A newly discovered botnet capable of staging distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeted unpatched Ribbon Communications (formerly Edgewater Networks) EdgeMarc appliances belonging to telecom service provider AT&T by exploiting a four-year-old flaw in the network appliances. Chinese tech giant Qihoo 360's Netlab network security division, which detected the botnet … [Read more...] about New EwDoor Botnet Targeting Unpatched AT&T Network Edge Devices
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Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile to replace SMS with RCS Messaging in 2020
Mobile carriers in the United States will finally offer a universal cross-carrier communication standard for the next-generation RCS messaging service that is meant to replace SMS and has the potential to change the way consumers interact with brands for years to come.All major United States mobile phone carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint, have joined … [Read more...] about Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile to replace SMS with RCS Messaging in 2020
FCC-Mandated Cellphone Unlocking Requirement Deadline is Today
The deadline for carriers to comply with the CTIA's consumer code regarding cellphone unlocking has arrived. In December 2013, thanks to pressure from the FCC, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless agreed to adopt a voluntary set of six principles for unlocking of consumers’ mobile phones and tablets. Starting today, in accordance with that … [Read more...] about FCC-Mandated Cellphone Unlocking Requirement Deadline is Today
New ‘Apple SIM’ Preinstalled on Cellular iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3
A new 'Apple SIM' will be shipping with the cellular iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3, letting customers switch cellular providers with ease. While the cellular versions of iPads have always been unlocked, customers would have to pick their cellular providers at time of purchase to ensure that SIM card would be pre-installed. With the new Apple SIM, one SIM … [Read more...] about New ‘Apple SIM’ Preinstalled on Cellular iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3
AT&T Introduces New Mobile Share Value Plans
AT&T has announced new Mobile Share Value plans. Beginning Dec. 8, new and existing wireless consumer and business customers will have the option to choose from the new plans that offer customers 'more savings' and provide 'No Annual Service Contract' options. With the ‘No Annual Service Contract’ options, smartphone customers can save $15 a month on Mobile Share Value … [Read more...] about AT&T Introduces New Mobile Share Value Plans
AT&T Offering 50% Off Smartphones Including iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
AT&T is offering 50% off all smartphones priced up to $199, including the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. This means you can get an iPhone 5c for $50, or an iPhone 5s for $100. There are no restrictions on what color you get, however this only applies to smartphones priced under 199, so the 32GB and 64GB iPhone 5s models are not discounted. … [Read more...] about AT&T Offering 50% Off Smartphones Including iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c
AT&T Says iPad Air Activations Increased More Than 200% Compared to Last Year's Launch
AT&T has released a statement on iPad Air launch activations attributed to CEO Ralph de la Vega. “iPad activations on AT&T increased more than 200% over the past three days compared to last year’s launch weekend, driven by consumer excitement around the new iPad Air and the popularity of AT&T Mobile Share, which lets customers add an iPad to their existing data … [Read more...] about AT&T Says iPad Air Activations Increased More Than 200% Compared to Last Year's Launch
AT&T Introduces $5/Day 250MB Data Pass for Tablets
AT&T announced a new $5/day 250MB data pass for tablet devices at the GigaOm Mobilize conference on Thursday. AT&T positions this as an alternative to paid Wi-Fi hotspot areas such as hotels or airports. The access gives flexibility and a quick last-minute option for consumers, but is likely too expensive for regular use. While the service works best in LTE, it will … [Read more...] about AT&T Introduces $5/Day 250MB Data Pass for Tablets
AT&T to Force New Customers to Use Its Mobile Share Data Plans
AT&T has announced that only its Mobile Share data plans will be available to new customers. Beginning Oct. 25, we’re streamlining the plans we offer new customers. Our customers have expressed an overwhelming preference for simplified options that allow them to share data across multiple devices. New customers will have the choice of any of our Mobile Share plans, which … [Read more...] about AT&T to Force New Customers to Use Its Mobile Share Data Plans
The iPhone 5s is the Top Handset at All Major U.S. Carriers, iPhone 5c is in Second or Third
The iPhone 5s took the top spot at all major U.S. carriers in September and the iPhone 5c followed closely behind, reports Canaccord. "Our September surveys indicated very strong initial sales and back orders for the iPhone 5s and strong iPhone 5c sales at the four tier-1 U.S. carriers and also in international markets," said analyst T. Michael Walkley. … [Read more...] about The iPhone 5s is the Top Handset at All Major U.S. Carriers, iPhone 5c is in Second or Third