The New Samsung Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+ and Galaxy Note 10+ 5G are now available for pre-order. Please contact us at 717-838-5022, and select “option 1” for details.
Verizon 5G ultra broadband service has rolled out in 4 more cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Washington, DC. They join Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Providence and St. Paul, which previously launched. Verizon’s true 5G offer major speed increases and other benefits. Read more about 5G.
The Ideal Solution for Wireless Last-Mile & Point-to-Point Connections
Fixed wireless connections can provide faster, more reliable, enterprise-grade connections that can improve your business performance and virtually eliminate downtime. Internet and point-to-point connections are made through line-of-sight microwave broadcasts between an antenna on your facility and the carrier tower. There are no fiber, copper or coax connections in the last mile that can be broken. That means more dependable primary, backup or supplementary connections and business continuity. Read more.
If you’ve ever received a call from someone using a fake or borrowed phone number, you’ve been “spoofed.”
“Spoofing” has become an epidemic in the business world and nearly everyone has received these calls on their cell phones. Spoofing is when the caller ID shows a name or number that isn’t truly connected with the caller. In other words, the caller is lying about their identity.
Spoofing can affect any wireless carrier, service type or device. While there is no surefire way to stop receiving these calls this, there are ways to reduce their frequency and be educated about them. Here is a list of steps you can take to maximize your protection:
- Add your cell phone number to the Do Not Call registry https://www.donotcall.gov/
- Block that particular number, either through your device or cellular carrier
- Do not answer calls from unknown numbers. If you accidentally answer a spoofed call or robocall, hang up immediately and do not answer any questions
- File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), visit https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/ and find the appropriate device and harassment type
- File a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) https://consumercomplaints.fcc.gov/hc/en-us
- As a last resort, if the number you have is relatively new and not many clients have it, you may want to consider changing it. Even though there is no phone number that is completely safe from spoofed calls, it may decrease the amount of them you get
There are apps available for preventing spoofed or other spam/robocalls. Some carriers have their own apps to prevent unsolicited and spoofed calls as much as possible:
- Verizon Wireless – Call Filter app has spam filters and detection, and the ability to report numbers directly to the carrier. There is a free version and $2.99/month paid version that gives more robust features: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/call-filter-faqs/
- AT&T Wireless – AT&T Call Protect lets you customize block lists, has spam warnings and filter, and a reverse number lookup. There is a free version and a $3.99/month paid version which offers more in-depth filters and controls: https://about.att.com/sites/cyberaware/ni/blog/caller-id-spoofing
- Sprint – Premium Caller ID only offers a paid version, which detects spam calls, implements spam filters and advises spam risk from callers. You can also set it to automatically block high risk calls. The service is $2.99/month: https://www.att.com/features/security-apps.html#faqs
It’s important to know that even with the most diligent efforts, no app or carrier is currently able to offer 100% spoof protection. It’s incredibly difficult for systems to tell which numbers are legitimate and which are being faked. You can adequately protect yourself by never giving out any personal information unless you absolutely verify the agency, and by not engaging with any automated call system.
Grudi Associates is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Lancaster Chamber’s presentation of the 2019 Leadercast Live. If you’re attending, come see us at our booth! This year’s theme . . .
Leadercast Live is the largest one-day leadership event in the world, broadcast live around the globe each year from Atlanta. This year, Leadercast Live will bring together experts in leadership and organizational health to help attendees master the art and science of developing and leading healthy teams.
When & Where
Friday, May 10, 2019, from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Worship Center, 2384 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
Not Registered? There still may be room. To register, visit the Lancaster Chamber website registration page.
It’s a very exciting time in telecom and IT. Amazing new technologies and capabilities are making people work smarter, data move faster and businesses run better. Click below to find out more and if you’re ready for The Next Big Thing. Let us know if we can help.
Get ready for the awesome power of 5G ultra-wideband and make sure your mobile devices are fully functional.
