How AT&T Is Planning to Rob Americans of an Open Public Telco Network
12 years ago

How AT&T Is Planning to Rob Americans of an Open Public Telco Network

Wired  

AT&T has a sneaky plan. It wants to exploit a loophole in the Federal Communications Commission ’s rules to kill what remains of the public telecommunications network -- and all of the consumer protections that go with it. |||A telecommunications policy expert, S. Derek Turner is the research director at Free Press, a nonpartisan organization advocating for universal and affordable internet access, diverse media ownership, and vibrant public media. But there are large portions of the public telecom network that don't use IP, and that are still subject to varying degrees of regulatory oversight -- including traditional landlines, alarm circuits, and many of the “special access” connections that carry voice and data traffic from cellular towers. Also, the ability of many smaller wireless carriers to offer competitively priced services is based on specific regulations that prevent special access providers like AT&T and Verizon from charging exorbitant rates.

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Yet another AT&T outage that left millions without signal now resolved
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Yet another AT&T outage that left millions without signal now resolved

Daily Mail  

AT&T has finally restored signal to millions of Americans across several states, after last night's outage left them without cellphone access or 911 calls. The issue primarily affected iPhone users, and has even affected emergency services, with officials in Seminole County, Florida urging those with an issue to contact its non-emergency line. An AT&T spokesperson told media outlets: 'We've resolved …

AT&T says it has resolved software issue that caused an outage for some wireless customers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

AT&T says it has resolved software issue that caused an outage for some wireless customers

CNN  

CNN — AT&T wireless service was down for some customers for parts of Tuesday because of a software issue that has since been fixed, according to the company, which has experienced several outages this year. “We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we worked to resolve this issue.” The AT&T outage came one day after …

AT&T apologizes for massive system failure but rules out cyber attack
1 year ago

AT&T apologizes for massive system failure but rules out cyber attack

The Independent  

✕ Close AT&T users facing cell service outages nationwide Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy AT&T has said that …

AT&T blames major network outage that downed 70,000 phones on a software update glitch while it 'expanded its network' - but the FBI and Homeland Security are STILL investigating
1 year ago

AT&T blames major network outage that downed 70,000 phones on a software update glitch while it 'expanded its network' - but the FBI and Homeland Security are STILL investigating

Daily Mail  

Phone company says outage occurred while it 'expanded' the network yesterday AT&T has blamed its network outage that downed at least 70,000 phones on a 'software update glitch'. Americans stood outside AT&T stores looking for answers to why they were without cellular service for hours AT&T staff appeared to have no answers for the group of frustrated customers standing outside …

AT&T is mocked by customers after network outage downed 70,000 phones and triggered fears of 'Leave the World Behind' apocalypse
1 year, 1 month ago

AT&T is mocked by customers after network outage downed 70,000 phones and triggered fears of 'Leave the World Behind' apocalypse

Daily Mail  

AT&T has been mocked by their customers after a network outage that caused 70,000 to lose their phone signal. While AT&T has said they are 'working urgently' to resolve the issues, customers have poked fun at the the service, which is considered one of the most expensive networks. On social media, customers poked fun at the company over the outage …

AT&T’s network is having problems: What you should know while navigating a phone service outage
1 year, 1 month ago

AT&T’s network is having problems: What you should know while navigating a phone service outage

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Customers of AT&T, the country’s largest wireless provider, reported widespread outages on Thursday. The message indicates that the device is having trouble connecting to their cellular provider’s network, but it can make emergency calls through other carrier networks, according to Apple Support. Wi-Fi calling is a built-in feature on most Android devices and iPhones and can be …

AT&T says the outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by a cyberattack
1 year, 1 month ago

AT&T says the outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by a cyberattack

Associated Press  

AT&T said the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network Thursday appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a malicious attack. “Based on our initial review, we believe that today’s outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as we were expanding our network, not a cyber attack,” the Dallas-based company said. …

AT&T down: 911 calls failing to go through amid major carrier outage
5 years, 8 months ago

AT&T down: 911 calls failing to go through amid major carrier outage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A major outage with the US telecoms carrier AT&T prevented people from calling …

Here's what comes next if the FCC's decision to quash net neutrality rules becomes a reality
7 years, 3 months ago

Here's what comes next if the FCC's decision to quash net neutrality rules becomes a reality

Firstpost  

Many worry that FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal will stifle small tech firms and leave ordinary citizens more at the mercy of cable and wireless companies. “RADICAL DEPARTURE” The FCC’s move will allow companies like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon to charge internet companies for speedier access to consumers and to block outside services they don’t like. They don’t monetize that.” …

US ISPs respond to the net neutrality protest as they support an 'open internet'
7 years, 8 months ago

US ISPs respond to the net neutrality protest as they support an 'open internet'

Firstpost  

There had been about 6 million filings on net neutrality’s overturn made to the FCC as of Tuesday night, both supporting and opposing the policy; that had risen to 6.7 million Wednesday afternoon. Although AT&T has fiercely fought the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules, it’s backing Wednesday’s “day of action” denouncing AT&T and other ISPs. Tim Karr, the campaign …

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