---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20201222124234.2B160744@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:42:34 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: FBI inks deal with ATT for FirstNet to connect 14,000 public safety agencies By Jackie Allen The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) expanded its use of FirstNet in a $92 million agreement with AT&T. The deal adds additional mobility capabilities for over 14,000 public service agencies and first responders. https://dan.hersam.com/tools/smart-quotes.php ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20201222122417.A25E1744@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:24:17 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Verizon launches 988 shortcode to reach National Suicide Prevention Hotline Verizon Wireless announced that its customers can now call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Mental Crisis Hotline by dialing either 1-800-273-Talk or by dialing a new 988 abbreviated code. It said this marks a milestone in Verizon's effort to make the Lifeline's critical resources available to anyone who needs assistance. https://www.telecompaper.com/news/verizon-launches-988-shortcode-to-reach-national-suicide-prevention-hotline--1366657 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20201222122749.2AA5C744@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2020 12:27:49 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: T-Mobile again advised to stop 5G reliability claims, can keep touting coverage by Bevin Fletcher In what was a partially successful appeal, T-Mobile has been advised by a national advertising review board panel to stop claiming that its 5G service is more reliable than competitors', but doesn't have to mention speed when talking up its superior coverage. https://www.fiercewireless.com/5g/t-mobile-again-advised-to-stop-5g-reliability-claims-can-keep-touting-coverage ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Wed, 23 Dec 2020