Monday, May 30, 2005
Phone companies lose round in Texas TV bid | Tech News on ZDNet
Phone companies lose round in Texas TV bid | Tech News on ZDNet: "Phone companies fell short in a controversial legislative effort over the weekend that might have made it easier for them to offer television services."
Intel Wagers on WiMax
Intel Wagers on WiMax: "For the past two years, the nascent WiMax technology has been something of a broadband media darling, promising versions that would offer both a last-mile substitution for a land-line Internet connection and a muscled-up version of Wi-Fi.
But now, even WiMax proponents are saying fixed-wireless flavors of the technology are best suited for Third World countries rather than the United States. As for the much-hyped mobile version of WiMax, there is still no standard, and, by the time products appear, it will face stiff competition from emerging third-generation cellular technologies."
But now, even WiMax proponents are saying fixed-wireless flavors of the technology are best suited for Third World countries rather than the United States. As for the much-hyped mobile version of WiMax, there is still no standard, and, by the time products appear, it will face stiff competition from emerging third-generation cellular technologies."
New ITU standard boosts speed of DSL - Computerworld
New ITU standard boosts speed of DSL - Computerworld: "Faster broadband came closer to reality Friday with completion of the latest International Telecommunication Union (ITU) standard for DSL (digital subscriber line), which is already in the playbooks of two major U.S. carriers."
Muniwireless: Newton considers citywide muni utility and citywide wireless network Archives
Muniwireless: Newton considers citywide muni utility and citywide wireless network Archives: "Newton considers citywide muni utility and citywide wireless network"
Another informative article caught by MuniWireless.
Another informative article caught by MuniWireless.
Saturday, May 28, 2005
The citywide Wi-Fi reality check | Tech News on ZDNet
The citywide Wi-Fi reality check | Tech News on ZDNet: "Philadelphia is venturing into the Wi-Fi frontier and liking what it sees. The big question is, will it feel the same way two years from now?"
Inside Bay Area - Business News
Inside Bay Area - Business News: "THE NAME of the game in entertainment is 'on demand' — the ability to enjoy what programming you want, when you want it, where you want it. And it's coming soon to a television, computer or device of your choice."
PortlandTribune.com | City looks for ‘cloud’ cover
PortlandTribune.com | City looks for ‘cloud’ cover: "The techies call it a cloud, as in something that covers an entire city.
That’s their name for a wireless broadband network that’s available everywhere, and cities all over the country are looking at it as a way to liberate the Internet from the confines of a cable."
That’s their name for a wireless broadband network that’s available everywhere, and cities all over the country are looking at it as a way to liberate the Internet from the confines of a cable."
Strategy Analytics Study Predicts WiMax Will Succeed As Fixed Broadband - Forbes.com
Strategy Analytics Study Predicts WiMax Will Succeed As Fixed Broadband - Forbes.com: "Strategy Analytics, a research firm, has announced that according to its latest data it is estimated that there will be approximately 20m fixed WiMAX installations by the year 2009, enough for the technology to be considered a success in the marketplace."
CommsDesign - Broadband over power lines makes debut
CommsDesign - Broadband over power lines makes debut: "Until now, if consumers wanted broadband access, they were faced with two choices --- cable or DSL modems.
As the news this week shows, all that is about to change. Motorola announced a wireless broadband-over-powerline solution designed to allow the utility industry to provide high-speed access to customer homes. The solution should be a significant competitor to existing ones: Motorola cites a study that claims as many as 13 million U.S. households remain unable to receive broadband services from traditional cable modem or DSL providers, and says that its solution can bring the power of broadband to cities and municipalities underserved by current broadband providers."
As the news this week shows, all that is about to change. Motorola announced a wireless broadband-over-powerline solution designed to allow the utility industry to provide high-speed access to customer homes. The solution should be a significant competitor to existing ones: Motorola cites a study that claims as many as 13 million U.S. households remain unable to receive broadband services from traditional cable modem or DSL providers, and says that its solution can bring the power of broadband to cities and municipalities underserved by current broadband providers."
Friday, May 27, 2005
InformationWeek > WiMAX > WiMAX Will Succeed As Fixed Broadband, Study Predicts > May 26, 2005
InformationWeek > WiMAX > WiMAX Will Succeed As Fixed Broadband, Study Predicts > May 26, 2005: "A study predicts that WiMAX will succeed as a form of fixed broadband but that questions remain about the viability of the mobile version of the wireless broadband technology."
Tom's Hardware Guide: Tom's Hard News
Tom's Hardware Guide: Tom's Hard News: "London (ON) - A new report released by research firm Info-Tech suggests that Microsoft is evolving beyond its position as dominant IT software vendor into the realm traditionally reserved for telecommunications vendors. Recent software releases indicate that VoIP will play an important role in the firm's future."
IT Observer - Voice of reason - Top Ten tips for VoIP
IT Observer - Voice of reason - Top Ten tips for VoIP: "Introducing VoIP delivers significant business benefits, with a reduction in costs an obvious example. But as VoIP continues to gain a foothold within enterprises there are a number of factors that organisations should take into consideration. "
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry: "PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Content may be king, but can phone companies become king of content?"
RED HERRING | Desperate Telcos Push IPTV
RED HERRING | Desperate Telcos Push IPTV: "U.S. telcos are rolling out IPTV services faster than carriers around the world as a result of the fierce cable battle in the U.S. market, a panel of industry executives said Wednesday."
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Gartner: WiMax all hype, VoIP for real
Gartner: WiMax all hype, VoIP for real: "One emerging technology that has been confronted by reality is WiMax. WiMax uses a widespread wireless spectrum to provide fixed and mobile broadband access across distances of 10 miles or more. Many believe it will compete with DSL and cable modems for residential and small business broadband access by 2008."
� The future of WiMax | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
� You need this barometer to know which way the VoIP wind blows | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com
Monday, May 23, 2005
Broadband Crawling Its Way To Exurbs
Broadband Crawling Its Way To Exurbs: "Fewer than 10 percent of homes in rural America have broadband access, according to the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative. In Southern Maryland, which consists of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties, as much as 20 percent of households cannot get high-speed Internet service, Sudo said."
