FCC to probe Verizon, AT&T over contract lock-in

Computerworld Networking October 21, 2015 FCC to probe Verizon, AT&T over contract lock-in The FCC announced that it would investigate Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink and Frontier over highly strict service terms in wireline business service contracts, which critics say lock customers into their deals unfairly. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Android on LTE brings back the possibility of "phone phreaking" 2. INSIDER Road warriors are prime targets for hackers 3. AT&T's single-number service for connected devices helps AT&T, too 4. BT Group may give OpenStack the boot : CDW The Increasing Role of Software in Networking While much of the buzz in recent years has surrounded software-defined networking (SDN), this is only one of the ways in which software has the potential to help administrators configure and manage their networks. Learn More Android on LTE brings back the possibility of "phone phreaking" In the 1960s and 70s, technically savvy enthusiasts sought to game telecommunications systems to make free calls, keeping telecom engineers on their toes. That technique is again feasible. READ MORE INSIDER Road warriors are prime targets for hackers Here are some steps companies and executives can take to enhance travel-related security. (Insider - free registration required.) READ MORE White Paper: Cisco Systems Threat-Focused Next-Generation Firewall Find out how an integrated network security architecture can not only address existing challenges, but also provide business, IT and security benefits. Download and read this detailed, research-driven white paper today. 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