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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

T-Mobile unveils a 5-year plan: 5G, home internet, and billion-dollar investments

T-Mobile Polska outlines its ambitious plans for the next five years including a focus on 5G, home internet services, and significant investments.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Satellite Communications in Remote Areas Soon in Egypt.. Who Are the Main Beneficiaries?

Egyptian company 'Aqmar' is set to launch satellite communication services to serve remote areas lacking traditional network coverage, focusing particularly on industrial projects and IoT applications.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Putin signs law enabling FSB to order individual internet and mobile disconnections, cites security concerns

President Putin has enacted a law allowing the FSB to disconnect individuals from internet and mobile services for security reasons.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Notice: This Internet Service Provider's Services Will Be Down Tonight

The internet service provider 'Penki' has announced that its services will be temporarily unavailable during the night due to planned maintenance.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

What is a UPS and why use it to avoid internet loss?

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is recommended to prevent internet outages during power failures, ensuring continued access to online services and protection for electronic devices.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Young People from Palanga Shake the Internet: Their Offer Leaves Everyone Speechless

A group of students from Palanga, Lithuania, has gained viral attention for offering free snow shoveling services to elderly residents, highlighting their community spirit.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

Reuters: The United States is planning an online service through which Europeans could access banned material

The U.S. State Department is developing an online platform that would allow people in Europe and elsewhere to view content banned by their governments, according to Reuters.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Russia Facilitates Internet and Mobile Phone Shutdowns for the FSB

The Russian State Duma has passed a law enabling the FSB to more easily cut communication services across the country without justification.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Russian secret service FSB can shut down the internet and mobile phones, it has a law from Putin

The article discusses the Russian FSB's legal authority to shut down internet and mobile services as per a law instituted by President Putin.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

State Duma Passes Bill Giving FSB Authority to Shut Down Internet and Mobile Services

The Russian State Duma approved a bill granting the FSB the power to demand the shutdown of internet and mobile services in the country.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The battle for AI moves to space

The competition between Jeff Bezos' Amazon Leo and Elon Musk's Starlink heats up as both tech giants launch satellite services aimed at providing internet from space.

Feb 16 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Russia wants to replace Starlink with balloons

Russia is exploring alternatives to Starlink internet services, including the use of balloons.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Report warns: The cost of a fiber optic connection could spiral out of control

A report indicates that the cost of fiber optic connections in Finland may increase significantly due to the dominance of closed networks compared to open networks.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Your car is already a computer on wheels: what data it collects and how it is used

Modern cars collect extensive data about drivers, including habits and locations, to improve driving experiences and facilitate services like insurance.

Feb 14 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Russia has attempted to completely block 'WhatsApp'

Russia is attempting to fully block the messaging app 'WhatsApp' to force people to use government-controlled services, according to WhatsApp.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Russia is trying to block WhatsApp

Russia is attempting to block WhatsApp as part of a strategy to push users towards more controllable domestic services.

Feb 12 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against criminal group controlling internet services seizes R$ 173 thousand in Bahia

A significant operation in Bahia targets a criminal organization controlling local internet services, leading to a substantial cash seizure.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Moscow restricts Telegram's operations due to violations of Russian laws

Moscow is taking actions to restrict Telegram's functionality to encourage Russians to switch to more tightly controlled domestic internet services.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

5G Leadership: Brisanet expands mobile services in 300 cities in the Northeast

Brisanet is expanding its mobile services to 300 cities in Brazil's Northeast region, aiming to improve internet access critical for social and economic development.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia reportedly restricts Telegram in latest push to tighten internet control

Russia has begun restricting Telegram to strengthen state control over internet communications amid efforts to promote domestic digital services.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians urgently supplied with new satellite internet terminals after Starlink shutdown

Russian forces have started receiving new satellite internet terminals following the shutdown of Starlink services.

Feb 9 โ€ข 18:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Commercial Bank's internet and mobile banking are not functioning

Commercial Bank in Czechia is experiencing issues with its internet and mobile banking services.

Feb 9 โ€ข 10:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Over 45 Million from the EU for Bringing Fast Internet to Rural Areas

The Estonian Ministry of Justice and the State Support Services Center have launched a funding application round aimed at developing high-speed internet access networks in rural areas with the backing of EU structural funds.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Controversy over inflation: for the government, prices of internet, mobile phones, and fuel are also lagging behind besides tariffs

The Argentine government asserts that prices for crucial household services like internet, mobile phone bills, and fuel are lagging, indicating potential for increases above average inflation rates.

