Here’s the Difference Between a Modem and a Router
Setting up your home internet connection is a lot easier than it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s self-explanatory. Terms like “modem” and “router” are often thrown around,…
What Is That String of Lights in the Sky?
The other night as I was walking home, I took a look up and saw a strange string of lights traveling across the sky. This was certainly no plane, and…
Here’s When Mobile Internet, SMS Services Will Resume in Punjab
The Punjab government on Tuesday extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Moga, Sangrur and Amritsar’s Ajnala sub-division and a few areas in Mohali…
Broadband India Forum Calls for Improved Submarine Cable Systems
Broadband India Forum (BIF) on Tuesday underlined the need to promote competition, innovation, and investment in the domain of submarine cable landing stations, as the industry body advocated for non-discriminatory…
The US Has a Historic Opportunity to Bridge the Digital Divide
Access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet is a civil right. For those who remain on the wrong side of the digital divide, economic, educational, and civic engagement opportunities are increasingly…
Airtel Xstream Fiber Debuts in Ladakh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Details
Telecom company Bharti Airtel on Thursday announced the launch of its Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) broadband service – Airtel Xstream Fiber – in Ladakh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. By 2025, Airtel…
This Is the Internet That Socialists Want
As of this writing, the US Senate is expected to vote soon on a pair of ambitious antitrust bills targeting the dominant internet platforms. The European Union is finalizing its…
How to Tell If You Qualify for Discounted Internet From the Government
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) The White House announced on Monday that tens of millions of American households will now be eligible for subsidized high-speed internet, thanks to the creation of…
You Should Lie About Your Internet Access
Photo: Iryna Inshyna (Shutterstock) I first discovered the joys of lying about my ability to access the internet when I went to one of those little cabin places that encourages…
Smartphones Are a New Tax on the Poor
Damon, who works full-time at an upscale hotel and part-time at a burger joint in Washington, DC, gets his weekly schedules through texts from his managers, often with last-minute requests…