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AT&T to upgrade parts of its Louisiana plant to fiber after significant damage from Hurricane Ida

AT&T to upgrade parts of its Louisiana plant to fiber after significant damage from Hurricane Ida

25 Oct, 2021

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AT&T to upgrade parts of its Louisiana plant to fiber after significant damage from Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida caused significant damage to AT&T’s copper cables and terminals, resulting in 338,115 customer outages.

AT&T to upgrade parts of its Louisiana plant to fiber after significant damage from Hurricane Ida

California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments

California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments

22 Oct, 2021

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California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments

The legislation would have put worker safety at risk, especially if the work was done with low-wage contractors who might cut corners to save money.

California Governor vetoes bill that preempted local authority in small cell deployments

FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters

FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters

04 Oct, 2021

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FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters

“[W]e have to understand where communications fell short, where recovery took too long, and what changes can be made to make our networks more resilient before the next unthinkable event occurs,” said FCC Acting Chair Jessica Rosenworcel.

FCC to investigate telecommunications providers’ ability to withstand natural disasters

California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards

California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards

04 Oct, 2021

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California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards

“As the state moves forward with its aggressive and laudable plans to ensure all Californians have access and the means to use broadband and wireless services, we must also collaboratively discuss the quality of those services,” said Amy Yip-Kikugawa, Acting Director of the Public Advocates Office.

California Public Advocates Office calls for broadband and wireless service quality standards

Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract

Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract

27 Sep, 2021

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Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract

“The company would prefer to work with all contractors,” said Frontier technician Tom Gardella to the LA Times. “[But] the contractors aren’t as invested as the employees. We’re in it for the quality because we’re in this for the long term. They’re in it for the piece-work.”

Frontier workers in California fight for fair contract

First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors

First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors

20 Sep, 2021

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First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors

CWA and SOC Investment Group find Elliott intervention drives underperformance by target companies over three-year period.

First-of-its-kind report exposes hedge fund activist Elliott Management’s long-term harm to portfolio companies and investors