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FCC identifies roadblocks to broadband adoption
Nov. 18, 2009
Several factors, including a lack of a broadband subsidy program at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, have contributed to gaps in broadband adoption in the U.S., a new report from an FCC task force said.

Two thirds of Brits to shop online for Christmas
Nov. 18, 2009
Nearly two thirds of Brits (68 percent) are planning on buying at least half of their gifts online this Christmas, says Webroot.

Fake Facebook page steals login details
Nov. 18, 2009
A fake Facebook page which is designed to steal social networkers login details has been uncovered by PandaLabs.

Delay to broadband investment provokes outrage in Italy
Nov. 17, 2009
The announcement at the beginning of the month that the government was postponing a Euros 800 million (US$1.2 billion) investment in modernizing Italy's broadband infrastructure has provoked indignation among government ...

Email to become extinct in 10 years?
Nov. 17, 2009
Email could die-out in the next ten years in favour of instant messaging, says TalkTalk.

Michael Jackson is riskiest celebrity of 2009
Nov. 17, 2009
Michael Jackson has been named the riskiest celebrity of 2009 by Symantec.

Bebo is work social network for cyberbulling
Nov. 16, 2009
Bebo is the social network where teenagers are most likely to experience cyberbullying, says Beatbulling.

Telecom experts worry about net neutrality rules
Nov. 12, 2009
Net neutrality rules proposed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission could slow down improvements to the nation's broadband networks, some telecom experts said Thursday.

TalkTalk applauds new EU legislation
Nov. 11, 2009
UK ISP TalkTalk has applauded the EU agreement regarding disconnecting illegal downloaders from the web, saying the legislation "puts into legal language what fair-minded people instinctively knew was right and just". ...

US agencies streamline broadband funding process
Nov. 10, 2009
Two U.S. agencies responsible for distributing US$7.2 billion in broadband deployment grants by the end of 2010 have streamlined the process by cutting one of three rounds of funding.

Broadband how-to's

When the wireless to a satellite connection is slow
Apr. 28, 2008
I have a satellite Internet connection. The modem is connected to my computer. I purchased a D-Link Router model WBRr-2310. I am connecting at a speed of about 1300, but the other 3 computers that use the router connect ...

Connecting two buildings to a single broadband service
Mar. 03, 2008
I need to connect two buildings which are 100 metres apart. Both buildings are using wireless networks and one has an ADSL modem. I want to ensure both buildings can access the LAN to use shared resources and the ...

Broadband access abroad
Feb. 18, 2008
I am in the military. What are my options for getting on the Internet anywhere I may be sent?

Choosing the right VoIP phone
Nov. 19, 2007
Assuming we want a phone in each home office, what full-feature desk phone do you recommend we obtain? The vendors appear to be Cisco, Siemens and 3Com. With a virtual switch do we go for analog or digital desk phones?

Broadband access and VPNs
Jun. 24, 2003
News, tips and links to get you started on your broadband and VPN networks.

Broadband opinions

Wireless broadband update
Feb. 16, 2004
Services proliferate, new technologies promise better range and indoor antennas

Better phone services for small businesses
Oct. 24, 2005
Big-company phone features are now affordable for SMBs

A new DSL deal
Jun. 13, 2005
SBC's promotional offering for residential DSL service expected to appeal to consumers and SMBs

On the road with the Telework Coalition
Dec. 20, 2004
One of my side projects is working with the Telework Coalition, a Metro D.C.-area telework advocacy group headed by former ITAC leaders Chuck Wilsker, John Edwards and Jack Heacock. Much of our time is spent promoting ...

Home network predictions
Oct. 11, 2004
Before, home networks kept a low profile, enabling us to share broadband, a printer, maybe transfer a file. But now that digital features are being added to just about every consumer electronics device, the network is ...

What's on your home network?
Jul. 19, 2004
Results of reader survey offer surprises.

Routed!
May. 17, 2004
Help a wayward columnist choose and install a router

Cool Tools comes home
Apr. 26, 2004
Product reviews, tips, predictions and new products that are set to invade your home network.

CEA makes telework push
Apr. 26, 2004
Telework just won a powerful advocate, the Consumer Electronics Association. The organization wants to increase the number of broadband connected households from 20% today to 50% within five years, and sees telework - ...

Escape from Verizon
Mar. 22, 2004
When a move interrupts Avalon Publishing's T-1 service, TowerStream wireless broadband saves the day

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