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Gigapower Expanding Fiber Internet to Okaloosa County, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Technology, Carriers and Services, Audio, Video, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, 5G, Building Systems, Telecommunications, IOT (Internet of Things), Networks, Internet, Urban Planning, Consumer Electronics, Investment, BlackRock, News, AT&T, AT&T Internet

At a time when broadband connectivity has never been more in demand or more critical to our daily lives, Gigapower is expanding its state-of-the-art fiber network to Okaloosa County, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach.

Key Points: 
  • At a time when broadband connectivity has never been more in demand or more critical to our daily lives, Gigapower is expanding its state-of-the-art fiber network to Okaloosa County, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach.
  • Gigapower’s commercial wholesale, open access platform enables internet service providers and other businesses to access its multi-gig fiber network in select metro areas throughout the country.
  • Okaloosa County, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach are homes to thriving communities - strong independent and corporate businesses, expanding educational institutions and growing opportunities.
  • As residents and business owners need more and faster broadband, AT&T Fiber can provide the connectivity needed to power where Okaloosa County, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach works, studies and plays.

AST SpaceMobile Updates Licensing Administration of its Satellite Constellation

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Satellite, Telecommunications, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Software, Networks, Hardware, FCC, International Telecommunication Union, Government, Millicom, Rakuten, Bell Canada, Saudi Telecom Company, Telephone, Smart Communications, AST SpaceMobile, Smartfren, Federal Communications Commission, AT&T, Indosat, Federal, Africell, Telefónica, Multimedia, ITU, TIM, Telecom Argentina, American Tower, ASTS, Mobile phone

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312576138/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312576138/en/
    "Our planned satellite network will provide services globally, but this initiative represents a closer strategic alignment of our network buildout and future network operations with the United States," said Scott Wisniewski, Chief Strategy Officer of AST SpaceMobile.
  • “AST SpaceMobile is a U.S. based company, traded publicly on the NASDAQ, and has its primary satellite development and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
  • AST SpaceMobile recently secured strategic investment from AT&T, Google and Vodafone, as well as a new contract award with the United States Government through a prime contractor.
  • Rakuten, American Tower and Bell Canada are also existing investors in AST SpaceMobile.

Lyra Health Study Finds COVID-19 Delayed Trauma Response Taking a Growing Toll on Workers’ Mental Health Worldwide

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Health, Mental Health, Health Technology, Apps, Applications, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, COVID-19, Depression, HR, Organization, Burnout, Lyra, Risk, Mental, Mental health, Trauma, Child, Anxiety, Workforce, Suicidal ideation, AT&T, Suicide, Substance use disorder, Workplace, Dysthymia, Nursing

Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today announced the findings of its 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report .

Key Points: 
  • Lyra Health , the leading provider of innovative Workforce Mental Health solutions for employers, today announced the findings of its 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report .
  • While organizations have made progress in promoting and supporting mental health care for mild and moderate issues such as stress and anxiety, the study also points to a rise in complex mental health conditions since 2021.
  • One of the drivers of these increases is the delayed trauma response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Lyra's 2024 State of Workforce Mental Health report also revealed the second most significant factor negatively impacting U.S. workers' mental health is work-related stress and burnout.

Altice USA Expands Financial Leadership Team with Appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Telecommunications, Networks, Internet, Audio, Video, Advertising, Communications, Technology, Carriers and Services, Cablevision, Verizon Communications, Risk management, Growth, EVP, RLJE, Accounting, SVP, Strategic planning, Altice USA, Policy, AMC Networks, Corporate finance, Treasury, AT&T, AMC, Altice, ATUS, Management

Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.

Key Points: 
  • Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announces the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller, both reporting to Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
  • John Lombana will be responsible for the company’s financial reporting, accounting, internal controls, tax, revenue assurance, and financial system administration functions.
  • “As Altice USA and Optimum continue on our path to become the connectivity provider of choice in every community we serve, we are pleased to expand our finance leadership team with the appointments of John Hsu, SVP, Corporate Finance and John Lombana, SVP, Corporate Controller,” said Altice USA Chief Financial Officer Marc Sirota.
  • Prior to that, he worked as VP of financial and strategic planning at Cablevision for seven years.

Fifty-Five Percent of Hypertension Patients Said They Have Issues Sending Results from Bluetooth®-Connected Blood Pressure Monitors

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Health, Medical Devices, Technology, Practice Management, Health Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Cardiology, Blood pressure, Disease, Vital signs, Diabetes, Patient, Mayo Clinic, Switch, Smart meter, AT&T, Hypertension, RPM, Mobile phone

A majority of patients, however, have issues sending their readings to a healthcare professional when using remote monitoring systems that require Bluetooth®-connected devices, apps, and hubs.

