Verizon can acquire TracFone subject to ‘demanding conditions’

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted Verizon approval to acquire TracFone, but it will be subject to “demanding conditions”. Verizon announced its intention to acquire TracFone Wireless for $6.25B back in September 2020. TracFone is the largest reseller of wireless services in the US and has around 21 million subscribers. The proposed deal naturally…

Cybersecurity and Hijacked IP Addresses

With the rise in ransomware and cyberattacks on businesses of all sizes, executives need to be vigilant about protecting their business and protecting their data. Here’s the challenge: new forces are going to make this harder than ever before. Consider this: As demand for IPv4 resources rise, shortages of supply have increased IP address prices.…