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NZ broadcasters launch battle against global mode ISPs
2015-04-20 12:21:15| Telecom - Topix.net
New Zealand broadcasters have confirmed they've launched legal proceedings against internet service providers who give customers' access to "global mode", which allows customers access to offshore online content, claiming it breaches the local content providers' copyright. Sky Network Television along with Television New Zealand, Media Works TV and Lightbox, Spark New Zealand's online streaming service, are taking action against Bypass Network Services, CallPlus Services, Orcon and Flip Services, Sky TV said in a statement.
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At least 700,000 routers given to customers by ISPs are vulnerable to hacking
2015-03-19 23:24:47| Wireless - Topix.net
More than 700,000 ADSL routers provided to customers by ISPs around the world contain serious flaws that allow remote hackers to take control of them. Most of the routers have a "directory traversal" flaw in a firmware component called webproc.cgi that allows hackers to extract sensitive configuration data, including administrative credentials.
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FCC votes in favor of net neutrality, reclassifies ISPs
2015-02-26 19:24:39| Extremetech
Earlier today, the FCC voted three-to-two in favor of reclassifying internet service providers as common carriers under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934. Under this classification, the FCC will now have the authority to enforce net neutrality for American ISPs.
FCC will attempt to regulate ISPs as utilities, report says
2015-02-03 15:00:54| Extremetech
Regulation of the internet has seen countless ups and downs over the last few years, and it sometimes feels like we're on the brink of losing everything we've worked so hard to build. Thankfully, reports have begun to surface this week that indicate that the FCC will instead move to reclassify ISPs as common carriers.
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FCC raises broadband definition to 25Mbps, Chairman mocks ISPs
2015-01-30 19:25:43| Extremetech
The FCC voted to greatly increase its definition of broadband service, from the previous definition of 4Mbit down and 1Mbit up to the new standard of 25Mbps down and 3Mbps up. According to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, this move reflects the tremendous growth in consumer data consumption, the growing popularity of services like Netflix, and the need to create a future-proof standard that won't be obviated in a handful of years.
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