Communications Systems, Inc. to Begin Trading on NASDAQ Global Market May 22, 2008
In addition, CSI supplies copper wire and fiber optic structured wiring systems for broadband networks, as well as line filters for digital subscriber line service. CSI also provides network design, training and management services. (PR Newswire)
Time to get your gear off May 21, 2008
ADSL (Aysmmetric Digital Subscriber Line). This is the breakthrough technology that allows digital data to be transmitted through your telephone line by chopping it up into small pieces known as "packets". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
OTE Transforms IT Systems With Oracle May 20, 2008
The OSS components included Oracle(R) Communications Order and Service Management, Oracle Communications Service Activation and Oracle's inventory management solution to enable automated fulfillment of asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) broadband services. -- In a fully deregulated telecommunications sector, OTE is transforming its operations to deliver increasingly personalized and complex services. (PR Newswire)
Ovum sees cable modems outpacing DSL May 16, 2008
(05/15/2008 1:39 PM EDT). COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (EETimes)
Small band of employees key for Motorola May 11, 2008
It is the world's largest provider of digital entertainment devices, primarily cable and digital subscriber line, or DSL, Internet modems and set-top converter boxes for cable television and emerging IPTV, which is television carried in an Internet format ... The unit designs, manufactures and sells digital video systems and interactive set-top devices; voice and data modems for digital subscriber line (DSL) and cable networks; and broadband access systems for cable- and satellite-television... (AZCentral -- Business)
Freenet First-Quarter Profit Fell 75% on Accounting Change, Lower Sales May 9, 2008
The company said it lost 90,000 customers in its digital subscriber line, or DSL, business. That's not a good basis for a profitable sale of the business,'' Schneider said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Fiber-Optic Broadband Service Outpaces ADSL in Japan Apr 18, 2008
Tokyo, Apr 18, 2008 (Jiji Press) - The percentage of fiber-optic service subscribers in Japan's broadband population surpassed that of asymmetric digital subscriber line users for the first time last year, the government said Friday. Fiber-optic service users accounted for 31. (JCN Network, Japan)
Apple's Time Capsule makes backing up a snap Apr 14, 2008
Plug your Ethernet cable into the Time Capsule, make sure it has a valid IP address (you may need to restart your Digital Subscriber Line or cable modem first), launch the , and set your network preferences to your liking. Then launch Time Machine, which will recognize the hard drive inside the device and allow you to designate it as your backup drive. (Computerworld Australia)
Bell targets 'bandwidth hogs' Apr 11, 2008
If they were to lease the lines that go from a house to our central office and install a simple piece of equipment in our central office called a DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer), which the CRTC allows them to do. they can control their own Internet, have their own speed, and manage or not manage their traffic. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Comcast Moves Into Faster Lane With High-End Broadband Service Apr 9, 2008
However, most phone Internet service is provided via digital subscriber line technology. Comcast's 50-mbps service will be 15 times faster than high-end DSL, about 3 mbps. (Investors Business Daily)
Dowagiac getting Verizon high-speed Apr 8, 2008
It more than doubles the download speed of Verizon's current fastest digital subscriber line, or DSL, service and provides an appealing alternative to cable Internet. The new Verizon High Speed Internet service offers qualified customers a downstream connection speed of up to 7 megabits per second (Mbps) for as low as 39. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Internet service provider contracts leave subscribers with few rights Apr 6, 2008
Digital subscriber line providers like AT&T and Verizon aren t as concerned about bandwidth hogs, because phone lines aren t shared among households. Comments. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
ISPs hog rights in fine print Apr 6, 2008
April 4, 2008 at 2:11 PM EDT. NEW YORK What's scary, funny and boring at the same time. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Is it ISP or I SPY? Apr 6, 2008
" The ISP sees itself as the sole judge of whether something is appropriate. Broad enforcement of this kind of clause for business purposes other than protecting users is likely to draw attention from regulators like the FCC, as is happening in the Comcast file-sharing case. Shutting you down ISPs can shut you down for using the connection too much. For cable ISPs, up to 500 households may be sharing the capacity on a single line, and a few traffic hogs can slow the whole neighborhood down. But... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Freenet Jumps on Resumed Talks Over Sale to Drillisch, United Internet Apr 5, 2008
