Economy May 20

AT&T in December 2018 began talking about a “5G Evolution” service. But it was not 5G. It was merely the existing 4G network with minor speed boosts, at least compared to the fastest type of 5G networks.

World May 14

TikTok uses the data it collects from users, like their location, what's in their messages and what videos they watch, to figure out what new videos to show them and for targeted advertising.

Economy May 06

The federal government has fined TV broadcaster Sinclair $48 million, largely because of actions it took in its failed attempt to acquire smaller rival Tribune Media.

Economy May 01

After widespread opposition, the organization overseeing internet domain names has voted against the $1.1 billion sale of the dot-org online registry to an investment firm.

Economy Apr 01

The deal was announced two years ago and has taken a long time to close because of pushback from state and federal regulators. T-Mobile will sell assets to satellite TV company Dish to try to set it up as a…

Nation Mar 31

While more people have been connected in recent years, tens of millions still lack access to high-speed internet because phone and cable companies hesitate to invest in far-flung rural areas.

Economy Mar 11

This brings the companies closer to creating a new wireless giant on par with AT&T and Verizon in size.

Economy Feb 07

On Thursday, Attorney General William Barr said the U.S. government should consider taking a "controlling stake" in the European 5G suppliers Nokia and Ericsson.

Economy Oct 25

The "News Tab," a new section in the Facebook mobile app will display headlines — and nothing else — from the national and local news organizations.

Nation Aug 05

Two of the country's largest newspaper companies have agreed to combine in the latest media deal driven by the industry's struggles with a decline of printed editions.