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Sunday, April 30, 2023

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Volume 42 Table of Contents Issue 120
CWA Wireless Workers Build Power at Annual Conference
T-Mobile Will Comply with Finding Against Home Internet Ad Claims
T-Mobile US touts fixed-wireless access as 5G 'big killer app'
Message-ID: <20230428042559.GA164423@telecomdigest.us> Date: 28 Apr 2023 00:25:59 -0400 From: "The Telecom Digest" <submissions@telecom-digest.org> Subject: CWA Wireless Workers Build Power at Annual Conference April 27, 2023 Close to 250 CWA members from across the union gathered for the CWA Wireless Workers Conference, held in person last week for the first time in four years in Providence, R.I. They participated in workshops and plenary sessions, shared ideas and strategized for the future, held solidarity actions, and heard from CWA leaders, elected officials, and other guest speakers. Speaking to participants about the need for our union to adapt to the ever-changing industry, CWA President Chris Shelton said, ”Since the early days of wireless, we have been at the forefront of organizing, representing, and fighting for workers to build a stronger, more powerful union.” He referenced the growing group of workers in the wireless industry who are taking collective action and joining CWA, including tower climbers, who for the first time ever participated in the conference. “By forming a union with CWA, tower climbers are beating the odds, just like they beat the odds each time they go out on a job and return home safely,” said Shelton. He also emphasized the need to consistently mobilize to win strong contracts that improve standards for all workers. https://cwa-union.org/news/cwa-wireless-workers-build-power-annual-conference
Message-ID: <20230428151433.GA171161@telecomdigest.us> Date: 28 Apr 2023 11:14:33 -0400 From: "The Telecom Digest" <submissions@telecom-digest.org> Subject: T-Mobile Will Comply with Finding Against Home Internet Ad Claims T-Mobile says it will comply with recommendations from The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs that the provider discontinue or modify both a general claim and a specific Internet commercial related to advertising for its Home Internet fixed wireless service. The recommendations were in reaction to Fast Track SWIFT challenges brought by Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC and Charter Communications Inc., respectively. Fast-Track SWIFT are expedited challenges brought to NAD for single issue advertising cases. https://www.telecompetitor.com/t-mobile-will-comply-with-finding-against-home-internet-ad-claims/
Message-ID: <20230429125407.GA177737@telecomdigest.us> Date: 29 Apr 2023 08:54:07 -0400 From: "The Telecom Digest" <submissions@telecom-digest.org> Subject: T-Mobile US touts fixed-wireless access as 5G 'big killer app' By Dan Meyer T-Mobile US solidified its backing of 5G-based fixed-wireless access (FWA) services despite ongoing concerns over the long-term financial viability of the technology. Chief Marketing Officer Mike Katz during T-Mobile US’ most recent earnings call labeled the carrier’s FWA-based “home internet service” as “one of the big killer apps for 5G that you are seeing play out right now.” This was linked to the carrier adding approximately 600,000 new FWA customers during the first quarter, pushing T-Mobile US’ customer base to 3.2 million subscribers. https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/t-mobile-us-touts-fixed-wireless-access-as-5g-big-killer-app/2023/04/
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