BROADBAND: Plans for fast links in rural areas due Aug 14, 2009
Under the rules, he notes, telephone and cable companies can attempt to veto projects such as fiber-to-home installations that might compete with their own DSL or cable modem services. Another potential trouble spot: speed. (USA Today -- Money)
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)
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)
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)
No 4 and very little 11 Aug 10, 2009
kkreiman wrote on Aug 9, 2009 10:04 AM:" Curtis is living like most of us did when we grew up here in Alaska! Life is possible without t.v. ; it is with your friends and family, it is outside, it is in a good book, or it is a walk with your dog. Sometimes it is with the internet- I hope he at least has dsl! ". Duuuuuhhhh. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
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)
Artificial Noise Saves Energy For Computer Network Providers Jul 24, 2009
The broadband DSL access network consumes about 20 billion kilowatt-hours of energy per year worldwide equivalent to four percent of Germany s annual energy consumption ... The use of a low-power mode (L2 mode) in standard ADSL2/ADSL2+ systems could significantly reduce the amount of electricity consumed by the DSL network ... The problem is that L2 mode causes considerable interference to neighboring DSL systems. (Science Daily)
Sandvine Upgrades Bandwidth-Management Platform Jul 24, 2009
The Fairshare platform has been deployed by Comcast and three other cable and DSL service providers in North America and Europe. Last September, Comcast with the Federal Communications Commission how it would migrate to a different means of managing bandwidth congestion on its networks -- after the agency ordered the MSO to stop hindering peer-to-peer applications. (Multichannel News)
TuneUp Utilities 2009 gives you a window on Windows Jul 22, 2009
It took about 10 minutes to install the TuneUp Utilities software, which prompts you with a short questionnaire about how you use the laptop: dial-up modem or DSL. Do you access a company network. (FCW.com)
Qwest doubles top broadband speed in some cities Jul 21, 2009
To close the speed gap, Qwest is deploying a new DSL technology called VDSL2. However, it works only in areas where Qwest has already upgraded its network by running optical fiber closer to homes, shortening the distance the data signal has to run over old copper phone lines to reach a home. (USA Today -- Tech)
Little-Known Redbox Proves the Power of In-Between Technology Jul 21, 2009
Each machine is connected to the Internet via DSL or a 3G cellular modem. This lets customers browse and reserve movies at their local Redbox through the Web, and return movies they rent from one Redbox to any other. (FastCompany)
» View More Jul 15, 2009
e., cable modem, DSL, FTTH, etc ... In addition, it provides regional subscriber forecasts for cable modem service, DSL service, mobile wireless broadband service, fixed wireless broadband service, and fiber to the home households ... We examine key worldwide CPE markets for broadband modems, routers, and residential gateways for DSL, cable, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Fixed Wireless Broadband, and Fixed Satellite Broadband. (Multichannel News)
Condo Trends: Wireless Solutions Latest Amenity for Condo Dwellers Jul 14, 2009
The decision to install a WiFi system at SunDial could save residents as much as $600 per year as the full-coverage system to serve more than 400 units costs roughly $6 per unit about $50 per unit less than what it would cost individual owners to install DSL or cable internet access. Published: July 13, 2009. (RealtyTimes)
PracticallyNetworked Jul 5, 2009
Is it good enough to cut the cable (or DSL line) for good. - 5/7/09. (IntranetJournal)
Nelson: Wireless network seeks help Jul 5, 2009
Each gateway business has to be connected with a DSL or other wired hard line to the Internet. Then, each gateway site gets a broadcaster made by a company called Meraki. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mediacom will raise cable rates Jul 2, 2009
baseballfan wrote on Jul 1, 2009 1:49 PM:" meatgal - i have lost my satellite signal 3 times in the last year - each when a severe thunderstorm moves over the area. the longest the signal has been out is 20 minutes. I was prepared for this, having an antenna that is hooked up to my digital tv that is in my basement. thus, I get the local channels when the severe weather hits so my family and I can stay safe. I bundle DirecTV with the qwest DSL internet - that is just as fast as mediacom's cable... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Options abound for transferring film to DVD Jun 30, 2009
Smart phones get the Internet through a mobile broadband connection, while home computers rely on DSL, cable or dial-up ... An Internet connection using the smart phone probably would be slower than DSL and definitely slower than cable. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Netspace Broadband Plans Jun 21, 2009
Browse Netspace ADSL broadband plans, Netspace ADSL2+ broadband plans and Netspace Naked DSL broadband plans below or to find the best deal for you. Netspace ADSL Broadband Plans ... Netspace ADSL2+ Broadband Plans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
10 secrets that'll make you a computer genius May 30, 2009
(This off/on trick also can restore a lost DSL or cable connection. Turn the modem off, let it sit for a moment and turn it back on. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
MiFi lets you share your portable Internet connection May 28, 2009
