TP-Link Unveils Budget Archer GE400 Wi‑Fi 7 Gaming Router
TP-Link has introduced its entry-level Archer GE400 Wi‑Fi 7 gaming router, designed to deliver fast dual-band wireless performance at an accessible price. This launch offers gamers a cost‐effective solution to upgrade their network connectivity.
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Brendan Carr wants to let internet providers charge hidden fees again
Jess Weatherbed / theverge - Broadband customers may find themselves blighted by unexpected charges again, thanks to Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr. The FCC has submitted a proposal to revise “unnecessary” requirements for internet service providers to itemiz…
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Microsoft adds Bing's internet speed test to Windows 11 preview
techspot - The speed test feature – or should it be called a shortcut? – was spotted in the latest Windows Insider Preview builds by phantomofearth on X.Read Entire Article
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Starlink network outage disrupts connectivity for thousands
Elon Musk’s Starlink service recently experienced a widespread outage affecting users across Canada, the U.S., and beyond, leaving many scrambling for alternative connections. The disruption raised eyebrows as critics question the reliability of satellite internet—because nothing says “high-tech” like a network that occasionally decides to take a coffee break.
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SpaceX Secures $17B Spectrum Deal to Boost Starlink Connectivity
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has finalized a $17 billion agreement with EchoStar to acquire spectrum licenses, aiming to power its Starlink direct-to-cell service. This major strategic move is set to enhance satellite broadband capabilities and intensify competition in the telecom arena.
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Microsoft Azure disrupted by Red Sea fiber cable damage
Microsoft experienced an unexpected hiccup when damage to fiber optic cables in the Red Sea disrupted its Azure cloud services. The incident, which momentarily rattled customers’ connections, has prompted urgent repairs. While engineers work to mend the issue, this serves as a reminder that even tech giants can face very old-school infrastructure challenges.
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Telus and Koodo raise connection fee to $80
Dean Daley / mobilesyrup - Telus and its flanker brand Koodo have raised their connection fee to $80. This comes after Rogers and its flanker raised its connection fee a couple of months ago. This is starting to seem like a yearly experience, as connection fees were increased in Au…
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper strikes its first satellite internet deal with an airline
Emma Roth / theverge - Amazon’s satellite internet service, Project Kuiper, will partner with JetBlue to provide in-flight Wi-Fi starting in 2027. It’s Project Kuiper’s first deal with an airline as it aims to keep up with the SpaceX-owned Starlink, which has already snagged sa…
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Bell launches Giga Hub 2.0 with Wi-Fi 7
Brad Bennett / mobilesyrup - Bell customers in Ontario and parts of Quebec who sign up for new plans will start to see a new modem that promises more connections and better Wi-Fi performance. Bell hasn’t shared much about the new modem yet, but it will have a single 10Gbps networking…
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Rogers Launches Streaming Bundle with Netflix, Disney+ and Apple TV+
Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Rogers has launched StreamSaver, a new streaming bundle that brings together Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+ under one plan. The company says customers can save more than 30% a month compared to subscribing separately. The new bundle plan is $22 per month…
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Freedom Mobile Launches Wireless Services in Chatham-Kent
Austin Blake / iphoneincanada - Freedom Mobile has launched its wireless services in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, covering Chatham, Wallaceburg, Blenheim, Ridgetown, Dresden, Thamesville, and Bothwell. The move gives local residents access to Freedom’s phone plans, including unlimited data op…
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AT&T acquires $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar
Andre Revilla / engadget - AT&T is set to acquire $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar, the parent company of Dish Network, Sling TV and Boost Mobile. The deal will see AT&T gain control of approximately 50MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum, which are frequencies…
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Koodo Gives 25GB Monthly Data Bonus to Special Customers
John Quintet / iphoneincanada - Are you a Koodo customer? You may want to check your text messages to see if you qualify for a 25GB data bonus. The Telus flanker brand has been texting select customers to say they have earned a 25GB monthly data bonus, no strings attached. The text mess…
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Starlink Is Alienating The Very Customers It Said It Wanted To Serve
bgr - Starlink appears to be eliminating its popular (and free) pause feature in favor of a paid Standby Mode, and some subscribers are frustrated.
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AOL Will Shut Down Dial-Up Internet Access in September
Benj Edwards, Ars Technica / wired - The move will pinch users in rural or remote areas not yet served by broadband infrastructure or satellite internet. Around 175,000 households still use dial-up internet in the US.
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Bell deploys subsea fibre optic cable to Newfoundland islands
Bradly Shankar / mobilesyrup - Bell has completed deployment of a subsea fibre optic cable to the Fogo Island and Change Islands in Newfoundland. With this 16-plus km network, the two outport communities will benefit from high-speed broadband. The project was funded in partnership with…
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Amazon Hits 100-Satellite Milestone After SpaceX Kuiper Launch
Usman Qureshi / iphoneincanada - Amazon's Project Kuiper reaches 100 satellites after fourth launch aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 as it races to deliver global low-latency internet.The post Amazon Hits 100-Satellite Milestone After SpaceX Kuiper Launch first appeared on iPhone in Canada.
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AOL Dial-Up Internet Service to End After 34 Years
Tim Hardwick / macrumors - AOL will officially discontinue its dial-up internet service on September 30, pulling the plug on an era that defined early internet access for millions of Americans.Image credit: RetroheadThe Yahoo-owned company announced the shutdown on its support webs…
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AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after it's debut — AOL Shield Browser and AOL Dialer software will be shuttered on the same day
tomshardware - But there remain a few options to plug in your 56K (or slower) screeching modem into.
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Quebecor rejects cell tower selloff, calls Telus sale a ‘quick fix’
Matthew Mountjoy / mobilesyrup - Quebecor has said it has no plans to sell its cellular towers, going against the trend of Rogers and Telus, which have both struck deals to sell off a large portion of their cell towers across Canada. CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau stated in the company’s earni…
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