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The FCC just quadrupled the download speed required to market internet as ‘broadband’
The FCC has raised the speeds required to describe internet service as “broadband” for the first time since 2015. The agency’s annual high-speed internet assessment concluded that 100 Mbps downloads and 20 Mbps uploads will be the new standard.
Appeals court overturns $1 billion copyright lawsuit against Cox
An appeals court has blocked a $1 billion copyright verdict against US internet service provider Cox Communications and ordered a retrial.
Google's superfast 20Gbps Wi-Fi 7 Fiber plan costs $250 a month
If you've been thinking about hosting your own mini data center or need to stream 1,333 Netflix 4K programs at once, Google Fiber has the answer.
Twitch to cease operations in South Korea over ‘prohibitively expensive’ network fees
Twitch is shutting down in South Korea, with plans to cease all operations on February 27. This is due to ‘prohibitively expensive’ networking fees, according to CEO Dan Clancy.
Verizon expands its 2Gbps Fios to New York’s five boroughs
Verizon says its Fios 2 Gig service is now available across New York City’s five boroughs, although it hasn’t clarified just how available it is in each area.
Google Fiber launches 5Gbps service for $125 per month
Google Fiber is introducing a $125-per-month service with symmetrical uploads and downloads today. However, it only covers four cities at launch.
Frontier rolls out 5Gbps fiber internet across the US
Frontier is challenging AT&T and Google by trotting out 5Gbps internet access across its network.
FCC orders ISPs to display labels clearly showing speeds and itemized fees
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new rules that will require ISPs to display easy-to-read-and-understand labels that show key facts about their products at the point of sale.
Comcast raises speeds for most of its Xfinity internet plans
Comcast has raised speeds for most of its Xfinity cable internet plans, but the competition isn't standing still.
Google Fiber will offer 5Gbps and 8Gbps internet plans in early 2023
Google Fiber will offer 8Gbps service as soon as early 2023, and it could easily outperform your cable provider.
Comcast hit download speeds of 6Gbps over cable in a recent ‘10G’ test
It plans to start offering multi-gigabit symmetrical internet services to customers in 2023.
The man who built his own ISP to avoid huge fees is expanding his service
A Michigan is expanding his fiber internet service from about 70 customers to nearly 600 thanks to funding aimed at expanding access to broadband internet.
FCC proposes mandatory labels that clearly explain broadband services
The FCC has proposed mandatory broadband labels that would make it easier to shop ISPs based on caps, speeds and more.
AT&T is rolling out multi-gig fiber internet to more than 70 cities
In order to provide easier access to faster internet, AT&T is rolling out new multi-gigabit fiber plans that start as low as $110 a month.
Comcast tests the first multigigabit cable modem
Comcast has tested the first cable modem that can offer multigigabit speeds, although it's not clear if you'll get to make full use of that performance.
Comcast won't enforce Northeast data caps until 2023 at the earliest
Comcast now says it won't enforce data caps in the Northeast in 2022, and the plan might be on indefinite hold.
Law bars ISPs from charging rental fees for a modem you own
A law taking effect December 20th prevents your ISP from charging rental fees for modems and other boxes you own.
T-Mobile expands LTE home internet to over 130 more cities
T-Mobile has expanded its LTE home internet to more than 130 additional cities, although 5G will have to wait.
Eero makes it easier for your ISP to support mesh networking
Eero for service providers sets everything up so your ISP can easily sell the Amazon-owned company's mesh networking hardware.
Google Fiber's first expansion in four years is in West Des Moines
Availability in the city of West Des Moines, IA adds its first new market in four years.
