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6:43pm, 2nd June, 2020

Google faces $5 billion lawsuit in U.S. for tracking 'private' internet use

Google was sued on Tuesday in a proposed class action accusing the internet search company of illegally invading the privacy of millions of users by pervasively tracking their internet use through browsers set in "private" mode.

India asks internet service providers to block WeTransfer

2:52am, 1st June, 2020

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India asks internet service providers to block WeTransfer

India has ordered its internet service providers (ISPs) to block file-sharing website WeTransfer at a time when hundreds of millions of people are working from home because of a nationwide lockdown to stop the novel coronavirus.

Telco shares are surprise losers as lockdown drives internet boom

6:41pm, 13th April, 2020

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Telco shares are surprise losers as lockdown drives internet boom

As lockdowns worldwide drive a surge in internet use, boosting online sales for businesses as varied as gaming and food delivery, the stocks of internet providers are an unlikely laggard on global markets.

Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

7:29am, 22nd March, 2020

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Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

Netflix Inc said it will cut traffic by 25% on networks across Europe in a relief measure for internet service providers (ISPs) experiencing a surge in usage due to government "shelter in place" orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus outbreak.

EU warns telcos against throttling internet giants as data traffic spikes

4:25pm, 19th March, 2020

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EU warns telcos against throttling internet giants as data traffic spikes

The European Commission has warned Europe's telecoms providers not to block content platforms in an attempt to prevent internet gridlock caused by house-bound Europeans teleworking or video streaming due to the coronavirus outbreak.

13 ways to screw over your internet provider

5:03am, 3rd September, 2019

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13 ways to screw over your internet provider

Internet providers are real bastards: they have captive audiences whom they squeeze for every last penny while they fight against regulation like net neutrality and donate immense amounts of money to keep on lawmakers’ good sides. So why not turn the...

SpaceX kicks off its space-based internet service tomorrow with 60-satellite Starlink launch

3:47pm, 14th May, 2019

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SpaceX kicks off its space-based internet service tomorrow with 60-satellite Starlink launch

As wild as it sounds, the race is on to build a functioning space internet — and SpaceX is taking its biggest step yet with the launch of 60 (!) satellites tomorrow that will form the first wave of its Starlink constellation. It’s a hugely important...

EU parliament votes to fine internet firms for not removing extremist content quickly

2:16pm, 17th April, 2019

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EU parliament votes to fine internet firms for not removing extremist content quickly

The European parliament voted on Wednesday to fine firms like Facebook, Google and Twitter up to 4 percent of their turnover if they persistently fail to remove extremist content within one hour of being asked to do so by authorities.

U.S. FCC to auction additional 5G spectrum, boost rural internet

2:40pm, 12th April, 2019

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U.S. FCC to auction additional 5G spectrum, boost rural internet

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said on Friday the agency plans to hold its third 5G spectrum auction on Dec. 10, the latest effort to make more spectrum available for higher-speed service that could transform significant sectors...

10:29am, 12th April, 2019

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FCC to auction additional 5G spectrum, boost rural internet

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said on Friday the FCC intends to start the agency's third 5G spectrum auction on Dec. 10, the latest effort to make more spectrum available for faster-speed service that could transform signif...

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Google faces $5 billion lawsuit in U.S. for tracking 'private' internet use

India asks internet service providers to block WeTransfer

Telco shares are surprise losers as lockdown drives internet boom

Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers

EU warns telcos against throttling internet giants as data traffic spikes

13 ways to screw over your internet provider

SpaceX kicks off its space-based internet service tomorrow with 60-satellite Starlink launch

EU parliament votes to fine internet firms for not removing extremist content quickly

U.S. FCC to auction additional 5G spectrum, boost rural internet

FCC to auction additional 5G spectrum, boost rural internet

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