Nokia has agreed to a multi-year deal to provide AT&T with its next-generation fibre access technologies across the US operator’s current footprint and for future expansions.
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US Congress agrees to share user web searches with ISPs
US politicians have voted to abolish privacy rules that are designed to prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from selling users’ web browsing histories and app usage histories to advertisers.0 3428
Ericsson and AT&T strategic agreement to pioneer networks of the future
Ericsson will deploy a wide range of Ericsson 5G Open Radio Access Networks products and solutions to support AT&T’s nationwide Open RAN ambitions in the U.S.
ServiceNow partners with global telco to launch 5G and fibre networks solution
ServiceNow technology, AT&T industry expertise, create Telecom Network Inventory product to manage 5G and fibre networks for telcos around the world.
Trump turns to 5G to avoid network spies
National security officials from President Donald Trump’s administration are reportedly looking at ways for the government to take control part of the country’s mobile network as a way of guarding against China.
Deal collapse leaves Huawei’s American dream in tatters
Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei has confirmed that AT&T has backed out of a deal to distribute its smartphones in the US.
FCC votes to repeal net neutrality rules
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has repealed the net neutrality rules, which were aimed at ensuring Internet providers treat all web traffic equally.
Colt to demo cross-carrier automated network provisioning
Colt Technology Services, in conjunction with technology partners AT&T, Orange, Ciena, Amdocs and Fujitsu aims to bring the concept of the customer controlled network closer to reality.
US Internet providers pledge not to sell customer data
The three major US Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have pledged to protect the private data of US citizens, days after the US Congress approved legislation reversing Obama administration’s Internet privacy rules.
Mobile data from Super Bowl stadium breaks records
Sunday’s Super Bowl produced skyrocketing wireless voice and data usage by fans inside the MetLife Stadium, higher than any other one-day sporting event, according to AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
Verizon to report on US law-enforcement data requests
Verizon Communications will report on law-enforcement requests for information on its customers that it received in 2013, following similar moves that major online companies have made, but rival AT&T has not.