The average broadband connection speed for the U.S. was 4.7 Mb/s for the first quarter of 2010, according to data released this week from Akamai Technologies. This was a substantial increase from the 3.8 Mb/s average connection speed Akamai measured in fourth quarter 2009.
Average U.S. Broadband Connection Speed Rises to 4.7 Mb/s, Akamai Says
Posted by: Steve Senne | July 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
Parks Sees Bright Future for 3DTV on the Horizon
Posted by: Steve Senne | July 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
One-off events such as the 2010 World Cup are raising consumer awareness of and interest in 3DTV, but only modestly to date, according to Parks Associates’ Trends in 3DTV report , but the Dallas-based research firm forecasts that 80% of TVs sold in the US will be 3D-ready.
Finley Engineering Acquires Communications Engineers, Inc.
Posted by: Mike Boehne | July 26th, 2010 | No Comments »
We’re excited to announce our latest acquisition, Communications Engineers, Inc, (CEI) based in Springfield, Ill. CEI is a well respected engineering firm with a strong track record of successful client engagements. “This strategic acquisition will increase Finley Engineering’s presence in Illinois and the surrounding area, and compliment our established presence in the communications industry,” explains Rod Christenson, President and CEO of Finley Engineering.
Kansas establishes broadband advisory task force
Posted by: Mike Boehne | July 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson has established the Kansas Broadband Advisory Task Force with the goal of helping to implement the state’s Connect Kansas broadband Internet initiative.
“Access to broadband services is essential in supporting our communities and furthering economic development,” said Parkinson in a press release. “Whether you’re searching for a job, looking to enhance your education or accessing healthcare technologies, broadband is becoming the standard of Internet communications nationwide. I am pleased to form this task force that will help bring broadband access to all corners of Kansas and enhance economic opportunities for our state.”
Google launches Fiber for Communities site
Posted by: Mike Boehne | July 16th, 2010 | No Comments »
Google has launched a new web site called Google Fiber for Communities where, according to a posting from a Google product manager “you can learn more about fiber networks and keep up-to-date” on the company’s plan to build experimental ultra-high speed broadband networks. The site also will enable visitors to “advocate for common-sense federal and local policies that would help fiber deployments nationwide.” The company is still in the process of reviewing applications from nearly 1100 communities wanting to be project sites and expects to announce project recipients by year-end.
Virginia Municipal Utility Injects SmartGrid into FTTH Network
Posted by: Steve Senne | July 9th, 2010 | No Comments »
Municipal utility BVU plans to deploy a Smart Grid communications platform using equipment from Tantalus. Formerly known as Bristol Virginia Utilities, BVU was one of the first utility companies to deploy a municipality-
owned fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network.
Nielsen Says Majority of Smartphone Users Better off With a Pay-for-Usage Plan
Posted by: Mike Boehne | July 2nd, 2010 | No Comments »
Contrary to widely-held perception, the vast majority–99%– of smart phone users would be better off with a pay-for-usage plan like AT&T’s new data pricing model as opposed to one based on a flat-rate and unlimited usage, according to analysis of 60,000 mobile customers’ phone bills conducted by the Nielsen Company for its Customer Value Metrics product. There are other opinions, particularly from consumer groups, who disagree with Nielsen’s conclusions on pay-for-usage plans.
