Google unveils Chrome OS Nov 20, 2009
Running applications and storing information online limits the work that can be accomplished when Internet access is interrupted, still a frustratingly regular occurrence for many broadband customers. In addition, when the providers of online applications suffer technical snafus, so do their customers, as has been demonstrated several times when Google's Gmail service went down. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
France - New 'Big Loan' will raise e35bn Nov 20, 2009
The so-called Big Loan programme is a e35 billion (R390bn) public spending package aimed at renewable energy and broadband internet. It was initiated by President Nicolas Sarkozy to fuel economic growth. (Business Report, South Africa)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Nov 20, 2009
A handful of cable TV and phone companies control the lion's share of US broadband Internet access. Many consumers have no choice among broadband providers. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Deal Alert Save on iPhone! Hot new offer hits the market. $50 off the iPhone with 3 Mobile. Nov 20, 2009
Get a free Mobile Broadband Starter Pack with Vodafone ... Today they have over 2 million customers who enjoy live mobile TV, full length audio and video music tracks, multiplayer games, mobile broadband, face to face video calling and more in 3's broadband zones ... 3's broadband zones are available in most parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and the Gold Coast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Code red fire warning for NSW Nov 20, 2009
Home broadband (100+ Kb/s). Medium-speed broadband (300+ Kb/s) ... High-speed broadband (600+ Kb/s). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
3G in India & China to boost global wireless broadband Nov 20, 2009
3G in India & China to boost wireless broadband worldwide- Telecom-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times ... 3G in India & China to boost wireless broadband worldwide20 Nov 2009, 1426 hrs IST, REUTERS ... HONG KONG: The launch of 3G in China and India by the likes of China Mobile and Bharti Airtel could boost wireless broadband worldwide, sparking a boom in new offerings as millions of users sign up for services. (India Times)
Alcatel-Lucent Completes the World's First Data Call on a Live LTE Network in the 800 MHz "European Digital Dividend" Spectrum Band Nov 20, 2009
The 800 MHz spectrum is particularly well suited to bringing mobile broadband Internet services to rural areas ... "Our goal is to quickly and effectively support operators in their plans to further enhance the availability of broadband services all over the region, so we adapted our LTE solution to the 800 MHz frequency band quite early on and we are now working with customers on field trials." ... A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ERF Wireless inks Arkansas broadband deal Nov 20, 2009
has entered into an agreement with to roll out broadband services to oil and gas sites in Arkansas ... The League City-based wireless system provider will install broadband services on 42 towers operated by Conway, Ark. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Does a work-from-home system contribute ot increased employee productivity? Nov 20, 2009
With better connectivity, collaborative tools and broadband availability, options to work remotely have increased. The trend to cut office work is definitely on, says Neelam Dhawan, MD, HP India. (India Times)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 20, 2009
Instead, the Internet is increasing its appeal with higher-speed connections like broadband, said David Hallerman, senior analyst at eMarketer a research company in New York. "Broadband increases people's time online, and that time comes out of TV," he said. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
If you're friendly with the ISPs, why are you writing from the point of view of... Nov 20, 2009
Why Monthly Broadband Usage Caps Won't Really Work (But Usage-Based Billing Will) ... Youre a broadband provider ... The idea of charging broadband customers based on what they use is still in play, even after Time Warner Cables famous P.R. disaster earlier this year that practically resulted in congressional hearings (see ). (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 20, 2009
FCC broadband advisor Blair Levin says he still needs more clarification from the National Association of Broadcasters on issues related to the impact of spectrum allocations on retransmission-consent negotiations, according to a source ... Youre a broadband provider. (Multichannel News)
Levin Seeks Clarification From NAB Nov 20, 2009
FCC Broadband Advisor Wants More Input On Impact Of Spectrum Allocations On Retrans ... Federal Communications Commission broadband advisor Blair Levin says he still needs more clarification from the National Association of Broadcasters on issues related to the impact of spectrum allocations on retransmission-consent negotiations, according to a source ... Levin has been talking with broadcasters about the possibility of redirecting some of that stream toward wireless broadband. (Multichannel News)
The Market Opportunity for Ultra-High Definition Video Nov 20, 2009
