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AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service

AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - AT&T on Wednesday filed suit against California officials seeking a court order declaring it does not have to continue offering traditional copper wire phone service to new customers as it vowed to spend $19 billion on modern telecom services.
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FCC Approves EchoStar's $40 Billion Spectrum Sale to AT and SpaceX, Enhancing U.S. Connectivity

FCC Approves EchoStar's $40 Billion Spectrum Sale to AT and SpaceX, Enhancing U.S. Connectivity

FCC Approves EchoStar's $40 Billion Spectrum Sale to AT and SpaceX, Enhancing U.S. Connectivity
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Commercial Space Federation Warns of Imminent Launch Supply Shortage by 2030

Commercial Space Federation Warns of Imminent Launch Supply Shortage by 2030

Commercial Space Federation Warns of Imminent Launch Supply Shortage by 2030
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US Senator Warner, Democrat and ex-telecom exec, questions Trump Mobile's claims

US Senator Warner, Democrat and ex-telecom exec, questions Trump Mobile's claims

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Mark Warner, a Democrat and a former telecommunications executive, said Tuesday the Trump Organization is making misleading claims about its long-delayed mobile phone.
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Vast Expands into Satellite Market with New High-Power Line

Vast Expands into Satellite Market with New High-Power Line

Vast Expands into Satellite Market with New High-Power Line
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Travelers Warned Against Scams: Save Airline Numbers Before Traveling

Travelers Warned Against Scams: Save Airline Numbers Before Traveling

As the summer holiday season approaches in North America and Europe, travelers are being warned about an increase in scams targeting them while abroad. The consumer advocacy website advises against using Google to find airline phone numbers due to the risk of encountering fake or spoofed numbers. Instead, travelers should use official airline apps or websites and save customer service numbers in advance. The rise in geopolitical turmoil has made it easier for scammers to exploit situations like sudden flight cancellations and border checks by impersonating airlines and government agencies. The use of AI and fake websites has made it increasingly difficult to distinguish real from fake information, posing a significant risk to travelers.
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FCC Threatens ABC with License Review Amid Political Tensions

FCC Threatens ABC with License Review Amid Political Tensions

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered Disney's ABC-owned television stations to file for early renewal of their broadcast licenses. This move follows demands from the president and first lady for ABC to fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a joke. The timing of the FCC's action, coming shortly after these demands, has raised concerns about the use of regulatory power to influence media coverage. This development is part of a broader pattern of legal actions against civil society organizations, including an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and former FBI Director James Comey. These actions are seen as attempts to intimidate and silence critics, with legal experts questioning the strength of the charges.
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SpaceX's Starlink Moves Toward Mobile Network with Spectrum Acquisition

SpaceX's Starlink Moves Toward Mobile Network with Spectrum Acquisition

SpaceX's Starlink Moves Toward Mobile Network with Spectrum Acquisition
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Holland Knight Appoints Shiva Goel as Telecom Practice Chair in Washington, D.C.

Holland Knight Appoints Shiva Goel as Telecom Practice Chair in Washington, D.C.

Holland Knight Appoints Shiva Goel as Telecom Practice Chair in Washington, D.C.
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Victorian Scammer Sentenced for Bulk Phone Number Porting Fraud

Victorian Scammer Sentenced for Bulk Phone Number Porting Fraud

A 35-year-old man from Lynbrook, south-east Melbourne, has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for orchestrating a bulk phone number porting scam. The scam involved attempting to port 86 mobile numbers 193 times without the consent of the rightful owners. In 44 instances, the porting was successful, allowing the scammer to potentially bypass multi-factor authentication and access sensitive information such as bank accounts. The scam was discovered by the receiving telecommunications company, which remains unnamed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Detective Superintendent Bernard Geason of the AFP has warned the public to be vigilant about unexpected text messages from mobile service providers and sudden disconnections, which could indicate unauthorized porting.
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TikTok's $400 Million Settlement with DOJ Over Child Privacy Breaches Sparks Criticism

TikTok's $400 Million Settlement with DOJ Over Child Privacy Breaches Sparks Criticism

TikTok's $400 Million Settlement with DOJ Over Child Privacy Breaches Sparks Criticism
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Civil Society Faces Intimidation as DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center

Civil Society Faces Intimidation as DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an 11-count indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), alleging fraud related to payments to informants within white supremacist groups. Legal experts have criticized the charges as weak and likely to be dismissed. This move is part of a broader pattern of actions against civil society organizations, including the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) order for Disney's ABC stations to renew licenses early following a controversial joke by Jimmy Kimmel. The DOJ also indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post. These actions are seen as attempts to intimidate and silence critics, with the SPLC indictment serving as a warning to other organizations.