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Australia embarks on great broadband adventure

Technology / Telecom

created Sep 27, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

From snowy mountains and sun-baked deserts to the steamy tropical north, Australia has begun wiring its vast expanse with a high-tech broadband network in a giant project being closely followed abroad.


Go for gigabit speeds: America should expect nothing less

Technology / Telecom

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

As federal officials begin reviewing 2,200 detailed proposals requesting more than seven times the $4 billion in broadband investment in this round of stimulus funding, it's a good time to revisit the big-picture and ask ...


Verizon Wireless uses new network for first time

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 14, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless says it has completed the first calls using a brand-new network that's planned to go live next year, offering faster Internet speeds.


Cablevision has fastest Internet speeds for cable

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

(AP) -- Cablevision Systems Corp. is set to unveil Tuesday the fastest Internet speeds available from any cable or phone company.


Companies often overstate 3G cell speeds

Technology / Other

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

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