FCC plans study to measure broadband speeds
(AP) -- The Federal Communications Commission wants to find out whether broadband providers are delivering Internet connections that are as fast as advertised.
Telecom
Jun 1, 2010
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Israel sets sights on next-generation Internet
(AP) -- Israel is often referred to as "Startup Nation," thanks to its long history of high-tech breakthroughs produced by scrappy little companies. But in one critical area, the speed of Internet connections, Israel has ...
Telecom
Jan 26, 2012
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Insider Q&A: Girding for net neutrality fight
Some tech companies are gearing up for a fight over Obama-era rules that prohibit broadband providers from treating some web services—ahem, their own—better than rival services.
Telecom
Mar 20, 2017
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Google rolls out preview of Wave
Google hits a key milestone Wednesday for a product that the search giant hopes will transform how people communicate and collaborate online, and perhaps hook more users on Google's menu of Web-based services.
Internet
Sep 30, 2009
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How can we make the space sector more sustainable?
When talking about space, one might think about the stars one sees at night or a good sci-fi film. But space is also crowded with satellites, spacecrafts and astronauts, whose missions can last anywhere from several days ...
Space Exploration
Apr 6, 2023
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US to pump $1.2 bln to expand broadband access
The US administration unveiled plans Wednesday to spend 1.2 billion dollars to expand broadband or high-speed Internet access to dozens of under-served rural communities.
Telecom
Aug 4, 2010
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Groups ask appeals court to reconsider net neutrality ruling
Cable and telecom industry groups want a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling on "net neutrality" that preserved regulations forcing internet providers to treat all online traffic equally.
Telecom
Jul 29, 2016
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New privacy rules expected for Internet providers (Update)
The federal government is proposing new privacy rules that would make Internet service providers such as cable and phone companies ask your permission in some instances before using and sharing your data.
Telecom
Mar 10, 2016
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N. American Internet traffic doubles, report says
The amount of data sent online in North America has more than doubled over the past year, with Netflix shows accounting for a big chunk of Internet traffic, a report found Wednesday.
Telecom
Nov 8, 2012
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FCC head unveils proposal to narrow 'digital divide' (Update)
The head of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing that the government agency expand a phone subsidy program for the poor to include Internet access.
Telecom
May 28, 2015
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