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Public-private partnerships can help expand internet access in rural America. Here are the biggest hurdles utility providers and local governments face in solving the issue.
The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund works to bridge the digital divide, but it faces challenges like…
Erica Sweeney
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Government’s plan for public Wi-Fi lets anyone from the kirana store owner to tea shop stalls sign up to provide the internet
The Indian government has revealed its plans to launch public Wi-Fi networks across the country cal…
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How to use public Wi-Fi networks safely, and protect your data and information
You can use public Wi-Fi networks safely if you stick to networks you know, visit secure sites, tur…
Melanie Weir
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What is a hotspot? How to connect to a public Wi-Fi hotspot, or set up your own personal hotspot
A hotspot is a location with a Wi-Fi network, outside of your home, that you can use to connect to …
Dave Johnson
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Auburn University blocked TikTok on campus WiFi. Journalism professors say they're looking for workarounds so they can still teach multimedia skills.
Some journalism modules at Auburn involve creating TikToks. The university says staff should use th…
Grace Dean
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400 railways stations in India now have Google’s free WiFi
The project, which was first announced in the year 2015, aimed to provide stable internet connec…
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Tesla employees reportedly say crowding and slow WiFi is roiling Elon Musk's return-to-office mandate
Tesla's workforce has more than doubled since the pandemic started, but workers told The Informatio…
Grace Kay
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Elon Musk's Starlink held an in-flight WiFi demo on a private jet after Delta passed on a deal with SpaceX
During a one-hour flight, SpaceX demonstrated Starlink's ability to deliver WiFi for Netflix and vi…
Grace Kay
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JioGamesCloud gaming service is available in beta for the public — here’s how to sign up & play
Here’s how you can sign up for JioGamesCloud- Business Insider India tested out JioGamesC…
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How to enable and use Wi-Fi calling on your Android or iPhone to make calls without cellular service
You can use Wi-Fi calling on your Android or iPhone to make calls using Wi-Fi rather than your cell…
Vivian McCall
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How to find free Wi-Fi hotspots near you while working away from home
The best way to find free Wi-Fi hotspots near you is by using an app on your phone that has access …
Dave Johnson
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Inside San Antonio's Office of Innovation, which plans to bridge the digital divide with smart technology and infrastructure
The Texas city wants to make Wi-Fi and tech accessible to anyone and is piloting a smart streetligh…
Erica Sweeney
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BSNL offers Wi-Fi hotspot starting at ₹10— here’s a detailed list of plans and the process to activate it
BSNL will set-up its Wi-Fi infrastructure in these areas and it will be accessible by everyone. …
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How to change your Wi-Fi password and improve the security of your internet network
You can change your Wi-Fi password by accessing your router's configuration page through your brows…
Jennifer Still
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iOS 16 public beta is now live - here’s how to use it on your iPhone
Apple released its iOS 16 developer beta around its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) last mont…
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'What is my IP?': Here's what an IP address does, and how to find yours
An IP address (also known as an Internet Protocol address) is a short code that identifies your com…
Jennifer Still
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Howard University canceled classes and shut down campus WiFi after a ransomware attack
The closure came just two weeks after the fall semester began. Howard is the latest US institution …
Connor Perrett
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Alabama's Auburn University has blocked TikTok for all students and faculty on campus and other publicly-funded universities may soon follow suit
Alabama is among several states that have banned the use of the Chinese-owned app on state-owned de…
Tanya Chen
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How to turn off cellular data on an Android device in 3 ways and avoid hitting your data limit
You can turn off cellular data on an Android device to avoid hitting your data cap when you're not …
Dave Johnson
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Why won't my hotspot work? How to troubleshoot your phone's mobile hotspot and provide an internet connection for other devices
If your phone's hotspot won't work, there could be a number of different culprits causing the probl…