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Here's why there's no U.S. telecom giant like Huawei

by Scott Tong
Mar 1, 2019
Once the world leader in wireless phone technology, America now has no dog in the fight.
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T-Mobile-Sprint merger plans spark concern

by Andy Uhler
Feb 13, 2019
Representatives from T-Mobile and Sprint are on Capitol Hill today and tomorrow to discuss a planned $26 billion merger.
John Legere (R), CEO and President of T-Mobile US, and Marcelo Claure, Executive Chairman of Sprint, testify about the T-Mobile and Sprint merger during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, February 13, 2019.
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Verizon's bet on Oath falters

by Amy Scott
Dec 11, 2018
Verizon created Oath out of its investments in “legacy” digital media companies AOL and Yahoo. The goal was to compete with internet giants Facebook and Google. It seems that the world’s biggest wireless network just wasn’t able to make that work. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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The U.S. government doesn’t want 5G tech that’s made in China

by Molly Wood
Nov 30, 2018
The thing that makes the technology so useful can also make it vulnerable.
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Phone firms say merger would boost 5G in U.S.

by Andy Uhler
Apr 30, 2018
The telecom world could be getting a bit smaller. T-Mobile announced yesterday it would be acquiring Sprint in a $26 million all-stock deal. The two companies said the merger will mean that American companies will be able to implement fifth-generation wireless technology, or 5G, faster than anyone else — specifically the Chinese. But will U.S. […]
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Net neutrality rollback begins

by Aaron Schrank
Apr 23, 2018
Businesses, states, Democratic senators are mounting challenges to the FCC repeal of internet protections. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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Why payphones are still a thing in Hawaii

by Donna Tam
Sep 13, 2016
The island state leads the nation in payphones per capita.
Three sailors making telephone calls via payphones in Key West, Florida circa 1955.
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Cellphone giants are sued for discounting 911 calls

by Sally Herships
Aug 10, 2016
A lawsuit claims cellphone discounts have left 911 call centers out of pocket.
AT&T says that the 911 call-related claims about the company are "baseless."
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Verizon strike underscores changes in telecom

by Annie Baxter
May 16, 2016
Landline services are declining. About 40,000 workers are protesting cost-cutting measures.
Striking Verizon workers picket in front of a Verizon office in Washington, D.C., on April 14.
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Government further relaxes Cuba trade rules

by Dan Gorenstein
Jan 27, 2016
Companies will henceforth be able to extend credit to more customers in Cuba.
A Cuban flag flutters in front of the US Embassy in Havana.
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