"I don't think anybody would say that Warner Bros. Discovery has been a rousing success over the past three years. It has been obvious to me that WBD would need to do the same thing, loading up the cable networks with debt and spinning off components to survive."
Pramod Arora, president and CEO of WMS, said, "I truly believe this is going to become the gold standard in cruise connectivity, and will usher in a new era of predictable and high-quality mobile communications for American cruisers while creating value and higher guest satisfaction for our cruise line partners."
John Stankey emphasized, "We've gone from being first, second or third in the globe to 14th among developed countries right now. We're sliding, and we need to get back to doing the right thing." His statement underscores the urgency for the U.S. to reclaim its leadership in 5G technology as it currently lags behind.
Verizon users began reporting extensive service outages across the U.S., with the peak of complaints reaching over 100,000. The company acknowledged the issue but hasn't provided further details.
"This expansion will not only enhance broadband access for millions of customers, but also sets the stage for the next wave of digital innovation, including Industry 4.0, smart cities, IoT applications and ultra-high-definition streaming," said Chris Sambar, head of network at AT&T. "This collaboration is a major milestone in our mission to connect more people and businesses," said Sandy Motley, president of fixed networks at Nokia. "Our fibre solution opens the door to a full range of PON technologies available on the same platform and fibre."
