Businesses, banks and even state organisations are not spared by the widespread disruption in the Internet, local media say.

This is the sixth communications blackout of the revolt and web tracking firms say the government is probably responsible.

Huawei has been forced to deny repeated allegations that it creates “digital back doors” that could be used to snoop on data.

Analysts warned that faster downloads may mean bigger bills and raised fears that high powered broadcasts will fuel 'electronic smog'.

Samsung claims its super-fast fifth-generation wireless technology will eventually allow users to download an entire movie in one second.

A problem with a fibre optics cable was responsible for an Internet outage that cut off Syria from the rest of the world, state media said.

Internet connections between Syria and the outside world have been cut off, according to data from Google.

Verizon Communications has hired advisers to prepare a possible $100-billion bid to take full control of Verizon Wireless from joint venture partner Vodafone Group.

Google has been fined 145 000 euros by German authorities for collecting large amounts of personal data from wireless networks.

Alan Cooper is always delighted when he arrives at some out-of-the-way spot to find there’s a superb connection.