internet access
Kicking Russia Off the Internet Is a Really Bad Idea
Ukraine has asked ICANN to suspend Russian internet domains. Experts say it would only hurt Russian citizens—and be disastrous for everyone else.
The US Definition of ‘Broadband’ Is a Joke
There’s a growing push to finally update the US definition of broadband to something that makes sense for the 4K streaming and gaming era.
AT&T and Verizon Don't Want You To Know Where 5G Really Is
Big Telecom is resisting efforts by the government to require it to include 5G availability in broadband maps.
How Climate Change Will Kill Your Internet
From melting ice caps to having to ration the available power supply, here’s why your internet access may be endangered with global warming.
Damaged Undersea Cable Causes Near-Total Internet Blackout in Island Nation Tonga
The island has just one submarine cable that provides internet access for the entire island.
Comcast Is Already Hated—and It's About to Become a Lot More Powerful
With Comcast buying up broadcasters to cement its domination of the emerging streaming video market, it's about to get a lot worse.
Australia Is Considering Making It Illegal for ISPs to Advertise Inflated Speeds
ISPs in the US have been called out for similar behavior before.
It's 2017 and Less Than 50 Percent of the World Has Internet Access
Getting everyone online seems like a no-brainer, but the controversy over denying people internet access rages on.
Why Closing The Digital Divide Might Mean Skipping Wi-Fi Altogether
The biggest problem with wireless data is the price of subscriptions.
Why internet is expensive in Canada's north
An unresolved dispute between two telecom providers is putting consumers at a disadvantage
A New Internet Tax in Canada Would Keep Indigenous People Offline
Canada’s Heritage Minister is debating an ISP tax to fund Canadian content. Here’s why that’s a bad idea.