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Web News: P-to-P Blocking, Social Networking, CNET Buyout
(News) Readers discuss ISPs that filter peer-to-peer sharing, social networking tips, and CBS's buyout of CNET.
(News) Readers discuss ISPs that filter peer-to-peer sharing, social networking tips, and CBS's buyout of CNET.
British ISPs could be punished over file sharing
(News) The U.K. government said Friday it wants a new law by April 2009 obligating ISPs to stop illegal file sharing on their networks, marking one of the most aggressive stances yet in Europe to counter Internet piracy.
(News) The U.K. government said Friday it wants a new law by April 2009 obligating ISPs to stop illegal file sharing on their networks, marking one of the most aggressive stances yet in Europe to counter Internet piracy.
MPA members sue Chinese file sharing network provider
(News) All six members of the Motion Picture Association (MPA) have filed copyright infringement suits in China against Shenzhen Xunlei Networking Technology (Xunlei), a popular peer-to-peer file sharing network operator, the MPA said Friday.
(News) All six members of the Motion Picture Association (MPA) have filed copyright infringement suits in China against Shenzhen Xunlei Networking Technology (Xunlei), a popular peer-to-peer file sharing network operator, the MPA said Friday.
AT&T Boosts Dial-Up Fees
(News) Some rates for dial-up Internet access will be higher than broadband fees, to push customers to switch.
(News) Some rates for dial-up Internet access will be higher than broadband fees, to push customers to switch.
EFF: Comcast continues to block P-to-P
(News) Comcast continues to slow down customers' connections to some P-to-P (peer-to-peer) applications, using hacker-like techniques against its own subscribers, according to a report released by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
(News) Comcast continues to slow down customers' connections to some P-to-P (peer-to-peer) applications, using hacker-like techniques against its own subscribers, according to a report released by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
Video firm wants FCC to stop ISP traffic 'throttling'
(News) A distributor of online video content has filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, asking the agency to stop broadband providers from blocking or slowing P-to-P traffic.
(News) A distributor of online video content has filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, asking the agency to stop broadband providers from blocking or slowing P-to-P traffic.
UK report questions role of ISPs in online safety
(News) UK report says ISPs should examine content flowing through their networks and apply filtering to cull malicious activity.
(News) UK report says ISPs should examine content flowing through their networks and apply filtering to cull malicious activity.
iPass offers corporate home broadband
(News) Corporate remote access provider iPass has launched a service that bundles home broadband with its service, to make it easier for IT departments to support staff working at home.
(News) Corporate remote access provider iPass has launched a service that bundles home broadband with its service, to make it easier for IT departments to support staff working at home.
Experts: Better broadband stats needed
(News) The U.S. government needs better ways to measure broadband availability and adoption in order to develop policies that focus on ways to use broadband to improve the economy, several telecom experts said Thursday.
(News) The U.S. government needs better ways to measure broadband availability and adoption in order to develop policies that focus on ways to use broadband to improve the economy, several telecom experts said Thursday.
EarthLink scales back, focuses muni Wi-Fi effort
(News) EarthLink Inc. is pulling in the reins on its municipal Wi-Fi business, focusing on existing deals and big cities for the rest of this year, in a move that raises questions about the growing trend of city-wide wireless networks.
(News) EarthLink Inc. is pulling in the reins on its municipal Wi-Fi business, focusing on existing deals and big cities for the rest of this year, in a move that raises questions about the growing trend of city-wide wireless networks.
GoDaddy tells client its servers don't need DST fix
(News) A GoDaddy.com Inc. customer is seriously concerned that this domain registrar and hosting company may not be ready for the switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Sunday.
(News) A GoDaddy.com Inc. customer is seriously concerned that this domain registrar and hosting company may not be ready for the switch to Daylight Saving Time (DST) on Sunday.
Consumer Groups Push for Network Neutrality Rules
(news) Consumer Groups Push for Network Neutrality Rules
(news) Consumer Groups Push for Network Neutrality Rules
ISPs Promote Premium Extras
(news) Services aim at improving customer loyalty, but costs can add up fast.
