Telecommunications
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Telecommunications
Device Makers, Telecoms Face Competing Government Demands on Privacy
On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission announced a joint effort to assure that businesses are safeguarding their customers' data.
Business Optimization
Good Call: This App Let's Virtual Teams Stay Connected
This app lets you have multiple business lines and features in your pocket.
Google
Google Fiber Now Offers Phone Service
The service is set to provide unlimited local and nationwide calls for $10 per month.
Television
The FCC Is Going to War Over Set-Top Boxes
As well as opening up the set-top box market up to third parties, the proposals are expected to make the cost of renting a box a whole lot cheaper.
Sprint
Looking to Cut Costs, Sprint Slashes 2,500 Jobs
The wireless carrier has shuttered call centers in Texas, New Mexico, Virginia, and Tennessee.
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15 Million T-Mobile Customers' and Applicants' Personal Data Exposed in Epic Experian Hack
Victims' home addresses, birth dates and Social Security numbers could now be up for grabs on the black market.
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Verizon Strips Down Its Logo in Lukewarm Reboot
Simple. Check. Scalable. Check. Already hated on by T-Mobile CEO John Legere. Six checks.
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The 4 New Rules Telecom Needs to Play By
Did you know that today's voice communications travel along the same public switched network used in the days of switchboard operators?
Apple
Apple Says It Has No Plans to Sell Mobile Services Directly to Consumers
The company denied reports that it was testing a so-called mobile virtual network operator.
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Moving to a New Office? 7 Questions You Need to Ask About Tech.
Although amenities, location, comfort level and pricing are important things to consider when looking for new office space, tech infrastructure is most important.
Patents
Ericsson Sues Apple for Telecom Patent Infringement
The Swedish mobile telecom gear maker is suing over patents related to the 2G and 4G/LTE standards.
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The Quirky State Laws That Salespeople Must Know About
Little-known regulations, such as the fact that Tuesday is Mardi Gras Day in Louisiana, can get telemarketers in big trouble.
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Why a Phone Call Is Better Than an Email (Usually)
Our obsession with e-mail ignores a crucial truth about human beings: that we have evolved as listeners, not as readers.
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Why Your Voice is the Biggest Untapped Mobile Opportunity for Marketing
While executives and marketers rely on a whole lot of applications, software services and platforms to seal the deal, they may be underutilizing this secret weapon.
