Tag: Covid-19
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AT&T Closing 40% of its Retail Stores Starting This Week
AT&T announced it’s planning to close 40 percent of its retail locations beginning this week. In an open letter posted on the company’s home page, CEO of AT&T Communications Jeff McElfresh described the move as part of the company’s response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. “In retail, our goal is to limit employees’ exposure while…
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ESPN Exploring Ways to Rebroadcast Classic Games to Help Fill Live Sports Void
When a huge portion of your daily programming is focused on broadcasting live sports and there are suddenly few live sports to broadcast, you need to get creative. And with college basketball, the NBA, the NHL, Major League Baseball and more changing plans in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, many have wondered if rebroadcasting…
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CenturyLink Outlines its Coronavirus Response
CenturyLink was one of several broadband providers and telcos to sign on to the Federal Communication Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge last week, and the company’s updated its site with a resource page detailing its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic so far. Of note, and in line with the text of the FCC’s pledge,…
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Mediacom’s Response to Coronavirus Outbreak Includes Faster Speeds, Free WiFi Access
Last week, cable provider Mediacom was among dozens of companies to sign on to the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, which sought to ensure service and access during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Now, the company has detailed some of the steps it’s taking in response, including faster speeds on its Connect2Compete program, extended…
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Cox, DISH Put Contractual Dispute on Hold Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
Cox Media Group announced it’s pressing pause on a contractual dispute with DISH during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement means DISH can keep carrying Cox stations in several markets around the country. “From the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, our CMG newsrooms across the country have been working around the clock to provide accurate…
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How to Stay Informed About COVID-19 For Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
Recently the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has been sweeping across the world. Finding a trusted news source with reliable information that can help with getting the facts and staying informed has become a real issue. For those who have cut the cord, local and national news coverage is widely available. Here’s how to find…
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Charter’s COVID-19 Response Includes Free Spectrum Broadband, WiFi to Students’ Homes
More and more companies are announcing deals, discounts, and offers in the wake of drastic changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. Charter, one of the nearly 80 companies to sign the FCC’s recent Keep Americans Connected pledge, outlined some of the steps it’s taking, including access to free Spectrum broadband and WiFi for 60 days…
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox, Verizon, and More Take FCC’s Pledge to Maintain Customer Service During Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced nearly 80 broadband and telephone services providers and commissions have signed on to what it’s calling the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” The agreement is aimed at ensuring residents and small businesses don’t lose broadband and phone service during the current Coronavirus pandemic, which has led to many service and…
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Comcast, AT&T Announce Service Expansions, Fee Waivers in Wake of Coronavirus Precautions
With Coronavirus precautions keeping many of us at home instead of at work or school, Comcast announced it’s boosting and expanding its Internet Essentials program, which offers internet access to low-income families at a more affordable rate. “We also know that for millions of low-income Americans who don’t have internet service at home, this uncertain…