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SpaceX rolled out aviation-specific Starlink satellite internet service on Tuesday, with Elon Musk’s company looking to expand further into the inflight WiFi market. The company is charging $150,000 for the hardware needed to connect a jet to Starlink, with monthly service costs between $12,500 a month and $25,000 a month. Deliveries to aviation customers are scheduled to “start in mid-2023,” the company said, and reservations require a $5,000 initial payment. SpaceX advertises “global coverage” through a flat-panel antenna that customers would install on top of an aircraft. SpaceX said it is seeking Federal Aviation Administration certificates for a variety of aircraft, most of which are typically owned and operated as private jets. As for the quality of the service, SpaceX says Starlink aviation customers can expect speeds up to 350 Megabits per second, “enabling all passengers to access streaming-capable internet at the same time.” “Passengers can engage in activities previously not functional in flight, including video calls, online gaming, virtual private networks and other high data rate activities,” SpaceX said on its Starlink website. Continue reading. Article by Michael Sheetz, @thesheetztweetz Want to know how we can bring this technology to you? Let's Connect! Allstream has been part of the Zayo Group since 2016.
Allstream announced last Wednesday that it is adding their voice and collaboration products to the Zayo portfolio, adding to customers' connectivity solutions, spanning fiber connectivity, managed services and cloud-based voice solutions. Allstream products such as UCaaS (Max UC), SIP, Voice and collaboration and more, will merge into Zayo to enrich single-site and multi-site access, data, network, cloud, security, voice and collaboration and managed edge solutions. "This next chapter in our combined story is the best way for us to meet the evolving needs of customers, like you, by providing you a wider array of services and more depth." |
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Zayo will become the contact for sales and account support for the services previously purchased from Allstream. You’ll recognize the people handling your account as many of them transferred from Allstream October 1. Technical support for these services will be provided by the Allstream Business Unit which will become a part of Zayo.
In 2023 you will begin to see some further changes, including branding on invoices and portals. Allstream and Zayo will continue to communicate all updates on the changes you can expect. |
What does this mean for Allstream, the company?
The Allstream team will continue to provide the excellent level of service and support you have come to expect.
Some of Allstream's people will move over to Zayo, but most will stay with the Allstream Business Unit to support Allstream's existing business.
Some of Allstream's people will move over to Zayo, but most will stay with the Allstream Business Unit to support Allstream's existing business.
What does this mean for Zayo customers?
If you are also an existing Zayo customer you can expect no change to those services. Over time look for further integration of your Allstream and Zayo services.
Do you want any of these telecom services?
- Fiber-based infrastructure services
- Increased expertise (breadth and depth of staff knowledge)
- Additional sales and customer service resources to provide better customer experience
- Expanded connectivity solutions and new offerings
- Our voice and collaboration solutions i.e., UCaaS (Max UC), SIP, Cloud Collaboration.
Lumen Technologies, formerly CenturyLink, has finalized the sale of its incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) assets in 20 states to Brightspeed, a brand-new company that launched its operations Monday.
The offload will help Lumen, which has struggled in recent years against financial headwinds, to focus its investments on growing its enterprise business through strategic IT services and accelerating adoption of the Lumen platform, the company said in a statement.
The service provider in 2021 unveiled plans to sell its ILEC business, which includes its consumer, small business, wholesale and mostly copper-served enterprise customers and assets in 20 states, to investment management firm Apollo Global Management in a deal valued at $7.5 billion.
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The offload will help Lumen, which has struggled in recent years against financial headwinds, to focus its investments on growing its enterprise business through strategic IT services and accelerating adoption of the Lumen platform, the company said in a statement.
The service provider in 2021 unveiled plans to sell its ILEC business, which includes its consumer, small business, wholesale and mostly copper-served enterprise customers and assets in 20 states, to investment management firm Apollo Global Management in a deal valued at $7.5 billion.
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Lumen Technologies struck a $7.5 billion deal to sell some of its Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier to investment firm Apollo Global Management.
The transaction will provide Apollo Funds with a robust, scaled local network, as well as the operations and back-office support to meet the accelerating demand for high-bandwidth connectivity and fiber technology.
