---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20210216200046.5742776D@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:00:46 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Phone companies give update on weakened service amid winter storm HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Major cell phone providers across the state of Texas said they're receiving a large number of 'concerned customers' who are reporting weak or failed service during the winter storm. https://abc13.com/cell-phone-service-att-houston-towers-weaken/10342017/ ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20210216200724.8F8FD76D@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:07:24 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: It's not you, it's the cold: T-Mobile and AT&T are down in Texas and other parts of the country by Adrian Diaconescu UPDATE: While T-Mobile may not have the Texas situation completely under control yet, its wireless service restoration efforts have already been deemed (partially) successful in Austin, where "some sites" are officially back online. Other markets are expected to recover fairly soon, but in the meantime, customers are asked to try Wi-Fi calling technology instead of relying on traditional cellular connectivity (if possible), as well as keep calls to a "minimum and as short as possible" or send text messages instead of actually making calls where those services are working to reduce network load and congestion. https://www.phonearena.com/news/t-mobile-att-extreme-cold-major-outage-texas-other-states_id130145 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20210216205747.E000776D@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:57:47 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: State Laws Restricting Community Broadband Are Hurting US Communities During The Pandemic from the do-not-pass-go,-do-not-collect-$200 dept Tue, Feb 16th 2021 6:41am - Karl Bode We've talked for years about how telecom monopolies like Comcast and AT&T have ghost written laws in more than twenty states, banning or hamstringing towns and cities looking to build their own broadband networks. We've also noted with COVID clearly illustrating how broadband is essential for education, opportunity, employment, and healthcare, such restrictions are looking dumber than ever. Voters should have every right to make local infrastructure decisions for themselves, and if big ISPs and armchair free market policy wonks don't want that to happen, incumbent ISPs should provide faster, cheaper, better service. https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210209/06513446212/state-laws-restricting-community-broadband-are-hurting-us-communities-during-pandemic.shtml ***** Moderator's Note ***** Hmmm. Seems familiar, but it was dated today. Go figure. Bill Horne Moderator ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20210216064226.1506E978C92@mail.not-on-your-best-day-and-my-worst.invalid> Date: 16 Feb 2021 08:06:11 +0100 From: "Doreen Anne" <test@not-on-your-best-day-and-my-worst.invalid> Subject: Are You Dead Or Alive! **************************************************************************** * Moderator note: yes, I deal with these almost every day. Ahem. * **************************************************************************** Attn: The sum of $4.5 million. out of your over due total sum has been approved for payment through ATM cash card system after all attempts to pay you through the bank, and diplomatic courier failed. The approved sum has been programmed into the ATM cash card which will be dispatched to you through your address upon reconfirmation. I have made several attempts to contact you and this is the 3rd and perhaps the last email to you with respect to this matter. Meanwhile, I received a power of attorney from one SUSAN GERRAD from the USA purportedly issued by you asking us to change the fund beneficiary to her name hence we are seeking your confirmation as soon as possible. to this end, you should Kindly Re-confirm this information to me. (1) Your Full Names:- (2) Address:- (3) Your Phone Numbers:- NOTE: The actual fees for shipping your ATM card is just $275 nothing more and no hidden fees of any sort! Upon receipt of payment, the delivery officer will ensure that your package is sent within 24 working hours. Because I am very sure of everything I am giving you a 100% money-back guarantee if you do not receive payment/package within the next 24hrs after you have made the payment for shipping. Regards Mr. Dave West ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Wed, 17 Feb 2021