by Pivot
Month: December 2009
First Broadband Stimulus Grants Awarded, $182 Million Announced
The long awaited day is here. The federal government has announced the first grant awards for the $7.2 billion broadband stimulus program.
Comcast’s Version of TV Everywhere Goes Live with Nationwide Beta
Now dubbed “Fancast XFINITY TV,” the service offers on-demand, online viewing of cable TV shows, films and independently produced content.
BendBroadband Claims Fastest Mobile Broadband in U.S.
BendBroadband, a central Oregon based cable MSO, has launched a mobile broadband product that it claims offers the fastest mobile broadband in the U.S. today.
Verizon Expands ‘Free’ Wi-Fi Strategy
Verizon has extra incentive to step up their Wi-Fi game. Cablevision has used Wi-Fi access quite effectively against Verizon in the New York metro area.
ViaSat Completes WildBlue Acquisition
ViaSat Inc. has completed the previously announced acquisition of privately-held WildBlue Communications Inc., the premier Ka-band satellite broadband service provider.
Sprint Launches WiMAX Desktop Modem, Puts Pressure on DSL
Take your home and business connectivity to the next level with the Sprint 4G Desktop Modem CPEi25150 by Motorola®. Simply connect the Sprint 4G Desktop Modem to your computer or router/Wi-Fi device