That's far slower than a cable modem or even a DSL connection, but about the best you can expect from a 3G cellular service. Yet at my desk at the Globe, the same MiFi device could download only 57 to 96 kilobits per second, not much better than an old-school dial-up modem. (Boston Globe)
A painless way to cut the cord May 28, 2009
Instead he opted for "Naked DSL", which strips away the home phone service to just deliver broadband internet down the line ... "Paying for the home phone was just a necessary evil, especially when I've got a good capped plan on my mobile phone from Three. Then I moved house and finally found myself 200 metres from a Naked-enabled telephone exchange. Now I can stop paying for a phone service I don't need and just get the internet, which comes in at 20 megabits per second on ADSL2+ because I'm so... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Broadband too expensive? See the popular plans May 26, 2009
TPG Internet ADSL2+ Basic / 20GB ... TPG Internet ADSL2+ Ultimate Medium / 50GB ... Netspace ADSL2+ 10 Anytime / 10GB Save $49. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hanford mulls council chamber renovation May 22, 2009
Alihandero wrote on May 21, 2009 4:02 PM:" Families don't gather around the computer monitor to watch internet programs like on the TV, do they?Besides, for the internet you need a COMCAST cable or AT&T telephone service and modem for dialup or DSL so that makes the cost of watching an internet broadcast just as expensive for the most part, Mr. Chin.Isn't there a public access channel or band for the new digital broadcasts? We used to have public access UHF channels almost everywhere in the U.S.... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wi-Fi coverage spotty? Put your power lines to work May 14, 2009
Just plug the first adapter's Ethernet cable into a DSL or cable modem, and then plug the adapter into a wall outlet. Don't plug into an extension cord or power strip if you can avoid it; these tend to reduce network speed. (Boston Globe)
i had to cancel the MLB Extra innings package as I have a HD TV but Comcast does... May 14, 2009
I promptly switched to Dish & got Verizon phone & DSL. Guess what ... I am surviving with DirecTV and DSL. ... As soon as DSL or FIOS becomes available I am done with Comcast. (Multichannel News)
Freemium Model to Predominate in Mobile Apps with VAS Revenues Reaching $14bn by 2014, Says New Juniper Report May 13, 2009
Compare DSL Wireless Modems. Found: 252 Local Jobs Available. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Qwest shifts rates scale for fast Internet May 10, 2009
The stand-alone cost of Qwest's most basic DSL Internet connection, with downloads of 1. 5 megabits per second, is coming down from $50 a month to $30 for new customers. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Verizon's Outdated "FiOS Internet vs. Cable" Comparison May 2, 2009
Also, remember that DSL was supposedly superior ;architecturally; to cable modems for the same reason ; switched vs. shared to the home. The telcos may still make this assertion but the distinction doesn;t matter, given that cable-modem speeds blow past DSL. ... As a computer tech, I rarely if ever see a computer that can handle the speeds of cable or even some dsl. (Multichannel News)
SES ASTRA Expands Two-Way Satellite Broadband in Central and Eastern Europe Apr 16, 2009
Unfortunately, there are still many areas with poor DSL penetration or none at all. We are very proud that with ASTRA2Connect we can now offer a fast and cost-efficient solution to those Czech and Slovakian households without access to terrestrial high-speed internet. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Editorial: Yes on Measure B for Rancho Cordova Apr 16, 2009
According to the analysis of the measure prepared by Rancho Cordova's city attorney, "Measure B does not propose any tax on internet access, including DSL and cable modem lines. It also does not tax internet services, such as purchases or downloads of music, books, games etc.". Rancho Cordova receives $2. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Wading through the television choices Apr 15, 2009
We switched to Qwest two years ago with DSL internet and Directv and the phone service for the house and business landlines. Way cheaper, great digital service, love the digital DVR as well as Center Ice. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
AT&T deal: Sign broadband contract, get $50 laptop Apr 5, 2009
ATed us up immediately with a satellite and DSL. ATvice has been consistent and customer service is very responsive and courteous. By Cletus Snow. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Ask the AD -- March Edition Apr 2, 2009
We stream at 500 kbps, which provides acceptable quality and reaches nearly all users, regardless of whether they have DSL or cable ... Many home users have high-speed cable or DSL. Sometimes, a company will claim high speeds, but in reality, may consistently deliver only 200-300 kbps. (Siusalukis.com)
Wireless carriers see net from netbooks Apr 2, 2009
Using those networks makes Web surfing by phone or laptop faster, although not as fast as a wired connection, say from your home cable or DSL modem. With mobile phone sales expected to decrease by at least 8 percent this year, according to ABI Research, it makes sense for wireless carriers to offer netbooks and the accompanying data plans to make up some of that lost revenue. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Charter Communications files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Apr 1, 2009
Stan wrote on Mar 31, 2009 8:12 AM:" I have both Charter TV & Internet. The internet is good but not great and together they cost $69 per month. Charter offers good rates only temporary and then only to new customers. Charters service is not very good they charge to come and replace the cable failed modem that you rent form them! I wish there was a good High speed alternative but where I live DSL is not available. ". Charter wrote on Mar 31, 2009 7:17 AM:" Every problem I have ever had with DTV... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Skype for iPhone: Beyond the Hype, It's Still Just Skype Apr 1, 2009
