UK
Starlink Becomes Punching Bag Amid Global Backlash to Trump Tariffs
Canada’s westernmost territory halts use of Elon Musk’s satellite service, ends presence on X, and pulls Tesla rebates in protest.
China
Speaking to Utah Entrepreneurs, Sen. Romney Emphasizes Communication and Says, ‘We Have to Stop Looking Like Italy’
April 1, 2020—During a Silicon Slopes video conference on Monday, Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, advised listeners to “focus, focus, focus” on what is “absolutely critical to survival in these tough times. Romney was addressing the several hundred small business owners in Utah who logged into YouTube thi
EU
EU to Investigate Network Neutrality Violations
WASHINGTON April 25, 2011 – European Commission Vice President for the Digital Agenda, Nellie Kroes, announced last week that her office, in conjunction with European Union member states, will investigate claims of throttling and service degradation by internet service providers.
Intellectual Property
Report: Single European Union Patent Opposed By Seven EU Countries
The idea of a single process to apply for and enforce patents across the European Union appeared to receive a further boost on its continuing spiral down into the dustbin of history last week as a new report surfaced that seven EU countries oppose it.
Broadband's Impact
Italy Telecommunication Regulator Advocates Universal Broadband Regulations
WASHINGTON July 8, 2010- In his annual speech to parliament, Italy’s telecommunications regulator Corrado Calabro urged competing telecommunications providers to unite under one nationwide plan with clear rules and government guidance.
Wi-Fi
Google Faces Lawsuits for Collecting Data from Unprotected Networks
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2010 – A class action lawsuit filed May 17 accuses Google of violating federal privacy and data acquisition laws, and asks that Google pay up to $100,000 to each individual from whom data was taken. The firm is also facing civil suits in Canada, the Czech Republic, France, German
