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AT&T Says Outage is Over, and Service is Fully Restored
AT&T said on Thursday afternoon that it had finally fully restored its service after an outage knocked out coverage throughout the country. It’s unclear how widespread the outage was, but it was clearly far reaching. Downdetector saw a massive spike in reports starting around 4 a.m. ET, and the company said at 11 a.m. ET…
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FCC Wants to Create a New AMBER-Like Alert For Missing and Endangered Persons
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel on Wednesday proposed a new alert system that alert the public about missing or endangered persons. The proposed system would act similar to AMBER alerts on radio and TV, which inform the public about a missing or abducted children, and make them aware in case they’re spotted. The agency…
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T-Mobile Nixes Its Free MLS Season Pass Perk
T-Mobile customers expecting to log on to MLS Season Pass to watch Lionel Messi play will be sorely disappointed: The perk is no more. The wireless carrier confirmed to Cord Cutters News that there are no plans to offer access to MLS Season Pass. CNET Editor Eli Blumenthal first reported on the change. This comes…
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DISH Expands Boost Wireless’s 5G Voice Coverage, But How Many People Are on the Network?
DISH’s Boost Wireless network hit a new milestone this week. DISH said its Boost Wireless now supports 5G voice capable of reaching 200 million Americans. This marks the company’s latest step in growing its 5G network to support more devices so it can stop using T-Mobile, and represents some progress in its slow transformation into…
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AT&T Says 75% of Network Back Up, But Outages Remain
Update: AT&T says service has been fully restored. AT&T said that it has restored service to three-quarters of its network, and is still working to get the rest back up. The response comes after people woke up this morning to a massive nationwide outage. The problem appeared to start around 4 a.m. ET, according to…
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Paramount+’s Halo is Finally Giving Gamers Exactly What They Want
When I talked to Halo showrunner David Wiener about the new season, he teased a darker, grittier adventure for the Master Chief. Throughout most of the first three episodes, I was skeptical. Aside from a slick battle that served as a cold open for the second season premiere, the show seemed to backslide into some…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds Four New Free Channels
Sling TV’s free, ad-supported streaming service Freestream on Wednesday added another four channels this month, total 25 so far in February. The company has been ramping up the number of channels on Freestream, which is separate from its pay service Sling TV or parent DISH’s satellite service. These so-called FAST services have grown in popularity…
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Deal Alert! 4-Pack of Kasa Smart Plug Minis For Just $21.99
Have you been looking for a good deal on some smart plugs? Do you want to be able to control your lights or other devices in your home with your Echo, Google Assistant, or smart phone? With Kasa Smart Plug Minis, you can do just that. Right now, you can get four mini smart plugs…
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The First Cable TV Network of 2024 Is Shutting Down and Switching to Streaming
Another cable TV network is closing its doors after more than 30 years. TV Japan, which delivers Japanese-language content in North America, will air its last broadcast on March 31. The company will move its offerings to a new streaming service called Jme. The streaming service will launch on March 20 and cost $25 a…
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ESPN+ & ESPN Combine to Stream 10 MLB Spring Training Games: How to Watch, Schedule & More
On Thursday, March 28, MLB Opening Day 2024 will begin the regular season but Spring Training has arrived as players look to prepare for the upcoming grueling 162-game schedule. ESPN+ and ESPN will carry 10 games during this year’s spring training and fans can watch some of the sport’s biggest stars. This marks the 35th…
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Cord Cutting Today: Cable TV Companies Sue the FCC, Verizon Customers Could Lose Their Auto Pay Discount if They Don’t Act & More
Today in Cord Cutting Today for February 5, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: Americans Spend Almost $1,000 a Year on Streaming Subscriptions. Links to all the stories we cover are bellow this video. Americans Spend Almost $1,000 a Year on Streaming Subscriptions…
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Pluto TV Continues Adding More NBCUniversal Channels With The Addition of NBC Sports
The free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV has recently been adding a lot of NBCUniversal programs, including Murder She Wrote and Little House on the Prairie, which launched several new channels last week. Now NBC Sports has been added as a 24/7 live channel on Pluto TV. Here is what you need to know about…
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iPhones & Android Are Not Able to Make Calls For Many AT&T Customers – Here is Everything You Need to Know
Did you wake up and find your iPhone not able to make calls on Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T? You are not alone as millions are reportedly without phone service. Update: Many are now reporting Android is also being impacted by this outage. Update #2: T-Mobile, Verizon, and others say their networks are not impacted unless…
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Amazon is Reportedly Paying Close to $150 Million to Stream an NFL Playoff Game Next Season
Amazon wants to stream an NFL playoff game next season, and is apparently willing to pay top dollar for the privilege. The online retail giant is paying close to $150 million for the rights to a single playoff game, according to CNBC Reporter Alex Sherman. This comes on top of an earlier report by Front…
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YouTube TV Now Offers the ‘Zee Family’ Package With Indian Channels
YouTube TV on Wednesday said that it has begun offering a package of Indian channels under its Zee Family bundle. Customers can sign up for the package as a standalone service or as an add-on to the base YouTube TV plan. With either option, the plan costs $14.99 a month. The move represents YouTube TV…
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