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AT&T to wind down California landlines as FCC clears plan
business4 days ago

AT&T to wind down California landlines as FCC clears plan

The FCC has cleared AT&T to phase out traditional landline service for more than 184,000 California households starting June 1, 2027, with notices urging customers to switch to newer technologies; AT&T says just 3% of California households still use landlines and plans a phased upgrade funded by $19 billion through 2030 as it moves away from aging copper networks. California regulators, led by the CPUC, have blocked AT&T’s efforts to shed its Carrier of Last Resort obligation and filed a lawsuit to preserve that basic-service requirement, while AT&T faces pending applications with the FCC and ongoing opposition from state regulators.

via New York Post|
#att#business#california
T-Mobile Retires Old Plans, Shifts Customers to Newer, Slightly More Expensive Options
business12 days ago

T-Mobile Retires Old Plans, Shifts Customers to Newer, Slightly More Expensive Options

T-Mobile is retiring its oldest mobile plans—some dating back up to 15 years—and moving affected customers to newer plans, with an average price increase of about $4 per line (though some may see no change). Affected users will be emailed with two weeks’ notice before the switch, which will occur in mid-July. The company says customers will keep their current benefits while gaining improved network features and a 5-year price guarantee, but it has not disclosed exactly which plans are affected or which new plans they’ll be moved to.

via GSMArena.com|
#5g#business#mobile
T-Mobile auto-migrates legacy plans to newer, sometimes pricier options
business12 days ago

T-Mobile auto-migrates legacy plans to newer, sometimes pricier options

T-Mobile is automatically migrating thousands of customers on decade‑old legacy plans (including Simple Choice, T‑Mobile One, and some Sprint grandfathered plans) to its current lineup (Essentials, Experience More, Experience Beyond) over the next few billing cycles. The switch requires no action from customers; some will see no change, others a modest price adjustment, with the new rates typically lower than what new customers would pay. All moved customers retain their benefits and gain improved network features, and the move is described internally as a cleanup removing over 1,100 legacy billing codes.

via Mashable|
#auto-migration#business#legacy-plans
T-Mobile Rumors Swirl: Possible New Plans or Price Shifts on the Horizon
business14 days ago

T-Mobile Rumors Swirl: Possible New Plans or Price Shifts on the Horizon

A speculative post reports that T-Mobile has scheduled leadership meetings and mandatory sessions, suggesting a major announcement could be imminent. The piece outlines two main possibilities: (1) the launch of a new, potentially low-cost plan to counter competition, and (2) a price increase on legacy plans, which could involve higher per-line costs or new fees. Other ideas, like a big acquisition or scrapping autopay discounts, are deemed unlikely. The author emphasizes the speculation and notes Monday as a probable announcement day, inviting reader input.

via The Mobile Report|
#business#plans#pricing
SpaceX eyes direct Starlink mobile service to disrupt US carriers
technology15 days ago

SpaceX eyes direct Starlink mobile service to disrupt US carriers

SpaceX reportedly told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for US consumers and potentially build its own terrestrial network, allowing direct sales to customers and reducing reliance on carriers like Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The move would tap a large, lucrative US mobile market and increase per-user revenue, but faces challenges since Starlink’s current direct-to-cell service is supplementary and not a full replacement for a traditional network. Details such as price or launch date are not announced; the information comes from Financial Times sources citing an IPO roadshow.

via The Next Web|
#mobile-network#spacex#spectrum
Verizon rolls out a simple, flat-rate plan starting at $30 for new customers
tech26 days ago

Verizon rolls out a simple, flat-rate plan starting at $30 for new customers

Verizon is launching a Simplicity flat-rate plan that starts at $30 per month for new customers (and $45 for existing ones), with activation and upgrade fees dropped if customers enroll in a new loyalty program via the My Verizon app. The plan offers one fixed per-line price, unlimited 5G ultrawideband, 10GB of mobile hotspot data, roaming in Canada and Mexico, and satellite texting, plus optional home internet for $35/month and bundled streaming services at add-on costs. The $30 introductory price is an autopay/carrier-switching promotional offer, and Verizon also unveiled a Verizon One subscription for $70/month that combines unlimited 5G and home internet.

via The Verge|
#5g-ultrawideband#loyalty-program#simplicity-plan
FCC Pushes ID-Linked Phone Plans, Sparking Privacy Alarm
policy1 month ago

FCC Pushes ID-Linked Phone Plans, Sparking Privacy Alarm

The FCC proposes requiring telecoms to collect extensive personal data from all new and renewing customers—name, physical address, government ID number, and an alternate phone number—before granting service, effectively ending anonymous or burner phone use. The goal is to deter scammers, but privacy advocates warn the rule could harm vulnerable groups and expand surveillance. The proposal invites public comments (deadline June 25) and has drawn strong criticism from privacy groups and industry.

via 404 Media|
#burner-phones#fcc#identity-verification
Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines for Carriers Over Location Data Sales
technology1 month ago

Supreme Court Upholds FCC Fines for Carriers Over Location Data Sales

The Supreme Court, in an 8-1 decision, upheld the FCC’s power to fine AT&T, Verizon, and, by extension, T-Mobile for mishandling and selling real-time location data, ruling that fines can proceed without a jury trial; carriers faced about $100 million in penalties split between AT&T (~$57M) and Verizon (~$47M), with similar sums tied to related actions against T-Mobile. Chief Justice Roberts wrote for the majority, while Justice Thomas dissented, arguing the process could have allowed a jury trial. The ruling strengthens privacy enforcement but underscores how slowly accountability unfolds in data-misuse cases.

via PhoneArena|
#fcc#location-data#privacy
Verizon's Quiet Turnaround: What Dan Schulman Has Up His Sleeve
business2 months ago

Verizon's Quiet Turnaround: What Dan Schulman Has Up His Sleeve

Verizon, under new CEO Dan Schulman, is pursuing a major turnaround but remains mum on the specifics of a new value proposition. Analysts expect a strategy that leverages wireless and wired assets, possible third-party services, and strategic partnerships (e.g., FIFA World Cup sponsorship), along with pricing changes and a renewed focus on network performance and contractor relations. Details are anticipated at the Q1 2026 earnings call on April 27.

via Fierce Network|
#business#contracts#dan-schulman
NVIDIA Leads Global Coalition to Deploy Open AI-Driven 6G
technology4 months ago

NVIDIA Leads Global Coalition to Deploy Open AI-Driven 6G

NVIDIA and a coalition of global telecom operators and infrastructure providers—including BT Group, Deutsche Telekom, Cisco, Ericsson, Nokia, SK Telecom, SoftBank and T-Mobile—commit to building 6G on open, secure, AI-native software-defined platforms (AI-RAN). The initiative emphasizes openness, interoperability, and supply-chain resilience to accelerate innovation and trust in future networks, with NVIDIA coordinating through AI-WIN, the AI-RAN Alliance, OCUDU and collaborations across the U.S., Europe, the U.K., Korea and Japan.

via NVIDIA Newsroom|
#6g#ai#open-platforms