Briefs
AT&T Asks FCC For Permission to Discontinue Live Operator Service in Alaska
The company tells FCC modern alternatives carry ‘the same functionality'
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
Copper Theft
AT&T Reports Decline in Louisville, Kentucky, Copper Theft
The company is expanding efforts statewide to prevent copper theft by offering a $10,000 reward.
FCC
FCC Extends Public Input Period on AT&T’s Petitions to Shed California Landline Obligations
Comments filed to date have pushed back against AT&T’s bid to reduce its voice service obligations.
AT&T
AT&T Names Jennifer Biry as Incoming CFO
Pascal Desroches to step down after leading AT&T’s finance division for more than five years.
Wireless
Verizon Unveils New Mobile, Converged Plans
Like AT&T’s Build-A-Plan, Verizon Simplicity appeared targeted at customers with one or two lines
California
ISPs, Advocates Split on FCC Preemption of California Copper Rules
Also, the state’s telecom regulator urged the FCC to reject AT&T’s copper retirement request
Spectrum
Rural Carriers, Consumer Groups Want Verizon-Array Spectrum Deal Reviewed
Separately, the Rural Wireless Association also raised concerns about the proposed T-Mobile-Grain deal.
Wireless
AT&T Launches Unlimited Data Plan for iPad users
The Unlimited Day Pass will provide 24 hours of unlimited data connection at just $3 a day.
Expert Opinion
Steven Weber: When Competitors Create Better Competition
Rivals AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are teaming up on a shared satellite network, a model of infrastructure collaboration that could boost connectivity and U.S. competitiveness.
Wireless
AT&T CFO: Fixed Wireless Expansion Still ‘Surgical’
He reiterated the carrier isn’t worried about satellite competition.
Spectrum
EchoStar Holding off on $138 Million Interest Payment, Waiting on AT&T Spectrum Proceeds
Broadband Infrastructure
AT&T Asks FCC to Approve California Copper Retirement
The company is seeking federal approval to discontinue legacy voice service and preempt state rules blocking the transition.
Briefs
AT&T Launches New Fiber Plans
Company hopes simplicity will help retain customers
ACA-9
California Senate Urged to Reject Amendment Stripping State Regulator’s Telecom Authority
ACA 9 would make the the state's top broadband regulator more susceptible to industry capture, group warns.
enforcement
Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fine Powers
The court sided 8-1 with the agency against AT&T and Verizon.
Cybersecurity
Cable Industry Wants Waiver from FCC Router Ban
NCTA said its suppliers need to swap components in already approved router designs amid AI-induced shortages
