AT&T Tops 1.8 Million IPTV Customers Oct 23, 2009
In the third quarter, AT&T's more advanced U-verse DSL broadband service had a net gain of 252,000 subscribers, which offset a decline in traditional DSL connections for a 90,000 net gain in wireline broadband connections. The telco had compared with 13. (Multichannel News)
Hoffmann wants T'kanic super job Oct 21, 2009
She is also adamant about the need to wire Taghkanic for DSL and Cable. Its time every home and business in our County has affordable and reliable high-speed Internet access. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Cox Should Disclose PowerBoost Limitation: Ad Group Oct 21, 2009
Cox's claims, which appeared in TV, print and Internet ads, related to download speeds, Qwest's DSL subscription plans and customer service ... Previously, the MSO's spots had included the claim, "Qwest wants to lock you in to a lifetime of their DSL Internet service. Well, technology can change a lot in a lifetime." ... NAD focused its review on the claims related to Cox's PowerBoost feature, which provides between 10% and 25% extra speed for downloads and uploads depending on tier, including... (Multichannel News)
Rethinking cable TV service? Oct 20, 2009
Internet is much faster than dsl ... ATT dsl extreme is as fast or faster than Comcast s high speed internet ... I get DSL from Qwest and it is fast enough for two adults working from home with 3 computers and two VPNs plus a VoIP phone with excellent quality. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Verizon Flexes Quads Oct 20, 2009
Verizon's first "quad-play" bundles of wireless calling, home phone, broadband Internet and TV services are available to customers who are served by FiOS TV and Internet or by Verizon's DSL plus DirecTV. ... The telco is offering new customers who sign up by Jan. 16 for FiOS quad-play or triple-play bundles that include broadband and TV service a $150 Visa prepaid card, while those who subscribe to quad- and triple-play bundles that include phone, DSL with 3 or 7 Mbps and DirecTV service will... (Multichannel News)
Social Networking May Be Isolating Kids Oct 20, 2009
These days rumors and gossip spread instantaneously or at least at the speed of your latest DSL connection. Ariana says there was a fight at school the other day. (FOX61, CT)
Windows 7 Might Be Coming Up Sevens Oct 15, 2009
IBM (IBM) hopes the Obama administration will steer some economic stimulus funding to broadband-over-power-line (BPL) technology, a once-promising alternative to cable and DSL. Most. 10/14/2009 06:32 PM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
Research and Markets: USA - Broadband Market - Cable modem & DSL - Analysis, Statistics & Forecasts Oct 14, 2009
Research and Markets: USA - Broadband Market - Cable modem & DSL - Analysis, Statistics & Forecasts - Yahoo ... Research and Markets: USA - Broadband Market - Cable modem & DSL - Analysis, Statistics & Forecasts ... Unlike most OECD countries, where DSL tends to dominate, the majority of subscribers in the US broadband market are cable subscribers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Back-to-school tips to keep your family safe online Oct 11, 2009
A firewall is crucial if you have a broadband or DSL connection that leaves your computer connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. Hall monitors needed: be aware of all online activities. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Why Cloud Storage Use Could Be Limited in Enterprises Oct 10, 2009
That will be limited, of course, by our DSL and cable connections, but their performance is going to grow and use up the backbone bandwidth. This is pretty shocking when you consider how much data we create and how long it takes to move it around. (EnterpriseStorageForum)
New Publication Offers Security Tips For WiMAX Networks Oct 9, 2009
The technology, guided by standards issued by IEEE, originally was designed to provide last-mile broadband wireless access as an alternative to cable, digital subscriber line (DSL) or T1 service. In recent years its focus has shifted to provide a more cellular-like, mobile architecture to serve a broader audience. (Science Daily)
How to Choose a Wireless Router Oct 9, 2009
But broadband Internet-your cable, DSL, or other high-speed connection has brought networking into the home. In your home you use a router for three reasons. (Datamation)
Omnicity: "No Home Left Behind" Inks Comprehensive Satellite Internet Delivery Deal Oct 8, 2009
Omnicity will rebrand this service as Omnicity Satellite Internet Services and plans to offer it to households that may not be able to receive Omnicity's wireless internet or DSL services ... "We have people who call in on a daily basis that we can't reach yet with our wireless and DSL coverage areas. With our new satellite capabilities, we can cover just about everybody," stated Greg Jarman, CEO of Omnicity ... Omnicity currently covers more than 20,000 square miles with its wireless coverage... (Primezone Releases)
Chairman Backs 'Open Internet' Rules... Oct 8, 2009
The FCC has proposed that any Internet provider -- whether wireless, cable or DSL -- be barred from blocking or slowing access to Internet services such as video or phone. "I believe firmly in the need for the FCC to preserve Internet openness, whether a person accesses the Internet from a desktop computer or a wireless laptop or netbook," Mr. Genachowski said. (The Drudge Report)