Many businesses don't feel loyal to their telecom providers - May. 23, 2005
Many businesses don't feel loyal to their telecom providers - May. 23, 2005: "NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The telecommunications industry isn't exactly known for having great service -- and a study released Monday confirms that many businesses aren't overjoyed with their telecom service providers."
Saturday, May 21, 2005
This week in Net telephony | CNET News.com
This week in Net telephony | CNET News.com: "For people concerned about being to dial 911 from a Net phone, this was a good week, with the FCC and Congress taking steps to ensure the availability of emergency services."
Friday, May 20, 2005
Homemade news hits the road with 'moblogs' - Yahoo! News
Homemade news hits the road with 'moblogs' - Yahoo! News: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cranking out a column after a presidential debate or publishing a prize-worthy photo of the next catastrophe just got a whole lot easier -- no matter where or who you are."
The Real Meaning Of IPTV
The Real Meaning Of IPTV: "Today, amid the hard-fought battle for the living room, the hottest topic in the world of communications and networking is the emergence of IPTV."
At long last WildBlue is out yonder
Rocky Mountain News: Technology: "Six years in the making and at a cost of nearly $500 million, a satellite Internet service for rural America now has an official launch date."
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
WSJ.com - Cable's Eyes on Wireless Prize
WSJ.com - Heard on the Street: "After the recent spate of deals among huge telecommunications companies, all eyes are now focused on their rivals: cable companies.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Let's Put VOIP on Hold - Yahoo! News
Let's Put VOIP on Hold - Yahoo! News: "So you think your buying a VOIP telephone system for your company was really smart? You certainly have reason to: Your users love the tight integration between the phone system, their e-mail, and other PC features. And the chief financial officer loves the 'deal' you got on long-distance rates. Everyone agrees: You're a hero."
FCC set to require 911 dialing for Internet phones - Yahoo! News
FCC set to require 911 dialing for Internet phones - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet telephone providers will soon have to offer full emergency 911 calling services under an order U.S. regulators are expected to adopt Thursday in response to incidents of customers having trouble getting help."
� Is the bloom off the cellco WiFi hedge? | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
Study: Blogs haven't displaced media - Yahoo! News
Study: Blogs haven't displaced media - Yahoo! News: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - Web logs, or blogs, may be a powerful new force in U.S. politics but they have not displaced traditional media in terms of information and influence, a study revealed on Monday."
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Riding the wave of video downloads | CNET News.com
Riding the wave of video downloads | CNET News.com: "Sick of watching the same two windsurfing videos over and over, Karl Quist decided to make his own waves by producing daredevil content aimed at his kind of people--avid sports enthusiasts."
Audio blogs for those who aspire to be DJs | CNET News.com
Audio blogs for those who aspire to be DJs | CNET News.com: "What do the pope and Paris Hilton have in common? They're both podcasters--and you can be one too."
Multichannel News: The Cable Industry Book-of-Record
Multichannel News: The Cable Industry Book-of-Record: "Comcast Corp. chairman Brian Roberts told investors Tuesday that he has serious doubts about whether the Baby Bells can reap profits from a video market in which cable is fighting for customer loyalty every day with two major satellite companies.
“I don’t know whether they really have a business model to go and bring all of that investment and to be the fourth or fifth provider with no differentiation in service. I really don’t understand it yet,” Roberts told investors at a Comcast-hosted forum in Philadelphia."
“I don’t know whether they really have a business model to go and bring all of that investment and to be the fourth or fifth provider with no differentiation in service. I really don’t understand it yet,” Roberts told investors at a Comcast-hosted forum in Philadelphia."
ABC News: Next Via the Internet: Tailored TV
ABC News: Next Via the Internet: Tailored TV: "CAMBRIDGE, Mass. May 15, 2005 — Cable television often boasts that it can deliver esoteric fare suiting nearly any taste. But it could be rendered obsolete by the likes of Bill Eason's hog cooking class."
Telecom Report: Battle for high-speed Net users intensifies - Internet Services - Telecommunications - Internet - Fiber Optics - Economy
Telecom Report: Battle for high-speed Net users intensifies - Internet Services - Telecommunications - Internet - Fiber Optics - Economy: "WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Just a few years ago, America's cable television operators held a commanding lead in the race to sign up high-speed Internet customers.
Now their chief rivals -- phone companies -- are starting to catch up.
By slashing prices and making high-speed access more widely available, phone companies achieved record gains in the first three months of 2005. In three of the past four quarters, phone carriers have added more high-speed DSL users than their cable counterparts."
Now their chief rivals -- phone companies -- are starting to catch up.
By slashing prices and making high-speed access more widely available, phone companies achieved record gains in the first three months of 2005. In three of the past four quarters, phone carriers have added more high-speed DSL users than their cable counterparts."
APP.COM - Internet phone companies expect better 911 response
APP.COM - Internet phone companies expect better 911 response: "A BIG SHORTCOM-ing of most Internet-based phone services — the lack of full-featured 911 service — is expected to be remedied this year as providers, regulators and local phone companies quickly coalesce to resolve the growing public-safety hazard."
Saturday, May 14, 2005
Cisco-Linksys President Touts the Digital Home - Yahoo! News
Cisco-Linksys President Touts the Digital Home - Yahoo! News: "In his keynote speech at the Connections Digital Home Conference, Cisco-Linksys President Charlie Giancarlo talked about the blurring of lines between consumer electronics devices and the rapid growth of VOIP among the average population."
Nextel debuts Wi-Fi service | CNET News.com
Nextel debuts Wi-Fi service | CNET News.com: "Nextel is launching Wi-Fi service aimed at business travelers in partnership with Boingo Wireless and Wayport, the company said Friday.
The service with all three partners will let customers access the Internet from hotspots at airports, hotels, convention centers, retail stores and other locations. The arrangement also gives Nextel customers Internet access in 150,000 hotel rooms where Wayport's wired-Ethernet connections are available."
The service with all three partners will let customers access the Internet from hotspots at airports, hotels, convention centers, retail stores and other locations. The arrangement also gives Nextel customers Internet access in 150,000 hotel rooms where Wayport's wired-Ethernet connections are available."
