---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <20201228042235.0A9A6753@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:22:35 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: AT&T: Devastating 5G Auctions Summary * AT&T faces an expensive bill of the ongoing C-band auctions. * The major wireless stocks struggled after a record wireless spectrum auction in 2015. * The recent decision to not hike the dividend could reflect the trouble with the upcoming 5G spectrum costs. * The stock is likely to hang below $30 as the wireless and media giant either overspends on the auction or a competitor becomes a lot more formidable. https://seekingalpha.com/article/4396298-t-devastating-5g-auctions ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20201228041547.C573A753@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:15:47 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: 7 smartphone trends that really should stop in 2021 2020 was an important year for the smartphone industry in many ways. 5G became available to more than just flagship devices, we got foldables with improved durability, and mid-range phones took a major step up in features. It wasn't all great though. For every welcome industry move in 2020, there was a trend we wouldn't like to see continued in 2021. Here's our full list. https://www.androidauthority.com/smartphone-trends-stop-2021-1177366/ ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20201228043639.64538753@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:36:39 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Every Device On This T-Mobile Network Upgrade List Stops Working Soon By Kaelin Dickerson December 22, 2020 According to internal documents obtained by Android Police 19 devices on T-Mobile will cease to work starting next month. The T-Mobile network upgrade device list includes the OnePlus One, Sony Xperia Z3 series, and the Google Nexus 9. Though these are just a few of the devices on the list. https://www.androidheadlines.com/2020/12/t-mobile-device-network-upgrade-list-smartphones-carrier.html ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20201228040003.97468753@telecom2018.csail.mit.edu> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 04:00:03 +0000 (UTC) From: Moderator <telecomdigestsubmissions@remove-this.telecom-digest.org> Subject: Verizon Sued for Patent Infringement for Supporting Navigation Systems Traxcell Technologies, LLC filed a complaint Monday in the Western District of Texas against Verizon Wireless Personal Communications LP for patent infringement, alleging that Verizon has infringed the patents-in-suit through supporting Apple Maps, Verizon Navigator, Google Maps, or other location-based services that utilize the Verizon network. https://lawstreetmedia.com/tech/intellectual-property/verizon-sued-for-patent-infringement-for-supporting-navigation-systems/ ------------------------------ ********************************************* End of telecom Digest Tue, 29 Dec 2020