grow With Increased Usage: J.D. Power Study
The increased use of wireless networks has led to an uptick in problems from nine per 100 uses in the first half of 2024 to 11 per 100 uses, according to a new J.D. Power…
NAD Supports Charter Regarding “Unlimited” Spectrum Data Claims
Several of Charter Communications’ website advertising claims of its Spectrum Mobile “Unlimited” and “Unlimited Plus” wireless data plans are being supported by BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD). NAD’s finding, which was announced today,…
