Canada-Wide Internet Outage Disrupts ISPs and Banking Services
A massive outage sweeping across parts of Canada has left major ISPs and Scotiabank’s online platforms in disarray. Customers are reporting widespread connectivity issues that are stalling everyday transactions, while service providers scramble to pinpoint the cause of this unsettling digital blackout.
Back to Top / Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 10:21 am / permalink 5159 / 4 stories in 9 months
TP-Link Expands Wi‑Fi 7 Lineup with Indoor Routers and Outdoor Mesh
TP‑Link has unveiled an expanded lineup of Wi‑Fi 7 products that includes robust indoor routers along with an innovative outdoor mesh system. Designed to push connectivity boundaries, these launches cater to both home and commercial networking needs and promise faster speeds and broader coverage for users.
Back to Top / Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 3:21 pm / permalink 5109 / 2 stories in 9 months
FCC okays Verizon-Frontier merger to fuel network expansion
The FCC has approved the colossal $20 billion deal allowing Verizon to acquire Frontier. This decision, likely to upgrade and expand fiber networks, comes despite industry skepticism and regulatory red tape—a reminder that even megacorps enjoy a bit of smooth sailing when the government gives a nod.
Back to Top / Friday, May 16, 2025, 2:20 pm / permalink 4905 / 3 stories in 9 months
Charter and Cox Merge in $34.5 Billion Deal to Create Cable Giant
In a blockbuster move, Charter Communications and Cox Communications have announced their $34.5 billion merger that will combine their cable and broadband operations. The deal is poised to reshape market dynamics and intensify competition among leading U.S. telecommunications providers.
Back to Top / Friday, May 16, 2025, 9:20 am / permalink 4874 / 2 stories in 9 months
Trump Targets Digital Equity Act in Baffling Move
In a twist that’s both eyebrow-raising and head-scratching, President Trump has scrapped a broadband grants program—deeming the digital equity act “racist” and “unconstitutional.” The cancellation not only roils political pundits but also leaves vulnerable groups in an unexpected lurch.
Back to Top / Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm / permalink 4400 / 2 stories in 9 months
Senate Ends Free Wi‑Fi Funding for Schools and Libraries
The Senate has abruptly ended federal subsidies for free Wi‑Fi in schools and libraries, a move that leaves digital access hanging by a thread. Critics decry the decision as a setback for connectivity, while supporters claim it’s a necessary course correction to eliminate program misuse.
Back to Top / Thursday, May 8, 2025, 3:20 pm / permalink 4341 / 2 stories in 9 months