Areas of the Florida’s southwest coast were experiencing widespread cellphone and internet outages on Thursday after getting battered by Hurricane Ian, according to federal watchdogs and private companies that monitor connectivity. More than half a million Floridians had lost their landline telephone, home internet, cable services or some combination of […]
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Internet access remains elusive luxury for 132,000 New York households
RENSSELAERVILLE — Claire Hardwick moved to this southern Albany County hilltown this summer from New York City. She hoped to work remotely in the bucolic community and care for a horse that was in her family. But when she moved in, she quickly realized the satellite-based internet could be used […]
Brown County considers $27 million for Bug Tussel internet expansion
Brown County would use sales tax money to finance a $27.2 million broadband expansion proposal Bug Tussel Wireless would extend 25 Mbps to majority of Brown County; fiber lines would serve 6,000. Agreement to extend infrastructure could include price caps for county residents. County Board expected to consider the terms […]
MyIX continues to champion ‘keeping Internet traffic local’
Adds three new members, total membership now at 132 Aims at keeping domestic Internet traffic within M’sia The Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) said it continues to be an important Malaysian asset due to its role of ‘keeping Internet traffic local.’ In a statement, the exchange claimed that it has been […]
Local internet service provider named “Top 10 fastest” | KSNF/KODE
“Sparklight” Among 2022’s Top 10 Fastest ISPs in U.S., says PC Magazine KSNF/KODE — Sparklight (formally CableOne) was recently named to PC Magazine’s list of the top 10 Fastest Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the nation for the second consecutive year. The leader for rigorous, labs-based comparative reviews of internet […]
The Virus Changed the Way We Internet
Stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, with movie theaters closed and no restaurants to dine in, Americans have been spending more of their lives online. But a New York Times analysis of internet usage in the United States from SimilarWeb and Apptopia, two online data providers, reveals that our […]
Broadband internet funding helping close Louisiana’s digital divide – American Press
Broadband internet funding helping close Louisiana’s digital divide Published 3:36 pm Sunday, September 11, 2022 AT&T is one of the recipients of the GUMBO grant, and is currently at work in Sulphur installing fiber optic cable. (Rita LeBleu / American Press) Louisiana came out on top. It was the first […]
How qualifying families can get free or cheap internet service
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images Here’s why the program exists The program was created through the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which Congress passed in November. It is designed to be a permanent replacement for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which was pandemic-related. Nearly 9 million households […]
25-gig internet service launches in Chattanooga, Tennessee
An internet company has launched a 25-gigabit, community-wide service in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The company says its the first such network in the U.S., and it’s the fastest community-wide internet service in the nation. The service expects to yield better upload and download speeds, which can enhance things like video conferences or telehealth […]
Bluepeak launches fiber internet service in Casper
Mike Barrett, left, Bluepeak’s first customer in Casper, stands with Bluepeak technicians James Nelson, Christian Hauf and Austin Evans after completing his installation on July 22, 2022. (Bluepeak) CASPER, Wyo. — Fiber internet provider Bluepeak officially launched its service in Casper today following a $24 million investment to build a […]
Ultra-fast fiber internet service available to some homes and businesses on Maui
Hawaiian Telecom has expanded its “speed-of-light” internet service to some locations in Haʻikū, Kīhei and Makawao in 2022. Photo Courtesy: Hawaiian Telcom During the first six months of 2022, Hawaiian Telcom extended its fiber-optic infrastructure to provide high-speed internet service to more than 22,000 homes and businesses across the state. […]
Best Internet Providers in Dallas
My grandmother lived in Dallas, and I can still taste the fantastic barbecue we’d devour whenever my family would visit her. Oh, that delicious Texas brisket. Wait, I’m here to talk about broadband, not mouthwatering barbecue. Thankfully, Dallas has quite a few home internet options, too. That said, Big D […]
T-Mobile Home Internet Was Great, Until My Service Died
If you recall, I penned an article late last month about switching from Spectrum to T-Mobile Home Internet. The reasons were simple: T-Mobile promised faster speeds, a lower price, no contracts, and many freebies for new signups. After installing the 5G Gateway in my home, everything appeared to go exactly […]
Internet Goes Down for Several Hours in Parts of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) -Internet connectivity was fully restored in central and northern parts of Pakistan on Friday after an hours-long outage caused by heavy rains and floods, the country’s telecom regulator said. Major Pakistani telecom operators reported earlier that connectivity was down in some regions, including the capital and other major […]
Douglas County leaders voice full support for internet provider’s proposal to expand rural broadband access | News, Sports, Jobs
photo by: Austin Hornbostel/Journal-World The Douglas County Commission listens to a presenter appearing via Zoom during the commission’s meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. Douglas County leaders were unanimous Wednesday in supporting a project that would increase the quality of internet access in rural areas […]
Save on Your Monthly Internet Bill by Using Your Own Modem and Router
This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. Check your last internet bill. If you’ve been paying your internet service provider a monthly fee to rent a modem or router, you might be able to prevent future charges […]
New internet provider to bring fiber network to the Duke City
(Roberto E. Rosales/Journal) Copyright © 2022 Albuquerque Journal A new-to-the-market internet service provider says it is ready to reach into even the most underserved parts of Albuquerque through a new licensing agreement with the city. Texas-based Vexus Fiber is venturing into New Mexico’s largest city this year with plans to […]
Best Internet Providers in Philadelphia: Verizon or Xfinity
When shopping for home internet in Philadelphia, don’t expect to be blown away by the variety of available providers in your area. In all likelihood, you’ll have two primary choices: Verizon, which may include Fios and 5G home internet, or Xfinity. While more options would be nice, Verizon Fios and […]
Internet traffic caused SD Amber Alert site to crash Tuesday night
Cell phones blared across South Dakota on Tuesday night as an Amber Alert was issued for two Canadian children who were traveling with their non-custodial mother and her companion. But the text alert had little information. Issued at 11:05 p.m., the alert asked people to check the Amber Alert website and […]
Ready to Cancel Your Internet Service? Break Up With Your ISP the Right Way
This story is part of Home Tips, CNET’s collection of practical advice for getting the most out of your home, inside and out. The time will come when you’ll need to cancel service with your home internet provider — whether you’ve found a better internet option in your area, are moving too […]