World’s Most Expensive Fixed Internet in 2026

X is DOWN: Elon Musk's social media app crashes for thousands around the world

X is DOWN: Elon Musk's social media app crashes for thousands around the world

CIB, Telus partner on major network expansion project in B.C.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Telus have partnered up to expand high-speed internet service across B.C. Essentially, the CIB will loan Telus 49.3 million to provide internet access to both rural and Indigenous communities. The CIB notes that this offering was developed under both the Connecting Communities BC program and the Universal Broadband Fund. []

Koodo Follows Fido and Virgin with Across the Board $5 Price Hikes

Like clockwork, Canada’s biggest wireless carriers continue to follow each other when it comes to pricing. Telus flanker brand Koodo has increased prices across the board today by 5, a move that matches Virgin Plus and Fido. Here are Koodo’s plans as of June 7, 2026, for bring your own device and after autopay discounts: [] The post Koodo Follows Fido and Virgin with Across the Board 5 Price Hikes first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1

PLUS: Indian telco ponders broadband satellites; Samsung goes all-in on OpenAI; Vietnam centrally plans ten tech giants; and more!

The best new UK casino sites for June 2026

Find which new online casino sites we rank as the best in the UK

This Company Reviving AOL, Vimeo and Other Internet Oldies Amid the A.I. Boom

America Online merged with Time Warner in 2001 in a deal worth 165 billion. This year, what remains of AOL was sold to an Italian company called Bending Spoons for 1.5 billion. The most surprising part is not that AOL is still alive and making 633 million a year, but that it is about to []

India set to play larger role in building global fintech infrastructure, says Payoneer

The country is no longer seen as a large user market for digital payments. It is becoming a place where financial platforms are built for multiple geographies, currencies, customers and regulatory environments

Here's the Next Major Trillion-Dollar Blockbuster IPO Now That SpaceX's Is Complete

Anthropic will likely start trading in the coming months.

Apple to fight $500mn patent bill at UK Supreme Court

Battle over licensing of mobile connection protocols could shape global rates for other technologies

10 New Best Movies Streaming Free in July 2026

Image Courtesy of Paramount It’s an almost undisputable fact that everything is more expensive these days which is why we’re even more glad than ever for free streaming platforms. Platforms like Tubi, Pluto TV, and Plex offer up a wealth of entertainment that you can watch without a subscription and without breaking the bank. With the new month of []

General : Sungai Balang Darat Internet Issues To Be Resolved With New Tower By Q3

MUAR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Internet connectivity disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and surrounding areas here are expected to be resolved by the third quarter of this year with the construction of a 45-metre telecommunications tower.

The U.K. just banned social media for kids under 16. The founder of ‘safe TikTok’ says the U.S. is next

These are global dominoes, Zigazoo's Zak Ringelstein told Fortune. The under-16 social media bans are spreading and the next place will be the U.S.

DICT issues bid invitation for P473-million fiber optic project

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said it set aside P473.14 million for a contract to provide internet connectivity services in public places via fiber optic networks. In a bid notice, the DICT said it the contract will be funded out of its 2026 budget, and covers 560 locations in North Luzon for []

Affordable internet is a cost-of-living success story

American households still find themselves in a financial crunch when it comes to the cost of housing, healthy food, healthcare, and more. But there is at least one major household expense moving in the opposite direction: internet service. Broadband access is no small matter in our increasingly digital world, where high-speed internet is essential infrastructure...

PriceRunner vs Google - now the billion-kronor dispute is settled

PriceRunner vs Google - now the billion-kronor dispute is settled

Gaming laptops are more expensive than ever, and it's not Amazon solving the problem this Prime Day

Gaming laptops are more expensive than ever, and it's not Amazon solving the problem this Prime Day

Rakuten satellite project to get up to $926m Japanese government grant

Japan has decided it does not want to depend on Elon Musk to keep its phones connected from space. The government is set to provide up to ¥150 billion, roughly 926 million, in subsidies to a consortium led by Rakuten Group to build a homegrown low-Earth-orbit satellite communications network. A project Tokyo frames explicitly as [] This story continues at The Next Web

What's Fueling Saudi's Entertainment Success?

