FCC investigates AT&T’s network meltdown
Published in Network
Friday, 23 February 2024 10:35

FCC investigates AT&T’s network meltdown


If only they had not had to give up their Huawei technology

The FCC confirmed that it is investigating how AT&T’s network went spectacularly tits up for 11 hours yesterday.

Airline companies warn 5G will create “catastrophic" aviation crisis
Published in Mobiles


But at least the US telcos will make money


The chief executives of major US passenger and cargo carriers on Monday warned of an impending "catastrophic" aviation crisis in less than 36 hours, when AT&T and Verizon turn on their new 5G service.

FAA backs down over US telcos 5G requests
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Thursday, 06 January 2022 13:17

FAA backs down over US telcos 5G requests


Sorry we forgot you ran things

The Federal Aviation Administration has backed down from its request for more 5G delays from AT&T and Verizon over fears that planes might drop out of the sky.

AT&T and Verizon deny government’s 5G request
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We don’t think you know who is in charge here

AT&T and Verizon rejected the US Department of Transportation's request that they delay this week's scheduled launch of a new round of 5G wireless service.

AT&T and Verizon reduce 5G power
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Friday, 26 November 2021 12:21

AT&T and Verizon reduce 5G power


See if planes stop dropping out of the sky

AT&T and Verizon said they will slightly reduce the power of their 5G transmissions in C-band spectrum for six months to see if it stops interfering with aircraft radar.

Verizon thinking about selling AOL and Yahoo
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They never made much for Verizon Media 

Verizon is considering selling AOL and Yahoo -- two once high-flying dot-com brands it bought a few years back.

Verizon to decommission 3G network
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Friday, 02 April 2021 11:17

Verizon to decommission 3G network


Yep it is still there.

Verizon will shut down its 3G services on 31 December 2022, according to the VP of network engineering Mike Haberman.

Verizon teams up with Microsoft
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 20 October 2020 11:45

Verizon teams up with Microsoft


Living on the 5G edge

Verizon is joining forces with software king of the world Microsoft to create new ways for enterprises to accelerate the delivery of fast and secure 5G applications, benefiting from reliable and low-latency connections.

Verizon to launch 5G router
Published in Network
Wednesday, 30 September 2020 11:15

Verizon to launch 5G router


With Qualcomm's long-awaited QTM527 antenna

Verizon is releasing the first 5G home router powered by Qualcomm's long-awaited QTM527 antenna.

Huawei fights back
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Thursday, 16 July 2020 11:45

Huawei fights back


Trade wars move to patent wars


Looks like Huawei is going to fight back against the US for the sanctions it has imposed on the company using the US patent system.