The internet Archive Loses Its Appeal of a Major Copyright Case
Hachette v. internet Archive was brought by book publishers objecting to the archive’s digital lending library. Key Points
WIREDHow India is using the Internet
India has over 820 million active internet users, with more coming from rural areas. The number of non-active internet users is declining. Women lag behind men in internet usage. Video and audio OTT consumption is popular. Non-traditional devices are being used. One in four online shoppers in urban India shop from social media apps. Key Points
Economic TimesOver half of 821mn internet users from rural India: Study
More than half of internet users live in Rural India. Rural India had 442 million active internet users last year surpassing urban India which had 378 million users, showed a report by the internet and Mobile Association of India and marketing data and analytics company Kantar. In 2023, India had 821 million internet users compared to 759 million in the year before. Key Points
Times Of IndiaFrom Musk to Mittal, Ambani to Amazon: Why such a big race for satcom?
Internet communication in India has a new battleground called satcom, different from regular networks. Indian and foreign firms compete for satellite spectrum to access the internet. Disagreements on spectrum allocation methods divide the industry: some prefer government allocation, others auctions. The competition is intense due to more players, including foreign giants like Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon, unlike the limited private telecom market with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia internet Governance Forum 2023 to be held at Bharat Mandapam on Tuesday
New Delhi [India], December 4 (ANI): The internet Governance Forum (IGF), a multi-stakeholder platform formed to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet, will be convened here in the national capital on Monday. India internet Governance Forum 2023 (IIGF-2023) will be a hybrid event. Show Full Article After successfully convening the first two editions […] Key Points
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Manipur government lifts ban on mobile internet services in large parts of state
Manipur Commissioner (Home), T. Ranjit Singh, in a notification on Sunday said that state government has decided to relax the suspension of internet/mobile data, MMS services in the territorial jurisdiction of state of Manipur except for the mobile towers catering service of the stretch of of the two km radius along adjoining areas between districts of Chandel, Kakching, Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Kangpokpi, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal and Tengnoupal. Key Points
Economic TimesChina launched the fastest internet in the world and it can transfer a film like Tiger 3 150 times in one second
China has launched the world's fastest internet, capable of transmitting 1.2 terabits of data per second. This means that a film like Tiger 3 could be downloaded 150 times in 1 second using this new internet connection. Key Points
India TodayChaos as Optus outage disconnects half of Australia
For one talkback radio caller, the first sign something was wrong with Australia's second-largest internet provider, Optus, came when her cat's wifi-powered food dispenser failed to serve breakfast at 6:10 a.m. and her pet woke her. Key Points
ReutersIn Manipur, mobile data internet services ban extended till Oct 16
Mobile internet was banned after violence broke out in the state on May 3. It was restored on September 23 following an announcement by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. However, it was again banned on September 26 after public agitation hit Imphal valley Key Points
FirstpostVerisign posts higher revenue on demand for domain-name registry
Internet services firm Verisign (VRSN.O) reported higher second-quarter revenue on Thursday on steady demand for its domain-name registry services and increasing reliance on internet infrastructure. Key Points
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internet ban cripples Manipur for 80 days: No online classes, e-transactions
Internet services have remained suspended across Manipur since May 4. It seems like the government is not planning to lift the suspension soon, resulting in significant problems for the common people. Key Points
India TodayManipur government looking to set up kiosks across the State for limited internet access
The Manipur government is looking to set up kiosks across the State where citizens can access internet services, The Hindu has learnt. This comes a week after the Manipur High Court sought options for restoring the internet with a restriction on social media websites and also directed the government to restore limited access at designated locations for the time-being. Key Points
The HinduManipur violence: Security forces seize illegal arms, human rights body urges to end month-long internet ban
The Manipur security forces on Monday conducted search operations across the state to confiscate illegal weapons in possession of locals. The MHRC meanwhile urged the state to lift the internet ban. Key Points
India TodayOdisha’s Sambalpur district administration extends internet suspension period by another 24 hours
“The Sambalpur district administration on April 18 further extended the suspension of internet services for another 24 hours while the curfew relaxation hours have been increased,” an official said. The internet services would remain suspended till 10 a.m. on April 19. Key Points
The Hindu‘Let that sink in’: Zerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath on India’s growing internet user base
Internet user base has seen an exponential growth over the past few years, thanks to Jio. The Mukesh Ambani-owned telecom service was launched in 2016. Key Points
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Excitel launches special broadband plan for Delhi users, offers upto 300 mbps speed and a free smart TV
The network provider has launched the ‘Smart TV with Smart Wi-Fi’ plan specifically for its Delhi customers. The plan includes high-speed internet with speeds up to 300 Mbps, access to six OTT apps, and a free smart TV for new subscribers. Key Points
India TodayData | India leads in internet shutdowns, but lacks tool to assess impact
Over the past five years, India has recorded the highest number of shutdowns. There is a significant gap between India and the country ranked second. Key Points
The HinduThe internet Archive’s Literary Civil War
The beloved online athenaeum just lost a big court case. Librarians fear it’ll make ebooks less accessible. So why are some writers cheering? Key Points
WIREDInternet: Here's everything to know about its history and creators
The internet has become an integral part of our lives, and we rely on it for many daily activities. Let's put some light on things we didn't know about its history and creators. Key Points
Economic TimesBob Metcalfe, The Man Who Discovered Network Effects, Isn't Sorry
Bob Metcalfe, inventor of ethernet, coined the law that explains the power and pathologies of social platforms. He also just won computing’s highest honor. Key Points
WIRED
Mobile internet restored in most parts of Punjab
The Punjab Government extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services till March 23 noon in some areas, while lifting the internet ban in most parts of Punjab on Tuesday. The hunt for the Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh continued in the State. Key Points
The HinduIndia leads world in internet shutdowns for 5th straight year: Watchdog report
Out of 187 internet shutdowns recorded globally, 84 took place in India, a report by internet advocacy watchdog Access Now says. This is the fifth year that India has topped the list but 2022 marked the first time since 2017 that there were fewer than 100 shutdowns in the country, the watchdog said. Key Points
India TodayThe US Supreme Court Doesn’t Understand the Internet
A case before the court is challenging social media platforms’ legal protections. The outcome could be huge for the future of the web. Key Points
WIREDGovt may extend internet suspension in Punjab areas bordering Haryana
In an order on February 16, the home ministry had directed the shutdown of internet in several districts of Punjab, including Patiala, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib, till February 24. internet ban by Haryana and Rajasthan in districts bordering Punjab will also see partial modifications, said officials. Key Points
Economic TimesDial-up internet norms on the way out, says TRAI
TRAI moved to repeal a decades-old regulation to dictate the early web access technology’s quality of service., as it stated in a circular that the last dial-up internet connection was switched off in March 2021. Key Points
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Govt raises alarm over critical vulnerability in TP-Link routers: How to protect your device
Indian CERT-In issues advisory on critical security flaw in TP-Link routers, allowing remote attackers to execute unauthorized code. Immediate patching of affected models recommended to prevent potential cyberattacks. Key Points
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