A capital increase wouldn't be necessary to buy Freenet's DSL, or digital subscriber line, business, Dommermuth said earlier. The company is holding shares worth 270 million euros ($424 million) that might be used for acquisitions, he said. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Fine print on ISP contract leave few rights for subscribers Apr 5, 2008
Sign up to receive our free Tech e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. Get breaking news in your inbox as it happens. (USA Today)
GT Broadband4U introduces video services Mar 15, 2008
"GT is the only company that uses the most popular type of Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) which is Asymmetrical DSL (ADSL) and ensures high speed access to the Internet," Mr Nettey said. He said the ADSL enabled people at home and office to have fast access to e-mails, information services on the web, music and video clips, complex websites with graphic and animation as well as games and a wide range of other Internet applications. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
AT&T to Invest $1 Billion in Global Network and Services for ... Mar 9, 2008
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) ... Frequency Division Multiplexing is used in wireline systems such as CATV-Community Antenna TeleVision and DSL-Digital Subscriber Line systems. (TMCnet)
Retooled Sybase Sees Big Turnaround From Small-Device Focus • Intel's New Centrino Will Mark True Start Of WiMax Chip Era Mar 8, 2008
ABI Research analyst Philip Solis says fixed WiMax could well end up replacing wired digital subscriber line, DSL, and cable modem broadband in homes and offices. And in the mobile market, analysts say WiMax will compete with other technologies to be a prime component of future 4G phones. (Investors Business Daily)
Tokyo Calling Mar 7, 2008
Charging $25 a month for digital subscriber line service running at 1. 5 megabits, Eaccess became profitable after its first year. (Forbes -- Technology)
Freenet Plans to Split Its DSL, Portal Businesses Into Two Separate Units Mar 3, 2008
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- Freenet AG, the German phone and Internet company that merged with Mobilcom AG last year, plans to spin off its digital subscriber line, or DSL, and its portal businesses into two new subsidiaries. The company's supervisory and management board members made the decision at a meeting yesterday, Buedelsdorf-based Freenet said in a statement on PR newswire. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Labor to deliver lightning internet speeds Mar 3, 2008
VDSL stands for Very High Bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line technology. DSL technology transfers data digitally using standard telephone system copper wires at a much faster rate than the old analog modem connections. (The Age, Australia -- Technology)
DAX Index Falls, Led by RWE After Reporting Loss; Continental Declines Feb 23, 2008
Arcor, the German fixed-line phone unit of Vodafone Group Plc, isn't interested in buying the digital subscriber line division of Freenet, Boersen-Zeitung reported, citing Arcor head. Telecom Italia SpA also isn't interested in the unit, the German newspaper said, citing an unidentified spokesman for the company. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Average UK broadband speed under 3mbps, report shows Feb 20, 2008
The higher download speeds from some providers is partially due to them using Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line 2+ technology. Most providers provide their broadband connections through the more traditional Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line technology, said Broadband-Expert. (ComputerWeekly.com)
Providers Face Slowing Growth For Broadband Feb 20, 2008
AT () in fact, this month hiked prices for speedy digital subscriber line services by $5 per month in 13 states. It raised rates for its three lowest-speed DSL services, with the new prices $20, $25 and $30 per month. (Investors Business Daily)
ACCC to act on Primus claims: Conroy Feb 11, 2008
A DSLAM or Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer is a device that receives signals from multiple Digital Subscriber Line connections and puts the signals on a high-speed backbone line. Last week Primus Telecom to the claiming that over the past eight months, it had been attempting to access a number of Telstra telephone exchanges in order to install its own ADSL2+ equipment but to no avail. (The Australian)
Airwaves Auction Collects Record $15.6B Feb 2, 2008
Martin has called the auction a "key building block" in making wireless Internet service competitive with cable and DSL (digital subscriber line) offerings, allowing customers to do things like watch TV shows and transmit loads of data "wherever and whenever" they want. But concerns persist regarding the public safety block, despite the chairman's optimism. (Newsmax)
FiOS TV Pushes Past 1 Million Subscribers Jan 29, 2008
Moreover, Verizon posted a remarkably weak result for its legacy digital subscriber line business, Moffett said. The telco added just 19,000 DSL subscribers in the fourth quarter, far below even our lowball estimate of 92K additions, he wrote. (Multichannel News)