VoIP firm Vonage tests routers for mobile service | CNET News.com
VoIP firm Vonage tests routers for mobile service | CNET News.com: "Vonage, a provider of Internet-based calling services, is testing wireless routers, a sign the company is on the verge of debuting a mobile offering.
The ongoing customer trials involve a new Linksys Wi-Fi router that Vonage could market along with its calling plans, according to an e-mail sent to customers and seen by CNET News.com. Vonage has in the past acknowledged that its customers are also testing a handset equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna and radio."
The ongoing customer trials involve a new Linksys Wi-Fi router that Vonage could market along with its calling plans, according to an e-mail sent to customers and seen by CNET News.com. Vonage has in the past acknowledged that its customers are also testing a handset equipped with a Wi-Fi antenna and radio."
Friday, May 13, 2005
The New York Times > Technology > The Cellphone Becomes a Taxpayer
The New York Times > Technology > The Cellphone Becomes a Taxpayer: "Last year, the City Council in Baltimore faced a budget shortfall so bad that it considered laying off 186 city police officers, reducing some fire department operations and scaling back trash collection. Then it found an untapped honey pot: cellphones.
Starting in August, the city began collecting $3.50 a month from each of Baltimore's 238,000 mobile phone subscribers. The extra income has helped to strengthen the city's finances and is expected to help the city fix up schools and trim the property tax."
Starting in August, the city began collecting $3.50 a month from each of Baltimore's 238,000 mobile phone subscribers. The extra income has helped to strengthen the city's finances and is expected to help the city fix up schools and trim the property tax."
College Libraries Set Aside Books in a Digital Age - New York Times
College Libraries Set Aside Books in a Digital Age - New York Times: "HOUSTON, May 13 - Students attending the University of Texas will find something missing from the undergraduate library this fall.
Books."
Books."
Naked DSL
Qwest was the first Baby Bell to roll out stand-alone DSL - also known as "naked DSL" - in response to a growing number of consumers who wanted high-speed Internet access without paying for phone service from Qwest.
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WSJ.com - Regulatory Honeymoon May Be Ending For Internet Phones
WSJ.com - Regulatory Honeymoon May Be Ending For Internet Phones: "WASHINGTON -- The honeymoon may be ending for Internet telephony."
Florida removes VoIP tax from books | CNET News.com
Florida removes VoIP tax from books | CNET News.com: "A Florida law that threatened to tax Internet phone networks has officially been removed from the books."
Thursday, May 12, 2005
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry: "The number of U.S. cities being wired with fiber to the home has grown by 83 percent since October, according to a new study commissioned by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the FTTH Council (see FTTP Gets Plenty of Airtime ).
Fiber has been laid in 398 communities in 43 states and now passes 1,619,500 homes, according to the research, which was conducted by Render Vanderslice & Associates."
Fiber has been laid in 398 communities in 43 states and now passes 1,619,500 homes, according to the research, which was conducted by Render Vanderslice & Associates."
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry: "The number of U.S. cities being wired with fiber to the home has grown by 83 percent since October, according to a new study commissioned by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the FTTH Council (see FTTP Gets Plenty of Airtime ).
Fiber has been laid in 398 communities in 43 states and now passes 1,619,500 homes, according to the research, which was conducted by Render Vanderslice & Associates."
Fiber has been laid in 398 communities in 43 states and now passes 1,619,500 homes, according to the research, which was conducted by Render Vanderslice & Associates."
WSJ.com - Cellphone Hangup: When You Dial 911, Can Help Find You?
WSJ.com - Cellphone Hangup: When You Dial 911, Can Help Find You?: "New York has diverted more of these funds than any other state. It has assessed a fee on monthly phone bills for 911 upgrades since 1991, longer than most states, and has the biggest charge, up to $1.50. But in a March 2002 report, the state comptroller found that the New York State Police in 2001 spent money intended for 911 upgrades on items such as $4.66 million for vehicle leases and purchases, $1.2 million for maintenance of radio systems, $19,187 for winter boots and more than $500 for dry cleaning. State officials said all of the expenses were related to the state police's 'public-safety mission,' according to a response to the report."
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry: "n an email response to questions, an Alcatel spokesman says the vendor was promoting a combination of “Alcatel’s network infrastructure and systems integration solutions and the Microsoft TV IPTV software platform.”"
WSJ.com - Why the Glut In Fiber Lines Remains Huge
WSJ.com - Why the Glut In Fiber Lines Remains Huge: "Today, researchers estimate that about 85% of the fiber lines in the ground in the U.S. still are 'dark,' or inactive. Even the fiber that is being used isn't close to having its full capacity exploited. In fact, less than 5% of the total transmission capacity of all the fiber lines is being put to use -- about the same amount as in 2001."
The Kinston Free Press
The Kinston Free Press: "After months of public and private efforts to give residents greater access to the Internet, a Greenville-based technology company announced this week that wireless broadband access is now available throughout much of the county."
Midwest cities in fight over municipal broadband access | WTN
Midwest cities in fight over municipal broadband access | WTN: "Here's CNET's most recent tabulation of municipal-sponsored Wi-Fi initiatives in eight Midwest states and California"
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Streamingmedia.com: IPTV and Streaming: Distinguishing the Differences
Streamingmedia.com: IPTV and Streaming: Distinguishing the Differences: "Industry experts discuss two approaches to delivering content, with an eye towards a future where IPTV and streaming coexist rather than compete."
broadband � News � IPTV's 'Dirty Little Secret' - Multiple TVs are cost prohibitive
broadband � News � IPTV's 'Dirty Little Secret' - Multiple TVs are cost prohibitive: "Multiple TVs are cost prohibitive
Mentioned this morning, Light Reading explores how the biggest obstacle facing IPTV deployments is the high cost of wiring all of a home's television sets. To get IPTV from the main TV to two bedrooms, you need: 'two additional set-top boxes at $150 each, new CAT-5 cabling at $50, approximately eight hours of skilled installation at $50 per hour, and a “windshield cost” (gas and depreciation on the service vehicle) of $50.' Not mentioned in the article, but bandwidth questions also arise over serving multiple HD feeds in a home being served by VDSL or ADSL2 instead of fiber (BellSouth & SBC want IPTV over DSL, Verizon has opted for fiber)."
