by Pivot
Month: May 2014
Parks: SMB Tech Support Spending Averages $3,000 Annually
Tech support spending averages $3,000 annually for companies with 10 employees or fewer, says Parks Associates, which forecasts spending to grow as SMBs adopt
Infonetics: Microwave Equipment Revenue Drops 7% in One Year
Microwave equipment revenue dropped 7% in the first quarter of 2014 in comparison with the same period in 2013, said Infonetics, which attributes the drop to
Indiana Telco Buys Cable Firm, Rebrands as LightStream
Report: WLAN Growth Rate Slows, But Market to Remain Strong
The WLAN growth rate has slowed but the market will remain strong as new standards take root, says IDC.
NTCA: Rural Telecom Providers See 72% Take Rates on Broadband
Rural telecom providers continue to see gains in broadband availability, average broadband speeds and take rates, according to a survey of rural telco members of NTCA- The Rural Broadband Association.
Canadian Provider Selects Entone for HybridTV
ABI: Set Top Box Market Ripe for Consolidation
The set top box market is ripe for consolidation, says ABI, pointing to AT&T’s plan to acquire DirecTV as a potential driver.
IDC: Global Smartphone Shipments to Grow 12% Yearly Through 2018
Global smartphone shipments will grow 12% yearly through 2018, says IDC.
Does Western Iowa Networks Gigabit Deployment Signal a Flurry of Rural Gigabit Projects?
Western Iowa Networks rural gigabit upgrade was relatively simple because the company already had fiber-to-the-home infrastructure. And considering that many other
Community College System Engages Pinpoint for Fiber Network
New Cable MSO Vyve Standardizes on Cloud-Based VoIP Platform
Rural cable consolidator Vyve has standardized on a cloud-based VoIP platform, The service will replace a mixture of offerings from various providers.
Small Market Gigabit Deployments Gain Steam with TDS, Comporium News
Small market gigabit deployments are gaining steam with announcements from TDS and Comporium.
Appeals Court Rejects Connect America Fund Challenges
An appeals court ruled against Connect America Fund challenges, which argued that the FCC overstepped its authority when it adopted the CAF order.
Bolt Fiber is Coming to Rural Oklahoma, Latest Electric Utility Gigabit Broadband Project
Bolt Fiber is coming to rural Oklahoma. Bolt’s owner is an electric cooperative and represents the latest electric utility gigabit…
Time Warner Cable Launches Wi-Fi Hotspot Portal
AT&T Wireless Home Phone & Internet Service Launches Nationwide
AT&T Wireless Home Phone & Internet service includes a device that acts as a Wi-Fi hotspot and will let customers plug in a traditional phone. Communications will
Lincoln, Nebraska Launches Municipal Wi-Fi
The City of Lincoln, Nebraska has launched a municipal wi-fi network offering free connectivity. The network uses a cloud-based approach.
Report: Network Outsourcing is Main Driver of Managed Services Growth
Network outsourcing is the main driver of managed services growth, says Infonetics Research.
Ambitious Cox Gigabit Broadband Plans Revealed
Cox Communications plans to deploy cox gigabit broadband throughout its serving territory. The company also is doubling Internet speeds for its most popular plans.
LRG: Top Providers See Big Jump in New U.S. Broadband Subscribers
The number of U.S. broadband subscribers added in the first quarter of 2014 was double the amount added in 1Q 2013, according to Leichtman Research Group.
Google Fiber’s ISP Shame Game Continues with Focus on Google Interconnection and Peering
Google interconnection and peering policies do not include “paid prioritization,” said Google – a move apparently aimed at shaming other ISPs into adopting similar
AVG: 54% of Small Businesses See Internet of Things Security Risks
More than half of small businesses surveyed by AVG see Internet of Things security risks. Nevertheless respondents felt the IoT could help . . .
TDG: Home Network Usage Varies by Age Group with Media and Data Preferences
Home network usage varies by age group, with nearly three-quarters of younger home network users (age 25-34) more media-centric, says TDG. Older users are focused more on . . .
Zayo Expands Small Cells Footprint