BBC Backs Better Broadband to Prevent Digital Divide
The BBC is throwing its weight behind Ofcom, the communications watchdog, in pushing for a faster broadband network to be built across Britain.
From The Financial Times, December 18, 2007
BPL, WiMAX Electricity Smart Meters Coming to NSW
Over these networks, consumers will receive
information on their mobile phones or on in-house displays, saying how much electricity they are using and the price at which they are using it. In turn, the
providers will be able to keep their finger on the pulse of demand.
From ZDNet, December 18, 2007
Philadelphia Inquirer: Support Wi-Fi Network
Since when has any endeavor this ambitious -- the launch of a wireless network covering 135 square miles - ever come in on time and on budget?
From The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 18, 2007
Clearwire Launches in Rochester, Its 50th Market
Rochester is Clearwire’s second market in New York State followed by Syracuse, and marks the company’s 50th market globally. Clearwire is currently deployed in 46 markets in the U.S. and in 4 markets in Europe.
From PR BusinessWire, December 18, 2007
The FCC's Broadband Bobble
Martin's lack of a bold initiative hasn't gone unnoticed: On Nov. 15, Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) encouraged lawmakers to support a bill he introduced that could end up dictating to the FCC how to implement a national broadband policy.
From BusinessWeek, December 18, 2007
Wi-Fi on Trains Proving Less Viable
NS, the Dutch train operator cancels plans.... Three train lines in central California considering Internet service or having once deployed it—ACE, Caltrain, and Capitol Corridor—are currently all in abatement.
From Wi-Fi Net News, December 18, 2007
Review: New America Foundation Report on Philadelphia
Their conclusion is that the city-created non-profit Wireless Philadelphia should have built and owned the network.
From Wi-Fi Net News, December 18, 2007
Penalty Fee Lets White Revamp City's Wi-Fi plan
$5 million penalty fee that EarthLink paid in September would finance a "digital inclusion" program intended to help students and the elderly in low-income neighborhoods access the Internet.
From Houston Chronicle, December 06, 2007
Bridging the Digital Divide in the Twin Cities
The Community Technology Empowerment Project (CTEP) in the Twin Cities tries to address those inequalities. This AmeriCorps project helps low-income youth and adults learn to use technology.
From Minneapolis Star-Tribune, December 06, 2007
Municipal Wi-Fi Needs a Paradigm Shift
According to a new study from ABI Research, however, there is a disconnect between that media-driven gloom and the reality on the ground. Municipal Wi-Fi can be a success, if its goals and business models are redefined.
From ABI Research, December 06, 2007
