Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin and Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno shake hands. The agreement will improve the possibilities of offering high-speed Internet access to the two cities – The City of Paso Robles and the City of Atascadero formalize a partnership agreement on a North San Luis Obispo County Broadband Strategic Plan. According to a […]
SES, a Luxembourg-based satellite and terrestrial telecommunications network provider, has partnered with ComClark Network and Technology Corp. by businessman Dennis Anthony Uy to provide thousands of Filipino educators with high-speed satellite connectivity to deliver content to more than 2,000 remote schools across the country. Content delivered via SES’s SES-9 satellite will provide students with equal […]
Erika Gebhardt / The Everyday World When the 2022 Washington state legislative session adjourned on March 10, it was once again in an unprecedented fashion. The shortened session, which lasted just 60 days, was held virtually due to ongoing concerns over COVID-19. But while lawmakers were able to participate in this year’s session remotely, not […]
Fiber optic cable. (courtesy of Pexels/Brett Sayles) Indiana’s Connectivity Program has awarded more than $650,000 in grants to expand rural broadband access in 40 counties. The program, which launched last September, is designed to help more Hoosier residents and business owners connect to reliable high-speed internet. The program allows homeowners and business owners without internet […]
In general, it is recommended to have at least 1 Mbps of available bandwidth for optimal session performance. Speeding up your internet connection on your PC or laptop is a difficult task as many factors can contribute to a slow connection. In this article, we will show you a variety of methods to fix and […]
[Shenzhen, China, April 27, 2022] During the Huawei Global Analyst Summit 2022, Huawei hosted the Intelligent World 2030 forum with industry partners. Gai Gang, Chairman of Business Development Department of Huawei ICT Strategy Huawei showcased the research and achievements of the communication networking and computing industries, and called on industry players to work together to […]
Today, the Minnesota Senate passed an important agriculture, broadband and housing bill to help Minnesota farmers and families. The legislation aims to increase funding for broadband, address the pressing concerns of our agricultural sector and improve access to affordable housing. “We are committed to supporting farmers on the ground by making investments that lead to […]
What was initially a small debt on a credit card has grown and grown. Not knowing where to turn to pay the bills, the solution seemed to be to ask for loan after loan. County Credit Union CLEVR Money explained how the worker, who was paying gas for work and claiming mileage expenses, got into […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Rural broadband projects in the region are receiving funding to improve broadband connectivity through the third round of the Next Level Connections broadband grant program, State Senator Mark Messmer said ( R-Jasper). In total, the program’s first, second and third cycles awarded $268 million for broadband infrastructure in more than 74,800 homes and […]
Hawaiian Airlines will offer free Starlink high-speed internet connectivity on its transpacific fleet Press release from: Hawaiian Airlines Posted: Monday April 25th 2022 Hawaiian Airlines today became the first major airline to announce an agreement with Starlink to provide free, low-latency high-speed Internet access to all passengers onboard flights between the islands and the continental […]
Lending apps are gradually replacing traditional loan agencies or credit unions. Today, traditional lending institutions struggle to keep up with the convenience and transparent processes of these apps. Moreover, these applications and online lenders accept applicants regardless of their credit history. However, identifying trustworthy installment loan applications can be difficult. There are many lending companies […]
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, and the Executive Vice President (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Umar Danbatta, pledged to continue spearheading policy initiatives that promote infrastructure investment in the Nigerian telecommunications industry to deepen connectivity to enhance the growth and development of the country. The duo said so during […]
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Brownsville Mayor Juan “Trey” Mendez, III, left the best until last in his 2022 State of the City Address. Mendez said a number of projects and programs he referenced in his speech were important. However, he said bringing reliable and affordable broadband to the city’s residents was the priority. Here’s what he […]
If you find that your internet speeds are much better with a virtual private network, call your internet service provider to find out what’s going on. Websites seem slow and downloads take forever. It’s frustrating, especially when you’re paying for high-speed internet. First, make sure it’s not just you. When I’m not sure if slow […]
While popular service providers like Jio and BSNL offer broadband packages with added benefits of OTT and more, some of the lesser-known ISPs such as Alliance Broadband offer packages that aren’t all that different. Alliance Broadband also bundles OTT subscriptions with its packs completely free of charge. While there are several ISP-offered plans with OTT […]
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (middle) is flanked by the CEOs and senior executives of MTN SA, Vodacom and Sentech. (Image source: Twitter) Communications Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni visited KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) yesterday to assess the damage to ICT infrastructure following the recent devastating floods. This, while the deadly floods in KZN have caused extensive damage to critical ICT […]
By Josephine Christophe Dar es Salaam. With 29.8 million people, almost half of Tanzania’s population, subscribed to internet services, new research shows that Halotel has the fastest mobile internet in the country. Ookla, which owns and operates the popular Internet speed test service speedtest.net, has released its latest Speedtest Global Index rankings for Tanzania for […]
The successful bidding of spectrum for mobile broadband services will herald a new era in the South African telecommunications market. Delivered by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the licensing of additional IMT spectrum accelerates the development of 5G and paves the way for the delivery of quality experience and connectivity Internet affordable […]
