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Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:38:36 +0000

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until further notice. The court granted a stay after reviewing petitions from broadband providers who opposed the rule.... Read more »

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Ofcom cracks down on unpredictable telecom price hikes

Ryan Daws — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:08:01 +0000

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, will require telecoms providers to clearly state any price increases in pounds and pence upfront, giving customers more certainty about their monthly outgoings. The new regulations are set to take effect from 17 January 2025 and come in response to the growing trend of major UK phone, broadband, and pay... Read more »

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FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections

Ryan Daws — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:42:36 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections, marking a significant shift in policy that aims to ensure the internet remains fast, open, and fair for all users. The decision comes after years of public outcry and regulatory shifts that saw the rollback of previous net neutrality rules. The rules prohibit... Read more »

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EU antitrust chief warns against telecoms mergers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:24:05 +0000

EU competition chief Margrethe Vestager has issued a stern warning against further consolidation in the bloc’s telecommunications industry, countering a recent EU report that advocated for mergers among operators to bolster networks. Speaking at a conference in Brussels, Vestager forcefully rejected the notion that more concentrated national telecoms markets would lead to better outcomes. “No... Read more »

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FCC to decide on net neutrality’s future

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:03:19 +0000

The FCC is gearing up for a vote aimed at regaining regulatory power over ISPs and reinstating federal net neutrality rules discarded by the Trump administration in 2017. Net neutrality is designed to ensure that the choices of internet users, not ISPs, dictate online activities. Early in April, the FCC revealed its draft rules, which... Read more »

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SpaceX probed over Russia’s alleged Starlink use

Ryan Daws — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:49:49 +0000

Democratic lawmakers are investigating SpaceX over reports that Russia is using the company’s Starlink satellite internet service in occupied areas of Ukraine, raising concerns about potential violations of US sanctions and export controls. In a letter sent Wednesday to SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Robert Garcia of California cited intelligence... Read more »

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Verizon will maintain controversial surcharge despite lawsuit

Ryan Daws — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:02:15 +0000

Verizon customers may soon receive payments up to $100 each as part of a $100 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over its monthly “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge.” However, Verizon plans to continue charging the fee and may raise it further. The settlement comes after a lawsuit alleged Verizon failed to properly disclose the... Read more »

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BT misses Huawei equipment ban deadline

Ryan Daws — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:01:37 +0000

The deadline set by the UK government for telecoms operators to remove Huawei equipment from their core networks has elapsed, with BT falling a bit short. In November 2022, the government issued formal legal notices to telecoms operators – including BT – outlining their obligations to eliminate Huawei kit due to security concerns. The initial... Read more »

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Prosecutors charge six individuals for operating large DDoS services

Ryan Daws — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:24:40 +0000

Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and Alaska have charged six individuals for operating “leading DDoS-for-hire services”. 48 internet domains were seized as part of the operation. The FBI is currently seizing websites that allowed users to pay for DDoS services. Some of the services were disguised as “stresser” services that authorised white hats could use... Read more »

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UK sends legal documents mandating Huawei kit removal

Ryan Daws — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:19:00 +0000

The UK Government has sent legal documents to operators mandating the removal of Huawei equipment from national telecoms networks. In 2020, the UK Government announced that Huawei’s kit must be removed from the country’s 5G networks by 2027. Operators were banned from purchasing Huawei’s equipment from 31 December 2020. “This has not been an easy... Read more »

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