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August 31, 2018
This week in news, we detail how we prepared our network to withstand Hurricane Lane, and how we supported our Hawaii customers impacted by last week’s hurricane with free calling, text and data. Also hear from our Market leader in Houston as we mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and see how drones are providing critical communications after a disaster.
Plus, online safety expert Stephen Balkam shares tips to keep kids safe, and more.
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