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AT&T will comply with subpoena over Mississippi broadband buildout
A Mississippi commissioner says the AT&T will provide insight into how it spent millions of dollars in federal broadband grants.
AT&T faces subpoena over federal funds for rural broadband
A Mississippi commissioner says AT&T failed to deliver on promises of providing fixed wireless broadband service despite the company's acceptance of federal funds to do just that.
Tablo offering free preview of commercial skip feature
The free trial is available to customers with an active program guide subscription unti the end of the month.
Verizon buying Tracfone Wireless for $6 billion
Verizon is buying prepaid mobile phone provider Tracfone Wireless for more than $6 billion, the companies announced in a press release.
Marketing firm Red Ventures to acquire tech news site CNET
Marketing firm Red Ventures has reached an agreement with ViacomCBS to acquire technology news website CNET for $500 million.
Senators say ISP data caps blocking access to online schooling
Nearly a dozen senators sent a letter to seven Internet providers urging them to lift broadband data caps that may inhibit online learning.
Chinese streaming service Iqiyi under SEC investigation
A Chinese streaming service that has drawn comparisons to Netflix is under investigation by the SEC.
Chinese TV manufacturer makes transparent display
China's Xiaomi says it will mass-produce the world's first transparent high-definition television display.
Consumer Cellular, Ting get top nods on Consumer Reports list of best wireless providers
Consumer Cellular has topped the list of best wireless phone companies as ranked by Consumer Reports members in 2020.
Fox launches global streaming services for news, business channels
Fox Corporation's cable news and business programming will soon be available to audiences in other countries, Fox executives announced on Tuesday.
T-Mobile completes unification with Sprint brand, company says
T-Mobile says it has completed the unification of its brand with Sprint, the wireless company it acquired in April.
Dish acquires Ting Mobile, forges partnership with Tucows
Dish Network has acquired the assets of Ting Mobile, bringing more than 200,000 prepaid wireless subscribers under the control of the satellite television company.