A rule by the Federal Communications Commission to require internet service providers to provide in-depth labels detailing broadband speeds and hidden fees went into effect Wednesday. The rule is the result of an eight-year-long battle, according to the Verge, with internet companies saying the rule would be too expensive to implement. The rule will go […]
A cancer support program for children and young adults has expanded its services to the Erie area. Lending Hearts was established in Pittsburgh 13 years ago for people in treatment or remission under 40. The non-profit organization provides online support groups and activities such as yoga, it also hosts in-person events at sporting and cultural []
Opaque, confusing, and deceptive: getting service providers to honestly describe their broadband internet "plans" is such a lost cause that the Federal Communications Commission is imposing "nutrition labels" on them to show customers what they're actually getting. The new labels, which go live beginning Wednesday and that all major internet service providers (ISPs) will now be required to show, are among the latest steps by the US government to help consumers make sense of the mix of plans,...
By Future Brown Herald Democrat Each week, the Texas Department of Transportation releases a list of its planned projects for the week. This week, the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Things are getting back to normal after a widespread 911 outage was reported in four states on Wednesday. Authorities said residents in parts of Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota and Texas were
By April 10, the FCC asked all broadband providers in the US to list broadband facts or labels on their sites that provide easy-to-digest information about their wired and wireless plans. These labels would be used like the nutrition labels on food are, in a way that lets you know the straight-forward details without having … Continued Read the original post: Here’s Where to Find Verizon and AT&T Broadband Facts
GoNetspeed Expands Fiber Service in NY Community North Lockport, New York — (BUSINESS WIRE) — GoNetspeed today announced that North Lockport will join many others throughout Lockport in gaining access to 100% fiber internet. More than 3,000 additional addresses throughout North Lockport are now able to tap Telecompetitor
A deadly combination of high wind, power outages, communication failures and a lack of leadership from the Maui Emergency Management Agency created chaos during the Aug. 8 wildfires, according to the first phase of findings from a state investigation.
Visible is introducing annual payment options for its Visible and Visible+ plans. With this, instead of paying a monthly price, you’ll pay a one time fee annually, saving you a good amount of money over the long run. The standard Visible plan will only save you $25 if you pay the $275 up front for … Continued Read the original post: Visible Announces Annual Plans, Save Up to $145 for Service
The state Department of Health announced Friday a request for proposals for ground ambulance services in Kauai and Maui counties.
Proton has announced the acquisition of Standard Notes, a privacy-focused note-taking app. With this merger, Proton aims to expand its service ecosystem, which includes mail, VPN, storage, and more.
Assemblymember Grace Lee speaks during a press conference in Manhattan. Legislators added 23 new offenses in a modified bill attached to the state budget. [ more › ]