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Ukraine internet outages spark concerns of broader blackout

The Verge

As Russian media attempts to cast the invasion as a response to Ukrainian aggression , on-the-ground reporting has played a crucial role in countering the propaganda, with footage coming from both professional journalists and amateurs on social media. The invasion has already reduced internet connectivity in some parts of the country.

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Social Media and Public Employees - Part 2 - CIO Musings

CIO Musings

Social Media and Public Employees - Part 2. Internet Availability. Growth in the use of the internet is an international trend. The International Telecommunication Union (2010) reports that 71% of the population in developed countries are online. Adoption of Social Media. Sunday, May 26, 2013. Barry Condrey.

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Social Media and Public Employees - Conclusion

CIO Musings

The rapid growth of social media and internet access are two such trends. The use of popular social media sites by public employees is creating an environment where first amendment rights may be restricted. Discipline of employees in response to use of social media almost always occurs for one of two reasons.

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The Increasing Demand for Telecoms During a Pandemic

Spearline Testing

“The demand for telecommunications services during the COVID-19 pandemic, for both business continuity and personal reasons, has never been greater.” Today most, if not all, social interactions happen over mobile networks and the Internet.

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The FCC Wants to Hear How Bad Your Internet Sucks

Gizmodo

The FCC announced today that it’s started soliciting first-hand accounts from people who are forced to rely on crappy internet. This new initiative is part of the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection program, and the agency hopes that by collecting information directly from consumers, it will be better equipped to “enhance… Read more.

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Fantastic international comparative data on media, social media, and mobile

Trends in the Living Networks

For those who love rich data on the world of media and telecoms, the release of a report by UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom is always a cause for celebration. UK followed by Northern Europe leads in the share of Internet advertising revenue, though China comes in at a very strong 13% (I question this figure) and Russia at 12%.

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If Comcast Can Increase the Speed of Its Internet Plans, It Can Get Rid of Data Caps

Gizmodo

Comcast is increasing the speed of its Internet Essentials package from 25/3 Mbps to 50/5 Mbps starting March 1, 2020 at no additional cost. The change is part of what the ISP says is a long-term commitment to digital equity, and that offering low-income households speeds above the FCC-defined minimum will help to… Read more.

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