Fiber outages slow cell recovery after Hurricane Michael – CNET

Hurricane Michael's 155 mile per hour winds knocked out fiber networks needed for wireless service.

The FCC makes its case for net neutrality repeal – CNET

The agency defended its repeal of the Obama-era rules, citing a 2005 Supreme Court ruling.

Google Pixel users can screen spam calls – CNET

Google says it's added smarts to Google Assistant that allow Pixel users to avoid picking up…

Democrats push for ‘Internet Bill of Rights’ to protect your privacy – CNET

Under the proposal, consumers would always have to opt in to data collection. It would also…

Industry groups sue to stop California net neutrality law – CNET

The broadband and wireless industries are joining the US Justice Department in trying to stop California's…

California’s net neutrality law sparks Justice Department lawsuit – CNET

California's law outdoes the Obama-era rules the US government threw out this year. The Trump administration…

Trump officials on 5G: Bring it on, private sector – CNET

A White House summit Friday focuses on ways to spur companies to invest in the next-gen…

FCC limits fees cities can charge for 5G deployment – CNET

The Federal Communications Commission says new rules will cut red tape. Critics say they weaken municipalities'…

Alexa adds whisper mode, a godsend to parents – CNET

Alexa now knows not to wake the baby and can help kids with daily routines.

Wireless carriers say they’re ready for Hurricane Florence – CNET

Generators have been topped off, portable cell towers are in position and dedicated public safety networks…