Mentioned this morning, Light Reading explores how the biggest obstacle facing IPTV deployments is the high cost of wiring all of a home's television sets. To get IPTV from the main TV to two bedrooms, you need: 'two additional set-top boxes at $150 each, new CAT-5 cabling at $50, approximately eight hours of skilled installation at $50 per hour, and a “windshield cost” (gas and depreciation on the service vehicle) of $50.' Not mentioned in the article, but bandwidth questions also arise over serving multiple HD feeds in a home being served by VDSL or ADSL2 instead of fiber (BellSouth & SBC want IPTV over DSL, Verizon has opted for fiber)."
Viodi View - Is IPTV Enough?
Viodi View - Is IPTV Enough?: "IP Television is one of the hot telecom topics of 2005. One of the questions raised in last week’s series of planning calls for the upcoming IP Video @ Supercomm conference is whether IPTV can be rolled out fast enough to meet the needs of the telcos. And when IPTV is rolled out, will it be sufficiently differentiated from the alternatives of satellite and Hybrid Fiber Coax?"
Telecom Carriers Need to Offer `Triple-Play' to Quell Challenge from Multiple Service Operators
Telecom Carriers Need to Offer `Triple-Play' to Quell Challenge from Multiple Service Operators: "PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2005--Carriers in the North American telecommunication service markets have been revising their strategies to hold off competition from multiple service operators (MSOs) that offer exclusive telecom voice services such as voice over Internet protocol (VoIP).
Carriers are now trying to figure out appropriate ways and time to invest significantly in upgrades of their local loops with fiber optics to enable them to make effective 'triple-play' offerings."
Carriers are now trying to figure out appropriate ways and time to invest significantly in upgrades of their local loops with fiber optics to enable them to make effective 'triple-play' offerings."
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry: "After IPTV networks are built and a subscriber signs up, the carrier can breathe easy, right? Maybe not. U.S. carriers say one of the biggest IPTV challenges they face is making IPTV service available on all the TVs in a household "
U.S. adds record number of broadband lines in Q1 - Computerworld
U.S. adds record number of broadband lines in Q1 - Computerworld: "MAY 11, 2005 (REUTERS) - The top U.S. telephone and cable companies added a record 2.6 million high-speed Internet lines in the first quarter, a 7% increase that was spurred by price cuts for Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services by telephone companies."
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Telecom Carriers Need to Offer `Triple-Play' to Quell Challenge from Multiple Service Operators
Telecom Carriers Need to Offer `Triple-Play' to Quell Challenge from Multiple Service Operators: "PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2005--Carriers in the North American telecommunication service markets have been revising their strategies to hold off competition from multiple service operators (MSOs) that offer exclusive telecom voice services such as voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). "
TelecomWeb
TelecomWeb: "The number of places in the United States with fiber to the home installed has grown to 398 communities in 43 states – up 83 percent from 217 communities the last time a count was done, just six months ago in October. Fiber now passes 1,619,500 homes, of which 829,700 have so far been offered service. Of those, 198,000 have subscribed so far.
The numbers still leave the United States far behind Japan and Europe. About 2.3 million homes in Japan are already connected to a fiber service along with 547,000 homes in Europe. Still, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), who co-hosted a press conference at which the numbers were unveiled, called the growing U.S. numbers “a great first step,” adding, “we are in desperate need of next-generation broadband infrastructure” in the United States"
The numbers still leave the United States far behind Japan and Europe. About 2.3 million homes in Japan are already connected to a fiber service along with 547,000 homes in Europe. Still, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), who co-hosted a press conference at which the numbers were unveiled, called the growing U.S. numbers “a great first step,” adding, “we are in desperate need of next-generation broadband infrastructure” in the United States"
EETimes.com - Politicians jump on fiber-to-the-home bandwagon
EETimes.com - Politicians jump on fiber-to-the-home bandwagon: "The U.S. FTTH Communities 2005 list is available at this website."
U.S. Optical Fiber Communities Grow 83 Percent
U.S. Optical Fiber Communities Grow 83 Percent: "According to research results released today, fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installations have grown 83 percent since October 2004, now reaching 398 communities in 43 states. Presented at a Capitol Hill press conference hosted by Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Gordon Smith (R-OR), the 'U.S. Optical Fiber Communities' list provides the most detailed accounting to date of American communities delivering broadband services through FTTH solutions."
Verizon hits the gas on fiber campaign | CNET News.com
Verizon hits the gas on fiber campaign | CNET News.com: "Verizon Communications has taken its Fios marketing campaign to the streets, sending out Hummers wrapped in banners with logos for the new fiber-to-the-home service."
Rocky Mountain News: Business
Rocky Mountain News: Business: "Qwest Communications has launched residential Internet telephone service for roughly the same price as traditional phone service but without fees that can add another 25 percent or more to a customer's bill."
Monday, May 09, 2005
RED HERRING | Fiber Wars
RED HERRING | Fiber Wars: "After years of regulatory and financial hurdles, U.S. phone companies finally start to make progress in fiber-to-the-home services. Now they’re battling local fiber initiatives in cities that got tired of waiting."
CommsDesign - IPTV supporters hoping for better luck in reruns
CommsDesign - IPTV supporters hoping for better luck in reruns: "Las Vegas — It's 1993 all over again for telco veterans like Matthew Goldman who are regrouping for a fresh charge into the convergence of telephony and TV. That first wave flopped a decade ago, and technologists like Goldman admit that real problems still lie ahead. But this time the combatants have experience — and some new tools — under their belts."
Broadband cooperative formed | News.blog | CNET News.com
Broadband cooperative formed | News.blog | CNET News.com: "A group of citizens in Nashville, Tenn., who want cheaper broadband access, may have figured out a way to outfox the telcos and cable companies that have mounted legal attacks against cities that have tried to build their own broadband networks."
Vonage says sees no pressure from cable telephony - Yahoo! News
Vonage says sees no pressure from cable telephony - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Internet telephone company Vonage Holdings Corp. on Monday said it had reached 650,000 lines and had seen no pressure so far from cable companies launching their own telephone services."
