Good News Roundup for August 18, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.
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Telecoms providing assistance during Maui wildfires
Companies like AT&T, Verizon, DirecTV, Hawaiian Telcom and T-Mobile are providing assistance to those affected by the Maui wildfires.
Federal broadband program benefitting more urban households than rural customers
Only around 15 percent of the ACP’s 20 million benefits recipients come from rural areas, according to the FCC.
Viasat shifts focus from broadband to mobile market
Officials at Viasat say the company’s mobile business sector could help it earn as much as $130 billion in revenue by 2030.
Verizon sheds 70,000 Fios TV customers during Q2
Verizon reported another drop in customers for its Fios TV service as the company continues to market YouTube TV as an alternative.
Congressman demands AT&T, Verizon remove lead-shielded cables
Congressman Pat Ryan has sent a letter to AT&T, Verizon and U.S. Telecom demanding answers over the leaded cable problem.
Telecom stocks fall amid report on leaded underground cables
Shares of Verizon, AT&T, Lumen and other telecoms dropped on Monday after a Citi analysts downgraded a company’s stock amid concerns over leaded cables.
Washington Post joins Verizon’s subscription platform
The Washington Post has announced a partnership with Verizon to sell digital subscriptions through the telecom’s Plus-Play marketplace.
New Verizon plans to offer discounts to teachers, first responders
Nurses and members of the military can also get single-line and multi-line discounts on Verizon’s new My Plan service tiers.
Verizon modifies unlimited data plans, changes streaming perks
Customers can now add-on streaming services like Apple Music and Disney Plus for an extra fee, where once they were offered for free.