Fiber optic cables are the gold standard of a good internet connection, but laying them can be expensive, and in some parts of the world, a physically daunting task. So in remote corners of the globe, ...

In 1997, SixDegrees.com was the first real attempt at social networking, creating a space where users could upload their information and list their friends. The site peaked at approximately 3.5 ...

Bringing the rest of the world online requires a million different tactics, and Facebook is on it. By Shira Ovide This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it ...

Amazon has acquired Facebook's team of more than a dozen satellite internet experts, The Information reported Tuesday and spokespeople for the two companies confirmed. The deal bolsters Amazon's $10 ...

Facebook and Google are building undersea internet cables around the world — and are betting that the investments will bring in millions of new customers. Facebook revealed Sunday that it is helping ...

Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester.View full profile Jack has a degree in Medical Genetics from the University of Leicester. Yesterday, the unimaginable happened – ...

The tech giant isn’t waiting around for countries to build faster internet networks. When completed, 2Africa will be one of the longest subsea cables in the world -- but it will still be shorter than ...