Verizon closed 2022 with fourth-quarter results marked by wireless service revenue growth and the highest total wireless retail postpaid net additions in seven years.
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Millions of T-Mobile Customers’ Data Are Hacked Again
T-Mobile announced that a recent hack impacted 37 million of its customers' data. In a filing with the US SEC, the company said that it realized on January 5 that a "bad actor" had managed to infiltrate its computer system but the attack likely began around November 25.
TELUS, Amii to Unlock AI Applications to Deliver Canada’s Resilient Networks
TELUS and Amii are coming together for a five-year collaboration to study and deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms and techniques to manage increasingly complex next-generation networks.
Verizon’s +play Adds Even More Perks for Customers
Looking to get into a healthy exercise routine in the new year? Verizon and Peloton have you covered.
First Major US Airline to Introduce Fast, Free Wi-Fi With T-Mobile
Delta will offer fast, free Wi-Fi in partnership with T-Mobile to all customers on board most domestic mainline flights beginning February 1, 2023. This is the first major US airline to offer free Wi-Fi as a core element of its customer experience.
Verizon’s 3G CDMA Network Shut Off
Verizon has officially closed down its 3G CDMA network. The extended shut-off date to the end of 2022 was done in order to give the customers enough time to minimize disruptions to their service as they moved to newer and more advanced technologies.
Rogers-Shaw Merger Deal: An Ongoing Battle
The Rogers-Shaw merger deal has been approved by the Canadian Competition Tribunal, but the Competition Bureau is fighting to be further convinced. Moreover, before the merger successfully proceeds, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry, must also approve spectrum license transfers.
Verizon Continues to Deploy 5G Ultra Wideband Faster Than Expected
Verizon now covers more than 175 million people with their ultra fast, ultra reliable 5G Ultra Wideband service, and will offer nationwide 5G Ultra Wideband in Q1 2023. The ongoing C-Band rollout is a full 13 months ahead of the original schedule, and continues to accelerate. Less than 21 months after announcing the results of the FCC’s C-band auction and after securing early access to an additional 30 markets this year, Verizon accelerated its build plan and surpassed its goal of reaching 175 million people covered by the end of 2022, a month ahead of schedule.
TELUS Q3 2022: Strongest Quarter Driven by Higher YoY Customer Growth
TELUS’s robust Q3 2022 performance reflects the chemistry of its globally leading broadband networks and customer-centric culture, which have enabled its strongest quarter on record, with total customer net additions of 347,000, up more than 8% year-on-year. This included strong mobile phone net additions of 150,000, up 11% over last year and the best quarterly result since the third quarter of 2010; record-high net connected device additions of 124,000; and an industry-leading total fixed net additions of 73,000.
AT&T Q3 2022: Subscriber Additions Drove Revenue Growth
AT&T’s reported third-quarter results showed strong, sustained momentum in customer additions across its growing 5G wireless and fiber networks.