T-Mobile kicks off new merger with robocall killer

T-Mobile kicks off new merger with robocall killer

NEW YORK -- T-Mobile is cracking down on scams and unwanted robocalls with a new free service called Scam Shield.Scam Shield is the first Un-Carrier initiative being taken by the company since merging with former competitor Sprint, whose retail stores will officially begin operating under the T-Mobile brand nationwide starting August 2.“Now that Sprint is a part of T-Mobile, we can take on even bigger problems, so today, we’re taking on one of the biggest pain points in wireless — scams and unwanted robocalls,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert in a press release Thursday. “Scam Shield has never been more needed than it is right now.

NEW YORK -- T-Mobile is cracking down on scams and unwanted robocalls with a new free service called Scam Shield.Scam Shield is the first Un-Carrier initiative being taken by the company since merging with former competitor Sprint, whose retail stores will officially begin operating under the T-Mobile brand nationwide starting August 2.“Now that Sprint is a part of T-Mobile, we can take on even bigger problems, so today, we’re taking on one of the biggest pain points in wireless — scams and unwanted robocalls,” said T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert in a press release Thursday. “Scam Shield has never been more needed than it is right now.

Wisconsin's unemployment rate falls, still thousands wait for 1st checks to arrive

Wisconsin's unemployment rate falls, still thousands wait for 1st checks to arrive

Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped nearly three percent from last month. But while people are getting back to work, 140,000 Wisconsinites are still waiting on unemployment checks.

Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped nearly three percent from last month. But while people are getting back to work, 140,000 Wisconsinites are still waiting on unemployment checks.

Wisconsin unemployment drops to 8.5%, below national rate

Wisconsin unemployment drops to 8.5%, below national rate

MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.The jobless numbers also came as Gov.

MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate dropped to 8.5% in June — a bit of good news that came Thursday as Democratic lawmakers released proposals to remove obstacles and broaden access to unemployment benefits.The jobless numbers also came as Gov.