Product Number: IN0904468MBS Service: Multimedia Broadband Services Publication Date: November 2009 Number of Pages: 49 Analyst: Price: $3,495 U.S. Dollars. Member Access. (Multichannel News)
FairPoint says it's on rebound Nov 20, 2009
7 million in stimulus funds to support a broadband education program, a collaboration with White Mountain and River Valley community colleges. The bankruptcy proceedings is in the reorganization process right now, said Weigert, and "the goal is to reorganize our debt and strengthen the company so that we can move forward and continue to grow.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Broadcasters: We Need Full Spectrum To Get Full Retrans Value Nov 19, 2009
At least that was the impression broadband czar Blair Levin took away from a meeting with executives from the National Association of Broadcasters and the Association For Maximum Service Television ... BigBand Networks, Inc. NASDAQ: BBND provides broadband service providers with innovative network solutions designed to make it easier to move, manage and monetize video. (Multichannel News)
NTIA, RUS Report: Government Agencies Have Worked 'Expeditiously' On Distributing Broadband Stimulus Fund Nov 19, 2009
Government agencies have worked "expeditiously, to ensure that [broadband stimulus] funds are distributed quickly, efficiently and fairly." ... 2 billion in broadband stimulus funds as part of the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), and have taken some criticism from industry and Congress , including percieved disincentives to bidding, and process and definitional issues. (Multichannel News)
News Corp Bulgarian exit not imminent Nov 19, 2009
By Chris Dziadul November 19, 2009 08. Bulgarias leading TV station bTV is unlikely to be sold by News Corp s Balkan News Corporation before January 2010, according to its consultant Krassimir Guerov. (Multichannel News)
Government lays out digital plans Nov 19, 2009
But its controversial broadband tax is not mentioned and will be launched as part of the Finance Bill, due next year ... DIGITAL ECONOMY BILL Legal framework for tackling copyright infringement via education and technical measure Oftcom given powers to appoint and fund independently funded news consortia New duties for Ofcom to assess the UK's communications infrastructure every two years Modernising spectrum to increase investment in mobile broadband Framework for the move to digital radio... (BBC News -- Technology)
Govt to implement key ICT projects to improve economy Nov 19, 2009
Dr Duffuor said government would develop a comprehensive and reliable electronic database to facilitate crime investigations and policing research and implement the e-Government project to provide broadband connectivity to link all district capitals to the national high speed broadband. He said government would use its regulatory role to improve the operating environment to attract more investment in ICT, promote innovative applications, and reduce the cost of services. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
France to unveil 'big loan' spending plan Nov 19, 2009
Electric cars, wind power and broadband internet are among the industries already lining up for their share of France's so-called "Big Loan" program, a 35 billion ($52 billion) public spending plan dreamt up by President Nicolas Sarkozy as a way to fuel France's long-term economic growth ... Other sectors expected to be favored for investment are innovative small and medium-sized companies, renewable energy, electric vehicles and broadband and other digital technologies. (Business Report, South Africa)
No. 14 Huskies Return To Action On Friday Nov 19, 2009
Seattle has been named the country's most broadband-connected city. Consistent with Seattle's progressive and hi-tech nature, broadband access and free wi-fi hotspots can be found all over the city. (Gohuskies.com)
Tweak this router Nov 19, 2009
0 port to plug in a network storage device or USB modem for a wireless broadband connectivity. The USB port also supports the new USB ReadyShare feature which allows users to connect and share data on a USB drive across the network or over the Internet this effectively turns the router into a media server. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
FCC Sees Bigger Broadband Role... Nov 19, 2009
Bigger U.S. Role in Broadband Is Likely - WSJ.com ... Bigger U.S. Role in Broadband Is Likely ... WASHINGTON -- The Federal Communications Commission began to lay the groundwork for a bigger federal role in the broadband business Wednesday, outlining the hurdles the U.S. needs to overcome to improve the availability of high-speed Internet access. (The Drudge Report)
YTL Com taps TM network to help roll out 4G WiMax Nov 19, 2009
The 15-year agreement inked by the two brands will enable YTL Com to leverage on TMs nationwide Wholesale Ethernet services while riding on the high speed broadband (HSBB) infrastructure, and TMs other telecommunication facilities to deliver 4G services nationwide by 2010, YTL Corp group managing director Tan Sri Francis Yeoh said at the signing ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur yesterday ... TM group chief executive officer Datuk Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa added that TM was committed to supporting... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
