SpaceX launches the first of its 12,000 planned Internet satellites
The array will be able to provide Internet access to almost the entire globe
SpaceX receives approval to launch satellites capable of offering broadband internet
The first of thousands needed for a global network
FCC Chair Ajit Pai's latest proposal could provide $500 million in additional funding for rural broadband
Rural Americans' broadband woes may soon be over
Comcast said new tax bill would create thousands of jobs, ended up quietly firing 500 instead
Employees were forced to sign NDA
28 Senators ask FCC to delay net neutrality vote, Pai's office says vote will continue as scheduled
Letter co-signers include Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and others
Comcast says it supports open internet principles, still has ideas for paid fast lanes
Mixed signals from ISPs put open Internet at risk
Which country has the highest percentage of their population online?
Hint: There is one country that has 100% Internet penetration?
Annual US broadband report shows significant improvements in internet speeds
The United States still lags behind other countries in internet speed
Canada strengthens net neutrality with ruling against zero-rating
Zero rating would still be analyzed on a case by case basis
Connectify Hotspot lets you share your net connection OTA
Connectify turns your PC's Wi-Fi adapter into a wireless router, so you can share any available Internet connection with friends, co-workers, and mobile devices. It's a great piece of software to have handy when you are on the go or you need a quick solution to cover areas where signal strength might be lacking. Connectify Hotspot 2017.2 is free and available to download here.
Google launches first gigabit wireless home internet service
Connectivity comes as part of Google's newly acquired Webpass service
Explainer: What is Gigabit LTE?
One of the big improvements that is coming to mobile networks this year is Gigabit LTE. You might have heard of it already - companies are gearing up for deployments around the globe right now - but if not, it'll become a bigger talking point in the months to come. Gigabit LTE is set to hit everything from smartphones and laptops to portable hotspots and cars.
Canada declares High Speed Internet essential for quality of life
Speeds must be at least 50Mbps down and 10Mbps up
Deseat.me finds and deletes those old online accounts you forgot about
Remember those dating sites from years ago?
