Archive | September, 2019

T-Mobile reportedly slows deployment of new cell sites, payments to contractors

We heard last month that T-Mobile and Sprint’s merger was reportedly causing T-Mo to pause its purchase orders on new builds and 5G upgrades, and now more info on how the delay in the merger’s completion is affecting tower companies that are working with T-Mobile. Tower companies such as American Tower, SBA Communications, Crown Castle, and others say that T-Mobile’s deployment of new cell sites … [read full article]

Apple releases iOS 13.1.1 and iPadOS 13.1.1 updates with bug fixes and security patches

Three days after launching iOS 13.1 and iPadOS, Apple has another update for us. iOS 13.1.1 and iPadOS 13.1.1 are now available for download. They’re focused on fixing bugs and patching security vulnerabilities, including one issue that could give third-party keyboards full access to external sources without the user’s permission. The update also fixes bugs that could prevent an iPhone from restoring … [read full article]

FCC commissioner says T-Mobile-Sprint merger must be paused due to Lifeline investigation

Sprint has come under fire this week for an issue related to Lifeline subsidies, and it could have an effect on the carrier’s merger with T-Mobile. The FCC has learned that Sprint claimed monthly subsidies for 885,000 Lifeline subscribers, but those subscribers weren’t actually using the Lifeline service. This resulted in Sprint receiving tens of millions of dollars for customers who weren’t actually using … [read full article]