Twitter comes out in support of the FCC's net neutrality proposal
In the lead-up to the Federal Communications Commission’s vote on proposed net neutrality regulations later this week, Twitter on Monday voiced its opinion on the matter.
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The FCC voted 3-2 to reclassify the definition of broadband, here's what it means to you
I no longer have access to broadband at home according to the Federal Communications Commission. As part of its 2015 Broadband Progress report, the FCC has voted 3-2 to drastically raise the minimum connection speeds required to classify as broadband.
100Mbps Internet available to 59 percent of Americans, but ISP choice limited
According to a recently released Department of Commerce report, fifty nine percent of the US population can get access to a 100Mbps or faster broadband connection, but only 8 percent can choose from two or more ISPs, while a meager 1 percent can…
FCC proposal to bring faster Internet to classrooms would boost government spending by $1.5 billion
Technology is no doubt changing the way kids learn in the classroom but the harsh reality is that many schools simply don’t have the funding necessary to deliver adequate Internet speeds to classrooms. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is looking to remedy…
South Korean ISP set to unveil 10Gbps fiber connection, 1GB download in less than a second
One gigabit per second (1Gbps) fiber connections like those offered by Google Fiber is considered the Holy Grail of broadband in the US. The truth of the matter, however, is that Americans lag (no pun intended) far behind other countries…
Comcast earns an estimated $300 million per quarter from cable modem rental fees
Broadband modem rental fees are usually around $8 per month regardless of provider. Although it is cheaper in the long run to buy your own modem, most people would rather simply pay the fee each month to not have to…
AT&T now bundling basic cable, broadband service, HBO Go and Amazon Prime for $39 per month
AT&T has come up with a unique offering that seems to be designed specifically for cord-cutters. For $40 per month, the company is offering customers its U-verse Internet Max Plus (18Mbps) broadband service, basic cable service, a one year subscription to Amazon…
Nancy Pelosi hops on to the Title II bandwagon, urges FCC to reclassify broadband as a utility
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has strongly come out in support of net neutrality, asking the FCC to ban so-called "Internet fast lanes" by regulating broadband as a telecommunications service under Title II.
AT&T's gigabit internet to reach Silicon Valley ahead of Google Fiber
Cupertino residents will soon have access to one of the fastest Internet speeds in the country. According to the Wall Street Journal, AT&T’s gigabit service will be landing there in the coming months, making California the latest state in the…
Time Warner Cable to deliver one-gigabit broadband in Los Angeles by 2016
Time Warner Cable is bringing its ultra-fast broadband Internet service to Los Angeles. The company recently said they can offer Internet speeds of up to one gigabit per second to residents, businesses and government offices by 2016, far faster than…
Comcast plans to roll out data caps for all customers in next 5 years
Comcast Executive VP David Cohen said in a call (transcript) with investors yesterday that he expects "usage-based billing", also known as data caps, to reach all of the company's customers within the next five years.
Cox to offer gigabit broadband service by the end of the year
Following Google and AT&T, Cox Communications has now announced plans to provide 1-Gigabit-per-second fiber-based broadband service by the end of the year. Cox CEO Pat Esser made the announcement during an interview yesterday with Bloomberg TV at the NCTA's Cable…
Weekend Open Forum: How fast is your home internet connection?
Here in Australia, our internet infrastructure isn't fantastic, with most premises relying on ADSL2+ connections that are physically capped at 24 Mbit/s and limited by the distance you are from the local exchange. Many people are stuck with relatively slow…
Comcast increases Internet speeds in 13 Northeastern states
Comcast has boosted the Internet speeds for customers in 14 Northeastern states. The announcement came as the cable company answered questions from Congress regarding their pending merger with Time Warner Cable.
Bright House is bringing residential gigabit fiber network to Tampa
Bright House Networks has announced plans to build a gigabit broadband network for homeowners in Tampa, Florida, less than a month after Google selected 34 cities for possible Google Fiber expansion. Bright House President Nomi Bergman said their decision wasn’t…
Netflix signs deal with Comcast to keep streams lag-free
Netflix has come to an agreement with Comcast to ensure the streaming service receives the necessary bandwidth to provide a smooth and lag-free experience for the company’s broadband customers. The duo promised in a joint press release that the collaboration…
Three in five US households with broadband also own a connected TV
A new report from TDG Research suggests that if you have a broadband connection but don’t own an Internet-connected television, you’re now part of the minority. A full 63 percent of all US broadband households now own such a device…
Researchers demonstrate 1.4 Tbps broadband connection using commercial-grade hardware
A joint research team from French telecoms Alcatel-Lucent and BT have come up with a 1.4 terabit connection that would put Google Fiber and all other competitors to shame. The technology is said to use commercial-grade hardware with a new…
Korean carrier to launch 300 Mbps LTE-Advanced network later this year
Mobile Internet has already eclipsed home broadband speeds in some parts of the world and it only looks to get even faster moving forward. SK Telecom in Korea has announced plans to roll out a blazing fast 300 Mbps service…
Net neutrality update and a potential future of selective data capping and Internet price gouging
Live in the United States? Enjoy being able to stream and browse the Internet to your cold little heart's content? Don't want your Internet costs to go up? It's time to start thinking about what could be one of this generation's biggest issues for gamers: net neutrality.
United States falls to 31st place in global broadband speed list
If you live in the United States and think you have access to a fast broadband connection, think again. That’s because 30 countries have faster Internet connections on average than the US according to the latest statistics from Speedtest.net.
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Cable TV subscriptions at major providers set to drop below 40 million
In what probably amounts to little or no surprise at all to many, cable TV subscriptions are on the decline. It started with tech-savvy individuals cutting the cord and moving to streaming video services but now it appears the trend…
FCC seeks your help in testing mobile broadband speeds with Android app
Are you getting the mobile broadband speed you are paying for? The Federal Communications Commission is planning to launch a new smartphone application called "FCC speed test" for users to test precisely that. The application will allow users to run…
Los Angeles to bring free fiber-based internet to city residents and businesses
Los Angeles is planning to roll out fiber-based Internet to every residence, business and government entity within the city limits. The network, which would also power public Wi-Fi hotspots, is expected to provide free Internet access to anyone at 2-5…
A third of American adults don't have broadband access at home
It may be tough to believe given our connected audience but it’s true: nearly one out of every three adults in the US don't have high speed Internet access at home. What’s more, three percent of American adults still connect…