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- 1US Site Blocking Bill Targets ISPs and DNS Resolvers, Spares VPNs●Unified U.S. Site Blocking Bill Targets ISPs and DNS Resolvers but Spares VPNs
A proposed U.S. site blocking bill would require internet service providers and DNS resolvers to block access to infringing websites, but would leave VPN services untouched. Observers are debating the scope of the measure, noting that users could simply route around blocks via VPNs, while critics see the targeting of DNS infrastructure as a worrying precedent for internet regulation.
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Hundreds of Connecticut residents remain without internet service following the weekend nor'easter that swept through the region. Utility and broadband providers are working to restore connections after storm damage, and affected residents are voicing frustration over the slow pace of repairs. The outage highlights how dependent households are on connectivity for work and school after severe weather.
- 3Starlink to launch satellite internet in Bosnia and Herzegovina▼Starlink to launch satellite internet services in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, is preparing to launch in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to industry outlet Telecompaper. The move would bring high-speed satellite broadband to the Balkan country, potentially improving connectivity in rural and underserved areas where fixed-line infrastructure is limited. The announcement is drawing attention across the region as residents and telecom watchers assess what it could mean for internet access and competition with local providers.
- 4Deutsche Telekom and Cloudflare announce cooperation●Direkter Datenaustausch: Deutsche Telekom und Cloudflare verkünden Kooperation Die Telekom-Tochter T-Systems wird künfti
Deutsche Telekom and Cloudflare have announced a cooperation. T-Systems, the Telekom subsidiary, will distribute products from the Californian CDN provider in the future. The partnership could also help ease network problems by enabling direct data exchange between the two companies' infrastructures. The announcement has drawn attention among German tech observers discussing its impact on data routing and network performance.
- 5Fiber network expands to improve neighborhood internet service▼Fiber network expands to provide better internet to neighborhoods
A fiber optic network is being expanded to bring faster, more reliable internet to additional neighborhoods, according to a local news report. The rollout aims to improve connectivity for residents, though details on which areas will be covered, the timeline, and the provider involved were not specified in the report.
- 6Bulletproof hosting: the internet's criminal safe haven▼Bulletproof hosting, the Internet’s criminal safe haven # negativepid # digitalInvestigations # OSINT # cybersecurity #
Bulletproof hosting providers, which ignore takedown requests and shelter criminal operations online, are the focus of a new investigative piece. The article examines how these services enable cybercrime by refusing to remove malicious content, and why they remain difficult for authorities to shut down. Cybersecurity and open-source intelligence researchers are sharing the analysis within digital investigation communities.
- 7Two Portland customers win lawsuit against CenturyLink over rate promises●‘Lying to my face’: 2 Portland customers sue CenturyLink — and win — over promise to never raise internet rat
Two internet customers in Portland, Oregon have successfully sued CenturyLink after the company raised their rates despite a promise that prices would never increase. One of the customers described being told the pledge directly, saying the company was 'lying to my face'. The case could encourage other subscribers who say they were given similar lifetime rate guarantees to challenge the telecom provider in court.
- 8Indiana State Police unit adds new K-9 officer▼Indiana State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit adds four-legged member
The Indiana State Police's Internet Crimes Against Children unit has welcomed a new four-legged member to its team. Details about the dog's role, breed, and training were not immediately provided, but the addition highlights how K-9s are increasingly used alongside investigators working child exploitation cases. The announcement has drawn warm reactions from the public.
- 9Minburn Communications to Bring Fiber Internet to Dallas Center▼Minburn Communications to Bring Fiber Internet to Dallas Center City Residents
Minburn Communications has announced plans to expand fiber internet service to residents of Dallas Center, Iowa. The utility provider will bring high-speed broadband connections to households in the small Dallas County community. The expansion is being reported by regional media, with residents expected to gain access to faster and more reliable internet service as the project moves forward.
- 10T-Systems to distribute products of Californian CDN provider●Die Telekom-Tochter T-Systems wird künftig Produkte des kalifornischen CDN-Riesen vertreiben. Die Zusammenarbeit könnte
T-Systems, the subsidiary of German telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom, will start distributing products from a major Californian CDN provider. The partnership could also help ease network congestion in Germany by enabling more direct data exchange, according to IT news outlet heise, which reported the cooperation. The deal strengthens ties between German infrastructure services and US internet delivery technology.
- 11FirstDigital Hits 500 Five-Star Reviews for Fiber Service▼FirstDigital Reaches 500 Five-Star Reviews, Reflecting a Different Approach to Fiber Internet Service
US fiber internet provider FirstDigital says it has reached 500 five-star customer reviews, a milestone it presents as evidence of a customer-service-first approach to internet provision. The announcement, carried by Yahoo Finance Canada, highlights the company's focus on service quality in a market where internet providers are frequently criticized for poor support. The company positions the reviews as a differentiator against larger competitors.
- 12Spectrum expands fiber-optic service to Polk County●Spectrum expanding fiber-optic service to Polk County homes and businesses
Spectrum is expanding its fiber-optic internet service to homes and businesses in Polk County, Florida. The rollout brings faster broadband speeds and improved reliability to the area, adding to the provider's ongoing network upgrades across the state. Local residents and business owners stand to gain from the expanded high-speed connectivity as installation progresses.
- 13SpaceX Deploys Powerful V3 Starlink Satellites for Global ISPs●SpaceX Deploys Powerful V3 Satellites Aimed at Low-Density ISPs Globally
SpaceX has begun deploying its new V3 satellites, designed to deliver far greater capacity to underserved, low-density areas worldwide. The satellites are aimed at enabling internet service providers in remote regions to offer broadband access, expanding SpaceX's Starlink network beyond direct-to-consumer service and strengthening its position in the global satellite internet market.