Verizon Dangles HDTV Set Bait Until Feb. 16 Jan 26, 2008
In addition, in the New York metro area -- where Verizon is targeting Cablevision Systems and Time Warner Cable -- the free HDTV set is available to customers who subscribe to DirecTV through Verizon for two years, along with digital subscriber line and phone service. In the original giveaway Verizon offered Sharp Electronics TVs, but it is now also working with other suppliers, including Philips Electronics Magnavox brand, Smith said. (Multichannel News)
Making connections: Northern Michigan group eyes cooperative to expand available broadband Jan 23, 2008
While the fiber wiring that supports broadband connections extends to many parts of the region, moderately-priced broadband delivery methods such as and Digital Subscriber Line () aren t yet available at many outlying addresses. But Hayes organization and others see a potential strategy reminiscent of one that wired far-flung areas with electricity in the 20th century that could be used to make broadband a more attainable option throughout the region. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Going After Texas-Sized Franchises Jan 18, 2008
Commercial real-estate broker Dave Phillips upgraded from digital subscriber line to FiOS broadband in order to enjoy faster data rates, he said. I m extremely satisfied, he said. (Multichannel News)
Court refuses to hear shelter appeal against Qwest Jan 15, 2008
The shelter address became public after a Safehouse employee called Qwest for the installation of a digital subscriber line in December 2002. The DSL package included a directory listing. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Asia Netcom and Pacific Internet Launch Merger and Unveil New Corporate Identity Jan 8, 2008
Illustrating this, Barney pointed out that Pacnet's comprehensive portfolio of products range from providing Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) broadband connections into home offices, to industry leading Multiprotocol Label Switching-Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (MPLS- IPVPN) services for global multinational corporations and wholesale capacity for carriers. According to Mr Barney one of the key success drivers for Pacnet is its people, which number about 1,400 after the... (PR Newswire)
The Art Of Acquiring Growth Jan 8, 2008
In early 2007, Best Buy extended its services strategy to small business customers with its $97 million acquisition of Speakeasy, a digital subscriber line and voice-over-Internet Protocol provider. These small acquisitions have allowed Best Buy to create disruptive offerings that allow individuals and small businesses to affordably obtain world-class service. (Forbes)
Wiring West Virginia Jan 6, 2008
In 2007, more residents in all of these communities got high-speed Internet, thanks to Verizon West Virginias digital subscriber line service expansions. In 2008, Verizon and others have big plans for wiring West Virginia, including soon-to-be-released broadband coverage maps, but it has to be a team effort, said Lee Gierczynski, spokesman for Verizon West Virginia. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- Business)
Report on AT&T interest pushes TM shares up Jan 3, 2008
AThe largest provider of both local and long distance telephone services, wireless service and digital subscriber line Internet access in the US.. TM said in a statement yesterday it would not comment on any news that was speculative in nature. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
ABS study shows 43% of all households have broadband Dec 20, 2007
The dominant type of access technology is still Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), accounting for 70% of households with broadband access. However, the percentage of households using DSL had decreased by 13 percentage points over the previous survey. (Computerworld Australia)
Draft standards for VDSL2 equipment released Dec 18, 2007
Australia's has revealed draft standards for the customer equipment that will be required for adoption of the next era in broadband technology - Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2 (VDSL2). VDSL2 is being touted as the forefront of high speed broadband access, designed to support high definition television, voice, video and data services using existing copper infrastructure. (Computerworld Australia)
JetBlue passengers to have email Dec 11, 2007
Those services, with fees akin to ground-based Wi-Fi hot spots, should offer a fuller Internet experience with Web surfing and speeds similar to a phone company digital subscriber line (DSL). For JetBlue's Wi-Fi flights, Yahoo created special lightweight versions of its software to work smoothly in the air, said Brad Garlinghouse, Yahoo's senior vice president of communications and communities. (The Palm Beach Post)
IPTV redefines packet processing requirements at the edge Dec 11, 2007
