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Lynk Successfully Deploys Two More Orbital ‘Cell Phone Towers in Space’

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Lynk Global, Inc. (“Lynk”), the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-mobile-phone (“Sat2Phone”) telecoms provider, today announced the successful deployment of two more "cell-towers-in-space."

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  • Lynk Global, Inc. (“Lynk”), the world’s leading satellite-direct-to-mobile-phone (“Sat2Phone”) telecoms provider, today announced the successful deployment of two more "cell-towers-in-space."
  • The satellites will further Lynk’s efforts to provide universal mobile connectivity.
  • The two satellite cell towers were launched on the Transporter-10 rideshare mission launched by SpaceX on March 4 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
  • “The successful deployment of our latest cell towers in space furthers our mission to connect everyone, everywhere.

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Compliance for Medical Devices, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TORONTO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Is the team designing a medical device and seeking guidance on electromagnetic compatibility regulatory requirements? Or is there a need to integrate a radio into the device, necessitating an understanding of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations? Would less regulatory pushback accelerate the time to market? Is there an interest in acquiring more knowledge and guidance for this process?

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  • In this free webinar, gain insights into electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements for medical devices.
  • TORONTO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Is the team designing a medical device and seeking guidance on electromagnetic compatibility regulatory requirements?
  • In this webinar, the expert speakers will discuss basic electromagnetic compatibility requirements under IEC 60601-1-2, the growing fields of radio frequency identification (RFID) immunity, wireless coexistence, and more.
  • Register for this webinar today to gain insights into factors that need to be considered when designing a medical device as well as obtain guidance on electromagnetic compatibility regulatory requirements.

Greenlight Networks Launches 8-Gig High-Speed Fiber Internet

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenlight Networks ("Greenlight"), the fastest fiber-to-the-home provider in New York State, announced today the launch of its new 8-Gig high-speed fiber internet option, increasing its fastest speed offering from 5 Gig, and lowering the price by 25%. The new 8 Gig symmetrical speed is available in all Greenlight serviceable markets, where it delivers the fastest fiber internet service available to meet customers' increasing bandwidth requirements.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenlight Networks ("Greenlight"), the fastest fiber-to-the-home provider in New York State, announced today the launch of its new 8-Gig high-speed fiber internet option, increasing its fastest speed offering from 5 Gig, and lowering the price by 25%.
  • The new 8 Gig symmetrical speed is available in all Greenlight serviceable markets, where it delivers the fastest fiber internet service available to meet customers' increasing bandwidth requirements.
  • "After launching 5 Gig symmetrical speeds last year, Greenlight quickly raised the upper threshold of our high-speed Internet service with this new 8-Gig offering," said Mark Murphy, President and CEO of Greenlight Networks.
  • "8-Gig internet is perfect for heavy internet users, including families with a growing number of connected devices and multiple simultaneous users.

U.S. News 360 Reviews Releases 2024 Internet Service Provider Cost and Speed Data

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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U.S. News surveyed 2,500 U.S. adult consumers about their internet bill costs from sign-up to present day, the internet speed they pay for, their internet service reliability and more.

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  • U.S. News surveyed 2,500 U.S. adult consumers about their internet bill costs from sign-up to present day, the internet speed they pay for, their internet service reliability and more.
  • "360 Reviews' latest consumer research finds that Gen X Americans typically have the fastest internet, whereas Baby Boomers tend to have the slowest internet," said Erica Beimesche, senior editor of Home Services, 360 Reviews.
  • ), as well as the highest average internet bill increase ($28) – from the advertised sign-up cost to current bill.
  • Most (75%) U.S. consumers say their internet service is reliable, with South Carolinians having the most reliable internet.

