Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus contract deals you’ve been waiting for

The Samsung Galaxy S9 is currently one of the most powerful one-handed phones available right now.
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African VC TLcom Capital invests $5M in Nigerian data analytics firm Terragon Group

Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor Africa Roundup: Uber says it’s staying, Konga could be epic startup fail Harley Davidson’s EV debut could electrify the motorcycle industry The African venture firm TLcom Capital is betting […]

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The FCC’s revamped internet speed map lets you covet nearby exotic broadband

 A big part of the FCC’s mandate is to ensure broadband is rolled out all over the country, and it issues regular reports along those lines — but there’s nothing presenting information visually to get the point across. A new FCC map of broadband access lets you browse block by block and see just what options are on offer, from gigabit fiber to DSL that would have been inadequate… Read More

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FCC gets ready to kick off $2 billion rural broadband fund

 The FCC has taken the final steps toward opening its Connect America Fund 2, which will disburse $2 billion in federal money over 10 years to support broadband infrastructure in rural areas throughout the country. A date for bidding and the final documentation of the process were finally released today — though a bit of official infighting acted as a reminder that not all is well at… Read More

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FCC report keeps faster definition of broadband and separates mobile from fixed connections

 The FCC’s yearly report of broadband deployment keeps some crucial definitions in place that some feared would be changed or eliminated to ease the responsibilities of internet service providers. The threat of a lowered speed standard and the merging of mobile and fixed broadband services will not be carried out, it seems. Read More

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The merger between AT&T and Time Warner is a raw deal for the rest of us

 Any day now, the Department of Justice will announce whether the AT&T-Time Warner mega-merger will be permitted.  And anyone with a cell phone, a cable subscription, or an internet connection has a huge stake in this decision.  Read More

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