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Verizon’s 5G network isn’t good enough to cover an entire NFL stadium
Verizon announced that its 5G service is available in 13 NFL stadiums but said the network is only able to cover "parts" of the seating areas. Verizon 5G signals will also be sparse or non-existent when fans walk through concourses and other areas in and around each stadium. The rollout of 5G is more complicated than the rollout of 4G was because 5G relies heavily on millimeter-wave signals that don't travel far and are easily blocked by walls and other obstacles.
New York City sues T-Mobile, alleging 'abusive' sales tactics
The New York City government sued T-Mobile, alleging that its Metro stores routinely use "abusive sales tactics" such as selling used phones as if they are new and charging customers for services they didn't order. "Abusive sales tactics are rampant at Metro stores," the complaint says.
AT&T’s confusing mess of online TV services even has AT&T confused (Ars Technica)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 18:11Comcast, beware: New city-run broadband offers 1Gbps for $60 a month (Ars Technica)
Submitted by Robbie McBeath on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 14:08Cable industry fights plan to require robocall-detection technology (Ars Technica)
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DOJ’s plan to make Dish the fourth major carrier has a fatal flaw
When the Department of Justice approved T-Mobile's purchase of Sprint, the DOJ's antitrust officials insisted that an unusual remedy could replace the competition lost in the merger. Sprint will no longer exist as a separate entity if the DOJ's plan is finalized, reducing the number of major nationwide mobile carriers from four to three.