Assets in the 20 states being acquired include:
Assets in the 20 states being acquired include:
"We are pleased with the attractive valuation we received for these assets, which highlights the overall value of Lumen's extensive asset portfolio. Apollo Funds will receive a great business with a strong customer base, dedicated employees, and a platform for future growth."
Jeff Storey, Lumen President and CEO
Lumen will retain 16 States, while Apollo will handle 20 States.
"Our investment will help accelerate the upgrade to fiber optic technologies, and we are excited to have such a high-caliber management team ready to bring faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers."
Aaron Sobel, Private Equity Partner at Apollo
Will this transaction impact you?
SpaceX has reportedly partnered with T-Mobile and other operators to help users provide connections in the areas where there is no traditional service available.
It seems that Tesla cars will also have the benefit of Starlink internet. Earlier today, Elon Musk announced that the upcoming Starlink V2 satellite service will be able to provide internet connection to mobile phones, even in dead zones. Now, Musk has confirmed that Tesla cars will offer a similar service, which suggests that one will have access to internet even when their phone is not working.
But, he didn’t reveal how it would work or how much access users can expect to get from the connections. Elon Musk has confirmed on Twitter that Starlink V2 will launch next year. SpaceX has reportedly partnered with T-Mobile and other operators to help users provide connections in the areas where there is no traditional service available. But, don’t expect to get a very great connection in the dead zones.
But, he didn’t reveal how it would work or how much access users can expect to get from the connections. Elon Musk has confirmed on Twitter that Starlink V2 will launch next year. SpaceX has reportedly partnered with T-Mobile and other operators to help users provide connections in the areas where there is no traditional service available. But, don’t expect to get a very great connection in the dead zones.
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‘Monkey business’: Sheriff’s Office in California shares amusing story of a phone call from a zoo
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office in US’s California shared an interesting incident about how they received a call that left them baffled. In a Facebook post, the law enforcement agency wrote that their deputies have seen a fair share of “monkey business” in the county but nothing quite like this.
The Saturday night the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that got disconnected. The dispatchers then tried to call and text back on the same number but they received no response. The deputies were sent to investigate the matter and the address took them to the offices of Zoo to You near Paso Robles. Continue reading.
The Saturday night the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call that got disconnected. The dispatchers then tried to call and text back on the same number but they received no response. The deputies were sent to investigate the matter and the address took them to the offices of Zoo to You near Paso Robles. Continue reading.
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Microsoft solutions addressing cybersecurity concerns
Each year, hundreds of K-12 schools in the U.S. alone experience cyberattacks, including 408 schools that publicly disclosed them in 2020, up 18% from the previous year, according to the K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center1.
Fulton County Schools, the fourth-largest school system in Georgia, has learned just how valuable it is to put a top-notch security system in place. To defend against threats, Dr. Emily Bell, Fulton County Schools’ Chief Information Officer (CIO), implemented robust planning that involved educating and communicating with school leaders and staff about cybersecurity. Microsoft resources were a part of their well-rounded cybersecurity strategy.
“As a Chief Information Officer, it is incumbent upon me to make sure that my leadership is aware of our cybersecurity incident response process,” said Dr. Bell. “I also want to educate district leaders on our cyber insurance coverage and what that means.”
Fulton County Schools relied on Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to keep all its devices and technology safe and secure, and to help prevent disruptions to student learning. Continue reading article.
Fulton County Schools, the fourth-largest school system in Georgia, has learned just how valuable it is to put a top-notch security system in place. To defend against threats, Dr. Emily Bell, Fulton County Schools’ Chief Information Officer (CIO), implemented robust planning that involved educating and communicating with school leaders and staff about cybersecurity. Microsoft resources were a part of their well-rounded cybersecurity strategy.
“As a Chief Information Officer, it is incumbent upon me to make sure that my leadership is aware of our cybersecurity incident response process,” said Dr. Bell. “I also want to educate district leaders on our cyber insurance coverage and what that means.”
Fulton County Schools relied on Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to keep all its devices and technology safe and secure, and to help prevent disruptions to student learning. Continue reading article.
