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FCC schizo on DSL, wiretapping
August 8, 2005
In a pair of decisions, the commissioners vote to veer in two radically different directions.
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DSL strikes a chord with frugal shoppers
June 16, 2006
Middle-income households and price-sensitive Internet users have been signing up for DSL service.
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New Net taxes could arrive in November
September 14, 2007
Because Congress has yet to renew a moratorium on Net access taxes, users could pay more for DSL and cable modem bills.
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Broadband divide widens in U.K.
January 20, 2006
Subscription rates for high-speed Internet access still skew in favor of prosperous areas.
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AOL hanging up on dial-up customers?
February 28, 2006
Many see price hike for dial-up services as part of its metamorphosis into a broadband Web portal.
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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.
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FCC pushes for broadband over power lines
August 3, 2006
Regulators say they're trying to address interference concerns while promoting an alternative to cable, DSL.
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Bells slash prices to lure broadband customers
August 24, 2005
Verizon's newly priced $14.95 service is aimed at mainstream, price-sensitive dial-up Internet customers.
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Net access tax compromise: A short extension?
July 26, 2007
A temporary extension of the Internet access tax restrictions seems likely, but what about the idea of making the tax ban permanent?
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Politicians weigh renewal of Net access tax ban
May 22, 2007
State governments say they want to be able to levy new taxes on access and oppose an unfettered extension of the federal ban that expires this fall.
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Ban on monthly Net access taxes faces obstacles
April 17, 2007
Senator behind proposal to curb state and local taxes on Internet access is trying to extend the ban again, but says he may not succeed.
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Watching TV on the laptop--and on the cheap
October 17, 2007
reporter's notebook Don't want to pay for cable or even own a TV, but still want to watch shows like Meerkat Manor? Here's how I do it.
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EarthLink, GE fund broadband over power line provider
May 4, 2006
Companies contribute to $130 million round of funding for Current Communications' powerline Net access technology.
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Senators aim to ease up on Net, phone taxes
January 5, 2007
One bill would make a ban on levies on Net access permanent, while others would sweep away remaining taxes on local phone service.
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Verizon revenue grows on wireless
May 2, 2006
Revenue gets boost from wireless sales, but company faces competition from cable operators in broadband, wireline.
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Year in review: Dawning of the broadband age
December 20, 2004
In 2004, the number of broadband subscriptions in the U.S. surpassed the number of dial-up accounts--and the gap will only increase.
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