DSL, Cable, 3G, etc, etc - it's all so clunky and fragmented. Here's what I think ought to happen: Meld all these into a big network, and simply charge users annually by the (Ethernet hardware) address to allow access. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Is your wifi secure? Mar 24, 2009
Meanwhile the neighbours had probably cancelled their home DSL accounts, because anyone nearby could steal internet access from this doctor for free. The doctor's office is also located on a busy main road, so it was only a matter of time before it was discovered by war-drivers - people who like to drive around the streets with a notebook looking for open wireless networks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Mobile Internet service picks up speed Mar 21, 2009
"This is definitely a significant step for our customers in Erie County. It gives them that access to high-speed wireless connectivity that is similar to what they see in DSL," Merritt said. Kanash said he's seen the difference. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Axia withdraws from Palo Alto 'fiber' project Mar 15, 2009
Cable modems and DSL are perfectly adequate for the basic home. I'm glad the city isn't committing funds for a system that residents wouldn't use. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Size Does Matter Mar 4, 2009
This means you're either getting "Verizon broadband" on glass fiber in which case you already have a wireless router or on regular copper, using a technology called DSL.. If it's DSL, you may or may not already have a router ... It depends on the DSL modem. (Fox News)
VOiP - is it worth getting rid of your fixed phone line? Feb 24, 2009
What I did was get a naked DSL plan with iinet which includes unlimited free calls using voip to any landline in Australia. There is a fair use policy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Simple power backups, short of a generator Feb 21, 2009
To protect their charge, I disconnect almost everything from the two used by my computers, though I keep my DSL modem connected so I can get online. It draws just a tiny amount of power. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Amid LTE Buzz, WiMax Moves Forward Feb 20, 2009
Both LTE and WiMax's 4G technology promise much faster download speeds than current cellular networks and have the speed potential to be a replacement for fixed-line broadband such as DSL and cable modems. Like Wi-Fi, WiMax is based on an IEEE standard (802. (eWeek)
Acer event at Casa Batllo Feb 17, 2009
Compare this with the $30 a month that DSL broadband subscribers pay, which allows them to connect multiple devices at much higher speeds to the Internet. Most likely when these MIDs rollout, mobile operators will have a more affordable plan in place. (CNET News)
Cover Story: Comcasts Hot Wheels Feb 16, 2009
5-Mbps DSL line, by comparison, that download could not have completed in less than 60 minutes and may have taken several hours. I looked at it and thought I was losing my mind, Riccardo said. (Multichannel News)
Rabbit Ears To Stage a Comeback Thanks To DTV Feb 15, 2009
For example a company such as Bell in Canada which currently offers DSL and satellite TV could provider IPTV to their customers ... It all depends on whether you have DSL from the phone company in the U.S., though, doesn't it. (Multichannel News)
Stimulus package to expand Net's reach Feb 15, 2009
DSL and cable modem have never been an option ... "We've been trying to just get DSL, that'd be fantastic out here," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Charter Hits Fast Lane Feb 8, 2009
In St. Louis, Ultra60 will blast past the telco competition, AT&T's U-verse Internet DSL, which provides top downstream speeds of 18 Mbps ... 0 will help cable operators defensively in areas where Verizon offers FiOS and let them play offense where DSL is the rival ... In pitching Ultra60 to customers, Charter will underscore its superiority to DSL providing a connection about 40 times as fast and its ability to let subscribers perform multiple activities at once (such as downloading... (Multichannel News)
NEC Joins 'Femtozone' at Mobile World Congress 2009 Feb 8, 2009
Stephen Lightley, NEC Europe, says: "Femtocells have the potential to support viral consumption of enhanced services and data and could play a crucial role in underpinning the explosive growth of mobile broadband usage. The latest consumer gadgets and PDAs are driving previously unseen levels of mobile internet usage, and across the industry the use of USB HSDPA modems has really taken off, effectively competing with DSL in some markets.". Lightley continues: "All this places huge capacity... (JCN Network, Japan)
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru: January Edition Feb 8, 2009
Designate one wireless router as the "parent" this will be connected to your incoming broadband connection (such as cable or DSL modem) ... Designate one wireless router as the "parent" this will be connected to your incoming broadband connection (such as cable or DSL modem). (SmallBusinessComputing)
Don't Ditch That Broadband Connection Feb 8, 2009
That's probably right around the average price of a DSL or cable modem account these days so I don't quibble with the math ... Things are trickier for DSL customers since DSL is delivered via a phone line, although some providers (albeit not many) offer so-called "naked DSL," which is a DSL connection without the landline phone service included. (SmallBusinessComputing)
