Internet

Editor’s Note: Governments often ask telecommunications companies to shut down the internet in their country or otherwise limit their citizens’ access and activities. Companies are in a bind, balancing their legal obligations to the government and human rights that depend on free communications. David Sullivan of the Global Network Initiative details options for telecommunications companies […]

In a matter of weeks, thousands of Delaware kids will start the school year learning from their homes.  But in parts of the state, those students and their families struggle to access the biggest requirement of virtual learning: the internet.  To change this, the state is investing $20 million in federal CARES Act funding to […]

Older people are vulnerable to misinformation online even under normal circumstances. But the coronavirus has made the problem especially urgent. Older people are more susceptible to the virus, making discerning reliable health information important now. “Misinformation is always heightened when there’s greater confusion. Particularly around Covid, there can be devastating impact if you get the […]

Recent geopolitical events, such as President Trump’s order to ban TikTok and WeChat in the United States, have exemplified the imperative of decentralization. The next generation internet will empower individuals to own their data, exchange their wealth, and control their digital footprint — all without being subject to the whims of politicians and tech giants, […]

SINGAPORE, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VPN Proxy Master, an AES-256-bit encryption VPN connection app that is helping people everywhere access safe and secure internet, this week released a statement regarding the increased demand for VPN access during COVID-19. Following a major surge in demand for virtual private networks amid work-from-home trends, VPN providers are […]

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Technavio has been monitoring the Internet of things (IoT) security market and it is poised to grow by $ 80.94 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 37% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. […]

Thanks to the Internet, stamp pricing today has become so erratic that it has turned collectors into bargain hunters. Gone is the day when dealers could focus mainly on the stamps appearance (cleanliness), condition (thins and tears), gum and centering in order to arrive at a percentage of catalog value as their asking price. The Internet allows […]

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The Dodge City School District is working to get every child internet access for remote learning. United Communications says 30 to 50% of homes in Dodge City do not have access to internet at home. When Governor Laura Kelly shut down schools in March, it was hard for some students to […]

Internet providers are working closely behind electric companies to restore service to their customers in the aftermath of the derecho that devastated Eastern Iowa on Aug. 10. ImOn has restored service to 72 percent of its customers as of Sunday afternoon, according to spokeswoman Lisa Rhatigan. Mediacom said its staff is working to restore internet to its […]

Connecting rural areas with broadband access has been on the state’s radar for years. Now, with the novel coronavirus pandemic reshaping daily life, the issue of rural broadband has moved to the forefront. Sparsely populated areas have long lagged behind more urban areas for development, including access to broadband. In the Lakelands, those areas unserved […]