An amazing change is about to start happening . . . Verizon Wireless is rolling out its incredibly powerful 5G ultra-wideband mobile network. This is arguably the biggest and best development in mobile communications since the introduction of the first cellular phones. Below, we’ve shared some of the most exciting aspects of 5G, but first, you should know about how it could affect your mobile devices.
CDMA is Retiring
With the introduction of its incredible 5G network, Verizon Wireless is retiring its 3G CDMA network to ensure that customers enjoy the optimal mobile service and user experience. Some phones and devices will no longer work or will have reduced capabilities when this occurs. Throughout the year, CDMA devices and service will experience an increasing number of issues. CDMA will be completely phased out by the end of 2019, so we wanted to give you plenty of time to make the transition, if your devices are impacted.
There are two categories of devices that are impacted. Click on each to see a list of affected devices.
These devices will no longer work properly once 3G CDMA is retired at the end of 2019. Even if your devices are not affected, you should consider the benefits of upgrading to a 5G capable device to take maximum advantage of the 5G ultra-wideband mobile network.
What Should You Do?
If you have devices impacted by this change, it will be necessary to replace them with compatible devices. There are many device options to consider. The right choice is based on your business’s specific needs and preferences. Our mobility professionals welcome the opportunity to assist you. Call 1-717-838-5022 or email us at info@grudiassociates.com.
Act Now
Changes in the Verizon networks are already beginning. 3G CDMA devices are no longer able to be activated on the network. Mid 2019 plan and feature changes will no longer be allowed if you have affected devices on your account. The sooner you address this change, the more likely you can avoid any service issues. We’ll be happy to help!
The Power of 5G
5G is much more than a network upgrade. It is a quantum leap ahead in mobile communications. Consider this . . . Verizon’s 5G network will deliver life-changing technology. It will allow:
- Up to 100 times better throughput.
- 10 times longer battery life.
- 1,000 times larger data volumes.
- 10 times more reliable service.
Verizon 5G ultra-wideband stands alone in the market. It is the only company with the engineering experience, fiber assets, wireless millimeter wave spectrum and partnerships to scale the transfer of massive amounts of data at unimaginable speeds.
Stay Tuned!
There’s so much more to discover about the introduction of the Verizon Wireless 5G ultra-wideband network. Grudi Associates is working in partnership with Verizon Wireless to transition our customers and ensure the service you expect and deserve. In the weeks and months to come, we will be posting more information. Please contact us with questions. We’re here to help!
Are You Ready for the Next Big Thing?
Grudi Associates is hosting the Lancaster Chamber Mixer on November 14, 2018, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Lancaster Chamber Offices, 115 E King St, Lancaster, PA.
Network – meet, mingle & find out what’s new and exciting in telecom & IT. Chat will colleagues and network with new connections. Meet the Grudi Associates team.
Refresh – There will be beer, wine, soft drink and delicious hor d’oeuvres by Thyme & Seasons Catering.
Great Prizes – with drawings every 15 minutes! Check back to learn more.
Free Admittance. Register online – www.lancasterchamber.com.
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Grudi Associates is joining with Neema Hospitality to support brain cancer research. Neema Hospitality, a leading hospitality group with properties in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia, is donating $5 per night per occupied room between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Grudi Associates is an ongoing provider of telecom and IT services to Neema Hospitality.
Funds raised in this campaign will go to ABC² (Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure), a non-profit research organization. ABC² is focused on speeding the discovery of a cure for brain cancer by applying an aggressive, venture funding approach not typically seen in the nonprofit sector. ABC² has awarded more than 100 grants totaling $21 million in brain tumor research funding to highly qualified investigators and physician-scientists from 54 institutions and companies. Since its founding in 2001, ABC² has helped bring 30 different treatments into the clinic.
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Grudi Associates is pleased to announce that Frank Potter has joined the company as Vice President, Solutions Consultant. In his role, Frank will assist business clients with voice, data, internet, cloud, hosting, security, backup, disaster recovery and other technologies and services. Frank has partnered with customers to deliver innovative approaches and bottom-line results in a variety of leading technology companies in Central PA and beyond.
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