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AT&T, Comcast, Verizon to gain from Internet privacy rules signed by Trump

Broadband providers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon Communications will gain from the new Internet privacy rules signed by US President Donald Trump. The bill...
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Net neutrality: Trump’s next battlefield

US President Donald Trump is set for another battle when it comes to his administration's approach to policy making and this time, it is...
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Ofcom measures to promote investment in fibre networks

British telecom regulator Ofcom announced revolutionary measures to promote investment in new fibre networks and to protect customers from higher prices. While announcing the innovative measures,...
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ACT Fibernet launches 1Gbps wired broadband in Hyderabad

Indian Internet Service Provider ACT Fibernet has launched 1Gbps wired broadband service in Hyderabad city. ACT Fibernet is the first broadband operator in the Indian...
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Bell to invest $854 mn for FTTH broadband in Montreal

Telecom operator Bell will be investing $854 million in Montreal to offer broadband fibre technology to homes (FTTH) and businesses across the city. Bell said...
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BT fined £42 million for breaching contracts with telecoms providers

British telecom regulator Ofcom said BT has been fined £42 million for breaching contracts with telecoms providers. Ofcom said its investigation into Openreach, BT’s network...
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Vodafone gets approval to buy You Broadband for Rs 55 crore

Telecom operator Vodafone India has received the Foreign Investment Promotion Board of India approval to acquire YOU Broadband India for Rs 55.09 crore.
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Ofcom suggests compensation for landline and broadband users

British telecom regulator Ofcom today suggested compensation for landline and broadband customers when things go wrong. As per the latest consultation paper from Ofcom, broadband...
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BT co Plusnet fined £880,000 for billing former customers

Ofcom said Plusnet, a BT owned company, has been fined £880,000 for continuing to bill more than a thousand ex-customers. The UK-based telecoms provider charged...
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AT&T completes testing of 400 gigabit Ethernet data speeds

Telecom operator AT&T on Monday announced that it has completed the first of a multi-phase trial testing 400 gigabit Ethernet data speeds – for...
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TRAI recommendations on broadband through public Wi-Fi networks

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has submitted recommendations on the proliferation of broadband through public Wi-Fi networks. TRAI said Department of Telecommunication (DoT) may...
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Ofcom to increase spectrum for Wi-Fi in 5 GHz band

British telecom regulator Ofcom plans to increase the amount of spectrum available for Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz band – for offering better wireless...
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BSNL, Data Xgen launch email service with 100GB space

State-run telecom firm BSNL today launched an email service, offering 100GB storage space, in partnership with Datamail provider Data Xgen. BSNL will initially offer 100GB...
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TRAI recommendations on spectrum usage charges for ISPs

TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) has revealed its recommendations on spectrum usage charges and presumptive adjusted gross revenue for Internet service (ISP) providers...
Internet connection speed in India in Q4 2016

Internet connection speed in India in Q4 2016

Global average Internet connection speed increased 12 percent to 7 Mbps in the fourth quarter, a 26 percent increase year over year, Akamai Technologies’ state...
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Hughes Network launches fastest satellite broadband network

Hughes Network Systems has launched the world’s largest and fastest satellite broadband network – targeting consumer, business, enterprise, in-flight and cellular backhaul applications across...

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