---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20190710141215.GA29887@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:12:15 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: CenturyLink responds to 911 system crash in Pima County TUCSON - The 911 system in Pima County was down for about an hour early Tuesday morning. According to City of Tucson officials, Tucson and Pima County regional 911 primary and backup systems experienced an outage starting at 3 a.m. The system crash impacted all fire and police departments in the region. https://kvoa.com/news/2019/07/09/centurylink-responds-to-911-system-crash-in-pima-county/ -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20190710125548.GA28966@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:55:48 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: 911 Service Restored in Tulsa Area After Fire at AT&T Site Tulsa-area officials say residents can call 911 for emergencies again after a fire disrupted service. A city news release says the service was restored Tuesday after a fire at a Tulsa AT&T building left the service down or sporadic for several hours. https://www.publicradiotulsa.org/post/911-service-restored-tulsa-area-after-fire-att-site -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20190710140951.GA29795@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:09:51 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: National Cell phone Courtesy Month Talking in an elevator or in line at the grocery store. Texting at the table. Checking e-mail during a movie with the conveniences of smartphones, tablets and laptops comes a new day-to-day tech etiquette norms and tech peeves. In recognition of National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Caleb Drolshagen with AT&T is here with the following tech etiquette tips: https://www.nbc15.com/video?vid=512501982 -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20190710125909.GA29002@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:59:09 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: Northwest Fort Worth Residents Unable to make 911 calls, AT&T Network Issue Posted on July 9, 2019 FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- Fort Worth police say residents and businesses in the Northwest Fort Worth area by Eagle Mountain Lake are unable to make 911 ladline calls due to a network issue. Police say AT&T is currently working on this as fast as possible http://www.wbap.com/2019/07/09/northwest-fort-worth-residents-unable-to-make-911-calls-att-network-issue/ -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20190710143445.GA30457@telecom.csail.mit.edu> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:34:45 +0000 From: Bill Horne <bill@horneQRM.net> Subject: Consumer Reports lists cell phone deals through Mobile Virtual Network Operators By: Deb Stanley Hate your monthly cell bill because of the high price? Consumer Reports has found several cheaper options for $40 or less per month. The cheaper services are available through mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). MVNOs lease excess wireless capacity from the big four carriers - Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint - then offer cheaper service by not paying for retail store space and huge marketing campaigns, according to Consumer Reports. https://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/consumer/consumer-reports-lists-cell-phone-deals-through-mvnos-mobile-virtual-network-operators -- Bill Horne (Remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly) ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Thu, 11 Jul 2019