NORTH MISSISSIPPI — AT&T has expanded it 4G LTE network in Northwest Mississippi. AT&T 4G LTE coverage now includes parts of Batesville along Highway 6, Sardis and South Oxford. AT&T launched 4G LTE in Oxford Dec. 18, 2012, and the expanded coverage is part of its ongoing rollout across the market. “The addition of a [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: April 11,2013
Tags: cellphone, communication, data, enhancement, improvement, launch, network, phone, telecom, telecommunications, telephone, voice
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — AT&T plans to roll out 4G LTE to eight communities this summer, The cities are Biloxi, Cleveland, Corinth, Greenwood, Gulfport, Meridian, New Albany and Philadelphia. C.D. Smith, regional director, AT&T Mississippi said that “teams will be working hard across these cities toward our upcoming 4G LTE launch.” [...]
by Associated Press Published: March 22,2013
Tags: appeal, bench, case, cellphone, communications, court, judicial, judiciary, lawsuit, panel, ruling, telecommunications, telephone, trial, utility
RIPLEY — A federal court panel has ruled against Dixie-Net Communications Inc. in its appeal of an adverse ruling over in-state fees. A three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a ruling by a Mississippi federal judge against Ripley-based Dixie-Net, a telecom business. At issue was whether calls made under AT&T’s Area [...] [...]
HATTIESBURG — TEC will hold a ribbon-cutting and an open house this week commemorating the grand opening of TEC in Hattiesburg. The celebration will be held March 21 at the new location of TEC at 32 Millbranch Road, Suite 30, in Hattiesburg. “We’re excited to be an active member of the Hattiesburg community,” said Joey [...] [...]
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — AT&T invested nearly $975 million in its Mississippi wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks, according to a release from the telecommunications company. AT&T has made more than 145 wireless network upgrades in [...] [...]
PHILADELPHIA and RIDGELAND — C Spire Wireless has launched the next generation of mobile broadband services in Philadelphia with the activation of its 4G (Fourth Generation) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. “We’re pleased that local businesses and consumers in Philadelphia are in one of the first markets in Mississippi with access to the next generation [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: February 26,2013
Tags: cellphone, communications, fish, fisherman, fishing, hunt, hunter, huntinmg, license, outdoors, smartphone, technology, telecommunications
JACKSON — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks (MDWFP) has released its hunting and fishing Android application. The Android version of the MDWFP iPhone application contains a variety of tools and information for Mississippi hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Users can download the application for free in the Google Play store “The MDWFP [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: February 18,2013
Tags: cellphone, college, communications, Internet, media, radio, smart phone, sponsor, sports, technology, telecommunications, wireless phone
RIDGELAND — C Spire Wireless and VSporto are teaming up to power two college sports Internet radio channels. C Spire Wireless is now the title sponsor of VSporto’s Bulldog Sports Radio and Rebel Sports Radio. Each channel provides 24-hour coverage of Mississippi State University and University of Mississippi athletics, respectively, and can be streamed through [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: December 21,2012
Tags: agency, broadband, cellphone, commission, computer, coverage, data, federal, high-speed Internet, Internet, MAP, phone, state, telephone
JACKSON — The Public Service Commission has unanimously approved the first in a series of filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) aimed at expanding cellular telephone coverage and high-speed Internet service in Mississippi. The filings come in response to FCC requests for comments on coverage issues associated with its Mobility Fund and National Broadband [...] [...]
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