Cincinnati Bells fiber-optic service slowly rolls out Oct 7, 2009
Ross said that digital-subscriber-line (DSL) Internet service became available through Bell 10 years ago, and now about 95 percent of customers can get it. As for who needs the extra speed, Ross said: If you re a person doing e-mail, shopping on the Web or watching videos, the traditional product is probably fast enough. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Wireless carriers uneasy about Net neutrality Oct 7, 2009
But they are viewed with caution, and even alarm, by some cable, DSL and wireless Internet providers including Comcast, AT&T and Verizon Wireless. On Wednesday, Genachowski plans to enter the lions' den, perhaps providing more details in a speech to , the trade group that represents the wireless industry, at a meeting in San Diego. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Verizon router glitch slams parts of U.S. Oct 4, 2009
The problem seems to have affected users of DSL (digital subscriber line), leased lines and Verizon's FiOS fiber-to-the-premises service, according to comments on the North American Network Operators Group mailing list, as well as on Twitter ... About 15 minutes later, Verizon said a peering router between its network and the Internet for the Northeast, which handled traffic for DSL and FiOS, had failed. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
ViaSat To Acquire WildBlue For $568 Million Oct 2, 2009
WildBlue provides service using ViaSat's SurfBeam networking system to more than 400,000 consumers and small business subscribers in areas "unserved and underserved" by cable modem or DSL services in the contiguous U.S. Wild Blue's service is resold by DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T and the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative. When the deal closes, WildBlue investors are expected to have the right to nominate one representative to the ViaSat board of directors and have agreed to allow... (Multichannel News)
Dean says Carlisle site live option (1) Oct 2, 2009
Their numbers included DSL board of governors members Thomas Miller, Jason Kutulakis and Hubert Gilroy ... Jane Alexander, a graduate of the class of 1954, said DSL has a warmth and a sense of community that other law schools lack ... Some alumni have refused to give money to DSL since the merger with Penn State or since news of a possible move, she said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Are you a satellite or cable user? Oct 2, 2009
Then we switched to Dish Network with DSL from the phone company ... The DSL service was fine, but not at first, the tech had to fix a buried cable that was worn and water logged, and I also had to change the telephone line in my house to newer line for optimum performance ... The highest speed offered is only 1 meg, so the download speed isn't too bad, but when you compare it to the speed you get with Time Warner, the DSL is a snails pace. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Huawei Unveils Grand Ambition in Naming Bross CTO Oct 1, 2009
The company that started out selling cheap DSL gear is now a major supplier of everything from routers to fiber systems. It has also become a significant player in the wireless industry, where it's been on LTE and technologies. (BusinessWeek)
Wrestling with computers: Secure your business computers Sep 30, 2009
Whether it is cable, Fios, wireless or even DSL, if you can get out, hackers can get in. So, what you need is a traffic cop known as a firewall. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Videophones: A simple way to see your elderly loved ones from afar Sep 24, 2009
All you need is a high speed (DSL or Cable) Internet connection and you're ready to go. While there are lots of great videophones on the market today, a top option to consider is the brand new ASUS Videophone Touch that works with Skype -- a popular software service that enables its users to make free phone and video calls via the Internet. (Human Events Online)
AT&T signal booster may help, but could add to bill Sep 23, 2009
Femtocells can be plugged directly into a cable or DSL modem, or a wireless router. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Has Tech Run Out Of Case? Sep 22, 2009
If this sounds a little broad, take Skype Video today, using DSL. Now, think of the image quality and conferencing features we'll get with our dispersed families or coworkers. Today, Cisco sells high-end telepresence systems for enterprise customers, tomorrow, just as we went from mainframes to personal computers, we'll have personal telepresence. (CBS News)
Official: FCC to Propose 'Net Neutrality' Rules Sep 22, 2009
"This is about whether I can turn off my cable TV and watch TV over the Internet," said Dave Burstein, editor of the DSL Prime broadband industry newsletter. "Comcast cares about this because they don't want people to turn off their cable TV.". (Fox News)
Obama: Health Mandate Not a Tax Increase Sep 21, 2009
Just think how much you would have to pay for your internet if you did not have choices between DSL and cable. Before DSL and cable I had dialup service and ISP cost was going up every quarter ... With DSL and cable dialup cost returned back to normal because, we have competition. (CBS News)
Broadband Services: The Turning Point Sep 17, 2009