At the IP edge, dynamic resources (media streams) will be required to broadcast these special channels to the digital subscriber line access multiplexers (DSLAMs) and/or the passive optical network (PON) aggregators responsible for sending IPTV streams into subscribers' homes. The key to managing this increased bandwidth and guaranteeing QoS will be the development of network edge devices capable of extremely rapid packet processing for deep-packet inspection (DPI) at up to 10-Gbit line rates. (EETimes)
Extensive Overview, Statistics & Forecasts for Switzerland's Broadband Market Dec 10, 2007
Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). 5. (BusinessWire)
New Report Gives an Overview of the Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Markets in Italy and Malta Dec 6, 2007
3 Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) ... 4 Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL). (BusinessWire)
DSL outage hits AT&T DSL customers in Southeast United States Dec 5, 2007
Michael Coe, a spokesman for the San Antonio-based telecommunications company, said the digital subscriber line service was restored about 10 p.m. CST. Customers in nine states in the company's Southeast region were affected. "The root cause of the disruption is still being investigated but appears to be an equipment impairment," Coe said in a statement. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
ESPN360 Flies to Sao Paulo Dec 5, 2007
ESPN introduced ESPN360 in Mexico earlier this year, with the service currently available to subscribers of TelMex s Infinitum digital subscriber line service. In the United States, ESPN relaunched ESPN360. (Multichannel News)
A Primer on the fcc's 700mhz Auction Dec 4, 2007
Many people, including have said the auction represents a golden opportunity to create a nationwide broadband network in competition with the providers of cable modem and DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber-based services. Some consumer groups have called the auctions the "last, best hope" for a third pipe that competes with cable operators such as and DSL and fiber-based providers such as AT&T and Verizon Communications. (PC World)
DSL Outage Hits Some AT&T Customers Dec 4, 2007
Michael Coe, a spokesman for the San Antonio-based telecommunications company, said the digital subscriber line service was restored about 10 p.m. CST. He said the outage affected customers in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee. Top Technology ce stories. (ABC News -- Wire)
* Government wants more high-speed Internet households Dec 4, 2007
5 million by 2010, and account for approximately 25 percent of total broadband users, replacing existing Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) technology, that provides data transmission via copper phone lines, Leu said. Chunghwa Telecom Co (;;;;), the nation's largest telecoms operator, is the only provider offering a broadband service on fiber optic. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Google to Join Spectrum Auction Dec 2, 2007
Google has said it will bid for the so-called C Block of the auction, which it could use to service that competes with digital subscriber line service and cable Internet access. Other bidders are expected to file their intentions with the on Monday. (New York Times)
What If They Held A Price War And Nobody Came? Dec 1, 2007
Years ago, when Verizon and other telcos were offering digital subscriber line service for $14. 95 per month, cable held fast with its $49. (Multichannel News)
Google to bid for wireless spectrum Dec 1, 2007
6 billion bid for the so-called C Block of the auction, which it could use to offer a nationwide wireless broadband offering that competes with digital subscriber line service and cable Internet access. But Google will probably be bidding against telecommunications heavyweights like Verizon, AT&T and Comcast. (International Herald Tribune)
Telstra hangs on Conroys fibre Dec 1, 2007
Its competitors, however, have been creating modest infrastructure-based competition by installing their own broadband equipment digital subscriber line access multiplexers (DSLAMS) in Telstra exchanges. The DSLAMs use Telstra s unconditioned local loop its copper infrastructure and would probably be stranded by an FTTN.. (Business Spectator)
Hard-hitting Apple has been big winner this year with Leopard, iPhone Nov 30, 2007
It promises long-range Internet access service as an alternative to cable and a Digital Subscriber Line, especially if you're in an area not serviced by DSL.. Well, ATstepped up to the plate and announced the first WiMax rollout in Mississippi. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Infineon proposes VDSL2 technology Nov 26, 2007
SEMICONDUCTOR and systems solutions manufacturer Infineon Technologies AG suggests the use of VDSL2 (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2) to overcome last-mile Internet service provision hurdles ... And while it may be superior to the earlier DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) technology, Chen said ADSL cannot support triple play convergence ... It is all a matter of linking the last-mile between the remote Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) to the building, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Movers: Companies in the news Nov 21, 2007
