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T-Mobile cuts its workforce by 7 percent, about 5,000 jobs
T-Mobile announced to its employees that it is planning to reduce its workforce by about 7%, which equates to about 5,000 jobs. In a letter sent to employees, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert wrote that the cuts will impact employees in locations across the country, primarily in corporate and back-office, and some technology roles. This round of cuts will not affect retail and consumer care employees. “After this process is complete, I do not envision any additional widespread company reductions again in the foreseeable future,” wrote Sievert.
Can Congress fill the broadband labor pool?
In 2023, American employers were anticipated to need an additional 500,000 positions across all construction industries on top of normal hiring levels.
Verizon, AT&T struck by shareholder lawsuits over lead cables
Verizon was hit with a fresh pair of class action lawsuits from investors, who claim the operator misled the public about the environmental and health risks of lead-clad cables. The lawsuits were filed in a western Pennsylvania federal court by the Gross Law Firm and Levi & Korsinsky, both of which urged Verizon shareholders to register for the class action.
Providers are ditching tech jargon to sell high-speed internet
Low take rates have broadband experts talking about how to pique subscriber interest in the high-speed internet capabilities now available across the US. Matt Collins, chief commercial officer at Calix, said that building higher speed tiers as many providers have been doing “is an incredible capex investment strategy," and "something we all have to do.” Although, in spite of providers racing against each other to provide the highest speed tiers on the market, he noted “subscribers don't understand
Experts tout digital twins for dual wins in harsh fiber environments
Experts at Fiber Connect convened to address the need for new approaches to fiber deployments in challenging environments.
Nextlink, Ting, Calix dish on the dos and don’ts of fiber funding
It feels like broadband funding is flying at operators from left, right and center. But how does a provider figure out which funding source is the right fit, and what do they need to know about applying for and actually spending that money? A panel comprised of experts from Nextlink, Ting Internet, Calix, Fujitsu, and COS Systems tackled the ins and outs of the funding landscape. Here are the top takeaways from the session:
Permitting Council chief says it is gearing up to make BEAD a breeze
Permitting has long been the bane of broadband deployments across the country, but a little-known federal council is working to change that.
AT&T’s FirstNet, Verizon Frontline connect first responders in Maui (HI)
Network restoration crews employed by wireless operators are accustomed to responding to emergencies caused by hurricanes, but the wildfires that devastated western Maui (HI) are a completely different animal. “We’re working around the clock.