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Did your Spectrum bill go up? Here's why cities can't do much about it
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (504+ words) Answer:At one time they did, back in the 1970s and 1980s, but the federal government has significantly restricted the local regulation of cable TV. In Neenah, for example, Warner Cable needed approval from the city for any rate increases enacted before…...
Was Wisconsin's first phone in Appleton? We – sort of – have an answer
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) Many of us carry a phone our pockets these days, but have you ever wondered how it all started? Where was the first telephone installed in Wisconsin when the invention was new? We looked through local newspaper archives to see…...
Google rolls out ‘preferred sources’ feature. How to add Appleton Post-Crescent
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) Want to see more of the sites you love? Google just made that easier. Here's how to add the Appleton Post-Crescent to your "preferred sources." Any time you run a query, or a keyword through the search engine, using the…...
Exploring Wisconsin's Telecommunications Landscape in 2025
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (64+ words) The Driving Forces Behind Telecom Evolution" Impact on Wisconsin Residents and Businesses" Adapting to New Numbering" Navigating the Changes: Choosing the Right Provider" OnFocus News. (2025, April). Central Wisconsin Leaders Advocate for Regional Priorities in Madison. Fierce Network. (2025, April). Fierce Network's…...
LETTERS: Neenah reader supports act aimed at age verification for app downloads
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) That's where the recently introduced App Store Accountability Act can help. Under this bill, anyone downloading an app would need to verify their age. LETTERS: Neenah reader supports act aimed at age verification for app downloads As a parent of…...
Wydeven | Developer or app store? States debate who should verify the age of users
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (595+ words) Parents want a one-stop shop to verify their child's age and grant permission for them to download apps in a privacy-preserving way," Meta, X, and Snap Inc. said in a joint statement. Wydeven | Developer or app store? States debate who…...
Spectrum continues to expand high-speed internet to rural communities west of Appleton
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) The expansion ... rural and urban America. According to a 2021 survey by the Pew Research Center, only 72% of rural Americans have broadband internet at home. This isn't the first time Spectrum ... APPLETON " Residents and small business owners in Outagamie and Waupaca,…...