Republican Attorneys General Challenge FCC's Universal Service Fund in Supreme Court
Fifteen Republican state attorneys general are pushing the Supreme Court to declare the FCC's $8 billion Universal Service Fund unconstitutional. The program, which provides broadband subsidies to low-income households and schools, faces opposition despite bipartisan support and warnings from industry experts.
Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage: Latvia-Sweden Link Damaged as NATO Boosts Maritime Security
A critical undersea fiber-optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden was damaged in the Baltic Sea, prompting criminal investigations and military response. The incident, suspected to be deliberate sabotage, adds to recent attacks on regional infrastructure as NATO deploys resources to protect maritime assets.
Britain's Digital Dawn: The Historic First Connection to Arpanet
In 1973, University College London made history by establishing Britain's first connection to Arpanet, the internet's predecessor. From royal emails to pioneering security measures, this groundbreaking achievement positioned the UK as an early leader in the digital revolution.
Court Overturns FCC Net Neutrality Rules in Major Blow to Biden's Internet Policy
A federal appeals court has struck down the FCC's authority to classify broadband as a telecommunications service, effectively nullifying net neutrality regulations. The ruling marks a significant setback for the Biden administration's internet policy and reignites the long-running debate over internet service regulation.
White House Reveals Ninth Telecom Company Hit in Chinese State-Sponsored Cyberattack
The White House disclosed a ninth telecommunications company has been compromised in the Salt Typhoon cyber campaign, attributed to Chinese state hackers targeting D.C. area officials. Basic security lapses enabled attackers to breach networks, with one compromised admin account controlling over 100,000 routers.
Africa's Digital Growth Sparks Alarming Surge in DDoS Attacks
African organizations face a 30% increase in DDoS attacks as digital transformation accelerates across the continent. Morocco and Egypt emerge as primary targets, while telecommunications infrastructure bears the brunt of sophisticated cyber assaults reaching up to 332.96 Gbit/s.
Hidden Telephony Secrets: Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' Contains Authentic Network Signals
A technical analysis reveals that Pink Floyd's 1982 film 'The Wall' incorporated genuine SS5 telephone signaling tones in its long-distance call scene. This meticulous attention to period-accurate telecommunications details appears in both the film and album versions.