According to PC Magazine, “Paying for an internet connection can get expensive. You likely have a limited number of options to choose from based on where you live, and the available companies probably package services together and incorporate all kinds…
How to Prepare Your Digital Life for Your Death
“Our own death is as somber as it is inevitable. But as we live more of our lives online, it’s more important than ever to make sure loved ones can access digital accounts when we’re gone. Don’t be the guy…
53% of Americans Say the Internet Has Been Essential During the COVID-19 Outbreak
“The new national survey of 4,917 U.S. adults conducted April 7 to 12 using the Center’s American Trends Panel explores public attitudes about the role of government in addressing these issues and finds that a majority of Americans (62%) do not think…
Pentagon offers military airwaves for 5G wireless networks
“The Pentagon plans to free up a big chunk of its military airwaves in the U.S. for high-speed internet service … it has identified radio spectrum used for radar defense systems that can be shared with commercial telecommunications providers without…
Libraries meet new demand for books and internet access
Weekly library e-book lending across the country has increased by nearly 50 percent since March 9. Many libraries are also offering free wi-fi hotspot lending programs to the homeless and poorer families without internet access. Read more about it at…
Small America Vs. Big Internet
This Planet Money show looks at what happened when a small town tried to create its own internet provider, and how it started a fight about whether cities should be allowed to compete with big internet providers.
Teachers without internet work in parking lots, empty school buildings during COVID-19
“About four days a week, 3rd grade teacher Karen Ruark and her two daughters drive to school to get some work done. Once they get there, Ruark parks the car—and they all pull out their laptops. Ruark lives on Hoopers…
Edtech companies discount products to secure future contracts
Labster, a virtual science lab, and other online edtech companies discount their online programs now hoping to secure contracts once schools start back up in the fall. Read more about it at TechCrunch.
India limits Kashmir’s internet access
India blocked Kashmir’s access to the internet six months ago in order to head off anti-India protests. While Kashmir now has access to government-approved websites, India continues to block social media sites. Read more about it at AP News.
Internet pioneers join forces to block the sale of .org domain
Internet Society’s decision to sell control of the .org domain to Ethos Capital didn’t sit well with some nonprofits. As a result, they formed the “Cooperative Corporation of .ORG Registrants” in an effort to block the deal and let them…