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Wi-Fi: Coming soon on board U.S. airplanes

June 5, 2006 AirCell says it'll use its wireless spectrum to offer in-flight broadband. Will planes be filled with travelers yakking with VoIP? TAGS: traveler, airplane, VoIP, carrier, Wi-Fi, aircraft, satellite, broadband, cell phone, U.S.

Satellite specialist Hughes launches utility broadband

June 6, 2005 In addition to satellite connectivity, Hughes Network Systems now offers DSL and frame-relay services as part of a new flexible-bandwidth package. TAGS: Hughes Network Systems, frame relay, satellite, broadband service, broadband, DSL, portal

AT&T IPTV now coming to your PC

March 22, 2007 New offering from U-verse TV service, called OnTheGo, requires only a subscription add-on and a broadband connection. TAGS: IP television, AT&T Corp., subscriber, programming, channel, broadband, satellite, TV, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

DirecTV tests IP telephony

August 30, 2006 As part of joint venture, company to test a Net-based phone service for residents of apartments and condominiums. TAGS: DirecTV, satellite television company, telephony, satellite television, voice service, venture, bundle, IP telephony, Internet phone, satellite, broadband, VoIP, cable company, IP, Verizon Communications, TV

Broadband bundles to drive wireless spectrum sale

August 9, 2006 Cable and satellite companies will be among the bidders at a major FCC auction, as they look to add wireless to their package of services. TAGS: spectrum, cable company, satellite company, Time Warner Inc., satellite, satellite television, wireless service, telephony, license, sale, Comcast Corp., broadband, T-Mobile, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, TV

Bill launched to overhaul broadband rules

July 27, 2005 Politicians say it's time to update the 1996 Telecommunications Act and other laws to deregulate broadband and wireless links. TAGS: telecommunications, broadband, fiber, bill, government, Verizon Communications, law, VoIP, satellite

Senator suggests targeting Net 'indecency'

March 15, 2005 A Senate committee chairman says Congress should find some way to include broadband and VoIP in decency legislation. TAGS: senator, chairman, broadband, VoIP, satellite, radio, TV, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Satellite companies partner with Clearwire

June 14, 2007 WiMax broadband provider teams up with satellite companies DirecTV and EchoStar to offer a bundle of broadband, TV and voice services. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., EchoStar Communications Corp., DirecTV, satellite company, broadband service, satellite, broadband, Sprint Nextel, president, TV

Sling Media rakes in more funding

January 31, 2006 The little start-up selling a device to turn laptops and PDAs into TV sets lands $46.6 million. TAGS: Sling Media, Slingbox, satellite television, Cisco Systems Inc., consumer electronics, satellite, TV, PDA, broadband, laptop computer

AOL tunes in XM for radio deal

April 11, 2005 Satellite radio expands its reach in cyberspace as market leader XM joins forces with America Online. TAGS: XM Satellite Radio, America Online Inc., Sirius, satellite radio, subscriber, Time Warner Inc., satellite, radio, broadband

AT&T to offer video on demand to DSL customers

April 18, 2006 Teams with Akimbo Systems to provide Net-based VOD service to DSL subscribers who sign up for new Homezone TV service. TAGS: Akimbo Systems, AT&T Corp., VoD, set-top box, set-top, IP television, satellite television, DSL, broadband, programming, satellite, TV, video

Net neutrality missing from sweeping telecom bill

May 1, 2006 Draft represents the most significant rewrite of laws dealing with video, satellite and broadband communications in 10 years. TAGS: Net Neutrality, telecommunications, legislation, proposal, regulation, broadband, margin, RIAA, tax, Amazon.com Inc., satellite, receiver, VoIP, video

Sidestepping the Net neutrality boondoggle

January 9, 2007 Policy analyst Randolph J. May warns that political miscalculations may tempt states to mandate the regulation of Internet services. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Michigan, broadband Internet provider, telephone company, cable company, broadband Internet, law, state, satellite, Internet service, broadband, Internet Service Provider, entry, Google Inc., video

Rumble in the 'triple play' jungle

June 22, 2004 Cable companies and Baby Bells are set for a face-off over bundles that package TV, phone and broadband service. TAGS: Cablevision Systems Corp., BellSouth Corp., video service, bundle, cable company, DirecTV, local phone company, VoIP, Internet phone, DSL, region, telephony, Internet access, Verizon Communications, telephone company, satellite

AT&T boosts DSL speeds, adds new services

April 26, 2006 Strikes deals with partners to offer new features, such as video downloads and voice calling, to put extra bandwidth to use. TAGS: Starz, AT&T Corp., Starz Vongo, DSL, IP television, satellite television, subscriber, Yahoo! Inc., voice, satellite, movies, broadband, U.S., video, TV, PC
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