Feb 7 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

5G Leadership: Brisanet Expands Mobile in 300 Cities in the Northeast

Brisanet is expanding its mobile services to 300 cities in Brazil's Northeast, enhancing internet connectivity which is vital for social and economic development in the region.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

5G Leadership: Brisanet expands mobile in 300 cities in the Northeast

Brisanet is significantly enhancing mobile connectivity by expanding its services to 300 cities in Brazil's Northeast region, aiming to improve access to essential internet services.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

The US advised its citizens to leave Iran immediately

The US has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately due to concerns over flight cancellations and potential disruptions to internet services, while suggesting alternative communication methods and ground travel through Armenia or Turkey.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

UK broadband company shuts as customers told to 'cancel direct debits'

VISPA, a UK broadband provider, has ceased trading and has advised customers to cancel their direct debits and seek alternative internet services.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

A1 Croatia is the first telecom in Croatia to offer users YouTube Premium

A1 Croatia becomes the first telecom provider in the country to include YouTube Premium in its offerings, enhancing user experience by catering to the needs of modern internet users.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Pro-War Bloggers Report Starlink Outage on Ukrainian Front Line

Russian military bloggers reported a significant outage of Starlink internet services on the Ukrainian front after Elon Musk shut down the terminals following a request from Kyiv, potentially impacting Moscow's drone warfare capabilities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Major power outage in German city

A significant power outage in Stuttgart, Germany, has caused traffic light failures and disrupted internet services, with the cause still unknown.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Government announces new tool. It will help verify age on the internet, among other things

The European Digital Identity Wallet (EUDIW) will offer features for confirming identity for public and some commercial services while allowing selective sharing of data.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Life & Tech

Musk buys Musk. SpaceX will take over his AI startup xAI

Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired his AI development firm xAI to integrate several of his services, including the AI chatbot Grok, the social network X, and the Starlink satellite internet system.

Feb 3 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
Life & Tech

Africa: Invisible Highways - a Vast Network of Undersea Cables Powering Our Connectivity

The article explores the crucial role that undersea cables play in global digital connectivity, enabling seamless communication and online services.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

How the internet steals our time, freedom, and brain health

President Karol Nawrocki recently vetoed a bill implementing the EU Digital Services Act, expressing concerns over potential government overreach affecting free speech online, which he likens to Orwell's Ministry of Truth in '1984'.

Jan 16 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

Restrictions Ahead of the Presidential Election: Internet Shutdown in Uganda

Ahead of the parliamentary and presidential elections in Uganda, the internet and access to various social media platforms have been shut down, alongside a ban on messaging services and restrictions on NGOs.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Starlink: Elon Musk equips Lufthansa fleet with internet

Lufthansa plans to equip its fleet with Starlink internet service, marking a significant upgrade in inflight connectivity following previous services' failures.

Jan 14 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Uganda announces suspension of internet services during elections

Uganda has announced the suspension of public internet services and several mobile services during the upcoming elections to safeguard national security and ensure order during the electoral process.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Drones 'hunt' for Starlink users in Iran as internet blackout continues

As an internet blackout persists in Iran, drones are actively searching for users of Starlink internet services.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Uganda's military deployed in national capital before presidential election

Ahead of the Ugandan presidential election, military forces have been deployed in the capital, raising concerns among opposition figures about authoritarianism, while mobile internet services have been temporarily suspended to prevent misinformation.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
Crime & Justice

"This is unacceptable". Lawyer blasts after publication of photo montages with the president

After the president vetoed the digital services law, AI-generated images of him sparked outrage, leading lawyer Przemysล‚aw Rosati to criticize the actions of internet users.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Eyewitnesses in Iran: Security Forces Shoot at Protesters, and We Fight a Ruthless Regime with Empty Hands

Citizens in Iran have managed to make phone calls abroad for the first time since authorities disrupted internet and communication services during widespread protests, which have reportedly resulted in at least 646 deaths according to activists.

Jan 13 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The British Government Acts to Ban Applications that 'Strip' Digital Photographs without Authorization

The British government is set to illegalize applications and internet services that facilitate the unauthorized sexualized manipulation of images, amid a surge of complaints regarding an AI model from Elon Musk that 'strips' digital photographs with a cursor touch.

Jan 12 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

The number of dead in Iran continues to rise. Regime: Trump, don't believe the lies

In the third week of mass anti-government protests in Iran, over 500 people have reportedly died, while the government restricts internet and phone services, with protests also spreading internationally.

Jan 12 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Iranian Minister Announced Return of Internet and Accused Trump of Terrorism

Iran is set to restore internet access across the country, as Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed cooperation with security services, while also making accusations against Trump.

Jan 12 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Trump says he will talk to Musk about restoring internet in Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to discuss with billionaire Elon Musk the restoration of internet services in Iran, where authorities suspended internet access amid protests against the government.

Jan 12 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Iran, communicating without Internet. Inside the invisible networks of Iranian youth

In Iran, despite a near-total blackout of internet and telephone services imposed by authorities amid escalating protests, communication continues through localized channels among the youth.

Jan 11 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

"We can disconnect services for 7 days". Cloudflare announces battle after Agcom fine

Cloudflare's co-founder Matthew responds to a hefty โ‚ฌ14 million fine imposed by Agcom for failing to block access to pirated content, stating that the company may disconnect its services for a week.

Jan 9 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Anger in Papua New Guinea after Starlink ordered to shut down internet services

Frustration is mounting in Papua New Guinea as the government orders Starlink to cease operations, leaving numerous communities and businesses without internet access.

Jan 6 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Elon Musk offers free internet to Venezuelans after Nicolรกs Maduro's capture

Elon Musk's company Starlink will provide free internet services to Venezuelans for a month following the recent U.S. military actions in their country.

Jan 5 โ€ข 15:56 UTC

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