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AT&T sues ad watchdog over T-Mobile campaign rulings
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AT&T has filed a lawsuit against the National Advertising Division, the advertising industry's self-regulatory body, after it demanded the carrier stop using NAD rulings in promotional materials against T-Mobile. The suit challenges the watchdog's cease-and-desist order, claiming it violates free speech and misapplies its own rules. This dispute arises amid a history of misleading ads from both telecom giants.
Digital banks test telecom moves to boost customer loyalty
Neobanks are venturing into telecommunications by considering their own mobile networks. This strategy aims to keep restless customers engaged within merged financial and mobile ecosystems. The trend could define the industry by 2026.
Orange, Bouygues Telecom und Free reichen gemeinsames Angebot für SFR ein
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Die französischen Telekommunikationsanbieter Orange, Bouygues Telecom und Free haben ein gemeinsames unverbindliches Angebot abgegeben, um einen großen Teil der Telekommunikationsaktivitäten von Altice France, dem Mutterunternehmen von SFR, für 17 Milliarden Euro zu erwerben. Dieser Schritt stellt den ersten Schritt in der lang erwarteten Konsolidierung des französischen Telekomsektors dar. Die Entscheidung liegt nun bei Patrick Drahi, dem Leiter von Altice.
FCC to rescind telecom security ruling amid industry pushback
The Federal Communications Commission plans to vote in November to repeal a January 2025 ruling that required internet service providers to secure their networks against unlawful access. Chairman Brendan Carr argues the measure exceeded the agency's authority and favors voluntary commitments from carriers instead. The decision follows lobbying from major telecom groups responding to cybersecurity threats like the Salt Typhoon attacks.