Broadband

Washington, D.C., July 18, 2008 – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today announced additional details for the public en banc hearing scheduled at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Monday, July 21, 2008, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

As previously announced, the hearing date, time, and location are as follows:

Date: Monday, July 21, 2008

Time: 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time)

Location: McConomy Auditorium, University Center
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Directions: cmu.edu/about/visit/directions-parking.shtml

The Commission will hear from expert panelists regarding broadband and the digital future.    » read more »

Xanadoo Delivers Mobile WiMAX Service with Cisco IP NGN Infrastructure

LAS VEGAS, (CTIA WIRELESS 2008®), April 1, 2008 -- Cisco today announced that Xanadoo Company has utilized Cisco® Internet Protocol Next-Generation Network (IP NGN) infrastructure to launch one of the first commercial North American mobile WiMAX broadband wireless networks. Mobile WiMAX, based on the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (IEEE 802.16e) specification, is a mobile wireless technology that will enable high-speed Internet Protocol (IP)-based services for both businesses and consumers who want to access gaming and music, stream video and transfer large files, all while on the go.    » read more »

$5 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access and Digital Literacy

March 19, 2008 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that nine public/private sector partnerships will receive funds to help promote the research, design and implementation of innovative solutions to create affordable broadband Internet access for underserved urban and rural communities throughout the state.    » read more »

“Managing congestion and traffic in order to maximize satisfaction for all customers is hardly detrimental to the public interest.”

2/13/2008, WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the marketplace for broadband Internet service expands and providers explore new mechanisms to enrich the Internet experience for consumers, new regulation that would restrict this experimentation will only slow innovation and harm consumers, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) said in comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today.    » read more »

January 15, 2008 -- CNNMoney.com, the world's leading business and finance Web site, today launched a new broadband initiative designed to give viewers approximately 30 originally produced for the web, broadcast-quality videos per day. CNNMoney.com's homepage has been redesigned to include a prominent, embedded video player to allow users to view video content while continuing to follow breaking business news and live, streaming financial data.    » read more »

12.17.07 - Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland today launched Connect Ohio, a public-private partnership that will help expand broadband services across the state by working with local communities and providers to map gaps in access.    » read more »

December 14, 2007 -- [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – United States Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that his bill, The Connect the Nation Act, was included in the 2007 Farm Bill, passed by the full Senate this afternoon. Durbin’s bill promotes the rapid deployment of high-quality, affordable broadband internet service, especially in rural areas. The legislation creates a matching grant program to be administered through the Department of Commerce to assist statewide or regional public-private partnerships increase broadband access, map resources and build demand.    » read more »

State Forms Broadband Council to Support Key Component of “I Live NY” Initiative

December 6, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and First Lady Silda Wall Spitzer today announced the formation of the New York State Council for Universal Broadband, which is charged with developing strategies to ensure every New Yorker has access to affordable, high-speed Internet service.    » read more »

11/20/2007 -- Continuing his historic commitment to expand broadband network access across California, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced a $22 million grant award to the California Telehealth Network by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).    » read more »

November 14, 2007 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch and the Executive Council today approved a contract to assist the state Division of Economic Development in its efforts to bolster the expansion of affordable, advanced broadband technology throughout the state.    » read more »

November 13, 2007 -- Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the Broadband Census of America Act, sponsored by Congressman Ed Markey of Massachusetts, which passed by voice vote in the House this afternoon:

“Today’s passage of the Broadband Census of America Act implements a crucial piece of the New Direction Congress’ Innovation Agenda. It is another step forward that will make our economy stronger, more competitive, and keep America number one.    » read more »

10/10/2007 -- Statement of NCTA President & CEO Kyle McSlarrow Regarding the Markup of E-911 and Broadband Mapping Legislation in the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet

“We applaud the subcommittee’s action today to move the ‘911 Modernization and Safety Act of 2007’ to full committee. Cable operators already provide their telephone customers E-911 service and this legislation ensures that cable can continue to offer this important service in the same manner as all competitive voice providers.    » read more »

Support of Multimode ADSL2+/VDSL2 Service Results in Better Triple-Play Services and Expanded Service Offerings for Ericsson Customers

STEVENSVILLE, MD (October 9, 2007) – Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley today joined Senator Barbara Mikulski and Senator E.J. Pipkin to celebrate the completion of the first phase in bringing broadband network capability to the Eastern Shore.    » read more »

October 9, 2007 -- During Broadband World Forum in Berlin October 8-11, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), Sony (NYSE:SNE) and Sony Ericsson will jointly demonstrate the possibilities of new multimedia experiences between mobile handsets and home network devices. The combination of technologies based on IMS and DLNA standards will enable consumers to access innovative multimedia services anywhere, anytime and on any device.    » read more »