Category: Cellular Telephones

Supreme Court Reviews F.C.C.’s Enforcement Power Against Communications Companies

The New York Times – Business:
AT&T and Verizon were penalized millions of dollars for what the agency said was a failure to protect consumer information. The companies say they were deprived of their right to a jury trial.
Verizon Outage Affects Tens of Thousands of Users, Tracking Site Shows

A spokeswoman for Verizon said the carrier was working to resolve the issue.
Their Schools Banned Phones. Out Came the iPods and Cassette Players.

Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans.
No Phone, No Internet: A First-Time Visit to Casablanca

On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.
Travel 2025: Digital Detoxing Gains Allure

Tour operators and accommodation providers are increasingly offering “digital detox” retreats where travelers opt into an internet-free environment, often in a setting surrounded by nature.
How the Northern Lights and Digital Photography Have Boosted Astrotourism

As astrotourism booms, the northern lights get a boost from digital photography.
How Student Phones and Social Media Are Fueling Fights in Schools

Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
How Student Phones and Social Media Are Fueling Fights in Schools

Cafeteria melees. Students kicked in the head. Injured educators. Technology is stoking cycles of violence in schools across the United States.
Why Schools Are Racing to Ban Student Phones

As the new school year starts, a wave of new laws that aim to curb distracted learning is taking effect in Indiana, Louisiana and other states.
How Horror Movies Solve Their Cellphone Problem

When one quick call can eliminate danger and undermine screams, filmmakers have to figure out a workaround. Sometimes it can even deepen a story.
AT&T Says Hackers Stole Data of Millions of Customers

The breach affected “nearly all” AT&T customers who used the company’s services between May and October 2022. The stolen data does not include content of calls and texts, the company said.
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile Users Hit by Service Outage in Europe

The disruption affected mostly visitors with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon service, cutting them off data networks across the continent for 24 hours or more.