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Ham radio is still a disaster lifeline, even in the iPhone era - here's why

Ham radio operators are essential for communication during disasters, providing crucial support when traditional systems fail.

You can turn your old Android phone into a ham radio - here's how

Transform an old Android phone into a ham radio for emergency communication.

Ham radio is still a disaster lifeline, even in the iPhone era - here's why

Ham radio operators are essential for communication during disasters, providing crucial support when traditional systems fail.

You can turn your old Android phone into a ham radio - here's how

Transform an old Android phone into a ham radio for emergency communication.
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T-Mobile users can try Starlink-enabled phone service for free during beta

T-Mobile Starlink provides critical communication during emergencies, allowing users to send and receive messages without traditional cellular coverage.
#mental-health

Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans

Efforts to ban cellphones in classrooms may compromise student safety during emergencies, as evidenced by the recent school shooting in Georgia.

Ban cell phones in California schools? Georgia shooting raises questions

The school shooting raises significant concerns regarding cell phone bans in schools, highlighting the importance of communication in emergencies.

Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans

Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.

Ban cell phones in California schools? Georgia shooting raises questions

The school shooting incident has reignited discussions about the necessity of cell phones in schools for emergency communications.

Georgia school shooting highlights fears about classroom cellphone bans

Efforts to ban cellphones in classrooms may compromise student safety during emergencies, as evidenced by the recent school shooting in Georgia.

Ban cell phones in California schools? Georgia shooting raises questions

The school shooting raises significant concerns regarding cell phone bans in schools, highlighting the importance of communication in emergencies.

Why some Florida parents are pushing back against school cellphone bans

Broward County's cellphone ban in schools faces resistance from parents concerned about communication and mental health impacts.

Ban cell phones in California schools? Georgia shooting raises questions

The school shooting incident has reignited discussions about the necessity of cell phones in schools for emergency communications.
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#hurricane-milton

With Hurricane Milton looming, NPR stations got a lower-bandwidth way to reach residents

NPR introduced text-only website versions to ensure accessibility and speed during emergencies, significantly reducing bandwidth usage.

How to send satellite texts on newer iPhones if your cell service is knocked out during Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton may cause communication disruptions, but iPhone users can rely on satellite messaging to stay connected.

SpaceX's Starlink Cellular deployed ahead of Hurricane Milton

SpaceX and T-Mobile launched Starlink Cellular to provide emergency communication services in areas threatened by Hurricane Milton.

With Hurricane Milton looming, NPR stations got a lower-bandwidth way to reach residents

NPR introduced text-only website versions to ensure accessibility and speed during emergencies, significantly reducing bandwidth usage.

How to send satellite texts on newer iPhones if your cell service is knocked out during Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton may cause communication disruptions, but iPhone users can rely on satellite messaging to stay connected.

SpaceX's Starlink Cellular deployed ahead of Hurricane Milton

SpaceX and T-Mobile launched Starlink Cellular to provide emergency communication services in areas threatened by Hurricane Milton.
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Why a School Cell Phone Ban Isn't the Right Call

Concerns about communication and technology's educational role complicate the debate surrounding Governor Hochul's proposed smart device ban in New York schools.
#satellite-messaging

This iPhone feature is 'saving lives' during Hurricane Helene aftermath

Satellite messaging iPhones provided crucial communication for Hurricane Helene victims amid service outages.

If Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service, you can still dial 911 and send messages - here's how

Smartphones can be vital during hurricanes, enabling emergency contacts and 911 access via satellite.

This iPhone feature is 'saving lives' during Hurricane Helene aftermath

Satellite messaging iPhones provided crucial communication for Hurricane Helene victims amid service outages.

If Hurricane Milton knocks out cell service, you can still dial 911 and send messages - here's how

Smartphones can be vital during hurricanes, enabling emergency contacts and 911 access via satellite.
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#school-safety

School phone bans under scrutiny after Georgia shooting and frantic texts-'I'm sorry I'm not the best daughter'

The tragedy in Georgia underscores the need for communication tools like cellphones during school emergencies, challenging current bans.

NYC schools chief backs off phone ban in surprise reversal after parents fumed during lockdown: 'Now is not the time'

Chancellor Banks pauses phone ban in NYC schools due to communication failures during emergencies, highlighting parents' need for contact with their children.

School phone bans under scrutiny after Georgia shooting and frantic texts-'I'm sorry I'm not the best daughter'

The tragedy in Georgia underscores the need for communication tools like cellphones during school emergencies, challenging current bans.

NYC schools chief backs off phone ban in surprise reversal after parents fumed during lockdown: 'Now is not the time'

Chancellor Banks pauses phone ban in NYC schools due to communication failures during emergencies, highlighting parents' need for contact with their children.
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City to Deploy Drones to Warn Residents in Flood Zones

New York City Mayor Eric Adams implements drones to broadcast safety messages for flooding risks, emphasizing the need for alternative communication methods.
#att

AT&T proposal to end landlines suffers a setback

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.

Latest line: A good week for Kaiser, a bad week for AT&T

Kaiser Permanente to build new hospital in San Jose campus.
AT&T faces criticism over discontinuing landline service.

AT&T proposal to end landlines suffers a setback

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.

Latest line: A good week for Kaiser, a bad week for AT&T

Kaiser Permanente to build new hospital in San Jose campus.
AT&T faces criticism over discontinuing landline service.
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How To Setup Canned (Pre-Defined) Messages With Rotary & Knob Button For Meshtastic Node

Easily send pre-defined messages with a rotary knob button
User-friendly communication solution for Meshtastic Nodes
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