Ericsson, the largest maker of wireless networks, said Tuesday that sales in the fourth quarter would probably be at the low end of its forecast range as orders slumped in Europe and North America. " The company predicted Oct. 16 that fourth-quarter revenue would be 53 billion kronor to 60 billion kronor, or $8.4 billion to $9.5 billion. The Swedish company disappointed investors last month when it reported profit and sales that trailed its own targets, sending the stock 24 percent lower and... (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Telco IP Television Update Nov 21, 2007
The NFL Network Game Extra service is available to customers who subscribe to either Verizon FiOS Internet or Verizon digital subscriber line service, as well as either FiOS TV or DirecTV through Verizon. . (Multichannel News)
Verizon Expands Free HDTV Offer for FiOS Nov 20, 2007
In the New York region, customers can also qualify for the free set if they subscribe to DirecTV from Verizon rather than FiOS TV with a one-year commitment, or digital subscriber line service instead of FiOS Internet (also for a one-year contract). Verizon has a separate giveaway for new double-play subscribers: an RCA Small Wonder EZ201 handheld mini-camcorder, which the telco says has a retail value of $129. (Multichannel News)
iiNet details 'Naked DSL' roll out Nov 17, 2007
iiNet announced it will be the first internet service provider in Australia to offer broadband ADSL2+ (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) without the need for a telephone service, also known as Naked DSL.. This means customers will not have to pay for a fixed line rental just to keep their ADSL connection going. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Verizon Touts NFL Games Online Nov 16, 2007
The NFL Network Game Extra service is available to customers who subscribe to either Verizon FiOS Internet or Verizon digital subscriber line service, as well as either FiOS TV or DirecTV through Verizon. NFL Network s eight regular-season primetime games begin Nov. 22, with the between the Indianapolis Colts and the Atlanta Falcons. (Multichannel News)
Finding solutions in broadband Nov 16, 2007
The city now has an 85% Internet penetration with about 60%-70% of those through DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) or cable broadband networks ... Many options The city council looked at many options such as VDSL2 (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line) but found that the dropping data rates of DSL over distance as well as its unreliable nature when faced with high network usage did not make it a solid solution. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Broadband to reach 3.3m by 2012 BMI-T Nov 15, 2007
Report co-author Fezekile Mashinini said digital subscriber line (DSL) technology was forecast to account for 45 percent of the total market over the period to 2012, while stationary and mobile wireless connections would account for the rest. Currently DSL accounts for 49 percent but is shedding some market share to the fastgrowing HSDPA [high-speed downlink packet access] wireless service being provided by Vodacom and MTN , Mashinini said. (Business Report, South Africa)
State looks to make broadband available in rural areas Nov 13, 2007
According to the Federal Communications Commission, some form of digital subscriber line, or DSL, is available in 73 percent of the places across the state where phone companies provide services. Department of Commerce data reveal that broadband development could add nearly 13,000 jobs to the state and increase the gross state product by $4. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Local Cable Ad Sales Nov 8, 2007
There are parallels in the experience of putting DSL [digital subscriber line] into the phone infrastructure years ago. The telephone companies had to fundamentally change how they ran their business, and how to provision, install and maintain it. (Multichannel News)
Cut Your Tech Bills Nov 2, 2007
While AT (nyse: - - ) doesn't push this option, it offers digital subscriber line service for $10 in 22 states, one of the conditions it had to agree to in getting approval from the U.S. government to close its acquisition of BellSouth. Try Online And Open-Source Alternatives. (Forbes -- Technology)
Rolling out next generation's net Oct 31, 2007
" China is embracing high-speed net for its future economic development That renewed growth is also being buoyed by emerging economies, like China, which are showing fast uptake of broadband net and other technologies. The number of broadband subscribers via DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) doubled in a year to 13 million, according to figures released at the end of 2004. "The challenges we face are about continuing to produce standards to allow for that growth rate," explained Dr Carpenter. "Given... (BBC News -- Technology)
Verizon Cracks 700,000 Subscriber Mark for FiOS Oct 30, 2007
Verizon said it added a net of 285,000 new broadband connections including both digital subscriber line and FiOS Internet connections for a total of 8. 0 million subscribers at the end of the quarter. (Multichannel News)
