Inauguration Network Boosts to Stay for Weekend Protests, Says AccessNow
Wireless carriers pledged to provide boosted wireless capacity for the entire presidential inauguration weekend, including protests, AccessNow said in a Thursday blog post. The four carriers promised major capacity upgrades in anticipation of massive data demand expected at the Jan.…
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20 inauguration (see 1701050059). After AccessNow sent a Dec. 21 letter to AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular asking them to continue expanded temporary capacity during demonstrations including the Women’s March on Washington, the carriers indicated they would, AccessNow said. “These actions are a welcome, proactive step by mobile carriers to protect their users and mitigate threats to free expression at an important moment in a democracy,” the group wrote. “Our work fighting internet shutdowns has shown that political events like elections and inaugurations are common targets for disruptions and government surveillance, that can lead to the abuse of fundamental rights, like the rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.” AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile spokesmen confirmed Friday that boosts would remain through the weekend. Verizon didn't comment.