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FCC asks for more feedback on net neutrality
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission, in the midst of a long and often contentious debate over whether it should enact formal rules prohibiting...
Verizon uses VMware for enterprise cloud service
Verizon Business is tapping into the popularity of VMware technology with a cloud computing service designed to let customers easily move workloads...
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Sources: Net neutrality compromise not reached
A brokerage firm report overstates that companies negotiating network neutrality rules have agreed to a compromise, according to two sources close to...
Telstra becomes first to offer HSPA+ at 42M bps
Australian mobile network operator Telstra has become the first operator to launch a mobile broadband service using HSPA+ at 42M bps (bits per...
Sierra Wireless readies HSPA+ modules for laptops
Sierra Wireless on Monday announced the AirPrime MC8801, a module that will allow makers of laptops, netbooks and tablets to integrate mobile...
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Your Broadband Isn't Fast, and You're Furious: Fix-It Tips
The FCC is now criticizing broadband providers for a situation well-known to most of us: Sometimes, speed stinks. But what can you do about it? Here...
Clearwire launches Rover prepaid brand
Clearwire branched out in its WiMax mobile data service on Monday, launching a prepaid brand called Rover.
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India reviewing telecom equipment security rules
India's Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is reviewing tight security rules that it announced in July on imported telecommunications equipment...
TeliaSonera prepares to launch LTE in over 200 cities
TeliaSonera has opened up its LTE (Long-Term Evolution) mobile network in Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city, and is preparing to accelerate...
Faster HSPA smartphones, modems coming soon
Smartphones and modems are about to get faster mobile broadband connections -- 14.4M bps (bits per second) and 42M bps, repectively -- using HSPA+...
Consumer groups protest industry net neutrality talks
Two groups supporting strong network neutrality rules protested a new round of compromise talks involving technology and telecommunications companies...
Fixed broadband numbers near half billion
Growth in fixed broadband subscriptions has stalled in mature, already saturated European markets but is booming in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Choice domain names pitched as investments
Alcohol.com, Stocks.com and others will be up for grabs in New York auction
Satellite, public safety projects win broadband awards
Four satellite-based broadband providers and emergency responders were among the winners in a new list of broadband grants and loans announced by two...
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RIM may allow India to monitor instant messenger service
Research In Motion (RIM) has offered India some access to BlackBerry instant messages, according to media reports citing government officials. Talks...
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8 out of 10 say UK broadband 'not good enough'
More than 8 out of 10 PC Advisor readers (81.3 percent) believe broadband access is not good enough in this country.
On the streets of Stockholm with LTE
A test of TeliaSonera's LTE (Long Term Evolution) network and its new multimode modem shows the next-generation mobile technology at its best --...
House Democrats oppose net neutrality deal
Four Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives have voiced opposition to a network neutrality proposal offered by Google and Verizon...
Net neutrality supporters to protest at Google HQ
Five left-leaning groups that want the U.S. government to create formal network neutrality rules are organizing a rally to protest a recent proposal...
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Demand Media a home to badware, researchers say
As Demand Media gears up for its initial public offering, anti-spam advocates and online crime fighters say that the company needs to clean up its...