Google’s GFiber internet business is merging with Astound Broadband

Google has announced that GFiber is merging with Astound Broadband, in an agreement that sees Astound’s parent company Stonepeak become the majority owner, with Alphabet retaining a minority stake.& [...]

Trump tells states they'll lose out on broadband fund if they try to dictate rates

States will lose out on their share of a $42 billion broadband fund if they attempt to dictate rates that internet services providers (ISPs) charge low-income customers, according to a new FAQ from th [...]

Astound Broadband Internet Review: Plans, Pricing, Speed and Availability

Astound delivers solid perks and competitive rates, but beware of the steep price hike after the first year. Here’s what you need to know. [...]

Vodafone demonstrates 'world's first' satellite video call with a standard mobile phone

Vodafone has demonstrated the capabilities of a new satellite network by making what it calls the "world's first" satellite video call, albeit with some caveats. The company used partne [...]

The Morning After: Apple’s big week starts with the iPhone 17e

We’re at the start of another one of those weeks where Apple announces one or two of its lesser products each day. The first pair to break cover is the iPhone 17e and iPad Air M4, with more due to d [...]

DJI will no longer block US users from flying drones in restricted areas

DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users in the US from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires, the company wrote in a blog post on Monday. As of January [...]

Google Fiber will be sold to private equity firm and merge with cable company

GFiber and Astound to merge with Alphabet selling majority stake to Stonepeak. [...]

Verizon buys Starry to expand its wireless broadband footprint

Verizon is buying the smaller broadband carrier Starry for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is expected to close by the first quarter of 2026, but is subject to FCC approval. Verizon has already do [...]

Musk's Starlink stands to benefit from changes to a broadband equity program

Another day, another move from the Trump administration that will benefit Elon Musk — shocking. The US Department of Commerce has announced an overhaul of 2021's Broadband Equity, Access, and D [...]