Connected Nation Under Attack for Anti-Consumer Policy
To pre-empt any real national broadband policy from taking shape, the nation's largest broadband companies are collectively crafting their own anti-consumer "national broadband policy," and pushing it through Congress as a cure-all while consumers and the media nap.
From DSL Reports, July 23, 2008
Internet for Everyone, Connected Nation in Comparison
“There is a growing consensus on the need for broadband, and the need for government involvement to make the next generation of broadband happen,” says Wendy Wigen, government relations officer for EDUCAUSE, which supports both.
From BroadbandCensus.com, July 23, 2008
Free Wireless Available in More Riverside (CA) Locations
Wi-Fi service expanded last week to the Orangecrest and Sycamore Canyon sections of the city, according to spokesman Austin Carter.
From The Desert Sun, July 23, 2008
Swedish Firm to Acquire UK's Moovera Networks
Icomera, a Swedish supplier of Internet connectivity to trains, has announced that it will acquire UK-based Moovera Networks, a manufacturer of fixed and mobile communications systems, for an undisclosed amount.
From CBR Online, July 23, 2008
T-Mobile Objects to Free Service Tied to New 70-0 MHz Auction
In a new attempt to revive the auction, the FCC has dropped the requirement for setting aside spectrum to support public safety networks, and has instead added the free access requirement.
From TMC Net, July 23, 2008
Milledgeville (GA) Partnering with Clearwire
Milledgeville took a giant technological leap forward Tuesday when city council voted unanimously to contract with Internet provider Clearwire for the city’s proposed wireless Internet system.
From The Union-Recorder, July 23, 2008
Cities Gone Wireless: Safety Or Surveillance?
While some cities have seen their dreams of providing wireless Internet access for all fade, others have forged ahead with wireless networks for an altogether different purpose: surveillance.
From NPR, July 22, 2008
Vint Cerf: Telcos Hurting National Interests
Mr Cerf talks about how he was misquoted on the subject of net neutrality and offers a solution to the current issues around broadband Internet.
From ZDNet, July 22, 2008
Inspiring Broadband Video at E-North Carolina
"As the world moves to a truly global economy,
access to broadband infrastructure is vital in order for communities to remain competitive and participate globally. The rural areas of North Carolina are being left behind."
From E-NC, July 21, 2008
UK CCTV Boom Has Failed to Slash Crime, Police Say
Only 3% of street robberies in London were solved using CCTV images, despite the fact that Britain has more security cameras than any other country in Europe.
From The Guardian, July 21, 2008
