Shaw Biz Inks Internet Deal with Winnipeg
Shaw Communications (NYSE:SJR) announced a multi-year agreement with the city of Winnipeg to improve the city’s network access and connection by providing a 35-site virtual private LAN service (VPLS). The agreement has Shaw Business creating separate VPLS domains for each … Continue reading
Canadians Value Internet Over Alcohol, Coffee
According to a survey conducted on behalf of Canadian operator Rogers Communications (NYSE:RCI), respondents value Internet access more than alcohol, coffee or chocolate. Among things the survey’s respondents would not give up for Internet access are sex, regular bathing and … Continue reading
20% Watch a Show after Hearing about It Online
According to research from Horowitz Associates, 39% of TV viewers with Internet access have turned to the Internet to search for more information or trivia about something they saw on TV at least occasionally; 16% always/frequently do so. Almost one-quarter … Continue reading
Synacor Buys Carbyn HTML5 App Platform
Synacor (NASDAQ: SYNC) has acquired Carbyn, an HTML5 platform designed to deliver a unified experience for apps across Internet-connected devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and connected TVs. Through the acquisition, Synacor plans to offer its customers a branded platform where … Continue reading
Verizon Wireless Debuts Home Internet
Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) announced that HomeFusion Broadband, a service that provides high-speed in-home Internet access leveraging the company’s 4G LTE network, will be available throughout the country starting May 3. HomeFusion Broadband is an alternative for residential broadband, especially in … Continue reading
Connected TVs Shipped to Reach 70% in 2016
According to a new report by IMS Research, approximately 25% of the TV sets shipped globally in 2011 were Internet-connected, a figure the research house expects to approach 70% of total TV shipments during 2016, resulting in more than $117 … Continue reading
FCC Aims to Increase Low-Income Broadband Adoption
The FCC is launching a competition to discover the best ways to increase broadband adoption rates among low-income Americans. The competition is funded by the newly created “Broadband Adoption Lifeline Pilot Program.” It builds on the Connect to Compete initiative, … Continue reading
Web Speeds Fall Short of Claims in UK
New broadband figures released by Cable.co.uk suggest the average broadband download speed is less than half of the average advertised broadband “up to” speed. Research indicates the average broadband download speed during March was 7.9 Mbps, compared to the average … Continue reading
FCC Launches ‘Connect America Fund’
The FCC officially launched the new ‘Connect America Fund’ (CAF), which was recently created as part of reform of the Universal Service Fund (USF). Last October, the Commission unanimously voted to reform and modernize USF to help connect every American … Continue reading
Mobile Networks Teeming with Streaming
According to Sandvine‘s Internet traffic trends report, in North America, video and audio streaming make up more than half of mobile data traffic, led by YouTube, Pandora and Netflix. Sandvine expects audio and video streaming to exceed 60% of North … Continue reading
Cogeco Boosts Ontario Web Speeds
Cogeco Cable is enhancing its High Speed Internet (HSI) service in Ontario, boosting its current Ultimate 50 package to a download speed of up to 55 Mbps to become Ultimate 55. Cogeco customers who currently subscribe to the Ultimate 50 … Continue reading
GCI Internet Plans Ahead of Schedule
General Communication Inc., better known in cable circles as GCI, and its wholly owned subsidiary United Utilities announced their plan to provide terrestrial broadband Internet service to the residents of 65 remote, rural communities in Bristol Bay and the Yukon-Kuskokwim … Continue reading
Casa Systems Wins Aussie CMTS Deal
Casa Systems‘ C2200 and C2300 CMTSs have been selected by Autralian operator OptiComm to support its rollout of a wholesale only, HFC network delivering DOCSIS 3.0-based high-speed data services. The terms of the multi-year agreement call for deployment of Casa’s … Continue reading