Drew Smith Named CFO of Windstream
Smith joined the company in 2008 and had been serving as executive vice president of financial planning and treasurer. read more >
US Allows Tech Firms to Boost Internet Access in Iran
Most internet access has been cut off in response to anti-government protests over the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. read more >
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Execs: US Internet Casino Gambling is Poised for Expansion
So far, such gambling is legal in only six states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Delaware and Connecticut. read more >
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California-Based Hurricane Electric Expands Internet Services to Arkansas
The company, which bills itself as the world’s largest IPv6-native internet backbone, said the expansion will provide TierPoint of Little Rock customers with a variety of new connectivity options. read more >
White House Says Internet Providers Will Discount Service for Low-Income Households
Twenty companies have agreed to the plan, which could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy. read more >
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State’s Broadband Focus Should Be 110,000 Homes in Grant Gap, Study Says
The households lack access to broadband with speeds adequate for learning and working. read more >
Little River County Gets $2M Federal Grant to Expand High-Speed Internet Access
The grant will be matched with $500,000 in local funds. read more >
Comcast Increases Internet Speeds
Comcast announced Monday that it is increasing the speed of its Blast! tier by 50 percent to 75 Mbps in central Arkansas at no additional charge to customers. read more >
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