Government unveils major 435m broadband plan - Silicon Republic The Government has unveiled a next-generation network (NGN) plan that will see 435m pumped into a nationwide fibre-optic network, with state-owned fibre technology being utilised and broadband provisioning broadband made universal by 2010. The plan, unveiled today by Source: www.siliconrepublic.com TV in view on Web - Chicago Tribune I f you missed one of your favorite TV shows due to holiday travel, odds are good it is airing on the Web. Right now. Are you a fan of crime drama? CBS.com offers full-length episodes of whatever flavor of "CSI" you prefer. Or if you want some old Source: www.chicagotribune.com Oftcom offers incentives for super-fast broadband - Daily Telegraph A new generation of super-fast broadband connections has moved a step closer, after the industry watchdog offered internet companies an incentive to invest in an improved network. Ed Richards, Ofcom's chief executive, promised companies such as BT Source: www.telegraph.co.uk Ofcom: Mobile broadband driving interest in fibre - Silicon.com The rapid take-up of mobile broadband could help spur the arrival of super-fast fibre broadband networks in the UK, says telecoms regulator Ofcom, which has set out plans for a pro-investment regulatory framework that will guarantee operators who Source: networks.silicon.com Eircom confirms delay in broadband upgrade - Silicon Republic Eircom has confirmed that a plan to upgrade broadband connections up to 7.6Mbps, 10Mbps and broadband provisioning 12Mbps has been delayed because some of the upgrades require manual processes. In January this year, Eircom said DSL subscribers who were receiving a 2Mbps Source: www.siliconrepublic.com Broadband speeds must be faster, says Ofcom - Daily Telegraph Telecoms regulator Ofcom has called on fixed line operators like BT and broadband provisioning Virgin Media to offer much faster broadband speeds and broadband provisioning has promised to let them make a return if they make the necessary heavy investments. With the UK under pressure to offer Source: www.telegraph.co.uk Broadband battle lines - Baltimore Sun In 1986, 14-year-old David Troy started a mail-order business selling Atari hardware from home. In the past 18 years he has shifted focus, creating a small Severna Park-based Internet service provider with deep local roots. The ToadNet CEO and broadband provisioning Source: www.baltimoresun.com In Pictures: The World's 10 Most Wired Countries - Forbes To rank high on the World Economic Forum's list, countries need to have tech-friendly government policies as well as high tech usage. In the ranking, the WEF focuses on information and broadband provisioning communication technologies (ICT), such as cellular connectivity Source: www.forbes.com
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