ISPS

Why is the FCC regulating the biggest privacy risk platforms the least?

Who are the real gatekeepers?

On May 3, 2016 by Scott Cleland

FCC chairman backs Charter-Time Warner Cable merger—but conditions rankle agency’s critics

The head of the FCC says he’s trying to protect consumers. His critics say he’s making a power grab.

On Apr 27, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Major UK broadband provider will now block all porn by default

Lots of uncomfortable customer calls are sure to follow.

On Dec 23, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

U.K. broadband company TalkTalk hacked, gets ransom demand

Will TalkTalk pay up?

On Oct 23, 2015 by Kevin Collier

Most Americans would be fine with some Internet surveillance if they were notified

The survey found ‘a surprising willingness by participants to accept the inspection of encrypted traffic, provided they are first notified.’

On Oct 19, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

AT&T is working on a super-high-speed Internet solution for rural America

Right now it’s just in the testing stage.

On Oct 2, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Google’s ultra-fast Fiber network is eyeing 3 new cities

The fastest residential Internet speeds are slowly spreading.

On Sep 11, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Nebraska farmer quoted $383,000 for rural Internet service

Some places, Internet service is still in the stone ages.

On Aug 11, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Liberal senators ask the FCC for tighter privacy rules

They’re disturbed by ISPs’ vague privacy rules.

On Jul 22, 2015 by Eric Geller

Obama launches new program to bring high-speed Internet to low-income families

ConnectHome program aims to further close the digital divide.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Eric Geller

Comcast defies all logic, launches its own streaming TV service

Like those things you like, but awful.

On Jul 13, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren ask FCC to investigate broadband prices

Some of the Internet’s favorite senators want answers.

On Jul 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

U.S. island territory lost all Internet because of one cut cable

Don’t cut the cord.

On Jul 10, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

SpaceX wants to beam you Internet from space

It’s crazy enough to work.

On Jun 10, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

The most profitable thing Verizon will get from AOL is its dial-up business

What will Verizon do with this legacy business?

On May 13, 2015 by AJ Dellinger