The administrative law judge rejected AT&T's proposal to end landline phone service in parts of California due to concerns about accessibility and safety. [ more ]
AT&T seeks to shut down landline service for most of the Bay Area, much of California
AT&T is proposing to withdraw landline service from most of the Bay Area and much of California, leaving only cell phone and internet-based voice-communication services.
Many residents are concerned about losing access to landlines, especially in areas with spotty cell service and frequent power outages. [ more ]
Digiday's Oral History of Ad Tech podcast, episode 1, with Brian O'Kelley
Brian O'Kelley, considered one of the godfathers of ad tech, shares his experiences and insights in the first episode of the Digiday podcast series on the history of ad tech.
O'Kelley discusses his involvement in building the first ad exchange at Right Media, AppNexus' battle with Google, and his decision to walk away from AT&T after its acquisition of his company. [ more ]