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Researchers Shatter Bandwidth Record Using Existing 4-Core Fiber Cables
By Mark Tyson published
The key advance, facilitating this new transfer speed record, is the transmission system's support for optical bandwidth exceeding 20 THz.
Connection Congestion: Broadband Speeds Suffering, Some Cities Down 40 Percent or More
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
88 out of the top 200 cities in the U.S. are suffering broadband degradation.
Coronavirus Lockdown: EU Looks to Manage Broadband Strain
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
With an increase in people bored at home, broadband demand in the EU is on the rise, and the EU taking measures to ensure the internet doesn't get congested.

German Internet Exchange Operator Sees 'Unusual' Peak in Traffic During Coronavirus Outbreak
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
Internet Exchange Operator DE-DIX's B2B partners are in need for higher data caps to meet their increased customer needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.
AT&T Lifts Broadband Data Caps in Light of COVID-19; Senators Demand Other Providers Follow Suit
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
In perhaps an unexpected move from AT&T, the company lifted data caps to help mitigate financial damages due to the Coronavirus for families on highly-limited plans.
118 Countries Have Cheaper Broadband Internet Than the US Right Now
By Niels Broekhuijsen published
UK research listed the U.S. in the 119th spot in terms of pricing for consumer broadband Internet access.

The FCC Wants ISPs to Be (Slightly) More Honest
By Nathaniel Mott published
The FCC voted to force Internet service providers to more accurately count the number of people to whom they offer broadband Internet access.

Vodafone’s Gigafast Broadband Advert Challenged By Virgin Media in the UK
By Zak Storey published
The UK ISP Vodafone has had its "Gigafast" broadband package advertising pulled after Virgin Media complaints to Advertising Standards Agency
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