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Power lines hold promise for extending broadband
Cablevision seen taking Verizon customers
Cablevision seen taking Verizon customers: "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE:CVC - News) is likely to steal away more of Verizon's customers in the New York area in the coming months, after it upgraded its systems to allow customers who switch to its digital voice service to take their phone numbers with them."
Big media companies weigh blog strategies - Yahoo! News
Big media companies weigh blog strategies - Yahoo! News: "NEW YORK (Reuters) - Internet blog Engadget created a stir among digital game lovers when it wrote that Microsoft Corp (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) will give away thousands of its new
Xbox video game consoles in a promotion with soda maker PepsiCo"
Xbox video game consoles in a promotion with soda maker PepsiCo"
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: AOL hops on the VoIP bandwagon with new phone service designed for its heaviest users
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: AOL hops on the VoIP bandwagon with new phone service designed for its heaviest users: "You've got voice mail!'
Yes, that slow-moving behemoth America Online has jumped into the new world of online phone calls."
Yes, that slow-moving behemoth America Online has jumped into the new world of online phone calls."
FiOS Speeds Up Web, Phone and TV Access
FiOS Speeds Up Web, Phone and TV Access: "Verizon Communications Inc. is offering a new deal in high-speed Internet service in parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia. But it's still a bit of a secret."
Saturday, May 07, 2005
The New York Times > Technology > Technology Special > On the Horizon: Bandwidth Advance Hints at Future Beyond Wi-Fi
The New York Times > Technology > Technology Special > On the Horizon: Bandwidth Advance Hints at Future Beyond Wi-Fi: "San Francisco
ONE barrier that has held back the much-hyped convergence of the computer and consumer electronics industries has been the tangle of wires that is needed to connect the cascade of home video, audio, Internet and game gadgets.
Now the drive to unwire the living room is about to get a push."
ONE barrier that has held back the much-hyped convergence of the computer and consumer electronics industries has been the tangle of wires that is needed to connect the cascade of home video, audio, Internet and game gadgets.
Now the drive to unwire the living room is about to get a push."
The New York Times > Technology > Internet Phone Company Raises $200 Million in Venture Capital
The New York Times > Technology > Internet Phone Company Raises $200 Million in Venture Capital: "Vonage, the Internet telephone company, announced yesterday that it had raised $200 million in new private investment, a deal that constitutes one of the largest single rounds of venture capital financing in the last decade.
The size of the deal underscores the confidence of the lead investors, including several major Silicon Valley venture capital firms, that Vonage, a privately held company, can continue to thrive as an Internet telephone provider even as the regional Bell companies and cable providers enter the business."
The size of the deal underscores the confidence of the lead investors, including several major Silicon Valley venture capital firms, that Vonage, a privately held company, can continue to thrive as an Internet telephone provider even as the regional Bell companies and cable providers enter the business."
Friday, May 06, 2005
Court Blocks TV Anti-Piracy Tech Rules - Yahoo! News
Court Blocks TV Anti-Piracy Tech Rules - Yahoo! News: "A federal appeals court on Friday threw out government rules requiring built-in, anti-piracy technology to let broadcasters and studios prevent digital shows from being copied."
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry
Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry: "If telecom carriers can strike up a cozy relationship with Hollywood and the TV networks, their upcoming IPTV systems may get a leg up on cable and satellite networks."
ISP-Planet - Business - Be a Service Innovator
ISP-Planet - Business - Be a Service Innovator: "Refreshingly, Wenger first spoke about failure. 'We ran an open access fiber network in Sweden in the mid-nineties. We ran it into the dirt. We built a 300,000 home FTTH network, and the opex killed us. We failed because there was too much manual shit, too little automation.'
The problem seemed obvious. 'We had sold bandwidth instead of value. Nobody gives a rat's ass about a connection. We spent a billion thinking people would pay for the freedom to connect, to go to 100 Mbps from $19.95 DSL connections.'
The problem was also the triple play. 'The triple play is boring. If that's all we're going to talk about, I can go home, or go live in Europe where they have it already.'"
The problem seemed obvious. 'We had sold bandwidth instead of value. Nobody gives a rat's ass about a connection. We spent a billion thinking people would pay for the freedom to connect, to go to 100 Mbps from $19.95 DSL connections.'
The problem was also the triple play. 'The triple play is boring. If that's all we're going to talk about, I can go home, or go live in Europe where they have it already.'"
Intel's CEO says WiMAX competitive with DSL, cable - Yahoo! News
Intel's CEO says WiMAX competitive with DSL, cable - Yahoo! News: "'Most of us who have DSL or cable at home do not have good broadband but kind of half-ass broadband, which doesn't really allow for good streaming video or that kind of stuff,' he said."
Venture Capital: Speakeasy is betting big on WiMax
Venture Capital: Speakeasy is betting big on WiMax: "'The key advantage is not that WiMax as a technology can deliver services that DSL or fiber cannot offer, but it offers service providers the ability to build their own infrastructure in a cost-effective way,' Paolini said.
If all goes as planned, WiMax will be cheaper than fiber optic and faster than advanced cellular phone networks, Bajarin said."
If all goes as planned, WiMax will be cheaper than fiber optic and faster than advanced cellular phone networks, Bajarin said."
� Malik: most VoIP companies doing “bupkis” in sales | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com
� Malik: most VoIP companies doing “bupkis” in sales | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com: "The report, which was issued today, claims that North American VoIP service provider revenues will grow from $1.3 billion in 2004 to $19.9 billion in 2009.
Malik has some issues with what these numbers entail, especially in the here and now. "
Malik has some issues with what these numbers entail, especially in the here and now. "
Azulstar Networks - Ottawa Wireless - Press Room
Azulstar Networks - Ottawa Wireless - Press Room: "RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO – May 4, 2005 – Azulstar Networks today announced the launch of the world’s first metro-wide Voice over Wi-Fi telephone service. The carrier class fixed and mobile service, which was developed by Azulstar Networks and its partners, operates over the converged city-wide Wi-Fi wireless network that already spans over 60% of Rio Rancho. "
InformationWeek > VoIP > VoIP Is Killing Traditional Telephony: Report > May 5, 2005
InformationWeek > VoIP > VoIP Is Killing Traditional Telephony: Report > May 5, 2005: "he rapid adoption of Voice over IP (VoIP) is killing off traditional telephony, with 50% of small- to mid-sized enterprises expected to rely on VoIP by 2008, according to a new study by Info-Tech Research.