Simplified Communications can audit your company's technology and recommend security measures to keep your business lines safe.
Digital Cable Television provider, Cox, agrees to buy Axios, American news website for $525 million.
What is Axios?
Axios was founded in 2016, and then launched in 2017 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz. Axios is based on the Greek ἄξιος, meaning "worthy" or newsworthy. Axios launched with a mission to deliver news to professionals in a simple format that helps them get smarter faster across an array of topics, including politics, science, business, health, tech and media.
What is Cox?
Cox Communications is a family-owned company committed to creating more meaningful moments of human connection through technology.
As the largest private broadband provider in the United States, Cox is proud of their continued investments in their people, communities and network--and now that includes Axios.
Why did Cox invest in a local journalism website?
"A big part of this investment is to expand the number of local markets we serve. Local watchdog journalism is so important to the health of any community, and no one is more focused on building that out nationally than Axios," Cox chairman and CEO Alex Taylor said.
How will this deal impact my business?
While this major purchase in the telecom industry may not impact your business today, the fast growth of Axios means that journalism and the spread of local news may hit your town next!
Is your business using a landline?
Your phone system may be impacted!
Landlines aren't necessarily going extinct, but phone lines using copper infrastructure are going away.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated that all Plain Old Telephone Service lines be replaced with an alternative. The FCC made this order in 2010, giving just ten years for phone companies to adjust their business model and find alternatives for their customers.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) mandated that all Plain Old Telephone Service lines be replaced with an alternative. The FCC made this order in 2010, giving just ten years for phone companies to adjust their business model and find alternatives for their customers.
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Many alternatives to copper have arisen, and we are happy to be your guide, simplifying technology that continues to evolve!
The FCC has been cracking down on robocalls for a while, but now it’s cracking down on the phone providers the robocallers use.
Robocalls suck. They cost us money and time, and are so pervasive that the vast majority of Americans don’t even answer their phones if they don’t know who’s calling. Everyone knows they’re a problem, but no one seems to be able to do anything about it. That might be changing.
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday that it was ordering phone companies to block call traffic that the agency believes is part of a massive car warranty robocall operation responsible for 8 billion illegal robocalls since 2018.
Or, as FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel put it: “Billions of auto warranty robocalls from a single calling campaign. Billions!”
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday that it was ordering phone companies to block call traffic that the agency believes is part of a massive car warranty robocall operation responsible for 8 billion illegal robocalls since 2018.
Or, as FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel put it: “Billions of auto warranty robocalls from a single calling campaign. Billions!”
Contact your Simplified Communications agent to identify solutions for interruptions to your business phone!
 | Don't panic! Here's what happened: An outage of Cloudflare's servers caused a slew of websites and services to go down today, including big names such as Discord, DoorDash, and League of Legends. The online security company was quick to identify the problem and rectify the issue, getting these service back up and running, but it was a chaotic few minutes there. It isn't clear exactly what caused the outage, with Cloudflare's official Twitter saying only that the "issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented." |
Starlink offers options for remote workers in remote places.
Starlink has made it possible for your office to open a new location high in the mountains, on an island, or even deep in the woods. Remote working can now truly occur in the most remote places imaginable.
Even with the many business internet options available, 66% of rural small businesses say poor internet or cell phone connectivity negatively impacts their business.
Even with the many business internet options available, 66% of rural small businesses say poor internet or cell phone connectivity negatively impacts their business.
Starlink internet works by sending information through the vacuum of space, where it travels much faster than in fiber-optic cable and can reach far more people and places.
Now seen as “old school,” geostationary satellite technology has been around for over 20 years, and provides broadband connectivity to most places where the sky is visible. It has been considered a lifeline for rural areas that have no other options for internet providers
Starlink satellite internet is currently available in parts of the US and Canada to people who live between 44 and 53 degrees latitude. Starlink plans to be available worldwide by the end of 2022.
Having a connection anywhere you can see the sky sounds great, but there are some major drawbacks to the service. GEO satellite technology can be expensive, and lacks in performance compared to the landline options available in less rural areas. Overall, this can mean slower downloads and VPNs, spotty streaming, and poor video conferencing quality.
