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Biden administration launches $45 billion plan to get the entire US online by 2030
The Internet for All initiative is funded by the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
White House agreement sees ISPs cap broadband prices for low-income households
Twenty internet providers including AT&T, Comcast and Verizon have agreed to offer high-speed broadband internet plans for no more than $30 per month.
Hawaiian Airlines will be the first major air carrier to offer Starlink internet
Hawaiian Airlines will become the first major airline to offer SpaceX's Starlink — and it will be free for passengers.
Amazon orders up to 83 launches for its Project Kuiper internet satellites
Amazon has secured as many as 83 launches for Project Kuiper internet satellites from rocket companies like Blue Origin.
Tonga is back online after a five-week internet outage
Five weeks after a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami knocked out internet access on the archipelago, Tonga is once again connected to the web.
SpaceX aims to restore Tonga's internet using Starlink satellites
SpaceX is looking to bring Tonga back online using Starlink, but it might not be a simple affair.
SpaceX reveals $500 monthly 'Premium' Starlink service with speeds up to 500 Mbps
SpaceX has revealed a new tier for its Starlink satellite internet service with higher performance but pricing that might make your eyes water.
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.
Tonga's internet may be cut off for weeks following eruption
Tonga might not have internet access for weeks as its lone undersea cable was damaged following a volcano eruption.
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.
China says its space station dodged Starlink satellites twice this year
China has complained that its space station had to evade Starlink satellites twice in 2021.
India tells Starlink to stop offering satellite internet without a license
India has told Starlink to stop pre-sales of satellite internet access when it doesn't have a license for the country.
Tesla is deploying Starlink satellite internet dishes at Superchargers
Tesla is rolling out Starlink satellite internet dishes at Supercharger stations, and might just save you from using cellular data to stream shows.
Boeing gets FCC approval for a satellite broadband network
Boeing has received FCC approval for a satellite broadband network that could complete with rivals like Amazon and SpaceX.
Verizon partners with Amazon to offer satellite internet in rural areas
Amazon and Verizon are teaming up to use satellite internet and 5G to better serve rural areas.
Elon Musk says Starlink internet service will leave beta in October
Elon Musk says Starlink satellite internet service should end in October, provided there aren't any setbacks.
Verizon offers subscribers up to a year of 'free' AMC+ streaming
Verizon is trying to tempt 'The Walking Dead' fans by offering up to a year of AMC+ service to mobile and Fios subscribers.
California's upcoming open fiber network could make fast broadband more accessible
California legislators have approved plans for an open fiber network that could make broadband much faster for rural and small internet providers.
Virginia will use a $700 million grant to roll out statewide broadband
Virginia will use $700 million in American Rescue Plan funding to expedite broadband buildouts in underserved communities throughout the state.
FTC charges Broadcom with 'illegally monopolizing' the chip industry
The FTC has charged Broadcom, accusing the company of an illegal monopoly in the chip market.