Law bars ISPs from charging rental fees for a modem you own
Frontier had been accused of double-dipping.
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T-Mobile expands LTE home internet to over 130 more cities
You'll still have to wait for 5G, though.
Eero makes it easier for your ISP to support mesh networking
The new Eero for service providers bundle could help you get a better router, even if you're renting it.
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Google Fiber's first expansion in four years is in West Des Moines
The city is building an open conduit network, with Google as its first tenant.
Comcast is the first ISP to join Mozilla's push for more secure browsing
Comcast will offer encrypted DNS services through the Firefox maker.
Cox slows an entire neighborhood's internet after one person's 'excessive use'
The company slowed upload speeds from 35Mbps to 10Mbps.
Yes, the Patriot Act amendment to track us online is real
More “bad touch” from the guys who brought us PRISM
UK internet providers will lift data caps during COVID-19 pandemic
You should also see more affordable mobile and wired internet plans.
Comcast suspends data caps, makes Xfinity WiFi free for 60 days
To help people connected while they're at home, it's making some changes.
AT&T and Comcast improve internet access in response to COVID-19
They’re taking steps to help users working and learning from home.
Facebook's gigabit wireless rolls out in Puerto Rico
The six-month pilot is now live in Old San Juan.
Verizon promo gives gigabit Fios customers free Google Stadia bundles
This doesn't include ongoing Stadia Premium service, however.
Google Fiber drops its 100Mbps tier in favor of gigabit-only service
It may be realistic, but it also makes Fiber less affordable.
Canadian court issues first ever ISP order to block a piracy website
Critics say it could lead to more internet censorship in Canada.
Australia orders ISPs to block sites hosting Christchurch shooting video
The country's online safety official now has the authority to block sites.
Comcast to pay $9.1 million for adding service plans without consent
It reportedly violated Washington state law over 445,000 times.
Maine passes bill requiring ISPs to ask permission before selling data
It's offering privacy protections the federal government won't.
Group accuses EU internet providers of violating net neutrality
ISPs are reportedly shaping traffic in ways that break the rules.
Alexa's in-skill purchasing comes to the UK, Germany and Japan
Developers in three more countries can now monetize their Alexa skills.
Charter will expand broadband network so it can stay in New York
The ISP will pay $12 million in settlement.
