Foreign Policy

Iran’s Internet Blackout by the Numbers

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New York Post

Protests erupt in Iranian capital after exiled prince’s call — as internet access, phone lines cut off immediately

Protests in Iran erupted Thursday night after the country’s exiled crown prince called for mass demonstrations — which saw internet access and telephone lines cut just as they got underway. The call ...
Pew Research Center

What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.

For 25 years, Pew Research Center has tracked some of the biggest technological shifts in history. Note: We conducted polls via phone from 2000 to 2021; via web and mail in 2023; and via web, mail and ...
Deadline.com

As WBD Prepares To Spin Off Its Cable Networks, Diddy & Baylen Dupree Help Oil The Numbers

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros Discovery is in the middle of a loud process to sell its studios and streaming business, a move that also will see the creation of Discovery Global, which will house its cable ...
Citizen's Voice

Internet, phone outages impact customers and businesses in NEPA

Many Verizon and Xfinity wireless and internet customers experienced an extended outage Friday night. The problems began shortly before 4 p.m. and lasted until about 8:30 p.m. The outage stretched ...
The Hollywood Reporter

What Is Fiber Home Internet? And How to Save for a Limited Time

A comparison between traditional cable internet, 5G home internet and fiber. Plus, how to take advantage of T-Mobile’s current promotions. By Erin Lassner E-Commerce Writer If you purchase an ...
BGR

Do Different Ethernet Cables Really Matter? How You're Slowing Down Your Internet

Generally, wired internet speeds are faster than Wi-Fi connections, which means hardwired devices plugged in including MacBooks, game consoles, and PCs will deliver much better performance and ...
The New York Times

When the Phone Number in That TV Show Actually Connects Somewhere

Passing on the classic 555 number, “Stranger Things” is the latest show to offer Easter eggs for viewers who try to call a fictional character. By Victor Mather In the final season of the Netflix hit ...
Alaska Public Media

Planned fiber-optic cable will add backup for Alaska’s phone and high-speed internet network

One of Alaska’s smallest telecommunications companies is about to provide a critical backup for the entire state. On Wednesday, Cordova Telecom Cooperative and GCI announced a partnership to lay an ...
Newsweek

‘Stranger Things’ Fans Spot Key Phone Number in Season 5—Then They Call It

A viral post on Threads has lit up the Stranger Things fandom, revealing a hidden detail in Season 5 that many may have missed—until they picked up the phone. “ATTENTION STRANGER THINGS FANS! Call the ...
CNBC

Amazon faces FAA probe after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas

Amazon is facing a federal probe after one of its delivery drones downed an internet cable in central Texas last week. The incident occurred last week when an Amazon's MK30 drones got caught on an ...