Latency is a major issue with GEO satellite technology, given that the satellites in orbit are about 22,000 miles away. Every bit of traffic is traveling twice that distance (there and back), resulting in a delay of over half a second.
Starlink, however, uses thousands (over 2,000) of smaller and cheaper satellites. They are less than 1/20th the size, and are only about 200 miles away as they orbit. That is about 1/100th the distance of the GEO, and results in low latency of around 40-60 milliseconds – much closer to the speed available with wired broadband in urban areas.
Latency is a major issue with GEO satellite technology, given that the satellites in orbit are about 22,000 miles away. Every bit of traffic is traveling twice that distance (there and back), resulting in a delay of over half a second.
Starlink, however, uses thousands (over 2,000) of smaller and cheaper satellites. They are less than 1/20th the size, and are only about 200 miles away as they orbit. That is about 1/100th the distance of the GEO, and results in low latency of around 40-60 milliseconds – much closer to the speed available with wired broadband in urban areas.
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Believe it or not, people still order takeout using the phone. Applebee’s doesn’t want to take those calls anymore.
It wants to outsource those orders to call centers, where a person or automated system will take your orders and also try to upsell you a little.
More than half of Applebee’s roughly 1,575 US locations already use call centers for phone orders, according to the company. By the end of the year, Applebee’s wants most of its restaurants to get on board.
It wants to outsource those orders to call centers, where a person or automated system will take your orders and also try to upsell you a little.
More than half of Applebee’s roughly 1,575 US locations already use call centers for phone orders, according to the company. By the end of the year, Applebee’s wants most of its restaurants to get on board.
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| These cute, meaningful, and even funny Mother's Day wishes are the perfect inspiration. Whether the mom in your life is your own mother, grandmother, or someone who is just like a mom to you, these sayings will be the perfect match. Make sure her day starts off right by sending a cute message over text first thing in the morning and following it later in the day with a DIY card. And if you're mailing your Mother's Day card, make sure you know when Mother's Day is so it gets there in time! |  |
Sending a physical card means that they can carry these Mother's Day wishes with them always.
We have simplified your Mother's Day message. Use one of these:
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- I'm so glad I didn't fall far from the tree.
- You were right about absolutely everything. Thanks for being my mom!
- Moms are like buttons—they hold everything together.
- My love for you is bigger than the pile of laundry in my room.
- Thank you for all the hugs, words of encouragement, and impeccable patience through the years.
- I'm so proud to be your kid!
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Delta Air Lines is exploring the possibility of using SpaceX's Starlink service to offer in-flight internet access.
As The Wall Street Journal reports, Delta CEO Ed Bastian confirmed that "exploratory tests" have been carried out using Starlink's technology. However, there are several steps required before it can be used on commercial flights.
SpaceX wants to partner with carriers to offer Starlink on flights and has been granted FCC approval to test the system on aircraft. There is no regulatory approval for the system being used on commercial flights yet, though. Elon Musk also pointed out last year that Starlink needs to be certified for each aircraft type, so the focus is on the most popular ones first (Boeing 737, A320, and Gulfstream).
According to J. Armand Musey, founder of Summit Ridge Group, which is focused on the satellite industry, it's going to take several years before Starlink is an established in-flight internet provider thanks to regulations and the long-term contracts carriers already have with other providers.
As The Wall Street Journal reports, Delta CEO Ed Bastian confirmed that "exploratory tests" have been carried out using Starlink's technology. However, there are several steps required before it can be used on commercial flights.
SpaceX wants to partner with carriers to offer Starlink on flights and has been granted FCC approval to test the system on aircraft. There is no regulatory approval for the system being used on commercial flights yet, though. Elon Musk also pointed out last year that Starlink needs to be certified for each aircraft type, so the focus is on the most popular ones first (Boeing 737, A320, and Gulfstream).
According to J. Armand Musey, founder of Summit Ridge Group, which is focused on the satellite industry, it's going to take several years before Starlink is an established in-flight internet provider thanks to regulations and the long-term contracts carriers already have with other providers.
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