Stand-alone broadband, typically defined as broadband not sold in a bundle with pay TV, is growing in popularity, according to new research from Parks Associates. The stand-alone broadband adoption rate increased from 34% of U.S. broadband households in 2017 to…
Hacker Alert, a security tool from TDS Telecom and BendBroadband, is a network-based analytic tool designed to catch security threats missed by anti-virus software. TDS will initially feature the service in it’s cable broadband footprint. Since the new software sits…
May 21, 2020 — ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EarthLink, a leading provider of internet and online services, today announced the launch of a content monitoring and screen time management service to help create a safer internet. EarthLink Guardian is now available as part…
ATLANTA – Feb. 24, 2020 – Cox Business today launched Cox Business MalBlockSM, a new, cloud-based internet security service that blocks access to known malicious domains, which helps prevent business owners, employees, or guests from accessing an infected internet site….
MONROE, La., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As new technologies emerge and data continues to grow, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) is taking a bold approach to protecting network traffic and blocking security threats with the launch of CenturyLink Rapid Threat Defense. To learn…
Comcast said yesterday that it will offer xFi Advanced Security free to internet customers who lease an xFi gateway. The security offering is designed to protect internet connected devices from cyberthreats. The company estimates the value of the feature at…
Windstream Kinetic Secure, an Internet “protection bundle,” now is available in all the provider’s markets.Kinetic Secure is an evolution of Windstream’s Shield products that provide endpoint and gateway/modem security. Features such as parental control and mobile device management are integrated…
ZenKey, a platform developed by mobile carriers, aims to enhance mobile authentication. The Mobile Authentication taskforce comprised of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon plans to announce details about the platform later this month at MWC Los Angeles. ZenKey is designed…
Newly launched, Comcast Business SecurityEdge aims to keep small business safe from cyber threats. The service, which was developed in partnership with Akamai, is designed to block access to compromised or malicious domains, filter Web content and provide insight into network security…
August 27, 2019 — TDS® has launched TDS Internet Security, a new security product that will keep customer’s internet and online devices safe. With TDS Internet Security, customers will be able to easily distribute and manage TDS Internet Security licenses from their…
Parents have an improved tool in the battle to control their kids’ online lives. Comcast has released an enhanced tool for its Xfinity broadband service that automatically cuts WiFi access once the child has reached a set limit. “Xfinity xFi…
JUNE 03, 2019 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions, is recognizing June as Internet Safety Month by partnering with local law enforcement and community organizations to host a series of educational…
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