Key Points: 
  • A majority of patients, however, have issues sending their readings to a healthcare professional when using remote monitoring systems that require Bluetooth®-connected devices, apps, and hubs.
  • Only about 25% of people with hypertension have their condition under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 and the Mayo Clinic lists home monitoring as a key factor in helping patients control their blood pressure.
  • In the 2024 National Hypertension Survey, 55% of respondents said they have some type of issue sending their reading when using a Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitor.
  • And 30% said they always have an issue, which is a significant increase from the 8% in the 2023 National Hypertension Survey.

Weekly Recap: 13 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Freedom, Culture, Heat, The Home Depot, Gardening, Plant, NASA, AT&T, Retirement, Music, PR Newswire, ADP, Cryptocurrency

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Over 8000 AT&T and DIRECTV Workers Seek Contract Resolution by Mid-Night Saturday - Launch TreatLilyFairly.com to highlight issues before the expiration deadline.

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Friday, April 5, 2024
LOS, Employment, Bankruptcy, DirecTV, AT&T, CWA, DIRECTV, Communications satellite

LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After four years of hard work and service to AT&T and DirectTV, the contract of 8119 members of CWA-District 9 across California and Nevada will expire Saturday at midnight.

Key Points: 
  • Both companies have enjoyed record profits while relying on these workers to provide timely, reliable service and quality customer care.
  • "If we can't reach an agreement by midnight Saturday, we will be forced to take additional actions against these companies."
  • CWA is asking AT&T and DIRECTV to:
    Provide job security for employees by signing a new collective bargaining agreement.
  • AT&T and DirecTV need to provide their workers with a fair contract now!

AT&T Commitment to Help Close the Digital Divide Increases to $5 Billion

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
CLC, Cricket, Health, Friends, Connected, Federation, Congress, University, AT&T Mobility, Wi-Fi, Fairfax High School, Education, ATT, Internet, Research, News, Computer, Student, City, Dell, Public Library Association, AT&T, Curriculum, Safety, Access, Digital divide, Caesium, Pinoleville Pomo Nation, Affordable Connectivity Program, Renewable energy

With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company's total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.

Key Points: 
  • With millions in the United States still lacking internet, isolating them from digital literacy skills and a pathway to economic opportunity, AT&T* announced today it is committing an additional $3 billion by 2030 to help close the digital divide, bringing the company's total commitment to $5 billion since 2021.
  • Working to close the digital divide is the linchpin of AT&T's mission to leave no one behind when it comes to online opportunity.
  • This commitment is a pillar of the work the company does to help build this country's digital infrastructure.
  • The company's additional $3 billion commitment will address the main barriers to connectivity – affordability and adoption – for those who need it most.

Open6G OTIC at Northeastern University to Perform O-RAN 5G Interoperability Testing and End-to-End Demonstration of AmpliTech's O-RAN CAT B 64T64R MIMO Radio

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Verizon Communications, Mobile network operator, Commercialization, Networking hardware, MTRX, Internet of things, Partnership, Federation, Wireless, Accord, Research, Monolithic kernel, Compatibility, AI, Quantity surveyor, WIOT, Acceleration, AT&T, Ecosystem, MIMO, RAN, Printed circuit board

This activity will take place at the Open6G OTIC in Boston and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • This activity will take place at the Open6G OTIC in Boston and Burlington, Massachusetts.
  • The Open6G OTIC will provide a comprehensive platform for automated integration and testing of O-RAN systems, services, and solutions.
  • The end-to-end interoperability testing, conducted by the Open6G OTIC, will provide a platform for any vendor to bring and test their infrastructure.
  • We are proudly teaming up with the Northeastern University Open6G OTIC that provides the broadest set of unparalleled expertise and capabilities in 5G and O-RAN to conduct this key interoperability testing of our radios.

Vonage Wins Gold in 5G Category at Merit Awards for Telecom 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Verizon Communications, ASPS, Growth, Telkomsel, Communication, AWS, Layer 8, Vonage, AT&T, Ecosystem, API, Telecom, Telefónica, VCP, Deutsche Telekom, Consultant, Online shopping

HOLMDEL, N.J., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage , a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has been named Gold Winner for 5G at the Merit Awards for Telecom, for its global network platform.

Key Points: 
  • HOLMDEL, N.J., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage , a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and a part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has been named Gold Winner for 5G at the Merit Awards for Telecom, for its global network platform.
  • Vonage has also launched Vonage Network Registry , a first-to-market developer registration service to accelerate and simplify developer access to network APIs.
  • "We are thrilled to have been recognized by the Merit Awards for Telecom in the 5G category," said Colin Brown, Vice President, Product, Global Network Platform at Vonage.
  • Created in 2022, the Merit Awards acknowledges companies that have contributed to the continued growth of their respective markets.