CEO & Co-Founder of Webook Nadeem Bakhsh says the platform’s newer ticketing technology was built to handle massive demand, including the millions who can flood in within seconds after just one social media post from

Tokenised Stocks Open New Gateway to Global Investing

Investors are increasingly looking beyond geography, seeking exposure to the world’s leading companies, industries, and markets wherever opportunity emerges. Digital technology is accelerating this transformation by making global investing more connected, accessible, and efficient. International investing was shaped for decades by fragmented market structures, multiple intermediaries and geographical limitations. Building a diversified global portfolio [] The post Tokenised Stocks Open New Gateway to Global Investing appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Why Canada struggles to stop the illegal wildlife trade

Billions of dollars of illegal wildlife parts get trafficked around the world each year. Think elephant tusks, rhino horns, polar bear pelts and even some rare plants, like wild ginseng. One of the countries caught up in these criminal networks is Canada. Jenn Thornhill Verma looked into how Canada has become such a hub in the illegal wildlife trade and why the organized crime is flying under the radar. Her reporting is part of The Globe and Mail’s Surfaced series in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Ocean Reporting Network. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is Your Cellphone Plan Worth It? Help Us Crown The Top Mobile Carrier

We want to know which mobile carrier you'd recommend to a friend.

Global tech outage: Instagram, Facebook, Meta, Whatsapp, Threads, Messenger go down in Australia, UK, US

Millions around the world are struggling to access key websites and platforms as major brands go down as a huge tech outage strikes.

Why is the cryptocurrency market slumping? | Counting the Cost

The cryptocurrency market is now worth more than $2.23 trillion. Yet, Bitcoin has lost more than half its value since prices hit their peak in October 2025. Despite repeated boom and bust cycles, institutional investors are pouring billions into the digital assets. Traditional banks are embracing them. Politicians are becoming some of their biggest champions and beneficiaries, and governments are racing to write the rules. But cryptocurrency is also becoming a tool for political interference and for sanctioned states seeking to move money beyond the traditional financial system. As the tokens move further into the mainstream, is regulation keeping pace? #crypto #cryptocurrency #economy #finance #bitcoin #business #markets #aljazeera

Beyond payments: India aims to architect Indonesia’s digital future

India’s wildly popular digital payments system, which began as a way for people to send money instantly by phone, could help the country turn one of its biggest domestic technology successes into a tool of diplomacy, analysts say. That opportunity is coming into focus in Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, where officials are studying whether India’s low-cost digital systems can be adapted to their own needs. The talks centre on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India’s instant...

SpaceX’s Could Be Going Head-to-Head With Verizon and AT&T. Rural Customers May Be the Biggest Winners

Starlink is already SpaceX’s biggest moneymaker, and it might be coming to more mobile phones.

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On June 24

Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!

2028 Could Bring the Most Mind-Bendingly Expensive Apple Product of All Time

And it's all because of you-know-what.

World’s biggest domain seller fears India’s fake site crackdown could damage internet

Soaring smartphone and internet use has coincided with a worsening problem of online fraud in India, the world's most populous nation

Global Markets: Fundamentals Have The Floor

Global Markets: Fundamentals Have The Floor

Serbia thankful to Russia for reliable gas supplies — minister

It is important especially today, when the global market is facing constant changes, structural and price-related, Nenad Popovic said

Casino Tourism in 2026: How Gambling Capitals Became the World’s Most Ambitious Travel Destinations

The global casino tourism market hit 61.4 billion in 2024 and is on track to top 100 billion by the mid-2030s — but gambling itself is no longer the main draw. This guide breaks down what's actually driving casino travel trends in 2026, from Las Vegas's shift toward premium non-gaming revenue to Macau's cultural depth, Singapore's integrated resort blueprint, and the first UAE casino opening in 2027. The post Casino Tourism in 2026: How Gambling Capitals Became the World’s Most Ambitious Travel Destinations appeared first on Turkish Weekly.

South African Telcos Demand OTT Platforms Fund Network Infrastructure Upkeep

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — A major debate has emerged in the local telecommunications sector as South African telcos demand OTT platforms like Netflix, WhatsApp, and YouTube contribute financially to the upkeep of the country’s network infrastructure. Led by the Association of Communications, the industry argues that the massive surge in digital traffic necessitates a new funding []

This mesh system will make your at-home Wi-Fi lightning fast - and it's still 30% off for Prime Day

The TP-Link Deco 7 Pro is perfect for large houses with many devices, and each configuration is on sale right now.

As Philippines Nears 100% Internet Access, DICT Recognizes Globe in Advancing the Vision

For decades, expanding internet access and connectivity across an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands has remained one of the Philippines’ greatest infrastructure challenges. Today, sustained investments in digital infrastructure,

From stray dogs to Wi-Fi: Pakatan candidate Guna Balakrishnan lists the top headaches for Layang-Layang voters

KLUANG, June 30 — The problem of internet network disruptions plaguing Felda Layang-Layang residents is about to f...