More than 70% of cable broadband households subscribe to a bundle, DSL providers have only 58% bundle penetration, and fiber broadband providers have 78% bundle penetration. Creating a satisfied customer is essential to service providers retention strategies. (Multichannel News)
UA's 'Strip' now has free wireless service Sep 17, 2009
AT&T donated $5,000 of bandwidth for two years in the form of DSL modem service packages. Most Read Stories. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Cable & Wireless Moves Toward Worldwide IPTV Rollout Sep 12, 2009
The partnership will allow each of London-based CWI's business units to offer a multichannel television service transmitted through its customers' existing DSL connections. According to the companies, the deal represents the world's "widest-reaching IPTV partnership," with the potential to serve CWI's more than 7 million customers. (Multichannel News)
SoftAtHome: World's First End-to-End TV Solution with 3D User Interface Ready for Deployment on IP-Hybrid Networks Sep 12, 2009
Its mission is the development, production and marketing of Conditional Access and DRM-based systems for all types of contents and services, for every kind of broadcast (satellite, cable, terrestrial, MMDS) and broadband networks, fixed (DSL) and mobile. Viaccess has been successfully deployed in 30 countries world-wide, on more than 80 digital platforms including multi-channel providers and digital content distributors. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Verizon Wireless Closer To 4G Rollout, Expects Revenue To Jump Sep 12, 2009
"LTE may not be as cheap as the lowest-priced DSL (broadband) that (consumers) might be able to buy," Stratton said. "But it has the added value of portability. I think we'll see some good business in that context.". (Investors Business Daily)
Ikanos and DSP Group Demonstrate Multi-Service Residential Gateway with DECT Base Station Capabilities Sep 8, 2009
The Fusiv Vx180 device combines Ikanos' industry leading VDSL2 customer premises equipment (CPE) PHY and its widely deployed Fusiv network processor architecture into a power and space optimized chipset that supports all key types of DSL technology, including ADSL, ADSL2+ and VDSL2 ... The company's multi-mode VDSL2/ADSLx, network processor and other offerings power access infrastructure and customer premises equipment for many of the world's leading network equipment manufacturers and... (Primezone Releases)
Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802.11n and DECT, Enabling Voice, Video, Data, and Wireless Bundled Services Sep 8, 2009
Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802 ... Broadcom Becomes World's First to Introduce Single Chip IAD with Integrated ADSL2+, 802 ... New Single-Chip Solution Delivers High Speed ADSL2+ Connectivity with Complete Home Router Functionality. (PR Newswire)
Are you ditching your home phone? Sep 7, 2009
What's not made clear is whether they've considered cutting off the copper completely, or just ditching the phone service in favour of Naked DSL (internet over the copper phone lines without a voice service) ... That said, I'd be very surprised if one in five homes wanted to cut off DSL (which supplies internet access to the majority of Australian homes via the copper phone line) in favour of using the mobile broadband network for all their home internet and voice needs ... Entry-level pricing... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Goldrush World Access and Mother Lode Internet join forces Sep 4, 2009
Subscribers will benefit from expanded DSL with better performance and bandwidth, as well as an expanded wireless network, new e-mail services, community messaging, Web hosting, networking and PC support, according to a press release from the company. We not only offer excellent PC and network support, but also provide virus detection and removal services, all with local talent. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Cablevision Gunning for Wi-Fi Contract in New York Sep 3, 2009
Also, those on Verizon's cheapest DSL and FiOS Internet plans won't get free Wi-Fi. Shares of Bethpage, N.Y.-based Cablevision rose 24 cents to close at $22. (Newsmax)
Google's Gmail service down nearly 2 hours Sep 2, 2009
In fairness, corporate e-mail accounts, home DSL lines and traditional software have a nasty habit of malfunctioning on occasion, too. Google said that during the outage, users could continue to send and receive e-mail using services like POP, and access old mail using Gmail offline. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Broadcom Adds Cross-Talk Cancellation Capability to Its VDSL2-Compliant Fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) Line Termination Reference Design Sep 2, 2009
PARIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadband World Forum Europe 2009 -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: ), a global leader in semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, today announced its VDSL2-compliant Fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) line termination reference design featuring uncompromised chipset-level crosstalk cancellation technology ... Broadcom's vectorized VDSL technology will enable service providers to increase capacity (throughput/data rates) on infrastructure equipment,... (PR Newswire)
Broadcom Announces GPON Product Family to Complement Its Broadband Carrier Access Portfolio Sep 2, 2009
