Network Tech North America Operators March 21, 2025 Charter, Comcast enter D2D fray US cable operators Comcast and Charter Communications launched direct-to-device services on Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 devices to provide SOS messaging to mobile customers when they are out of mobile or Wi-Fi coverage. By Mike Robuck
FCC North America Regulation March 21, 2025 US FCC seeks faster copper removal US Federal Communications Commission chair Brendan Carr outlined initial actions to streamline the process for removing legacy copper lines, a plan he stated would free-up operators’ investments in new high-speed networks. By Mike Robuck
Network Tech North America March 19, 2025 Globalstar opens doors on new operations control centre Apple-backed Globalstar unveiled a new operations control centre at its headquarters in the US state of Louisiana, a move the satellite player stated was key to its expansion efforts. By Mike Robuck
North America Regulation March 19, 2025 FCC commissioner Starks to step down Geoffrey Starks will leave his position at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over the coming months, a move which will result in two commissioner vacancies at the regulatory agency. By Mike Robuck
Apple Devices North America March 17, 2025 Siri chief laments AI delays Apple’s top employee in charge of overhauling its Siri virtual assistant reportedly told team members a delay in releasing new AI features was ugly and embarrassing. By Mike Robuck
Big Tech Meta North America March 14, 2025 Meta tests user fact checks in US Meta Platforms revealed plans to start testing a crowd-sourced fact checking model on 18 March in the US across Facebook, Threads and Instagram, after ending its third-party fact checking programme in January. By Mike Robuck
North America Regulation Verizon March 13, 2025 Verizon defends FAA contract progress US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy reportedly criticised Verizon for not moving fast enough to fulfil a $2.4 billion, 15-year telecom contract with the Federal Aviation Administration and vowed to speed air traffic control system upgrades. By Mike Robuck
