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Global conflict and rise of AI sees DDoS attacks soar 106%

Total Telecom

At it most basic level, a DDoS attack is a manufactured internet traffic jam. An attacker uses vast numbers of compromised computer systems to send requests to a targeted IP address, overwhelming the server or network and resulting in a deniable of service to regular internet traffic.

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Inno Fire Awards 2024: Pacific Telecommunications Council

PTC

Pacific Telecommunications Council’s 2024 conference was the largest in the organization’s history. By Christina O’Connor – Senior Digital Editor, Pacific Business News Jul 5, 2024 Pacific Telecommunications Council is among this year’s honorees for Pacific Business News’ annual Inno Fire Awards. Josh Green and Lt.

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Hawaiian, NTIA Officials Announce New Broadband Funding

Broadband Breakfast

12, 2024 – Officials from the state of Hawaii met with representatives from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Tuesday to announce new funding for the state to connect underserved Native Hawaiian residents with high-speed broadband. ” The $72.7

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Accelerating Broadband Deployment with a Shot Clock

Broadband Breakfast

This policy proposes a simple yet impactful mechanism: If local governments fail to act on telecommunications facility siting applications within a reasonable period, the application is automatically approved. For years, rural communities in the Mountain States region have faced a consistent challenge - lack of access to high-speed internet.

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Broadband Breakfast on November 20, 2024 – What Happens to Homework and Wi-Fi Hot Spots?

Broadband Breakfast

In July 2024, the FCC voted to expand its E-rate Funding program, which has traditionally subsidized internet access for eligible schools and libraries, to off-premise Wi-Fi hotspots. Some educators and tech advocates are calling on the FCC to broaden the scope beyond Wi-Fi hotspots. In his role as senior counsel to the U.S.

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Digital Equity Executives Advise on Closing Digital Divide

Broadband Breakfast

The panel discussed digital equity in the contexts of digital literacy and education. Angela Bennett , Digital Equity Director at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, asserted that state broadband offices must work with communities closely while building out infrastructure.

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Quickline powers ahead in government funded push to connect rural Yorkshire  

Total Telecom

With a focus on educating young people, a partnership has been established with The Lighthouse Futures Trust in Leeds where Quickline has delivering digital skills workshops to support students with learning difficulties to transition into the workforce.