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FirstNet Authority board, task force to assess AT&T outage, suggest potential prevention measures

AT&T’s hours-long network outage that impacted FirstNet service last week will be discussed by the FirstNet Authority board during an open meeting next week, as well as the focus of a new task force created specifically to assess the incident and recommend strategies to help avoid a repeat in the future. FirstNet Authority Executive Director […]

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SpaceX makes first social-media post using Starlink direct-to-cell satellites

SpaceX has posted its first status on X (formerly Twitter) using Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite network in space. “This post was sent through a SpaceX Direct to Cell satellite in space,” the company wrote on X. Musk re-shared the post, adding that no special equipment was used to make the status. Only a mobile phone and […]

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AT&T filing with SEC outlines new payment schedule to FirstNet Authority

AT&T will pay more than $5.1 billion during the next five years to the FirstNet Authority, which plans to use this money to help fund the $8 billion commitment to enhance the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) that is being built and maintained by AT&T, according to the carrier’s recent filing with the SEC. AT&T […]

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AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”

AT&T CEO John Stankey addressed the carrier’s massive Feb. 22 outage that impacted FirstNet and commercial service, stating in a letter to company employees that “we let down many of our customers” and apologizing, but the exact cause of the hours-long disruption remains murky. In the letter released on Sunday, Stankey noted that AT&T’s restoration […]

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For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) is tapping technology from the smart transportation-focused C2SMARTER research center to speed up emergency responses in traffic-congested areas. In the last decade, the average response time between a 911 call for a life-threatening medical emergency and on-site FDNY arrival rose about 10%, from 6 minutes, 45 seconds to 7 minutes, 26 seconds, […]

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Counting the cost of AT&T’s outage

AT&T said it will offer customers a $5 credit to apologize for its recent outage. According to one estimate, that could cost the company up to $140 million. That figure puts AT&T roughly in line with other mobile network operators struggling with similar issues. For example, Australian operator Optus said its 2023 outage cost the company around $40 […]

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AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

AT&T today suffered a nationwide outage of its wireless services that included interruption to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), which the carrier giant has been building and maintaining for almost seven years. During the early hours this morning, AT&T customers began reporting what the carrier giant referenced as a “nationwide outage” that also […]

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In private wireless 5G, reality is strangling hype

The hype around private wireless started around five years ago, in the early days of 5G, when vendors like Nokia suggested the market opportunity could span up to 14 million sites worldwide. That would be double the 7 million macro basestations devoted to commercial wireless networks. That outlook sparked a race among vendors. Startups like Celona, networking giants […]

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Satellite association launch aims to enhance global connectivity

A new association to advance direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communication ecosystems has been launched. The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) is made up of several satellite operators including Viasat, Terrestar Solutions, Ligado Networks, Omnispace and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC. Combined, the companies have more than 100 megahertz of L- and S-band spectrum which could […]

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BMW, Samsung, Intel back satellite connectivity startup Skylo with $37M

Skylo Technologies, a direct-to-device satellite connectivity startup, has raised $37 million in its latest funding round, with investment from the corporate venture arms of BMW, Samsung and Intel. The latest round brings Skylo’s total funding to $153 million, with previous investments from SoftBank and DCM. Skylo said the funding is a “major step” in its […]

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FirstNet Authority board, task force to assess AT&T outage, suggest potential prevention measures

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SpaceX makes first social-media post using Starlink direct-to-cell satellites

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AT&T filing with SEC outlines new payment schedule to FirstNet Authority

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AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”

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For faster emergency response, New York’s fire department looks to AI

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Counting the cost of AT&T’s outage

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AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

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In private wireless 5G, reality is strangling hype

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Satellite association launch aims to enhance global connectivity

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BMW, Samsung, Intel back satellite connectivity startup Skylo with $37M

Commentary

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