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Major AWS Disruption Sparks Global Internet Service Failures and User Reactions

A significant Amazon Web Services outage on Monday led to global disruptions across platforms including Amazon Prime, Disney+, and Slack. Users flooded social media with reactions as AWS worked to resolve DNS-related issues, with recovery signs emerging hours later.

Global Internet Services Paralyzed by AWS Outage

A worldwide disruption linked to Amazon Web Services on Monday caused extensive downtime for numerous internet platforms, triggering strong reactions from users globally. According to reports, the outage affected services ranging from e-commerce and streaming to finance and communication tools, highlighting the internet’s interconnected nature.

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Altice France Rejects $19.8 Billion Joint Bid from Rivals, Sparking European Telecom Consolidation Debate

Altice France has reportedly rejected a 17-billion-euro joint offer from French telecom rivals Bouygues Telecom, Iliad’s Free, and Orange for most of its SFR assets. The rejected bid had sparked hopes for increased consolidation in the European telecommunications market, with French regulators indicating they would closely scrutinize any potential deal.

Major French Telecom Bid Rejected

Altice France, the owner of telecommunications firm SFR, has reportedly rejected a substantial joint bid from three French rivals, according to internal communications obtained by Reuters. CEO Arthur Dreyfuss informed staff through a memo that the company immediately turned down the non-binding offer valued at 17 billion euros ($19.8 billion) for most of Altice France’s assets, which would have valued the entire company at approximately 21 billion euros.

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California Enforces Broadband Choice Law Allowing Renters to Opt Out of Mandatory ISP Fees

California has enacted legislation requiring landlords to permit tenants to opt out of mandatory ISP bulk billing arrangements. The law aims to increase broadband competition in multi-unit buildings despite opposition from cable and real estate industries. Implementation begins January 1 with potential rent deduction rights for non-compliance.

New California Law Mandates Broadband Choice for Renters

California has implemented groundbreaking legislation that requires landlords to allow tenants to opt out of mandatory Internet service provider arrangements, according to reports from the state legislature. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law despite significant opposition from cable and real estate industry groups, with the measure scheduled to take effect January 1. The legislation aims to increase broadband competition in apartment buildings by giving residents more control over their Internet service choices.