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The Telecom Digest for Tue, 17 May 2022
Volume 41 : Issue 87 : "text" format

table of contents
Has ATT or others misled on monthly cost?
Here's what to know about how new high-speed internet programs affect Iowans
Trouble calling 911 for AT&T customers across New Hampshire
Unions continue pushing into Big Tech, telecom companies

Message-ID: <20220516142521.4C0767A0@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:25:21 +0000 (UTC) From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com> Subject: Has ATT or others misled on monthly cost? MacRumors Had a rather curious move back to iPhone. I went from an Samsung S10+ to the iPhone 13 pro max. I was at an ATT store and asked the guy to calculate out the cost for me for monthly service along with estimate on other costs. First time around, I had to contact ATT and mentioned their billing me far higher than what was stated by the sales person at their store. They were quick to adjust and this month, sure enough the bill went up nearly 16 dollars and they said the previous adjustment was temporary. This is all rather screwy. I will engaging ATT on Monday to see if I can get this adjusted. I am unsure of any recourse if they are insistent. https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/has-att-or-others-misled-on-monthly-cost.2344813/ -- (Please remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly)
Message-ID: <20220516143106.588747A0@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:31:06 +0000 (UTC) From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com> Subject: Here's what to know about how new high-speed internet programs affect Iowans By Tyler Jett lot of Iowans are in line for faster - and less expensive - internet service as the White House rolls out new programs. As part of the $1 trillion infrastructure spending bill that Congress passed last year, President Joe Biden announced Monday that some private providers will offer what is effectively free service for some eligible customers. Others who qualify may get sizable discounts. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2022/05/16/what-does-affordable-connectivity-program-mean-iowa-high-speed-internet-access/9753886002/ -- (Please remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly)
Message-ID: <20220516140800.4206E7A0@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 16 May 2022 14:08:00 +0000 (UTC) From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com> Subject: Trouble calling 911 for AT&T customers across New Hampshire By Sydney Brown CONCORD, N.H. - A network issue for AT&T customers in New Hampshire and parts of northern New England prevented 911 voice calls from going through, the New Hampshire Division of Emergency Services and Communications said Saturday. https://www.wmur.com/article/trouble-calling-911-att-customers-new-hampshire/39999400# -- (Please remove QRM from my email address to write to me directly)
Message-ID: <0e6c0b65-f6aa-a539-6ce2-1965d08aad71@gmail.com> Date: 16 May 2022 10:49:23 -0400 From: Bill Horne <malQRMassimilation@gmail.com> Subject: Unions continue pushing into Big Tech, telecom companies By Mike Dano Unions have long been a factor in the telecommunications industry, as workers look to gain leverage in negotiations over salary, conditions and benefits. But in recent months the topic has taken on a heightened weight amid a rise in inflation coupled with a fresh interest in unions, particularly among employees at big technology companies. Further, President Biden is helping to shine a light on the topic with pro-union messaging and meetings with employees attempting to form unions. https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/biden-meets-amazon-union-leader-white-house Rest of story at: https://www.lightreading.com/big-tech/unions-continue-pushing-into-big-tech-telecom-companies/d/d-id/777566

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