China-linked hackers suspected of exploiting zero-day flaw in software used by ISPs
Attacks have been ongoing since June
Hackers exploited an ISP to launch sophisticated DNS poisoning attack against customers
It happened last year, but DNS attacks continue to be a major concern
ISP accused of installing malware on 600,000 customer PCs to interfere with torrent traffic
When throttling just isn't enough
The MPA plans to collaborate with Congress on piracy website-blocking legislation
The MPA CEO called pirates "real-life mobsters" who engage in child pornography
A hot potato: Charles Rivkin, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association isn't a fan of pirates. He says many of those who operate piracy websites are "real-life mobsters" who engage in child pornography, drug trafficking, and other crimes. He has also announced that the MPA plans to work with Congress to introduce legislation that blocks pirate websites in the United States.
A new internet standard called L4S aims to lower latency, bring more speed to the web
Low latency, low loss, and scalable throughput
Asia regional address registry APNIC calls for global response to ISP failures
Internet companies should be held accountable for their eventual mistakes
ISP launches first residential 50 Gbps service, costs $900 per month
With over $3,000 equipment and setup fees
ISPs ask the FCC to scrap new rules, insist on not wanting to disclose hidden broadband fees
The cable companies and wireless carriers argue that transparency will make the billing process more complex
The FCC wants to know why data caps are still a thing in 2023
The Commission is also requesting stories and information from impacted consumers
Ohio ISP admits lying to FCC about its fiber service area to squash rival expansion grants
Lesson: If you admit to lying to the government, be sure you aren't talking to a competitor first
Comcast was too expensive and AT&T was too slow, so this man built his own ISP
Michigan man awarded $2.6 million government contract to expand fiber ISP
US Senate floor proposal bans internet service data caps calling them "predatory"
Senators feel caps should only be applied for relieving network congestion and management, not for profit
ISPs continue to charge unfair router rental fees, potentially breaking US laws
Consumers continue to be charged for network equipment, despite having their own
Denmark has the best overall Internet service, but the US isn't far behind
Could be better, could be much worse
Internet service provider Cogent is terminating service with its Russian-based customers
The company claims there is no plan to block traffic destined for or originating from Russia
FCC will invest over $1.2 billion in rural broadband across 32 states
About 23 service providers will provide broadband access to more than one million areas
Broadband providers may soon have to display service 'nutrition labels' under proposed FCC regulation
One change would require ISPs to disclose "typical" speeds rather than maximum speeds
Comcast expands low-cost Internet Essentials program to include Pell Grant recipients
Celebrating 10 years of Internet Essentials
New York's new low-income broadband law is already under fire by Big Telecom
'This bill is preempted by federal law and ignores the $50 monthly broadband discount recently enacted by Congress'
The FCC wants you to download its Speed Test app to measure nationwide internet coverage
Almost anyone with a smartphone can help
AT&T rushes to install fiber after 90-year-old's WSJ open letter goes viral
Aaron Epstein paid $10,000 for the quarter-page ad in the WSJ, but it got him the Internet service he wanted
Comcast doubles download speeds for its low-cost 'Internet Essentials' plan
Upload speeds are also getting a slight bump
Looking ahead: The internet frontier in 2021
We talk with Stealth Communications on the key trends going into 2021
AT&T notifies customers that they will lose service if they don't buy a new phone
Talk about your planned obsolescence
FCC grants six-month extension allowing ISPs to continue charging bogus equipment rental fees
Customers with their own modems can expect to continue paying "rental" fees for them through December 20