FCC proposes mandatory labels that clearly explain broadband services
ISPs would have no choice but to tell you about caps and throttling.
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AT&T is rolling out multi-gig fiber internet to more than 70 cities
New plans will offer symmetrical 2Gbps or 5Gbps data speeds starting at $110 a month.
Comcast tests the first multigigabit cable modem
Whether or not you'll get full use of that bandwidth is another matter.
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Comcast won't enforce Northeast data caps until 2023 at the earliest
The plan might be on indefinite hold.
Law bars ISPs from charging rental fees for a modem you own
Frontier had been accused of double-dipping.
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.
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.
