Microsoft’s reputation, like that of several other leading technology companies, suffered after the NSA disclosures. According to Edward Snowden’s leaks, Microsoft may have been linked to the surveillance programs—whether knowingly or unknowingly—damaging public trust in the Redmond-based firm. Now Microsoft’s general counsel, Brad Smith, has publicly addressed customers’ concerns about government surveillance and outlined steps … Read more

A coalition representing small and medium-sized cable operators has asked federal authorities to investigate Comcast on allegations that it is abusing its market power. The American Cable Association (ACA), which represents more than 700 independent cable companies, has urged U.S. Assistant Attorney General Makan Delrahim to open a formal probe into Comcast’s business practices. ACA … Read more

SpaceX’s satellite broadband service Starlink has now expanded across the entire United Kingdom. Previously available mainly in southern England while still in beta, Starlink today announced coverage has been extended to include parts of Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England. Starlink advises users to expect variable download speeds between approximately 50 Mb/s and 150 … Read more

Verizon customers may soon be eligible for payments of up to $100 each from a $100 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit over the carrier’s monthly “Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge.” Despite the settlement, Verizon plans to continue assessing the fee and reserves the right to increase it in the future. The settlement follows claims … Read more

The 10th London Tech Week opened with a number of strategic initiatives designed to reinforce the UK’s standing in telecommunications and improve connectivity for communities and businesses nationwide. Key actions announced during the event include: Supporting local authorities to procure and pilot smart lampposts and multi-purpose street columns to enhance local connectivity and public services … Read more

(c)iStock.com/VikaValter Nokia has announced plans to present its 5G roadmap and reveal technologies it says will form the foundation for the next generation of adaptive, intelligent networks. At the upcoming IEEE Globecom 2016 conference, Nokia will demonstrate how operators can make the most of scarce resources such as spectrum to deliver the dramatic increases in … Read more

First and foremost: if you have committed a crime, contact the proper authorities immediately. For everyone else who simply wants to protect their privacy online, read on. This guide is aimed at users who want to reduce exposure to surveillance—whether from criminal hackers, intrusive data collection by companies, or broad surveillance programs you may have … Read more

AT&T is banking on the excitement around 5G to encourage consumers to buy its new mobile hotspot router, even though the device itself does not use 5G technology. What the router does deliver is faster speeds and improved reliability compared with standard LTE. In that sense it represents an incremental improvement toward what 5G aims … Read more

(Image Credit: Deutsche Telekom) Interoperability remains the biggest obstacle for the Internet of Things (IoT), even as device compatibility steadily improves. While some smart home products offer IFTTT-style integrations for tech-savvy users, many consumers still find the overall IoT experience fragmented and difficult to navigate. Deutsche Telekom’s Connected Home platform, QIVICON, addresses this challenge with … Read more

“Can you hear me now? How about now?” Most of us have experienced that moment—driving through a cellular dead zone or stepping off an elevator and losing a call. Those signal gaps also happen with Wi‑Fi at home or in the office, although they are becoming less frequent as providers invest in better wireless performance. … Read more