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Lisa Plaggemier with the National Cybersecurity Alliance says the attack on Sinclair is another wake-up call for the industry, and another reason for media companies to treat cybersecurity like any other risk to the business.

Ting Internet, from Tucows, announced it will acquire fixed wireless operator Simply Bits. We recognize the value of fixed wireless as an additional tool in our connectivity toolkit, explained an executive.

Deal provides Congruex with more fiber engineering, splicing and network design and construction expertise.

Jessica Fischer succeeds Winfrey as Charters CFO. Additionally, John Bickham is appointed vice chairman, and Rich DiGeronimo adds network and software ops to existing responsibilities as chief product and technology officer.

Company says unified, cloud-powered engagement hub takes advantage of holistic customer and uses AI and machine learning techniques.

The supplier said the Entra EN9000, a node based on SCTE standards for the Generic Access Platform (GAP), will be available for lab tests in the first half of 2022. Expect Charter to be among the first in line.

Verizon stopped offering its most aggressive smartphone promotion to its existing customers, but continues to offer it to new customers. Meantime, AT&T reduced its smartphone discount from $1,000 to $800.

The rise of this new class of product will put Comcast in position to deploy upstream-boosting Full Duplex DOCSIS technology to a large portion of its HFC network.

The supplier said the Entra EN9000, a node based on SCTE standards for the Generic Access Platform (GAP), will be available for lab tests in the first half of 2022. Expect Charter to be among the first in line.

This week in our WiC roundup: Women get short shrift when it comes to promotions; workplace harassment is as pervasive as ever; telecom steps into the 21st century; and more.