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SpaceX’s proposed Gen3 network could expand satellite capacity for enterprise connectivity, but the FCC has not approved the 100,000-satellite request. Deployment, pricing and service availability remain unresolved. The post SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for 100,000 Gen3 Satellites appeared first on TechRepublic.

AI data centers are running into a network bottleneck as GPU clusters expand. For infrastructure teams, fabric design, congestion control, and interoperability now matter as much as power, cooling, and accelerator supply. The post AI Data Centers Face a Networking Bottleneck as GPU Clusters Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.

Elon Musk denied a report that SpaceX showed investors an AI device prototype, but the Starlink-xAI connection gives IT teams a reason to monitor the platform risk. The post Elon Musk Denies SpaceX AI Device Report as Starlink Strategy Questions Grow appeared first on TechRepublic.

Test your internet speed with the best free apps for 2026. Compare top options for Wi-Fi, mobile data, latency, test history, and troubleshooting. The post The 6 Best Free Speed Test Apps to Check Internet Performance appeared first on TechRepublic.

Discover the best VoIP routers for businesses in 2025. Easily compare range, transfer rates, connectivity types, price, and more. The post The 5 Best VoIP Routers (Wired, Wireless, and Mesh) in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

The incident left businesses across North America staring at error messages instead of their essential work tools. The post Microsoft’s 8-Hour Outage Leaves Thousands Without Email appeared first on TechRepublic.

The situation in the US is now resolved, but things fell apart for nearly 10 hours. The post Verizon Outage Hits 180K Users appeared first on TechRepublic.

Prepare for a successful IT career with lifetime access to expert-led courses covering CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Cloud+ certification prep. The post Master IT Fundamentals with This CompTIA Certification Prep Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.

This policy describes how an organization should plan for and announce scheduled downtime. Customizable Document — Ready for use as-is or for edits. Improve Your Business — This eight-page document covers scheduling, communication, frequency, and more. Expertly-Curated — Written by Scott Matteson through 16 hours of research, writing, and editing. This resource is available to … The post Scheduled Downtime Policy appeared first on TechRepublic.

Learn different ways to conduct a VoIP speed test at no cost, plus our best tips for making the most of your results. The post Free VoIP Speed Testing: How to Evaluate Call Quality on Your Network appeared first on TechRepublic.