SingTel to conduct high-speed mobile broadband network trials Nov 19, 2009
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Medicine gobbles up research money Nov 19, 2009
President Obama requested $10 billion for biomedical research in fiscal year 2010, and $7 billion for everything else: energy, the environment, space exploration, broadband communications, and the list goes on. The Obama administration s stated budget priorities for fiscal years 2010 and 2011 focus on four key areas of research. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Animating with open-source Nov 19, 2009
15Malaysia is a project by wireless broadband provider P1 and features a collection of 15 short films made by local independent filmmakers, including the late Yasmin Ahmad. The films feature local celebrities, actors, musicians and politicians. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
FIFA 10 Review Nov 19, 2009
Features: Online, Broadband Only. Contribute. (IGN PS2)
FCC's Bill Lake: Time Of Separate TV, Net Is Ending Nov 19, 2009
Media Bureau Chief Hopes to Spur Broadband Adoption Via Livelier Set-Top Box Market ... FCC Media Bureau chief Bill Lake says the FCC should consider spurring more competition and variety in the set-top box market as one way of helping spur broadband adoption ... That came in a presentation at the FCC's open meeting Wednesday on the status of the national broadband plan and the gaps to rollout and adoption that need to be bridged. (Multichannel News)
Singapore Media Academy opens new premises at Clarke Quay Nov 18, 2009
" "When the next generation broadband network is available, we foresee that the way that television programmes, radio programmes and magazines production will be changed. And now you have interaction and so on," he added. "You have to constantly keep yourself upgraded in terms of the things happening. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Bligh chief to NBN Co to be paid $450k Nov 18, 2009
The former chief of staff to Queensland Premier Anna Bligh will be paid $100,000 more a year than the prime minister in his new role with the company that will build and operate the national broadband network. Mike Kaiser, who quit as Ms Bligh's chief of staff earlier this month, will be paid an annual salary of $450,000 as head of government relations and external affairs with NBN Co.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
NBN Co pays $4,000 for web address Nov 18, 2009
The company set up to build and operate the national broadband network has been forced to fork out $3,000 above the market rate to buy its own web address ... NBN Consulting was set up to be an "interface" between NBN Co and the national broadband network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 18, 2009
Instead, the Internet is increasing its appeal with higher-speed connections like broadband, said David Hallerman, senior analyst at eMarketer a research company in New York. "Broadband increases people's time online, and that time comes out of TV," he said. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
ThePlatform Wants To Handle 'TV Everywhere' For Everyone Nov 18, 2009
net or Fancast, to the operator's cable and broadband subscribers for no additional charge. Dealing with a single distribution point for a TV Everywhere service is relatively straightforward. (Multichannel News)
Senate Bill Would Mandate DirecTV Local Carriage Nov 18, 2009
McCaskill Prepares Amendment To Last Week's Version Of STELA. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/17/2009 6:21:34 PM. (Multichannel News)
Digitalise terrestrial TV Nov 18, 2009
Such an attitude amounts to criminal negligence, given the potential that wireless broadband has for transforming the economic potential of rural India ... The spectrum released, when put to wireless broadband access, will generate more than enough incomes to justify any fiscal outlays on digitalising all of Indian TV.. (India Times)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Nov 18, 2009
A handful of cable TV and phone companies control the lion's share of US broadband Internet access. Many consumers have no choice among broadband providers. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Strong interest expected in Maxis on its listing Thurs Nov 18, 2009
In the longer term, investors would like to see if the telecommunications company (telco) could grow its earnings and execute plans to expand its broadband and 3G operations, Choong said ... A local fund manager said competition in the broadband segment was accelerating with the entry of DiGi as well as other WiMAX holders, including Packet One Networks and the YTL group. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Knology Announces Acquisition of the Assets of Private Cable Co., LLC for $7.5 Million Cash Nov 18, 2009
Knology serves both residential and business customers with one of the most technologically advanced broadband networks in the country. Innovative offerings include over 200 channels of digital cable TV, local and long distance digital telephone service with the latest enhanced voice messaging features, and high-speed Internet access, which enables consumers to quickly download video, audio and graphic files using a cable modem. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Microsoft previews digital TV update Nov 18, 2009
