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Verizon outage disrupts voice and data services for millions
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A major outage hit Verizon's network on January 14, 2026, affecting voice calls and wireless data for customers across the United States. Users reported seeing 'SOS' on their phones instead of signal bars, with peak outage reports exceeding 180,000. Verizon acknowledged the issue and stated its engineers were working to resolve it quickly.
AT&T will increase prices by up to $20 per month on its retired unlimited wireless plans starting in April 2026. The change affects accounts with plans activated before July 24, 2025, but includes an extra 20GB of hotspot data. This follows the recent launch of new 2.0 unlimited plans.
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홍콩의 CK 허치슨 홀딩스는 파나마 항구를 둘러싼 법적 분쟁 등 '예기치 못한 도전'에도 불구하고 지난해 기본 이익이 7% 증가한 223억 홍콩달러(28억 5,000만 달러)를 기록했다고 발표했습니다. 순이익은 3UK-보다폰 합병으로 인한 일회성 비현금성 손실로 인해 31% 감소한 118억 4,000만 홍콩달러를 기록했습니다. 빅터 리차르쿠이 회장은 그룹의 다각화된 사업을 완화 요인으로 강조했습니다.
T-Mobile's Essentials Choice 55 plan offers the best value for seniors over 55, providing 5G access and 50GB of high-speed data at $45 per month for one line. Other carriers like AT&T and Verizon also provide discounted options, though with varying restrictions and features. These plans cater to older adults seeking cost-effective wireless services without unnecessary extras.
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The US Federal Communications Commission has repealed cybersecurity rules designed to prevent attacks similar to the Salt Typhoon incident. This decision means telecom firms face less stringent requirements for securing their networks. The change was announced on November 21, 2025.
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.
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French telecom operators Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Free have submitted a joint non-binding offer to acquire a large part of Altice France's telecom activities, SFR's parent company, for 17 billion euros. This move represents a first step in the long-awaited consolidation of France's telecom sector. The decision now rests with Patrick Drahi, Altice's leader.