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Ofcom Proposes Ban On ‘Inflation-Linked’ Mid-Contract Price Hikes
UK regulator Ofcom proposes new rules for consumers to protect against inflation-linked price rises during a contract
Biden Announces Discounted Internet For Low-Income Americans
President Biden announces commitment from 20 US Internet Service Providers for discounted monthly connection for those on low-incomes
Coronavirus: Government Thanks Broadband Providers, As 563 Died In One Day
During daily Coronavirus briefing, government thanks the business community for its response, as 563 die in a single day from Covid-19
Privacy Groups Warn On ISPs’ ‘Widespread’ Use Of Deep Packet Inspection
The practice undermines the EU's existing net neutrality rules and also has worrying privacy implications, campaigners say
CableTap Vulnerabilities Detailed At DefCon Expose ISP Gateway Risks
Security researchers detailed a set of 26 different vulnerabilities that impact millions of wireless gateways set up by internet service providers
US ISPs Promise Not To Sell Browsing Histories Despite New Freedoms
US ISPs give privacy advocates a boost despite changes to FCC regulations
Consumers Face Privacy Blow As US Senate Overturns FCC Web Tracking Rules
Internet Service Providers are now free to do what they want with your web browsing history
UK ISPs ‘At Risk Of Attack’ Due To Security Failings
However recent TalkTalk attack has raised company awareness of security vulnerabilities
MPs To Probe TalkTalk Hack As Police Arrest Fourth Suspect
Police arrest fourth TalkTalk hack suspect as Committee of MPs announces launch of formal investigation
BT Finally Begins Tests Of IPv6
It's been a long time coming, but IPv6 could soo be on the way as BT begins tests
Suffering From Slow Broadband Speeds? It’s Time For A Change, Says Ofcom
New Ofcom ruling makes it easier than ever before to dump substandard broadband contracts
How To Explain Net Neutrality To A Five-Year-Old
The definitive definition of net neutrality by the experts for the kids (and adults, too)
TalkTalk Follows Sky Lead, Blocks Porn By Default
HomeSafe will offer protection from adult content as standard to TalkTalk customers
UK ISPs Told To Start Blocking Counterfeit Goods Sites
Landmark decision follows complaint by Cartier and Montblanc owner Richemont
Police Arrest Man For Running Blocked Torrent Site Proxies
PIPCU starts to “come down hard” on proxies that offer access to websites blocked in the UK, such as The Pirate Bay
Ofcom Reports On Successful Implementation Of ‘Porn Filters’
Just 4 percent of new Virgin Media customers have adopted the tools designed to protect children online
ISPs From Around The World File Legal Complaint Against GCHQ
Seven communications providers say the British intelligence agency is damaging their business
FCC Updates Net Neutrality, But Keeps “Speed-For-Pay”
US regulator publishes yet another draft of the controversial rules as it navigates between the interests of ISPs, Internet businesses and consumers
UK ISPs Will Have To Issue Alerts To Suspected Pirates
Customers who infringe copyright will start getting warning letters in 2015, but there are no legal consequences
Netflix CEO Slams US ISPs Over Net Neutrality
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says it reluctantly pays US ISPs for interconnection fees, but argues providers shouldn't be allowed to abuse their position
Government Tweaks ‘Porn Filters’ To Prevent Over-Blocking
A ‘whitelist’ should reduce the numbers of legitimate websites blocked by ISPs
O2, Virgin Media And Sky Top Ofcom Customer Service Charts
Ofcom research reveals pay TV and mobile users are happier than landline and broadband consumers
UK Government Wants ISPs To Block Extremist Content
According to a government minister, launch of the new censorship campaign is “imminent”
Pirate Bay Launches Browser To Counter Blockades
The Pirate Bay launches its own web browser to circumvent the blockade by ISPs and governments
ISPs Told To Block More Torrent Sites
EZTV and YIFY the latest to face ISP blocks
BT Wants 4G Mobile Partners, And Could Call O2
Could BT's former mobile division O2 help develop its 4G spectrum?
Ofcom Praises Competitive UK Broadband Market
Ofcom says 9 million unbundled copper lines are bringing bills down
ISPs In ‘Conspiracy Of Silence’ With Government On Snooper’s Charter
Privacy groups accuse ISPs of betraying customers' trust by colluding with the Government
Ofcom Fines TalkTalk £750,000 For Nuisance Calls
TalkTalk says two suppliers who made the calls will pay the fine