That technology is designed to let telecommunications and cable companies offer new subscriber services that use their two-way broadband networks. In May 2003, Microsoft in United Kingdom-based Telewest Communications (now Telewest Broadband), selling its 23 percent stake for $5 million, after a 2000 stock exchange valued then at $2. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Intel, NEC to Develop Superconductor Technologies of Tomorrow Nov 18, 2009
Santa Clara and Tokyo, Nov 17, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Intel Corporation and NEC Corporation today have agreed to jointly develop High Performance Computing (HPC) system technologies that will push the boundaries of supercomputing performance. NEC will bring these technologies to market in future supercomputers based on the Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor. (JCN Network, Japan)
Free public Wi-Fi scheme for town Nov 18, 2009
This fee would be "significantly less" than current broadband suppliers, scheme bosses estimate. The 1m project will be run by Digital City UK Ltd, in which Swindon Borough Council has a 35% share. (BBC News -- Technology)
Undersea cable revolution: Regulators gear up for challenge Nov 18, 2009
This would ensure a level playing field, affordable international bandwidth and open access broadband to benefit the greater majority of Africans ... He expressed the hope that the workshop would evolve with guidelines that would ensure increased access to broadband for greater majority of Africans. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
BigPond pulls plug on Second Life Nov 18, 2009
In the case of bandwidth, the countries that help make ubiquitous, cost-effective, high-speed broadband available to the greatest number of their citizens, will enjoy significant economic advantages over those that allow greedy and self-serving Telecom giants to throttle Internet access to services like Second Life they themselves don't profit from. I'm going to blog about this tonight or tomorrow. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
New Optus $29 Cap Plan Blackberry for $0 upfront over 24 months. Act fast! 1800 300 808 Nov 18, 2009
Optus 'yes' $29 Cap Mobile Phone Plan + Blackberry Curve 8520 - SMH. The Sydney Morning Herald - Business News, Breaking News and World News. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Broadband Buffet: Last Call for Consumers? Nov 18, 2009
Broadband Buffet: Last Call for Consumers ... Broadband Buffet: Last Call for Consumers ... Even if demand for broadband isn't breaking the Internet, it's surely forcing ISPs to rethink how they charge for such a valuable service even Verizon. (BusinessWeek)
Strategy Analytics: Cellphone Touchscreen Keyboards Appeal to Buyers Nov 18, 2009
Strategy Analytics, Inc. provides timely and actionable market intelligence focused on opportunities and disruptive forces in the areas of Automotive Electronics and Entertainment, Broadband Connected Home, Mobile ess Intelligent Systems and Virtual Worlds. Headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in the UK, France, Germany, Japan, S. Korea and China, Strategy Analytics works with clients through annual multi-client services, management team workshops and custom consulting engagements. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CBI Organizes Video-com Network Asia 2009 Nov 18, 2009
Deputy GM, Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Broadband Technologies cation (B-STAR). The part of the delegates from:GlobeCastDibcomKONKAPotevio CorporationTaovo Technology Co., Ltd.Advanced Video Info-Tech Co., Ltd.3Dijoy CorporationBeijing Novel-Super Media Investment Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Skyworth Digital Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Super Rich Electronics Co., Ltd.Yunnan Love-IT Network Co. Ltd.China Telecom Ningxia BranchShanghai DareGlobal Technologies Co., Ltd.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Berkman Broadband Study Highly Criticized Nov 17, 2009
Cable and phone broadband network operators were highly critical of an FCC broadband study in comments filed with the commission this week. A study on worldwide broadband commissioned by the FCC is incomplete, inaccurate, biased and should essentially be ignored, said Verizon of the study, which was prepared by Harvard's Berkman Center ... US Telecom, which represents broadband companies, added its two cents, saying that "the selective inclusion and exclusion of key facts and misguided... (Multichannel News)
Free Press Supports Berkman Center Broadband Study Nov 17, 2009
The Federal Communication Commission's Berkman Center study on international broadband, much maligned by broadband network operators, received support from Free Press Monday. The report concluded that the U.S. was a middle-of-the-pack performer in broaband, due to the FCC's decision that Internet service providers should not be subject to mandatory access provisions. (Multichannel News)
Here's the virtual buzz around the virtual water cooler Nov 17, 2009
