Recent reports suggest Chinese authorities have blocked access to thousands of websites run by Verizon Communication’s EdgeCast unit. Internet freedom watchdog GreatFire.org, which monitors Chinese internet censorship, on Tuesday said the Chinese…
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EFF: Verizon tracking mobile data users; bypassing privacy controls
In a startling revelation, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has claimed that mobile operator Verizon Wireless is tracking its mobile users’ internet habits by injecting a cookie-like tracker at the network level unbeknown…
Netflix: Virgin Media & Cablevision Systems retain top spots in ISP speed rankings
Netflix: Among the major ISPs, Cablevision, Cox and Suddenlink continue to lead the index in the US and show steady improvements over the last three months. Meanwhile Verizon continued its decline.
Germany ends Verizon deal over NSA snooping fears
Irked by NSA spying its Chancellor, Germany has ditched the US telecom giant Verizon replacing it with Deutsche Telekom AG!
FCC to investigate Netflix vs. ISP ‘slow internet’ squabble
The slow internet blame game has finally caught FCC’s attention which is currently investigating the tussle between Netflix and ISPs.
Erik Huggers: ‘Time to move on’ from Verizon
Huggers says “It’s time to hand the baby (OnCue streaming service) over to someone else!!”
Netflix gets ally in form of Google in ongoing tussle with Comcast
In the ongoing net neutrality battle, Google has fired the most recent shot to give Netflix a big co-sign, revealing that it doesn’t charge extra for an internet “fast lane,” and streaming-video…
All new HTC One M8 to cost $600 off-contract; may be up for grabs as early as March 25 in US
HTC is hosting launch event of all new HTC One (M8) on March 25 and according to signage in Verizon stores, the smartphone is likely to go on sale the same day….
Picture of Samsung ‘Huron’ Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone leaked
A picture of Samsung’s upcoming Windows Phone handset, the SM-W750V, codenamed ‘Huron’ has been leaked online. According to @evleaks, Samsung’s new Windows phone ‘Huron’, also known as SM-W750V, will be powered by…
Verizon outs first transparency report; 386 data requests from UK
As promised, US Telco Verizon has released its first transparency report for 2013 revealing that it received over 320,000 data requests from local, state or federal law enforcement agencies in the US…
Tesco inks deal with Verizon for ‘global network’; plans in-store Wi-Fi
Tesco has announced its collaboration with global technology giant, Verizon, migrating into a single global network infrastructure. The deal will underpin the retailing company’s ongoing application and infrastructure centralisation program. As part…
Intel seeks buyer for its internet TV technology
Intel is looking for a prospective buyer for its internet TV technology who is willing to part with $500 million and is ready to close the deal by end of this year….
Intel mulls TV service exit
Intel is planning to exit television service market even before rolling out its own service by selling off its Intel Media unit to Verizon, sources familiar with the matter have claimed. All…