The Municipal Broadband Solution – The American Prospect

The Municipal Broadband Solution – The American Prospect

In the coming weeks, Phyllis Jackson will have a difficult choice to make: home internet service or medicine? “If it goes away, it would add a hardship for me,” Jackson says of the expiring Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a key part of a national “Internet for All” initiative that offers low-income households a $30 monthly …

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Things you can do when you have no internet

Things you can do when you have no internet

Draw, paint, write, or craft. You don’t need to be Van Gogh; just let your creativity flow. It’s therapeutic, and fun, and who knows, you might just discover a hidden talent. 2. Explore the great outdoors Step outside and breathe in some fresh air. Go for a walk, hike, or just sit in the park. …

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Telstra customers report issues with calls and internet across Australia

Telstra customers report issues with calls and internet across Australia

Telstra customers are reporting issues with their services across Australia. More than 1900 customers have reported issues on DownDetector, saying their calls and internet have been impacted. “Phone will allow to ring and then cut out saying call failed,” one customer reported. “Doing it on inbound and outbound calls.” Newsletters: Breaking news as it happens. …

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Rare Kitten Born With Two Heads Baffles Internet

Rare Kitten Born With Two Heads Baffles Internet

A viral video of a rare animal born with an extraordinary condition has baffled internet users. Millions of people have seen a video featuring a two-headed kitten, dubbed by the poster as “our sweet faced baby.” Poster @katiepowell295 on TikTok shared a clip on March 7 of the newborn kitten that appeared to have two …

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The FCC is raising the bar for internet providers promising ‘broadband’ service

The FCC is raising the bar for internet providers promising ‘broadband’ service

Broadband speed qualifications are being raised for the first time since 2015 Summary The FCC is raising its broadband speed benchmark to 100Mbps downloads. The updated guidance also requires ISPs to reach upload speeds of 25Mbps in order to advertise their service as “broadband.” New marketing regulations may hold companies accountable for broadband speed improvements. …

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Piers Morgan Agrees the Internet’s Kate Middleton ‘Jokes’ Are ‘Cruel’

Piers Morgan Agrees the Internet’s Kate Middleton ‘Jokes’ Are ‘Cruel’

Piers Morgan is, once again, weighing in on the royal family. Morgan, 58, cosigned British journalist Jemima Goldsmith’s criticisms regarding the internet’s ongoing jokes about Princess Kate Middleton’s whereabouts following her abdominal surgery earlier this year. “I fear that all the Kate and William ‘jokes’ on social media and especially the Stephen Colbert material are …

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A look inside Team Internet’s 2023 annual report – Domain Name Wire

A look inside Team Internet’s 2023 annual report – Domain Name Wire

Both of the company’s business segments continue to grow. Team Internet Group (AIM: TIG), formerly known as CentralNic, published its 2023 annual report today. Here’s a look at some of what the company reported. Team Internet’s Business Team Internet runs two core businesses: Online Marketing and Online Presence. Online Marketing derives its revenue primarily from …

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