Tag: Telephones and Telecommunications
In Canada, Rogers Network Disruption Prompts Outages
TORONTO — An outage on Friday at Rogers, one of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies, caused significant internet, cable…
When Nokia Pulled Out of Russia, a Vast Surveillance System Remained
Nokia said this month that it would stop its sales in Russia and denounced the invasion of Ukraine.…
Apple iPhone SE Review: A Phone for the Anti-Consumer
Apple has a new, cheaper iPhone arriving in stores on Friday that encapsulates the bare minimum of what…
As a Crisis Hotline Grows, So Do Fears It Won’t Be Ready
“There are thousands of users — many of whom may be in suicidal crisis — who seek assistance…
Russia, Blocked From the Global Internet, Plunges Into Digital Isolation
“For the moment I do plan to work in Russia,” he said. “How this may change in the…
Kazakhstan’s Internet Shutdowns Could Be a Warning for Ukraine
As Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, spiraled into chaos last month over rising energy costs and anger at the…
Restaurants Ditch Phone Lines, Making Employees’ Lives Easier
Harley Esposito, 30, was surprised when she couldn’t find a phone number for Hotel Greene, a mini-golf, bar…
F.C.C. revokes the ability of China Unicom to operate in the U.S.
The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday that a state-owned Chinese telecom operator can no longer operate in…
How 5G Clashed With an Aviation Device Invented in the 1920s
Altimeters are a key part of the 787’s landing system, turning on the reverse thrusters that slow the…