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FCC: How will changing of the guard impact big telecom issues?
Jan. 15, 2009
Once Julius Genachowski officially takes over the FCC later this month, he will have to deal with both immediate challenges, such as the impending transition from analog to DTV, as well as more long-term goals, such as ...

Recession leads to sluggish global broadband growth
Sep. 09, 2009
Broadband growth is still reeling from the economic downturn, but there are also tentative signs of a recovery, according to market research company Point Topic.

TransACT rolls out 1Gbps broadband
Aug. 21, 2009
As the National Broaband Network develops with the intention of provising 100Mbps fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP), ACT ISP TransACT has announced the successful delivery of 1Gbps broadband to residential dwellings and ...

Adelaide to get $3m WiMax network
Aug. 14, 2009
Metropolitan Adelaide will get a WiMax wireless broadband network to cover the city's blackspot areas that cannot get ADSL2+ in a joint state and federal government project with ISP Adam Internet.

Fibre to premises gives new housing estate 100Mbps
Aug. 07, 2009
University Hill in Victoria is a new 400 house residential, commercial and retail precinct which is believed to be the first of its type in Australia to have 100Mbps fibre to the premises (FTTP) connectivity available ...

Government releases $4 billion in broadband stimulus funds
Jul. 01, 2009
The U.S. government Wednesday said it is releasing $4 billion worth of funds to pay for the first round of broadband projects mandated by the economic stimulus package passed earlier this year.

IBM uses BPL to extend broadband coverage to rural areas
Feb. 18, 2009
IBM has started building out broadband over powerline (BPL) networks in four different states that the company says could provide broadband connectivity to 200,000 people living in rural areas.

Possible DTV delay roils mobile operators
Jan. 16, 2009
Faster wireless broadband in the U.S. may be held hostage to the already lengthy transition to digital TV if the deadline for shutting down analog broadcasts is pushed back, according to critics of an extension.

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.

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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