The Federal Trade Commission, along with law enforcement agencies from six states, sued Internet service provider Frontier Communications, alleging that the company did not provide many consumers with Internet service at the speeds it promised them, and charged many of them for more expensive and higher-speed service than Frontier actually provided.
Telecom Operators
T‑Mobile Raises 2021 Guidance
T-Mobile reported first quarter 2021 results highlighted by total net additions, postpaid net additions, and postpaid phone net additions. The company also reported strong financial results and raised 2021 guidance as its synergy-backed model simultaneously delivers customer growth and profitability.
AT&T Completes Public Wi-Fi Trial in Downtown Austin
AT&T has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial of its Wi-Fi network through the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) OpenRoaming™ service. Covering areas of downtown Austin, the network showcases secure, automatic, and friction-free access to any device using the public Wi-Fi network.
Verizon Business Takes Internet of Things Connectivity Global
Enterprises can now benefit from Global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity from Verizon for mobile assets in 170 countries worldwide with permanent roaming options in North America and Western Europe all on a single SIM.
AT&T’s Warner Media and Discovery Form New Streaming Giant
AT&T Inc. and Discovery, Inc. have joined forces in creating a standalone global entertainment company. This combines Warner Media’s premium entertainment, sports, and news assets with Discovery's non-fiction and international entertainment.
Verizon to Offload Yahoo, AOL for $5 billion
Verizon is getting rid of its media businesses that include iconic brands Yahoo and AOL for $5 billion, ending an expensive and unsuccessful run in the media and advertising world.
Verizon to Launch 5G Internet for Businesses in 21 U.S. Cities
Verizon Communications Inc will launch 5G internet for businesses in 21 U.S. cities this month, expanding its presence from Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.
North America Will Dominate the 5G Services Market
Based on the latest Grand View Research report, North America is estimated to dominate the 5G services market, after recording a share of 34.3% in 2020. AT&T’s 5G network infrastructure deployment greatly attributes to the overall investments in this market.
T-Mobile is America’s Fastest 5G Network: Speedtest by Ookla
New data released from Ookla, a leader in mobile network testing and data analysis, shows T-Mobile customers get the fastest 5G speeds and get a 5G signal more often than customers on any other network.
AT&T Makes $2 Billion Commitment to Broadband
AT&T announced a $2 billion investment over the next 3 years to help address the “digital divide”. Through low-cost broadband offers, participation in the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), and community investment, AT&T is set to bring robust broadband connectivity to more Americans.