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Bill Appleton retiring as Scripps' chief legal officer; Dave Giles appointed to succeed him

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.

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  • CINCINNATI, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Appleton, chief legal officer for The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will retire at the end of 2024, and the company has appointed Deputy General Counsel Dave Giles to replace him.
  • Appleton joined Scripps in 2008 and has counseled its leadership team on every major decision since then.
  • "Dave will work closely with Bill to ensure a smooth transition, and I know we will remain in good hands."

Connected Nation's Heather Gate named among Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of KY

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Details of this achievement, announced by the national women's professional network, Women We Admire, can be viewed here .

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  • Details of this achievement, announced by the national women's professional network, Women We Admire, can be viewed here .
  • Her innovative leadership and tireless advocacy have paved the way for groundbreaking initiatives that  transform lives.
  • "I am deeply honored to be recognized among such a distinguished group of women leaders," said Gate.
  • A nationally recognized leader, Gate served as the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Communications Equity and Diversity Council.

Quectel and Morse Micro Introduce the Industry’s First Wi-Fi HaLow Module to Achieve European CE and US FCC Certifications at CES 2024

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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CES 2024 – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, and Morse Micro, the leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon vendor, today announced that the Quectel FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module has received CE certification for Europe and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification for the US.

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  • CES 2024 – Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, and Morse Micro, the leading Wi-Fi HaLow silicon vendor, today announced that the Quectel FGH100M Wi-Fi HaLow module has received CE certification for Europe and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification for the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240110233128/en/
    Quectel and Morse Micro Introduce the Industry’s First Wi-Fi HaLow Module to Achieve European CE and US FCC Certifications at CES 2024 (Photo: Business Wire)
    The certification represents a crucial step in expanding the market reach of Wi-Fi HaLow technology and enabling its deployment in a wide range of Wi-Fi HaLow and IoT applications across multiple geographic regions.
  • "Our collaboration with Morse Micro has been crucial in achieving this milestone and other industry certifications."
  • "By securing European CE certification for Wi-Fi HaLow modules, Quectel and Morse Micro have demonstrated the standard’s global acceptance.

Excess Telecom Urges Congress Not to Disconnect Nearly 23 Million Households from the Internet

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Excess Telecom, the nation's largest privately held provider of internet service through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), announces its unequivocal support of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill introduced on January 10 in Congress that would provide $7 billion in additional funds for the ACP.

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  • "At Excess Telecom, we strongly believe funding for the ACP will be extended and allow our subscribers to continue using the essential connectivity they need for school, work, banking, and health care," said Cobby Pourtavosi, CEO of Excess Telecom.
  • "While we need to wait and see when Congress will act, Excess Telecom is confident that government leaders serving in an election year will not disconnect almost 23 million American households."
  • "This would unnecessarily widen the digital divide that Excess Telecom is dedicated to narrowing."
  • According to non-profit EveryoneOn, 40 percent of lower-income households said they could not afford to pay anything for high-speed internet subscriptions.

Statement by Connected Nation regarding Affordable Connectivity Program enrollments ending

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) announcement that it will cease processing new enrollments in the Affordable Connectivity Program after Wednesday, February 7 due to lack of ongoing funding:

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Ferree, Chairman & CEO of Connected Nation, issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) announcement that it will cease processing new enrollments in the Affordable Connectivity Program after Wednesday, February 7 due to lack of ongoing funding:
    This vital program is a lifeline to online work and education opportunities that will vanish if Congress fails to act.
  • "We are disheartened that the FCC will no longer be processing new enrollments in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) as its funding is expected to be fully exhausted by the end of April.
  • This vital program, which significantly lowers monthly internet bills for millions of struggling Americans, is a key lifeline to online work and education opportunities that will suddenly vanish later this spring if Congress fails to act.
  • Failure to act will certainly only widen the Digital Divide after so much progress has been made to close it.

Global Sound Reinforcement Market Outlook 2023-2028 - Compound Annual Growth of 4.19% During 2022-2028, Driven by Growth in Music Production and Recording Industry

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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DUBLIN, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sound Reinforcement Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Sound Reinforcement Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global sound reinforcement market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.19% from 2022-2028.
  • An increasing corporate sponsorship for music tours, venues, and events also contributes to the sound reinforcement market growth.
  • Some prominent global sound reinforcement market companies include Audio-Technica, Bose, HARMAN International (Samsung), MUSIC Tribe, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, and Yamaha.

Nagish, which empowers accessible communication through AI, has been certified by the FCC to provide relay services

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nagish, which uses AI to make communication accessible for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide telecommunication relay services.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nagish, which uses AI to make communication accessible for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide telecommunication relay services.
  • The certification makes Nagish one of the very few certified providers, accelerating the company's growth and advancement of accessibility.
  • The recognition solidifies Nagish as a pioneer in the field, setting new standards for accessibility and ease of use in relay services.
  • The FCC Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) fund reimburses certified relay providers who provide accessible communication solutions.

Apple Vision Pro available in the U.S. on February 2

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Apple® today announced Apple Vision Pro™ will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store® locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.

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  • Apple® today announced Apple Vision Pro™ will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store® locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108013917/en/
    Apple Vision Pro will be available beginning Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
  • Apple Vision Pro will be available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online.
  • Apple, the Apple logo, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Store, visionOS, App Store, macOS, iPadOS, Siri, Digital Crown, Freeform, Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, Mac, Apple TV+, Apple TV, Apple Immersive Video, Apple Arcade, iPhone, FaceTime, iPad, Apple Watch, EyeSight, Optic ID, Apple Pay, and Guided Access are trademarks of Apple.

Audacy Reaches Agreement with a Supermajority of its Debtholders on Balance Sheet Deleveraging Transaction that Will Equitize Over 80% of the Company’s Debt and Establish a Robust Capital Structure to Drive Long-Term Growth

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Sunday, January 7, 2024
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Through the restructuring, Audacy and its debtholders will undertake a deleveraging transaction to equitize approximately $1.6 billion of funded debt, a reduction of 80% from approximately $1.9 billion to approximately $350 million.

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  • Through the restructuring, Audacy and its debtholders will undertake a deleveraging transaction to equitize approximately $1.6 billion of funded debt, a reduction of 80% from approximately $1.9 billion to approximately $350 million.
  • The Company does not expect any operational impact from the restructuring, and trade and other unsecured creditors will not be impaired.
  • These market factors have severely impacted our financial condition and necessitated our balance sheet restructuring.
  • Audacy common stock will continue to trade over-the-counter under the symbol “AUDA” through the pendency of the Chapter 11 process.

Snom Americas to Recognize The 20th Anniversary of The Pulver Order

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Almost twenty years ago, the “Pulver Order,” a landmark decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), forever changed the telecommunications landscape.

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  • Almost twenty years ago, the “Pulver Order,” a landmark decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), forever changed the telecommunications landscape.
  • Snom Americas, the creators of the first-ever VoIP phone, will commemorate this seminal ruling’s 20th anniversary on February 12, 2024, at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., along with telecom industry leaders and regulatory experts.
  • The “Pulver Order” stemmed from a petition filed by Pulver concerning his early venture, Free World Dialup (FWD).
  • On this 20th anniversary, the telecommunications industry reflects on the “Pulver Order” as a regulatory decision and a visionary step towards a more connected and innovative future.