FCC grants AT&T router waiver for one year, keeping service operating. Dealers should reassure customers, check equipment, and sell backup internet.

A report highlights how the Big 3 carriers stayed connected during Fern—showing the importance of redundancy, backup power, and rapid response. Wireless dealers can turn this into an “Emergency Connectivity” campaign: sell hotspot kits, power banks, car chargers, and backup internet options while teaching customers how to prepare before the next outage.