VoIP is growing even more quickly than expected, according to Info-Tech research analyst George Goodall. The study found that 23% of small- to mid-sized enterprises are already using VoIP technology and the firm expects the number to grow to 50% by 2008. For all the promise of converged networks, however, the speed of the technology changeover has put a strain on IT managers, who are, Goodall notes, scrambling to implement the technology.'"
VoIP is growing even more quickly than expected, according to Info-Tech research analyst George Goodall. The study found that 23% of small- to mid-sized enterprises are already using VoIP technology and the firm expects the number to grow to 50% by 2008. For all the promise of converged networks, however, the speed of the technology changeover has put a strain on IT managers, who are, Goodall notes, scrambling to implement the technology.'"
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Latest News and Financial Information | Reuters.com
Latest News and Financial Information | Reuters.com: "WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday rejected a petition by SBC Communications Inc. asking that traditional telephone regulations not be imposed on new Internet-based services."
Verizon, Cablevision in Phone Face-Off
Verizon, Cablevision in Phone Face-Off: "Cablevision's phone push is starting to trample on some of Verizon's home turf.
Cablevision has been adding 3,700 telephone customers a week and expects that rate to increase now that customers can keep their phone numbers when they switch to its voice-over-the-Net calling plan."
Cablevision has been adding 3,700 telephone customers a week and expects that rate to increase now that customers can keep their phone numbers when they switch to its voice-over-the-Net calling plan."
The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Basics: Internet Phones Arrive at Home (and Some Need No Computer)
The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > Basics: Internet Phones Arrive at Home (and Some Need No Computer): "A few years ago, a buzz began spreading about Internet telephony, a technology allowing telephone conversations to be made across the Internet rather than exclusively over regular phone lines."
Is VoIP Service the Next Big Target for Hackers? - Yahoo! News
Is VoIP Service the Next Big Target for Hackers? - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON--Internet telephone service's appeal as a cutting-edge technology for cutting phone costs is convincing more and more people to ditch their landlines and go hi-tech with Voice over Internet Protocol."
Mass Migration to VoIP Expected Within a Decade - Yahoo! News
Mass Migration to VoIP Expected Within a Decade - Yahoo! News: "'A carrier's NGN migration strategy is heavily influenced by factors such as the cost of maintaining the public switched telephone networks (PSTNs), available investment funds, technology, regulatory policies, pricing trends and competition,' said Keith Nissen, an analyst at In-Stat.
Carriers around the world are developing migration strategies that include network optimization, next-generation overlays and PSTN replacements."
Carriers around the world are developing migration strategies that include network optimization, next-generation overlays and PSTN replacements."
FCC boss proposes 911 for Internet phones -sources - Yahoo! News
FCC boss proposes 911 for Internet phones -sources - Yahoo! News: "Chairman Kevin Martin has proposed requiring Internet-based telephone services to offer 911 emergency services to customers by as early as the end of September, people familiar with the plan said on Wednesday."
TelecomWeb
TelecomWeb: "Vonage signed a contract of undisclosed size with Verizon that will allow the voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) carrier provide E911 emergency service to its customers in all areas served by Verizon – delivering both a caller’s address and phone number to operators at public safety answering points (PSAPs)."
� Here’s how Vonage-Verizon E-911 will work | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com
� Here’s how Vonage-Verizon E-911 will work | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com: "When the system is in place by the end of this year, it does not appear at the outset that it will solve all the problems of E-911 access experienced by customers who contact these services when they are at a different location from their address of record. It will, however, ensure that some of these calls can be identified by originating address - making the handoff smoother for Vonage customers who have an address on record that is within Verizon’s service area."
CommPartners Lights up Hawaii as It Continues Expansion of IP/PSTN CLEC Network
CommPartners Lights up Hawaii as It Continues Expansion of IP/PSTN CLEC Network: "CommPartners, an IP-based network operator and telephony services and solutions provider, today announced the expansion of its IP/PSTN CLEC network to Hawaii including all rate centers on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Molokai, Lanai, Kauai, and Maui. Today's announcement marks the latest expansion in CommPartners plan to extend is IP/PSTN coverage throughout the U.S. 50 state domestic market with the nation's largest CLEC footprint."
City Of Tempe Selects Strix For City-Wide Wi-Fi Mesh Network
City Of Tempe Selects Strix For City-Wide Wi-Fi Mesh Network: "Strix Systems, the leader in high-performance wireless mesh networking, today announced that the City of Tempe, AZ has selected its Access/One Network Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) for its city-wide Wi-Fi deployment. The deployment was won in partnership with MobilePro, a wireless technology and broadband telecommunications company, and will be branded WazTempe. The installation will use Strix's multi-radio, multi-channel, and multi-RF mesh solution; the highest capacity mesh solution deployed anywhere today. The City of Tempe selected the Strix solution in order to support a true multi-use network, which will provide secure Wi-Fi access for businesses, residents, and guests, as well as a separate network for municipal workers. This tandem network will ensure that, while residents enjoy Wi-Fi access, every police car and fire truck in the city -- each of which will be equipped with a Wi-Fi enabled laptop -- will have an always-on connection to a private, secure network."
� Study: consumers twice as likely to sign up for VoIP if part of a price-bundled service | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com
� Study: consumers twice as likely to sign up for VoIP if part of a price-bundled service | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com: "It’s hardly a revelation that incumbent broadband service providers are, and will continue, to introduce VoIP services as part of a bundled package of products.
From a pricing standpoint, these services are and will cost signficantly less when they are bundled as compared to their a la carte price points."
From a pricing standpoint, these services are and will cost signficantly less when they are bundled as compared to their a la carte price points."
InformationWeek > VoIP > VoIP Over Wi-Fi Is Launched In Metro Area > May 4, 2005
InformationWeek > VoIP > VoIP Over Wi-Fi Is Launched In Metro Area > May 4, 2005: "A wireless network company and a telephone company have teamed up to provide Rio Rancho, New Mexico with what they claim is the nation's first metropolitan-wide VoIP over Wi-Fi service."
