Cars May Be Turning Into Computers but Police Warn the Law is the Law
Download speeds may improve for commuters but state highway and public safety officials say texting and driving continues to be a problem in Maryland.
Attention commuters: AT&T wants you to know that when you’re on certain highways in Maryland, you can expect faster speeds on your mobile devices. Attention commuters excited by that first announcement: State and local officials warn that there are strict laws on how to use those devices. AT&T announced this month that it had expanded its broadband wireless capacity and performance of its mobile broadband network along MD-295 and I-95 in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. “Our customers want to stay in touch with both the family and the office at all times,” wrote AT&T spokeswoman Margarita Noriega in a press release. “Commuters can expect better reception and download speeds now.” There were no disclaimers on the dangers of distracted …
Lisa Rossi
2:08 pm on Friday, December 9, 2011
Thanks, John. You are correct. The article has been updated to include the correct information. Good catch! more ›