Encouraged by the examples of U.S. municipalities offering free Wi-Fi access, the government of India is proposing a plan to offer all citizens of India free, high-speed broadband connectivity by 2009, through the state-owned telecom service providers BSNL and MTNL. The idea is to boost economic activity in general. The government of India plans to […]
U.S. still a laggard on broadband adoption, despite sheer numbers
The U.S. leads the world by far when it comes to the total number of broadband subscribers (58.1 million), but continues to lag when it comes to broadband adoption rates. The U.S. ranks only 15th in terms of penetration, according to statistics compiled by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The U.S. is failing to […]
Fujitsu beefs up lab to support LTE
Fujitsu Network Communications said it is expanding its laboratory facilities at its Richardson, Texas, headquarters to support next-generation wireless technologies, including Long Term Evolution (LTE), the upgrade to today’s cell phone technology. Fujitsu Network Communications said it is expanding its laboratory facilities at its Richardson, Texas, headquarters to support next-generation wireless technologies, including Long Term […]
Sezmi’s U.S. proof-of-concept secures Malaysia deal(2)
Malaysian Internet service provider YTL Communications plans to launch a converged TV and Internet service, which covers both residential and mobile use, using Sezmi’s TV platform. YTL plans to offer voice, data and TV by the end of next year. The video options will include live television, on-demand movies and shows, and Internet video. That […]