Bill to finance Columbus Light and Water fiber expansion in limbo
Columbus Light and Water is still interested in selling phone and internet service to businesses in the city, but the future of that venture is uncertain as a bill to fund the initiative makes its way through the Legislature in Jackson.
CLW weighs offering phone, internet service
Columbus Light and Water has partnered with a broadband consulting firm to explore whether Columbus business owners are open to the idea of receiving phone and internet service from their local public utility company.
Pakistan to cut phone service to prevent attacks
Pakistan’s interior minister says the government will suspend cell phone service in most parts of the country over the next two days to prevent attacks against Shiite Muslims over a key religious holiday.
Few dialing in to program offering phone bill aid
A 13-year-old federal program is offering financial assistance to individuals living below the poverty level, but few are taking advantage.