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JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — When you think of rural communities, rich history or hospitality might come to mind, but high-speed internet probably might not. “The internet is horrible,” said Malone resident JeLisa Williams. “He drags very, very horribly.” “In rural areas, this has always been a problem. We’ve been talking about it for a […]
New York State is suing international money transfer company MoneyGram for multiple consumer rights violations. New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit on behalf of residents today, Thursday, April 21, 2022. MoneyGram International, Inc. and MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. allegedly violated at state consumer protection laws repeatedly. […]
The American technology giant, Google, has announced the arrival of its submarine cable, Equiano, in Lagos, Nigeria. The undersea cable landing in Africa’s second largest city is expected to improve broadband penetration and quality of service, as well as advance Nigeria’s digital economy by 2025. This was made known in a note from Google’s West […]
For decades, the only way to bring global satellite communications aboard a commercial vessel was to purchase CAPEX-intensive equipment or hire on a long-term basis, hampering fleet managers’ ability to s adapt to varied operational needs. That changed five years ago when KVH launched AgilePlans Connectivity as a Service, an innovative, all-inclusive communications subscription service. […]
In 2021, the National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map was released, showing Internet service speed for rural and remote communities. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission requires Internet users to have an Internet speed of at least 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 10 Mbps upload, which is 50/10. The map indicated which areas […]
Infrastructure in Alabama’s Black Belt region — and rural Alabama in general — lags far behind the rest of the state, but some progress is being made. From roads and bridges to sewer systems to broadband internet access, there has been a shift among Alabama’s leadership in recent years that will benefit rural areas in […]
In 2021, the National Broadband Internet Service Availability Map was released, showing Internet service speed for communities in rural and remote areas. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission requires Internet users to have an Internet speed of at least 50 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 10 Mbps upload, which is listed as 50/10. The […]
In today’s FinTech news, Neat Capital expands its lending business to help homebuyers close quickly, while Abhi’s lending business in Pakistan helps people get through payday . Additionally, NovoPayment is considering new locations in Austin and San Francisco. Home Loan FinTech Neat Capital Wraps Series B-1 Neat Capital is using its new capital injection to […]
Gutu Valeric/Shutterstock.com Most of us use our phones for pretty much everything, so it seems only natural to grab your phone to run a speed test on your home internet connection. Here’s why you should avoid doing it and what to do instead. Why your phone shows inaccurate results A question often asked by our […]
This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. It is called quantum communication and according to the publication MIT Review Technology, transferring data in this state promises to minimize hacking: “Quantum communication takes advantage of the laws of quantum physics to protect data. These laws […]
NORWALK, Connecticut–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Frontier Parent Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: FYBR): TL;DR – The download in bytes: Event: Today, Frontier (NASDAQ:FYBR) is proud to announce its offer of free and discounted Internet access for all who qualify under the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), the program that succeeds the Emergency Broadband Benefit. The details: Frontier joined the ACP […]
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ANTIGO, Wis. (WSAW) – Improved broadband could boost economic development in Langlade County. Langlade County Economic Development encourages people who live or travel there to take the speed test. It only takes about a minute and you’ll want to make sure to turn off your data and use WIFI for the test. Here is the […]
Allo Technology Sdn Bhd, a Cyberjaya-based ICT service provider wholly owned by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) recently received the award Broadband Telecom Company of the Year – Malaysia Awards. The award was announced at the 2022 Asian Telecom Awards held virtually last month. As reported by the National News Agency Bernama, the award was in […]
As part of the investment in the country, the company plans to connect farms, lodges, schools and any type of family or business requirement that may suffer from weak or non-existent connectivity according to the Managing Director of Konnect Africa – Philippe Baudrier. “Our Konnect satellite covers 100% of Tanzania, we aim to support economic […]
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s internet speeds saw an improvement last month as the streamlined licensing process helped telcos continue to expand and upgrade. The Ookla Speedtest Global Index report showed that median fixed and mobile broadband download speeds for the country increased in March compared to the previous month. Median fixed broadband speed increased […]
Viasat, Inc. VSAT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) to engage in business-to-business (B2B) service opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Batelco is the leading provider of digital communications solutions in Bahrain. The company’s portfolio includes industry-leading solutions, including voice and data, e-commerce solutions, data centers […]
The SNP has claimed the UK government is refusing to agree to prioritize rural and island communities in Scotland when rolling out a new £5billion superfast broadband scheme. Economy Secretary Kate Forbes feared that current ‘Project Gigabit’ plans would create a new, more entrenched ‘digital divide’ unless Tory ministers changed course. In a letter to […]
The Ookla Speedtest Global Index report showed increases in fixed and mobile broadband median download speeds for the Philippines in March. The country’s median fixed broadband speed rose to 52.16 Mbps from 49.10 Mbps recorded the previous month. The latest download speed means a 6.23% month-over-month increase in speed for fixed broadband. Average download speed […]
By Caleb Symons (April 11, 2022, 9:30 p.m. EDT) – An Oklahoma tribe that paid $2 million to avoid lawsuits in a recent predatory lending case was hit with a new lawsuit Monday accusing him of to help run a separate loan company that charges exorbitant interest rates. The putative class action lawsuit filed in […]
