Internet access

Chinese President Xi Jinping aims to seize complete control over internet to curb dissent

This step taken by the Chinese Electronics Technology Group (CETC) is to strengthen 'national security; as they say it.

Oct 01, 2022, 14:29 PM IST

Right to access internet not fundamental right: Jammu and Kashmir administration tells Supreme Court

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday (April 29) told the Supreme Court that right to access internet is not a fundamental right and the state has got authority to curb the freedom of speech and the right to trade through internet.

Apr 30, 2020, 07:13 AM IST

'Terror suspect can't go to McDonald’s because it has internet access'

The man is being probed for ‘terrorism'.

Nov 25, 2017, 21:40 PM IST

India’s GDP could increase by an extra $1 trillion by 2020 if Indians get online

The Facebook report said that global GDP could grow by an additional $6.7 trillion by 2020, if the internet reaches every human being.

May 30, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Facebook developing novel technology for better Internet.org access

The Connectivity Lab is reportedly working on several such projects, including systems that would provide connections through satellites or drone-mounted lasers.

Feb 11, 2016, 16:02 PM IST

Disappointed but will not give up, says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on TRAI decision

Zuckerberg claimed that Facebook's work with Internet.org around the world has already improved many people's lives.

Feb 09, 2016, 08:53 AM IST

620 million Chinese surf internet via phone

Internet coverage expansion has helped improve public services, living standards, and e-commerce.

Jan 24, 2016, 16:13 PM IST

Does the Internet make you doubt your knowledge?

The increasing dependence on internet makes us less confident leading us to doubt ourselves.

Dec 09, 2015, 20:00 PM IST

India is second most ignorant nation of the world: Survey

The survey conducted by Ipsos MORI, a London-based market research firm, polled 25,000 people from 33 countries.

Dec 06, 2015, 20:43 PM IST

Microsoft launches fund for affordable Internet access

Technology giant Microsoft has launched a new fund to invest in companies working on solutions to bring affordable Internet access to underserved markets.

Nov 16, 2015, 16:49 PM IST

Facebook to provide free internet to Africa with satellites

Facebook is teaming up with Eutelsat in an attempt to deliver free Internet to sub-Saharan Africa using an AMOS-6 satellite.

Oct 06, 2015, 10:42 AM IST

Greater internet access ups racial hate crimes: Study

Broadband availability increased the incidence of racial hate crimes committed by lone-wolf perpetrators in the US during the period 2001-2008, say researchers, including one of Indian origin.

Sep 29, 2015, 14:53 PM IST

Internet growth slows; most people still offline: UN

Growth in the number of people with access to the Internet is slowing, and more than half the world`s population is still offline, the United Nations Broadband Commission said on Monday.

Sep 21, 2015, 16:10 PM IST

Net neutrality for operators limiting Internet access: Facebook

Defending its free Internet platform internet.Org, Facebook today said net neutrality principle arose when operators started selling different levels of speed to provide faster access to certain services.

Sep 18, 2015, 00:19 AM IST

FinMin restricts Internet access for director-level officers

Amid a CBI probe into leakage of secret documents, Finance Ministry has clamped down on the use of Internet and private emails by those up to the director level in the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), restricting the access only to official mails and government websites.

Mar 18, 2015, 19:44 PM IST

Largest satellite network to provide global internet access

A firm backed by Virgin and Qualcomm is planning to launch the world's largest-ever satellite network to provide high-speed internet access around the world.

Jan 19, 2015, 14:24 PM IST