(news) Services aim at improving customer loyalty, but costs can add up fast.
EarthLink Updates Service, Adds Features
(news) National ISP offers more privacy features and drops price for some users.
(news) National ISP offers more privacy features and drops price for some users.
WorldCom's Woes and Your ISP
(news) Internet redundancy should cushion meltdown's effect on your service.
(news) Internet redundancy should cushion meltdown's effect on your service.
Ease Broadband Jitters
(news) Wary that your broadband provider may suddenly evaporate? Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.
(news) Wary that your broadband provider may suddenly evaporate? Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself.
Rev Up Your Net Connection
(howto) 29 ways to keep your cable, DSL, satellite, or dial-up modem link cruising--and maybe even find a new gear.
(howto) 29 ways to keep your cable, DSL, satellite, or dial-up modem link cruising--and maybe even find a new gear.
Ditch Your Dial-Up
(reviews) We survey nearly 5000 cable and DSL users for the lowdown on broadband now, from the best (and worst) providers to new service options and tips for saving money.
(reviews) We survey nearly 5000 cable and DSL users for the lowdown on broadband now, from the best (and worst) providers to new service options and tips for saving money.
Consumer Watch: Surviving the ISP Shuffle
(howto) What to do when your Internet service provider goes bankrupt or is bought.
(howto) What to do when your Internet service provider goes bankrupt or is bought.
Consumer Watch: National Security vs. Online Privacy
(howto) The new antiterrorism law steps up electronic surveillance of the Internet.
(howto) The new antiterrorism law steps up electronic surveillance of the Internet.
Prodigy Raises Monthly Fee
(news) ISP is the latest to boost prices, even though AOL's July increase may have slowed subscription growth.
(news) ISP is the latest to boost prices, even though AOL's July increase may have slowed subscription growth.
Broadband: Beyond DSL and Cable
(news) Fiber Optics makes superfast Internet access affordable--if you can get it.
(news) Fiber Optics makes superfast Internet access affordable--if you can get it.
LANs in the Sky: Faster E-Mail, Web at 40,000 Feet
(news) A new service promises to provide faster, cheaper in-flight e-mail and Web services.
(news) A new service promises to provide faster, cheaper in-flight e-mail and Web services.
Fiber Optics Fans Foresee Lightning-Fast Web Access
(news) SBC joins small but growing band of firms offering fiber-optic broadband.
(news) SBC joins small but growing band of firms offering fiber-optic broadband.
Service Offers E-Mail at 40,000 Feet
(news) Exclusive: We test Tenzing's new in-flight e-mail service.
(news) Exclusive: We test Tenzing's new in-flight e-mail service.
Verizon Joins Broadband Price Hike Parade
(news) AT&T Broadband boosts cable prices as well; other DSL rates have already jumped.
(news) AT&T Broadband boosts cable prices as well; other DSL rates have already jumped.
Warp Speed Web Access: Sharing the Bandwidth
(reviews) Broadband routers give your network a protected connection to the Internet.
(reviews) Broadband routers give your network a protected connection to the Internet.
Log On With Marvel: Spider-Man Starts an ISP
(news) Marvel and IConnect join forces to offer an ISP service themed around comic characters.
(news) Marvel and IConnect join forces to offer an ISP service themed around comic characters.
Broadband Will Get Cheaper, FCC Says
(news) Growing competition will push down prices of services, which are already spreading widely.
(news) Growing competition will push down prices of services, which are already spreading widely.
The Best and Worst ISPs
(reviews) We survey 2000 PCWorld.com visitors, conduct performance tests, and compare features.
(reviews) We survey 2000 PCWorld.com visitors, conduct performance tests, and compare features.
A First Look at AOL 6
(news) It's more than just a pretty interface: AOL releases Version 6 with enhanced e-mail, calendar, and access options.
(news) It's more than just a pretty interface: AOL releases Version 6 with enhanced e-mail, calendar, and access options.