by Pivot
Author: Bernie Arnason
Impressions From the First Broadband Stimulus Workshop
I attended the first Broadband Stimulus workshop in suburban Washington D.C. today. This workshop was a first in a series of upcoming broadband stimulus workshops taking place over the coming weeks in multiple locations across…
Netbook Price War Escalates
Netbooks have quickly become a popular competitive weapon among 3g wireless operators. Verizon even took the battle to wireline, recently offering a free netbook promotion for new triple play subscribers. Among wireless carriers, netbooks are…
DOJ to Review Competitive Practices of Telecom Industry
Is another MFJ on the horizon? The Justice Department intends to open a review of the telecom industry to determine if large conglomerates like Verizon and AT&T have abused their market power. The Wall Street…
FCC Launches Broadband.gov Website
It’s a great time to be in the business of developing broadband focused websites for the government. The latest entrant is broadband.gov. It’s the FCC’s new website that tracks their development of a national broadband…
Verizon: Cut Your Landline, You Don’t Need it Anymore
Cut down your expenses. Cut the cord on your home phone. Verizon’s words, not ours. Ok, truth be told, its Verizon Wireless, and its copy from a marketing campaign that targets non Verizon wireline territory.…