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 the U.S. Today’s workshop provided much more detail on both the RUS Broadband Initiative Program (BIP) and the NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
Netbook Price War Escalates
Netbooks have quickly become a popular competitive weapon among 3g wireless operators. Sprint is now offering a 99 cents netbook promotion.
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.
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 policy. This new website joins a slew of other new government sponsored websites for the broadband stimulus program, including
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.