Backbones, BGP, DDoS and the plumbing that keeps packets moving.
The Internet's DNS root will swap its key-signing key for only the second time on October 11, 2026. Cloudflare has published a test to verify that your resolver trusts the new key before the switch.
Cloudflare's share of the largest networks where it ranks fastest has grown to 74% from 60% since April, driven by expanded measurement methodology using Challenge Pages alongside error-page data.
A Verisign researcher discusses the multi-year process of replacing the DNS root's Key Signing Key, with the third KSK set to take over signing duties this month after years of delays.
SGI Cable System will link major population centers across the archipelago by late 2028, with FiberHome supplying wet-plant equipment and marking its emergence as a global subsea cable manufacturer.
The APNIC 62 Open Policy Meeting examined seven proposals addressing IPv4 exhaustion, IPv6 usability, and IP abuse, with two reaching consensus to move forward in the policy development process.
At APNIC 62 in Mumbai, network operators and researchers examined the challenges of pinpointing IP address locations across the region, revealing significant disparities in geofeed deployment and calling for clearer, more verifiable approaches to geolocation data.
APNIC has rolled out Autonomous System Provider Authorization objects in its registry services, enabling network operators to validate routing paths and detect leaks. A new webinar will guide operators through deployment and monitoring.
The DFC approved $350 million in debt refinancing for Vodafone Ukraine as part of an $8 billion global investment package, targeting terrestrial mobile network upgrades and 5G rollout while excluding untrusted vendors from critical infrastructure.
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