Top US wireless carriers team up on new texting service to replace SMS

The USA’s top wireless carriers – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon – are banding together to create a messaging service that could help replace standard SMS texting.

The carriers announced the creation of the Cross Carrier Messaging Initiative, which they say will serve as the “next generation of messaging to consumers and businesses.”

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NYC voter guides will now have sign language option

By Victoria Merlino

Deaf New Yorkers will now have the opportunity to view voter guides in American Sign Language, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio, as the city government tries to lower barriers deaf residents may face while trying to vote.

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