With today's announcement, Broadcom further completes its carrier access portfolio delivering highly integrated solutions for ADSL, VDSL and now GPON technologies ... Each solution within the BCM6800 product family leverages Broadcom's success in xDSL gateway chips and residential gateway software development and is designed in a 65 nanometer (nm) CMOS process that provides high integration, low power consumption, and small footprint size ... Telecommunications carrier and OEM customers are able... (PR Newswire)
How to Share Photos and Files From Anywhere Sep 1, 2009
is a $99 white brick that you plug in to your broadband router, the device that typically bridges your cable modem or DSL adapter with your home PCs. It may look like an oversized wall wart, but it is actually a full-fledged PC running the Linux operating system now found in many electronics products. (ABC News)
Market Forecaster Aug 25, 2009
Thirty-six percent of farm computer users have DSL access, up from 27 percent in 2007. Twenty-three percent use dial-up, and 11 percent have cable access. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Fiber optic on track Aug 25, 2009
It is arguably faster than cable or DSL connections. Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP is phone service through the Internet. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
An Industry Metronome Aug 24, 2009
AT&T reported that it had added about 100,000 new DirecTV customers in the second quarter and Verizon recently began pumping DirecTVs NFL Sunday Ticket sports package over the Internet when customers bundle it with its high-end DSL products. To qualify for such a bundle, customers must sign a one-year Verizon commitment and a two-year DirecTV agreement that includes a hardware lease. (Multichannel News)
Power Breakfast: AT&T hanging up directory, jobs, renters Aug 19, 2009
Landlines are being replaced by U-Verse, DSL and 2 year commitments. Yes, at&t is struggling making a profit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
iiNet Broadband Plans Aug 19, 2009
iiNet offer a range of quality ADSL, ADSL2+, Naked DSL and Mobile Broadband plans ... iiNet ADSL Broadband Plans ... iiNet ADSL2+ Broadband Plans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
U.S. Broadband Growth Slowest in Eight Years Aug 19, 2009
"Eighty-nine percent of cable broadband lines had speeds of over 2.5 Mbps in the fastest direction -- compared to 46 percent of telcos' combined DSL and fiber lines," LRG said. TAGS. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Stop video hiccups with faster Net connection Aug 18, 2009
Q: We have basic DSL from ATn we try to watch a classical music video at , it starts out fine, but then stops and starts every few seconds ... And even then, it might not work well if the DSL speed drops below 500 kilobits per second. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Stopping video hiccups Aug 18, 2009
Q: We have basic DSL from ATn we try to watch a classical music video at , it starts out fine, but then stops and starts every few seconds ... And even then, it might not work well if the DSL speed drops below 500 kilobits per second ... Stop video hiccups with faster Net connection Articles Q: We have basic DSL from ATn we try to watch a classical music video at www. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Table: Competing Broadband Technologies Aug 17, 2009
DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (DSL) ... DSL speeds can't match fiber, though, and the technology has distance limitations that make it challenging for rural areas. (BusinessWeek)
iiNet posts 28.8 per cent jump in full year profit Aug 17, 2009
iiNet said it grew its Naked DSL subscribers by 123 per cent during the year and now has more than 67,000 subscribers. "We were the first to market with this product, providing customers with unrestricted broadband speeds without the added costs of paying for a traditional phone line that they dont use,'' managing director Michael Malone said in a statement on Monday. Mr Malone said despite the difficult economic times, overall customer service numbers had increased by 10 per cent to more than... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Innotrac Corporation Announces 2009 Second Quarter Results Aug 15, 2009
4 million increase in service revenue from existing clients in our eCommerce and Telecom verticals offset by a $559,000 decrease in service revenue from our direct marketing vertical due to decreased volumes and a $177,000 decrease in service revenue from our DSL vertical resulting from the completed transition of a portion of the AT&T fulfillment business to AT&T's in-house fulfillment in mid June 2009 ... 2 million increase in service revenue resulting from increases in volumes from existing... (PR Newswire)
Will 4G Wireless Really Threaten Wires? Aug 14, 2009
Because of different data demands, 4G probably won't displace cable and DSL broadband the way that wireless phone service is overtaking landlines ... Later this year in Boston and Seattle, Verizon () will test a wireless technology capable of delivering speeds that are comparable to those of basic cable modems and exceeding basic DSL. And the if this means consumers should dump their wirelines and welcome the fourth-generation wireless technology as a viable home broadband connection ... Will 4G... (BusinessWeek)
Sony, Microsoft Face Whole New Game in Gaming Aug 14, 2009