RESIDENTS and businesses in a village in Denbighshire have been connected to fiber broadband. With the support of Denbighshire County Council, the Groesffordd Marli Fiber Community Partnership, which contains 37 properties including 13 businesses, has been provided with fiber to the property (FTTP) internet connection with speeds of up to 900Mbps, through Openreach’s fiber partner […]
Texans living in rural areas expressed their desire for reliable internet access on Wednesday during the final leg of the Texas Broadband Listening Tour at the University of Texas at Tyler Soules College of Business. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar spoke at the event about closing the “digital divide” in the state. This was the eighth […]
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The Building Digital UK team has published a new Public Review (PR) consultation for Wales, which reveals that some 327,174 premises may be in need of state support under the aid of the government. £5 billion gigabit project broadband deployment scheme in order to access speeds of 1 Gbps (increasing to 984,806 if ‘In the […]
A US Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft performed in-flight data transmissions and an in-flight update for the first time during a recent proof-of-concept test in Florida. The service branch said Thursday that the electronic warfare milestone helped show the E-3G aircraft’s ability to adapt to new threats and reprogram mission data […]
Content sponsored by: Comcast in the Twin Cities offers free and discounted internet options through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The CPA offers eligible low-income households a credit of up to $30 per month for the cost of internet service ($75 per month for households on eligible tribal lands). Eligible customers can apply ACP credits […]
Among African countries, Burundi offers an attractive telecommunications market given its high population density and existing low penetration rates for all services. However, a downside for investors is that the country has very low economic output, disposable income is also very low, and landline infrastructure is poor outside of major urban areas. In […]
As part of the $4.8 billion in additional infrastructure spending recently passed by the state, funding has been allocated to better provide economic opportunity, which includes additional funding for internet infrastructure. There will be a new statewide broadband grant program in Michigan, which has $250.6 million in federal funding allocated to provide competitive broadband infrastructure […]
QUINCY, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Breezeline, the eighth largest cable company in the United States, has launched a new “Internet Assist Plus” plan with download speeds of up to 100 Mbps for customers who are eligible to receive broadband connectivity at discounted prices through the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under the program, Breezeline is offering […]
Bell, which belongs to BCE Inc. BCE, has improved the Internet speed of its pure fiber service. The network now offers download speeds of 3 Gbps (gigabits per second) as well as upload speeds of 3 Gbps, with total speeds being three times faster than cable. According to the company, this makes the pure fiber […]
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To follow the latest local news, subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news directly to your email every morning. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — NCFL county officials are asking residents for their thoughts on their internet access, or lack thereof. The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) offers an Internet Speed Test that helps users […]
Xplornet Communications Inc. acquired Full Throttle Networks Inc., Manitoba’s second Internet service provider, which it purchased in seven months. The acquisition of Full Throttle and Swift High Speed in September allows the company to acquire nearly 8,000 customers between the two. In early December, Xplornet was granted access to 3,200 kilometers of […]
(Pixabay Photo/Michael Jarmoluk) The Purdue University Center for Regional Development has released results from more than 16,000 surveys of home Internet users in rural Indiana. Purdue says the main purpose of the survey was to collect broadband connectivity data and assess the quality and affordability of home internet access. The results showed that more than […]
SAN FRANCISCO, April 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Go doa fintech offering free same-day advances to employees, has partnered with High scorethe world’s most modern card issuance platform, to create the GoDo Card, a new card program that gives underbanked workers immediate access to interim wages at no cost. Powered by Highnote’s card issuance platform, […]
Production deployments of 56G PAM4 signaling increase dramatically for large-scale server interconnects SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — (TSXV: SEV) (OTCQB: SPVNF) Spectra7 Microsystems Inc. (“Spectre7“or the”Company“), a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, announced that it will showcase 100 Gbps server connectivity with Broadcom at the annual […]
When the pandemic forced thousands of people to work from home — both for business and school — vast swaths of Santa Barbara County found their spotty internet service incredibly frustrating. The sudden influx of home internet users was more than bandwidth could handle, resulting in poor internet connectivity for entire regions. To identify the […]
Taiwanese carrier Chinese airlines recently entered into service its first Airbus A321neo offering passengers InmarsatGX Aviation’s in-flight broadband powered by SITA of the ONAIR Internet solution. The plane conducted its maiden flight between Taoyuan and Hong Kong with passengers taking advantage of high-speed Wi-Fi to seamlessly browse the Internet, stream video and audio, and play […]
Charter Communications, Inc. announced that it will offer Spectrum Internet 100, a low-cost broadband service, in substantially all of its 41-state service area, including New York, exclusively to households eligible for the Connectivity Program affordable from the Federal Communications Commission (ACP). The new low-cost broadband service offers download speeds of 100 Mbps for $29.99 per […]
Netomnia, one of the UK’s fastest growing fiber optic broadband operators, has announced that its full fiber optic multi-gigabit network is being rolled out across the region. Netomnia will provide Fiber to the Premises broadband infrastructure to approximately 42,000 premises, providing access to reliable broadband, helping to sustain and diversify the local economy. The improvement […]