News tagged with internet speed

Spreading high-speed Internet to rural areas

To cut the cost of bringing high-speed Internet to rural areas, Dr. Ka Lun Lee and colleagues at the University of Melbourne and NEC Australia in the state of Victoria are experimenting with a way to boost the reach of existing ...

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 16, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dialing back: Cost-cutters return to slow-speed Internet

With his work hours cut and an investment portfolio in the tank, Arnold Zimmerman is considering the unthinkable: ditching his blazing-fast cable Internet service and going back to dial-up.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Kentucky a model for broadband expansion

In Martin County, Ky., a remote corner of Appalachia, it can take hours to reach a doctor's office, a simple cholesterol check costing a miner a day's work.

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Companies often overstate 3G cell speeds

Q. How do 3G (third generation) data networks of the cell phone companies compare when it comes to Internet speed?

Technology / Other

created Feb 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Eye on electronics: Making sure you get your money's worth

Buying electronics can be an awfully tough decision, especially in this economy where every dollar counts. With people cutting back on going out for entertainment, what's available around the house - such as the television, ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Feb 04, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0