Ive seen the service being used to run games including s Crysis Wars -- a complex, three- dimensional first-person shooter -- from OnLives offices over the Internet to nearby servers using both cable and DSL modems. It worked, with no evidence of a little man behind a curtain manipulating the bits and bytes. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
eMachines' $400 Easel Aug 14, 2009
As with a growing number of desktops, WiFi is built in so there's no need for laptop envy -- if you have a wireless router, you can get online without stringing your cable or DSL modem to the system's Ethernet port. The Ethernet port is in a rear-panel cutaway, along with the two PS/2 ports, three USB 2. (HardwareCentral)
Hub to get early look at next-level Web link Aug 13, 2009
The hope with LTE and WiMax is at some point, they could start displacing your DSL and cable providers, said Allen Nogee, an analyst at In-Stat, a technology research firm in Scottsdale, Ariz. A report issued in February by the company s chief technology officer, Dick Lynch, said Verizon Wireless s LTE system has been tested at speeds almost 60 times faster than the company s current 3G network. (Boston Globe)
Enablence Technologies Inc. Announces Year End Results for Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2009: Revenues Grow 14-fold Over Prior Year Aug 12, 2009
- The acquisition of Pannaway Technologies, the addition of over 300 customers and the ability to provide a migration path for DSL to FTTH. - An increase in revenues to $45. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
FCC Begins Latest Probe of Broadband Access Aug 8, 2009
However, the FCC has defined broadband as 200Kb per second (Kbps) or more, which falls short of typical DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modem services, as well as much faster services available in some other countries. While some critics say the U.S. lags behind most developed countries, service providers and others say there is adequate availability and competition. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
It is not surprising to me that Bright House Cable is sinking lower and lower... Aug 6, 2009
Verizon lost 117,000 DSL-based connections in the quarter, after it shed 46,000 in the first quarter ... In the second quarter, only 20% to 25% of those DSL losses represented customers upgrading to FiOS, according Killian, meaning most would have gone to cable competitors ... In a blitz aimed at stopping DSL customers from switching, Verizon last week launched a promotion that includes as part of certain triple-play bundles with DirecTV access to the satellite operator's NFL Sunday Ticket... (Multichannel News)
Virgin Media Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 6, 2009
At the quarter-end, we had 245,700 off-net broadband subscribers, with the decrease of 1,300 in the quarter mainly due to churn as a result of the highly competitive broadband DSL market. The number of off-net telephony subscribers increased by 3,500 net additions during the quarter and we now have a base of 112,500 telephony subscribers. (Primezone Releases)
Carpathia: Twelve years on and bitter experience has shown that telco investing is generally not a great way to make a dollar. Aug 1, 2009
The companys ability to identify unmet consumer needs and design products to satisfy them was demonstrated by the launch about two years ago of its Naked DSL offer, a pioneering product that provides a broadba 00004000 nd contract with no obligation for a phone connection. By May this year, Naked DSL had 54,000 subscribers and was the engineroom of the companys subscriber growth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
DirecTV: Sunday Ticket Isn't Actually 'Free' With Verizon DSL Bundles Aug 1, 2009
While Verizon is positioning DirecTV's NFL Sunday Ticket as a free extra -- "valued at $299.95," according to the telco -- for customers who sign up for certain DSL-based bundles, the satellite operator says subscribers will, in fact, be paying for the exclusive football package ... On Wednesday, Verizon -- in a bid to breathe life into its sagging DSL business -- announced that customers who sign up for a bundle with 3- or 7 ... 1-Mbps DSL Internet, the Freedom Essentials calling plan and... (Multichannel News)
Awaiting trades and Dodgers Aug 1, 2009
LUIS de LUNA continues to sparkle like the glinting diamonds on the waters of the CARIBBEAN. Now 59 innings into the DSL, he is dominating with a 1. 07 ERA and 0. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Call for Entries for TelcoTV Vision Awards Jul 30, 2009
Innovation in Broadband Access Network - including products designed for FTTH or DSL technologies. Innovation in Conditional Access - including digital rights management and encryption technologies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Verizon's New DSL Game Plan: Free NFL Sunday Ticket Jul 30, 2009
In a blitz aimed at stopping DSL customers from switching to cable, Verizon is offering customers who sign up for certain triple-play bundles with DirecTV access to the satellite operator's NFL Sunday Ticket out-of-market games package for the 2009 season at no extra charge ... 1 Mbps downstream DSL, the Freedom Essentials calling plan, and DirecTV's Plus HD DVR for $119 ... The promotional offers -- amounting to more than $750 worth of giveaways -- are intended to reverse the tide for Verizon... (Multichannel News)
