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- Should broadband connectivity be a right?
- Should broadband connectivity be a right?Not at all.Yes, it is going to be a necessity but it will never be a right. In my opinion, this goes along with the whole "Is health care a right" ordeal. Neither of these are rights. They are both almost absolutely necessary but no...
- Discussion threads 2009-05-31
- Rural Internet proposal captures stimulus woes in a (rather large) nutshell
- Rural Internet proposal captures stimulus woes in a rather large nutshellWhy should the government compete with private business?How would you like it if the government stepped in to compete unfairly since it has virtually unlimited capital with a business you owned -- or one you worked for?The private sector can...
- Discussion threads 2009-02-06
- Mesh Networks: Decentralized, Self-Forming, Self-Healing Networks That Achieve Unprecedented Coverage, Throughput, Flexibility and Cost Efficiency
- Mesh networks technology is helping to enable the 4th generation of wireless mobility by using basic Radio Frequency RF physics in a new way - overcoming inherent limitations to achieve unprecedented coverage, throughput, flexibility and cost-efficiency. Mesh networking offers a new model of seamless mobility that's already transforming wireless data...
- White papers 2008-12-24
- "Net neutrality" is stupid
- "Net neutrality" is stupidThe problem, mixing social with business.The problem here is Robin is trying to treat a massive business investment billions in captial investment as if its a socialized publicly owned utility which it is not.Other countries subsidise connectivity/ISPs because they believe having broadband everywhere is critical to their...
- Discussion threads 2008-12-16
- Martin free wireless plan brings muni WiFi disaster back from the dead
- OK, public spectrum, take 2. Or is it 3? After the infamous D-block auction meltdown, the FCC is set with a new plan to have the private sector deliver free Internet over the airwaves, Reuters reports. And FCC chair Kevin Martin's plan includes another long-held fantasy of policymakers: a...
- Blog posts 2008-12-03
- TV White Space Position Paper: Fixed TV White Space Solutions for Wireless ISP Network Operators
- Motorola is developing solutions for the TV White Space spectrum for both Service Providers as well as municipal state and local government entities. This paper specifically focuses on Motorola's fixed solution for broadband service providers operating networks predominantly in suburban and rural areas. This particular solution provides reliable point to...
- White papers 2008-11-01
- Dolly doesn't want to share white space
- Dolly doesn't want to share white spaceYou'd Think Ms. Parton Would Know!Ms. Parton's present stand appears to be based on specious understanding of the science available. There apparently is no disruption threatening her wireless mic use. You'd think she'd be all for it, as this is the major key to...
- Discussion threads 2008-10-28
- Va. decision knocking down antispam law strikes blow for First Amendment
- Va. decision knocking down antispam law strikes blow for First AmendmentYour point still fails...Freedom of expression doesn't extend to having a legislated, forced audience!By the logic you illustrate here, it would be "illegal" or "unconstitutional" to1) not answer the phone or door, if proven that you were home;2) turn away...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-14
- How do we address the have-nots?
- I attended a leadership summit on Monday (it was actually pretty good stuff, with concrete plans, goals, and generally more than you get out of your average bit of professional development) and, not surprisingly, a serious focus was on technology. I think people are finally realizing that, while technology...
- Blog posts 2008-08-27
- Alabama's Broadband Tide
- BROADBAND INITIATIVE â€" If you really want anywhere access to the Internet, you understand the value and you’ll pay for it. A DirecWay dish on an RV at Gulf State Park, on the so-called “Redneck Riviera,†at Orange Beach, Alabama. ORANGE BEACH, Ala. â€" No more...
- Blog posts 2008-06-18
- Earthlink finally pulls out of Wireless Philly, but all is not lost
- Earthlink finally pulls out of Wireless Philly, but all is not lostStuff and nonsense>From day one, the purpose of Philly's network is to increase digital inclusion and economic development. The measure of their success should be how lives and businesses are being helped in disadvantaged communities.The city to stick to...
- Discussion threads 2008-05-14
- Comcast Bill of Rights unnecessary in open source world
- Comcast Bill of Rights unnecessary in open source worldIt is clear there are not adequate...alternatives in the broadband market. The capitalism principals we have in place are based on perfect economies. There is no such thing as a perfect economy. This is why the HAS to be government regulations to...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-16
- No Government rules on packet throttling, blocking, colleague says on Capitol Hill
- No Government rules on packet throttling, blocking, colleague says on Capitol HillHe's rightPacket throttling should only be regulated where the service in question enjoys some form of protected monopoly, such as when cable companies have municipal charters.Oh, wait ...RE: No Government rules on packet throttling, blocking, colleague says on Capitol...
- Discussion threads 2008-03-03
- Another one rides the bus
- Cisco Systems is collaborating with cities around the world to see if broadband can be exploited to cut down energy consumption and traffic. In San Francisco, the company has rigged up municipal buses with free Wi-Fi to coax commuters out of their cars. CNET News.com's Michael Kanellos grabs a transfer...
- Videos 2008-02-21
- I didn't have Internet access all weekend!
- This post is coming in a bit late today since I was without Internet access for the entire weekend! I'm between ISPs right now and, although I timed the cutoff of my first to dovetail with the installation of the second, delays in turning on my DSL service meant...
- Blog posts 2008-01-28
- Transforming Government: The State of Wireless
- From the capitol to public works, to first responders and emergency personnel, state and local government has the highest percentage of employees on the move. The attendee of this webcast will learn how to make sure mobile workforce stays connected. The attendee will learn about key issues facing municipal governments...
- Webcasts 2007-12-01
- Boucher takes Comcast to task
- Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA) has taken notice of Comcast's tricks literally to squeeze out BitTorrent and other P2P traffic. In an interview with CNET's Crave blog, Boucher said the cable company has made a "major mistake." "The inability of customers to share files significantly diminishes their ability to utilize...
- Blog posts 2007-10-26
- Net neutrality debate re-ignites
- The recent blocking of BitTorrent by Comcast has re-ignited the network neutrality debate. Rep. Rick Boucher has called Comcast on the carpet, but AT&T has responded forcefully. They not only deny the need for network neutrality, they call it a positive harm, adding there is no...
- Blog posts 2007-10-25
- The summer that Muni Wi-Fi died
- The summer that Muni Wi-Fi diedSelective reading.The failure of municipal wifi was in part the result of agreements in which private companies agreed to make the investment necessary and municipalities agreed to let them. Mr. Wu calls the companies "underqualified". The word "foolish" is an alternative.The reason more...
- Discussion threads 2007-10-03
- The summer that Muni Wi-Fi died
- Speaking of Tim Wu, the good professor has written an intriguing piece for Slate subtitled Why Municipal Wireless Networks Have Been Such a Flop. Wu says it's not that public wireless is a bad idea. Rather, cities have screwed up by refusing to treat Internet like a...
- Blog posts 2007-10-02
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