Wednesday, May 04, 2005
� Behind the scenes of Intel’s Vegas-wide WiMax network | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com
� Behind the scenes of Intel’s Vegas-wide WiMax network | Between the Lines | ZDNet.com: "In what Intel and Interop officials are calling the first live demonstration of a metro-wide WiMax wireless network, Intel Mobility Group executive vice president and general manager Sean Maloney (see photo, left) took to the stage for an early evening keynote here in Las Vegas to prove that WiMax is for real. "
Verizon, SBC face cell, Net challenges
The Ratings Game: Verizon, SBC downgraded on looming fixed-line threats - Telecommunications - Fiber Optics - Analyst: "NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- With cell phones increasingly being used instead of land lines and Internet telephone services gaining in popularity, CIBC World Markets said it now favors wireless and cable television operators over regional Bell companies."
U.S. cities set up their own wireless networks - Yahoo! News
U.S. cities set up their own wireless networks - Yahoo! News: "PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A number of U.S. cities are becoming giant wireless 'hot spots' where Internet users will be able to log on from the beach or a bus stop, a trend that is triggering a fierce backlash from telecom and cable giants."
U.S. Needs Muni Wi-Fi to Plug Broadband Wireless Gap - Yahoo! News
U.S. Needs Muni Wi-Fi to Plug Broadband Wireless Gap - Yahoo! News: "Broadband Internet access in the United States is languishing behind other countries and without municipal Wi-Fi projects the situation is only likely to get worse."
DenverPost.com - BUSINESS
DenverPost.com - BUSINESS: "Should municipalities compete with telecom firms to provide the hottest new wireless technology? A bill backed by the Colorado Municipal League would allow cities to provide Wi-Fi if they get voters' OK first."
Local officials sound off on municipal wireless | Tech News on ZDNet
Local officials sound off on municipal wireless | Tech News on ZDNet: "PHILADELPHIA--A group of local government officials gathered in Philadelphia this week to discuss strategies for deploying their own citywide broadband wireless networks."
Bluetooth, UWB groups mesh efforts | Tech News on ZDNet
Bluetooth, UWB groups mesh efforts | Tech News on ZDNet: "The hodgepodge of incompatible wireless networking technologies is about to get a bit smaller, as companies working on Bluetooth and ultrawideband are combining their efforts."
Results Available from UNH-IOL Multi-Vendor Test of 'Triple Play' in Wired and Wireless Corporate Networks
Results Available from UNH-IOL Multi-Vendor Test of 'Triple Play' in Wired and Wireless Corporate Networks: "LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2005-- The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) has announced the availability of a white paper detailing technical results of mixing data, video and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) in typical wired and wireless corporate LANs."
Speakeasy launches wireless broadband in Seattle - Yahoo! News
Speakeasy launches wireless broadband in Seattle - Yahoo! News: "SEATTLE (Reuters) - Speakeasy Inc., a privately owned Internet broadband provider, on Wednesday launched an Internet access service for businesses using new wireless technology that it said was faster and easier to deploy than its current broadband service."
WSJ.com - What the Phone Deals Mean for You
WSJ.com - What the Phone Deals Mean for You: "Get ready for the battle of the bundles -- depending on where you live and how much you spend."
WSJ.com - Phone Consolidation May Cost Corporate Clients Clout
WSJ.com - Phone Consolidation May Cost Corporate Clients Clout: "The past 15 months have rearranged the nation's telecom landscape. Now, the real change begins.
The recent blur of consolidation across the industry reflects the technological and regulatory forces that are transforming the ways people communicate, executives and industry experts say."
The recent blur of consolidation across the industry reflects the technological and regulatory forces that are transforming the ways people communicate, executives and industry experts say."
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
The New York Times > Technology > Technology Special > On the Horizon: Bandwidth Advance Hints at Future Beyond Wi-Fi
The New York Times > Technology > Technology Special > On the Horizon: Bandwidth Advance Hints at Future Beyond Wi-Fi: "ONE barrier that has held back the much-hyped convergence of the computer and consumer electronics industries has been the tangle of wires that is needed to connect the cascade of home video, audio, Internet and game gadgets.
Now the drive to unwire the living room is about to get a push."
Now the drive to unwire the living room is about to get a push."
The New York Times > Technology > Technology Special > Applications: At Dartmouth, Advanced Wi-Fi
The New York Times > Technology > Technology Special > Applications: At Dartmouth, Advanced Wi-Fi: "Professor Luxon is able to release his students from the shackles of forced classroom movie viewing as a result of a major wireless convergence project that has taken Dartmouth's phone, cable and wireless systems and condensed them into one Wi-Fi network. The project, officials say, keeps students on the forefront of wireless technology, and opens up endless educational and teaching opportunities while saving the college millions of dollars. The switch, which started in 2001 and will be complete with the wireless cable rollout this fall, includes the addition of 1,400 wireless access points and 24,000 wired ports across the campus of the 236-year-old college, the first in the country to completely integrate its communications systems into a wireless infrastructure."
Americas Network - Verizon Inks Content Pacts In Advance of IPTV Launch
Americas Network - Verizon Inks Content Pacts In Advance of IPTV Launch: "Verizon Communications Inc. on Friday unveiled additional programming for the launch of its TV network later this year, a small step toward the telecommunications company's head-to-head competition with cable and satellite TV operators.
Under the latest agreements, the New York-based company's Fios TV would carry programming from the Varsity TV, the Gospel Music Channel, MavTV, GolTV and the Soundtrack Channel. The announcement follows on the heels of a far bigger agreement unveiled earlier this week in which Verizon said it would carry 11 channels from Showtime Networks Inc., including the Movie Channel, Showtime and Flix brands, plus high-definition and video-on-demand programming."
Under the latest agreements, the New York-based company's Fios TV would carry programming from the Varsity TV, the Gospel Music Channel, MavTV, GolTV and the Soundtrack Channel. The announcement follows on the heels of a far bigger agreement unveiled earlier this week in which Verizon said it would carry 11 channels from Showtime Networks Inc., including the Movie Channel, Showtime and Flix brands, plus high-definition and video-on-demand programming."
Dell stumps for free Wi-Fi - 2005-05-02
Dell stumps for free Wi-Fi - 2005-05-02: "The fight to maintain free municipal wireless services in Texas has gained a heavyweight ally -- Michael Dell."