The advent of 3G wireless broadband has meant that much of what you used to do in an office can now be done just about anywhere ... 3G handsets with tethering capabilities can even replace external USB modems designed to enable wireless broadband on notebooks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Global telcos give 3G a missed call Nov 17, 2009
The government has set Rs 3,500 crore as the minimum bid price for 3G spectrum and half that for WiMAX, a competing wireless broadband technology. Mondays conference with likely bidders drew a tepid response from phone firms, in contrast to the frenzy last year before the auction was postponed. (India Times)
Microsoft previews digital TV update Nov 17, 2009
That technology is designed to let telecommunications and cable companies offer new subscriber services that use their two-way broadband networks. In May 2003, Microsoft in United Kingdom-based Telewest Communications (now Telewest Broadband), selling its 23 percent stake for $5 million, after a 2000 stock exchange valued then at $2. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
DNS Problem Linked to DDoS Attacks Gets Worse Nov 17, 2009
As more consumers demand broadband Internet, service providers are rolling out modems configured this way to their customers said Cricket Liu, vice president of architecture with Infoblox, the DNS appliance company that sponsored the research. "The two leading culprits we found were Telefonica and France Telecom," he said. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
101 Comments Nov 17, 2009
Universal broadband access is key, it said, to meeting the information needs of America's communities ... "Extending broadband access is one of several critical components to revitalizing Midtown and Detroit," said Jay Noren, president of Wayne State University, a key member of the Community Telecommunications Network that is administering the project. (PNN Online)
YTL making its 4G move Nov 17, 2009
A 4G Innovation Network will help facilitate YTL Communications Sdn Bhds 4G (fourth generation) wireless broadband service across the nation next year ... YTL describes 4G as the next-generation mobile broadband technology that combines the convenience of a WiFi hotspot with the mobility of a cellular service, and provides high-speed connections at low cost. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Shapiro & Hassett: Broadband Investment and 100 Percent Adoption: Who Pays? Nov 17, 2009
Broadband Investment and 100 Percent Adoption: Who Pays ... Broadband Investment and 100 Percent Adoption: Who Pays ... A broadband connection to the Internet is quickly becoming essential to those who want access to jobs, education, government services and other private activities. (Roll Call)
Cox Communications Recognized by DiversityInc for Top Talent Pipeline Nov 17, 2009
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NEC Announces First Integrated Ocean Observation System for Taiwan; Taiwan Central Weather Bureau to Observe Taiwan Eastern Sea Nov 17, 2009
The end of the cable is equipped with a node (enhanced branching device) that features a broadband seismograph, acceleration seismograph, tsunami pressure gauge, conductivity temperature and depth-sensor and underwater microphone ... NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of a diversified global base of customers. (JCN Network, Japan)
NEC Corporation Joins GlobalPlatform Nov 17, 2009
NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of a diversified global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. (JCN Network, Japan)
Multichannel Newswire Nov 17, 2009
The wireless industry agrees with broadcasters that the FCC should keep the public interest in mind when it decides "how the broadcast television spectrum should be allocated," but says that would "clearly favor reallocation of broadcast television spectrum for commercial mobile wireless broadband users.". Motorola announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Israel's BitBand Technologies, a provider of content management and delivery systems specializing in video-on-demand for... (Multichannel News)
Moto allows certain investors to call meetings Nov 17, 2009
Motorola, Inc. (Motorola) is engaged in providing technologies, products and services for mobile; Gregory BrownCo-Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer - Broadband Mobility Solutions, Director Sanjay JhaCo-Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer - Mobile Devices, Director From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago. 7. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Motorola To Acquire IPTV Vendor BitBand Nov 17, 2009
"Motorola is committed to investing in our video infrastructure solutions as our customers evolve their networks to handle the explosion in consumer demand for video," John Burke, senior vice president and general manager of the Broadband Home Solutions unit within Motorola's Home & Networks Mobility business, said in a statement ... BigBand Networks, Inc. NASDAQ: BBND provides broadband service providers with innovative network solutions designed to make it easier to move, manage and monetize... (Multichannel News)
Whose Internet is it, anyway? Nov 16, 2009
A handful of cable TV and phone companies control the lion's share of US broadband Internet access. Many consumers have no choice among broadband providers. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
