Broadband and DSL News
Mediacom to Launch 20 Mbps Broadband Service
2008-05-14
Mediacom Communications plans to increase the download speed of Mediacom Online Max to 20 megabytes per second (Mbps) with an upload speed of 2 Mbps.
Millions To Switch From DSL to Wimax
2008-05-07
According to Juniper Research, up to 12% of the world's DSL users will switch to Wimax connections by 2013. Wimax usage will expand most rapidly in under-served areas in the Far East.
Charter Launches 16 Mbps Download Speed
2008-04-30
Charter Communications, Inc. recently announced it is launching Charter High-Speed Internet Max in Wisconsin with download speeds of up to 16 Mbps.
Free Wireless Internet Bill
2008-04-23
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) has introduced a bill, known as the Wireless Internet Nationwide for Families Act, that could provide free broadband coverage to at least 95% of the U.S.
Bay Area Tops in Broadband Access
2008-04-16
According to the Bay Area Council, the Bar Area region leads the nation in adopting broadband Internet. About 76 percent of residents use high-speed Internet at home compared to about half of the rest of the United States.