BIOTECHNOLOGY CEO AND INVENTOR OF SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO MARTINE ROTHBLATT TO DELIVER GRADUATION ADDRESS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S 215TH GRADUATING CLASS

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA , Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating medical student class.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD , announced today that Martine Rothblatt PhD, JD, MBA , Chairperson and CEO of United Therapeutics, and inventor of SiriusXM Satellite Radio, will deliver the keynote address for this year's graduating medical student class.
  • The UMSOM MD graduation ceremony will take place at the Hippodrome Theatre on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
  • Dr. Rothblatt is a trailblazing pioneer of several innovations in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and satellite communications.
  • After developing SiriusXM, she founded United Therapeutics, in an effort to find a cure for her daughter's life-threatening illness, pulmonary arterial hypertension.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Applauds Bipartisan Effort to Improve 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared an important new proposal to improve access to services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared an important new proposal to improve access to services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
  • "The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention applauds Chairwoman Rosenworcel, Secretary Becerra, Senator Tillis, Senator Padilla, and Representative Cárdenas for their collaboration and commitment to improving access to the 988 Lifeline," said Laurel Stine, J.D., M.A , Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer for AFSP.
  • AFSP is heartened to see the collaboration of bipartisan Congressional leaders and the FCC to build up the 988 Lifeline to be as robust and effective as it can be.
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the nation's largest non-profit dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.

Mission Broadcasting Comments on F.C.C.'s March 21, 2024, Notice of Apparent Liability Ruling Regarding its Ownership of WPIX-TV, the CW of New York City

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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WICHITA FALLS, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Broadcasting, Inc. today released the following statement from its President, Dennis Thatcher, regarding the F.C.C.

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  • WICHITA FALLS, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Broadcasting, Inc. today released the following statement from its President, Dennis Thatcher, regarding the F.C.C.
  • Notice of Apparent Liability:
    "Mission Broadcasting has had a nearly 28-year track record of owning and operating commercial television stations with nary a blemish on our record.
  • We have prided ourselves on conducting our business in an open and transparent manner with the Federal Communications Commission and other governmental agencies.
  • is unwarranted and we plan to contest this ruling to the full extent the law allows."

NAMI Leads 40+ National Organizations to Urge Immediate Improvements to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) led a group of over 40 national organizations in urging leadership at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to improve the routing of 988 calls so that people in a mental health crisis are connected to critical care available in their own local communities.

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  • Since the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline became available nationwide in 2022, more than 8.6 million people in crisis have been able to connect with support for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, saving countless lives.
  • "Today, if someone calls 988, they will connect with a trained crisis counselor who can help them.
  • "988 will not reach its full potential unless every help seeker is able to get immediate help and be connected with resources available where they are."
  • In 2022, nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide, and nearly a quarter of high school age children reported having thoughts of suicide.

Connected Nation's EVP of Digital Inclusion serving second term as Chair of FCC's Communications Equity and Diversity Council

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heather Gate, Executive President of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation (CN), once again has been named Chair of the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), an advisory council to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as rechartered by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Heather Gate, Executive President of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation (CN), once again has been named Chair of the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC), an advisory council to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as rechartered by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.
  • Heather has always been a strong voice for vulnerable populations and a tireless advocate for digital equity in America.
  • "Heather has always been a strong voice for vulnerable populations and a tireless advocate for digital equity and inclusion in America," said Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO, CN.
  • "During her first term as Chair, I witnessed firsthand the long hours Heather put into the council's work.

EchoStar Completes Nationwide Drive Test for Boost Wireless Network, Completing All 2023 FCC Commitments

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 14, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation filed a letter with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certifying that its nationwide 5G network provides download speeds of 35 Mbps or greater to over 70 percent of the U.S. population. This certification follows the successful completion of a nationwide drive test, fulfilling the final element of EchoStar's 2023 deployment commitments to the FCC.

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  • This certification follows the successful completion of a nationwide drive test, fulfilling the final element of EchoStar's 2023 deployment commitments to the FCC.
  • "This drive test confirms the Boost Wireless Network is delivering high-quality service to our customers.
  • The drive test, conducted using an FCC-approved methodology and overseen by an independent monitor, is the third and final component of EchoStar's 2 023 Nationwide 5G Deployment Commitment to the FCC .
  • Today's certification follows other major milestones for the Boost Wireless Network, including the announcement that EchoStar is now providing Voice over New Radio (VoNR) service , or 5G voice, to over 200 million Americans nationwide.