Networking Pipeline | AT&T To Offer VoIP Service to Business Customers
Networking Pipeline | AT&T To Offer VoIP Service to Business Customers: "AT&T will roll out a network-based VoIP service to a limited number of business customers in the coming months, the company said Monday.
Called AT&T Voice Dynamic Network Applications (DNA), the service is part of a portfolio of IP services that AT&T is planning to introduce."
Called AT&T Voice Dynamic Network Applications (DNA), the service is part of a portfolio of IP services that AT&T is planning to introduce."
� Study: VoIP Ramp-up now, migration later | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com
� Study: VoIP Ramp-up now, migration later | IP Telephony | ZDNet.com: "There’s a big 'if,' though. VoIP migration depends on how quickly, and enthusiastically, incumbent phone companies invest in next-generation overlays that will build out VoIP while maintaining their current Public Switched Telephone Network infrastructure.
In-Stat thinks that the telcos will make these investments, because they will realize that doing so will eventually lower their operating costs.
I say they ought to. If the phone companies don’t invest in VoIP, the times will pass them by.
Agree? TalkBack to us."
In-Stat thinks that the telcos will make these investments, because they will realize that doing so will eventually lower their operating costs.
I say they ought to. If the phone companies don’t invest in VoIP, the times will pass them by.
Agree? TalkBack to us."
Monday, May 02, 2005
Muni, Mesh Wireless Players Meet in Philadelphia
Muni, Mesh Wireless Players Meet in Philadelphia: "Philadelphia Mayor John Street and Dianah Neff, the city's chief information officer, will welcome technology professionals from some 33 cities, as well as counties, states and municipal coalitions, to their city next week as representatives from Dallas to Shanghai gather for the Digital Cities Convention there."
Broadband: Breaking the digital gridlock | CNET News.com
Broadband: Breaking the digital gridlock | CNET News.com: "High-speed Internet access is rapidly evolving from a Web-surfing luxury into an everyday necessity. But the development of broadband remains stunted by market uncertainty and mind-numbing bureaucracy"
A question of independence | CNET News.com
A question of independence | CNET News.com: "Charges of 'astroturf' lobbying are flying in the debate over municipal broadband, as researchers rush to meet the growing demand for data and economic analysis.
The term 'astroturf' typically describes the use of artificial grassroots groups that pose as citizen initiatives but get major funding from corporate interests--a strategy perfected by the telecommunications industry in its fights with regulators."
The term 'astroturf' typically describes the use of artificial grassroots groups that pose as citizen initiatives but get major funding from corporate interests--a strategy perfected by the telecommunications industry in its fights with regulators."
Municipal broadband and wireless projects map | CNET News.com
Municipal broadband and wireless projects map | CNET News.com: "Government-sponsored projects to provide fiber-optic or wireless networks are taking
off across the United States, as are efforts to legislate the issue in state capitals."
off across the United States, as are efforts to legislate the issue in state capitals."
Cities brace for broadband war | CNET News.com
Cities brace for broadband war | CNET News.com: "A hundred years ago, when Louisiana was still literally in the dark, residents of Lafayette banded together to build a city-owned electric utility where once there was little more than swampland. Today, at the dawn of the 21st century, it is hatching plans to lay out its own state-of-the-art fiber-optic broadband network."
Electronic Business - VoIP for the masses - 5/1/2005 - Electronic Business - CA528397
Electronic Business - VoIP for the masses - 5/1/2005 - Electronic Business - CA528397: "With a string of major companies launching voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) services, the technology is quickly moving into the mainstream. As these services are deployed, chip companies are racing to get their VoIP chips designed into the new phones, switches and routers that make VoIP more accessible to the average consumer."
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Kutztown gets tired of waiting for broadband
Kutztown gets tired of waiting for broadband: "KUTZTOWN, Pa. -- Joanne Lapic is part-owner of a soap and bath boutique, called Paisley & Co., along Kutztown's main drag. Walk-up traffic, this day and every day, is slow.
Her business wouldn't survive without a high-speed Internet connection, she says. Lapic uses the Internet to buy ingredients for her soaps, to find new recipes for her facial scrubs, and -- most important to her bottom line -- to peddle her products to a nationwide customer base."
Her business wouldn't survive without a high-speed Internet connection, she says. Lapic uses the Internet to buy ingredients for her soaps, to find new recipes for her facial scrubs, and -- most important to her bottom line -- to peddle her products to a nationwide customer base."
Broadband TV subscribers to reach 25.3 mn in 2008
Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Broadband TV subscribers to reach 25.3 mn in 2008: "According to a new study from Research and Markets, the number of subscribers receiving broadband-delivered TV services will rise from 1.9 million in 2004 to 25.3 million in 2008.
Subscription revenues are projected to soar from $635 million last year to $7.2 billion in 2008. The IPTV Global Forecast: 2005-2008 report looks at the developments in IPTV platforms worldwide, including plans by SBC and BellSouth to deploy large IP TV networks in the U.S., and Verizon's strategy to use IP TV technology to deliver VOD over its FTTP access network. In addition, China Telecom is looking to introducing broadband-delivered VOD, and continued growth is expected for PCCW's Now Broadband TV in Hong Kong and FastWeb in Italy."
Subscription revenues are projected to soar from $635 million last year to $7.2 billion in 2008. The IPTV Global Forecast: 2005-2008 report looks at the developments in IPTV platforms worldwide, including plans by SBC and BellSouth to deploy large IP TV networks in the U.S., and Verizon's strategy to use IP TV technology to deliver VOD over its FTTP access network. In addition, China Telecom is looking to introducing broadband-delivered VOD, and continued growth is expected for PCCW's Now Broadband TV in Hong Kong and FastWeb in Italy."
Internet Week > > Firefox Tops 50 Million Downloads > April 29, 2005
Internet Week > > Firefox Tops 50 Million Downloads > April 29, 2005: "Open-source software group Mozilla.org said Friday that its Firefox Web browser has been downloaded 50 million times since its release in November. The group attributes the popularity of its browser to the evangelism of the nearly 100,000 people participating in its 'Spread Firefox' campaign."
