'Up to' claims for Internet connection speeds next to worthless
When it comes to high-speed Internet access, are you getting what you pay for?
Telecom
Mar 2, 2010
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FCC survey shows need to teach broadband basics
(AP) -- The government's plan to provide fast Internet connections to all Americans will have to include some basic instruction in Web 101, according to a new survey of Internet users and non-users.
Telecom
Feb 23, 2010
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Google's uberfast plan bound to include fine print
Google is acting like Willy Wonka, dangling a few golden tickets to ultrafast broadband around the country. Cities are salivating at the chance to have the amazing, mysterious search company build one of the networks they've ...
Telecom
Feb 18, 2010
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Google to build ultra high-speed broadband networks
Google announced plans Wednesday to build experimental ultra high-speed broadband networks that would deliver Internet speeds 100 times faster than those of today to up to half a million Americans.
Telecom
Feb 10, 2010
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Southwest to enable Wi-Fi use on 737 fleet
Southwest Airlines has finally decided to wire its Boeing 737 fleet for wireless Internet service after dabbling with the concept for two years.
Telecom
Jan 30, 2010
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USDA awarding $310 million for broadband projects
(AP) -- The Agriculture Department is handing out nearly $310 million in stimulus money to bring high-speed Internet connections to 14 rural communities around the country.
Telecom
Jan 25, 2010
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Tablet computer market to boom: Deloitte
Industry tracker Deloitte predicts the tablet computer market will boom this year with tens of millions of people deciding the notepad-sized devices are "just right" for their needs.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 19, 2010
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FCC seeks extension for national broadband plan
(AP) -- The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is asking for a one-month extension on the national broadband plan the agency is required to submit to Congress.
Telecom
Jan 7, 2010
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Obama administration seeks more wireless spectrum
(AP) -- The Obama administration is calling on federal regulators to make more radio spectrum available for wireless Internet services to compete with broadband plans provided by the major phone and cable companies.
Telecom
Jan 4, 2010
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Google executive running for Vermont governor post
(AP) -- Internet search giant Google is based in Silicon Valley, yet it runs its community affairs operation out of a former bread factory in an old New England railroad town, hard by the confluence of the White and Connecticut ...
Business
Jan 2, 2010
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