Tag: Coronavirus
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How to Stay Informed About COVID-19 For Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
Recently the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has been sweeping across the world. Finding a trusted news source with reliable information that can help with getting the facts and staying informed has become a real issue. For those who have cut the cord, local and national news coverage is widely available. Here’s how to find…
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Comcast Will Suspend Data Caps and Open Wifi Hotspots in Response to Coronavirus
Following the lead of many other internet providers, Comcast has announced their plan to suspend data caps and improving its existing plan for low income customers. With this plan, shared in an announcement late Friday, Comcast will open the Xfinitiy WiFi network nationally for free, offer unlimited data for free, and has confirmed its committed…
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T-Mobile Offers Unlimited Data & Extra Hotspot in Response to Coronavirus
T-Mobile has announced its response to coronavirus and the increased need for reliable wireless service by giving all customers unlimited connectivity. All T-Mobile customers will have unlimited data for the next 60 days, along with an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot. Here is the full T-Mobile plan. Starting now – ALL current T-Mobile and Metro by…
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DISH Responds to COVID-19 By Lending 600MHZ Spectrum to T-Mobile
Today, DISH announced its response to COVID-19 which includes supporting consumer connectivity by making it’s entire nationwide, 600 MHz portfolio of spectrum available to T-Mobile at no cost for two months. “DISH is proud to support Americans’ personal and professional connectivity needs during this challenging time,” said Jeff Blum, DISH SVP of public policy and government…
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Charter’s COVID-19 Response Includes Free Spectrum Broadband, WiFi to Students’ Homes
More and more companies are announcing deals, discounts, and offers in the wake of drastic changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. Charter, one of the nearly 80 companies to sign the FCC’s recent Keep Americans Connected pledge, outlined some of the steps it’s taking, including access to free Spectrum broadband and WiFi for 60 days…
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Starry Joins AT&T, Verizon, Cox & Others in Agreeing Not to Turn Off Internet Service in Next 60 Days
Starry has joined over 70 other internet service providers in taking the FCC’s pledge to ensure that residents and businesses don’t lose broadband access during the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to following the basic guidelines, Starry has gone above and beyond by expanding its affordable, high-quality broadband program for affordable and public housing residents in…
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AT&T, T-Mobile, Comcast, Cox, Verizon, and More Take FCC’s Pledge to Maintain Customer Service During Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, the Federal Communications Commission announced nearly 80 broadband and telephone services providers and commissions have signed on to what it’s calling the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.” The agreement is aimed at ensuring residents and small businesses don’t lose broadband and phone service during the current Coronavirus pandemic, which has led to many service and…
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Comcast, AT&T Announce Service Expansions, Fee Waivers in Wake of Coronavirus Precautions
With Coronavirus precautions keeping many of us at home instead of at work or school, Comcast announced it’s boosting and expanding its Internet Essentials program, which offers internet access to low-income families at a more affordable rate. “We also know that for millions of low-income Americans who don’t have internet service at home, this uncertain…
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Apple TV+ is Postponing Production on Season 2 of ‘The Morning Show’
The Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show is taking a two-week break from production in direct response to spreading fears over the coronavirus pandemic. Much of Hollywood is starting to react by some form of preventative measure and this is the latest demonstration. Apple and the show’s studio Media Res made the joint decision to put production…
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The New Apple TVs Have Reportedly Been Delayed Because of the Coronavirus
For over a month now we have been hearing reports of a new Apple TV. Apple recently released beta software for the Apple TV that included code for a new Apple TV. Many expected Apple to announce the new Apple TV with a new remote at Apple’s March 31, 2020, event. Now Apple has reportedly…