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Commissioners OK controversial data center proposal for Box Elder County in northern Utah
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (813+ words) TREMONTON, Utah (KSL) " Box Elder County commissioners on Monday gave the green light to a controversial data center proposal put forward by a Canadian entrepreneur, touting the importance of the facility to national security. At a rowdy meeting repeatedly interrupted…...
Don't click it! Another round of scam text messages making their way through Idaho
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (183+ words) BOISE " State officials are warning Idaho residents to stay alert as a new wave of scam text messages targets unsuspecting drivers by posing as government agencies. The Idaho Transportation Department says the fraudulent messages often appear to come from courts,…...
Low-cost smartphone plans for budget-minded seniors
3+ week, 3+ day ago (641+ words) What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I'm currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down. You're asking a smart…...
Internet service provider bringing higher-speed internet to rural southeast Idaho community
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (190+ words) Logan Ramsey was born and raised in Pocatello and graduated with a degree in multiplatform journalism from Idaho State University. He also attended Queens College for a semester through the National Student Exchange Program. His aspirations to become a reporter…...
Tech group sues to block Utah's law requiring age verification to download apps
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (569+ words) SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) " A technology industry group is suing Utah, claiming the state's law requiring app stores to verify users' ages before they download smartphone applications amounts to "censorship" and violates the First Amendment. The Computer and Communications Industry…...
Connection that east Idaho can count on: Internet and mobile from one trusted neighbor
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (525+ words) This article is brought to you by Sparklight, a leading broadband communications provider and part of the Cable One family of brands, which serves more than 1 million residential and business customers in 24 states, including Idaho. Life in East Idaho runs…...
Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta's latest update
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (373+ words) NEW YORK (CNN) " Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its "Teen Accounts" safety settings with the guidelines for PG-13 movies. Tuesday's update goes a step further. Instagram will not…...
Sparklight launches internet plan for eastern Idaho families in need
11+ mon, 4+ day ago (167+ words) IDAHO FALLS " As the cost of living continues to rise, Sparklight is helping east Idaho residents stay connected. The broadband provider has introduced Lift Internet, a low-cost, high-speed plan aimed at individuals and families facing financial challenges. Priced at $29. 95 per…...