Dec 12, 2018 — In 2018, an estimated 23 billion connected devices around the world will be connected to the internet. To put that in perspective, that’s 127 new devices coming online every second, and many of them will be in…
Home Networking
Next Evolution of TR-069, User Services Platform, Gets Plugfest Treatment by Broadband Forum
The Broadband Forum successfully tested its User Services Platform (USP) at a plugfest, the group announced today. The Broadband Forum User Services Platform is the next evolution of the Broadband Forum’s TR-069 standard which is closing in on 1 billion…
ADTRAN Intros Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi Platform
ADTRAN has introduced a cloud-managed whole home mesh Wi-Fi platform, another sign that the broadband industry is recognizing both the opportunities and challenges in supporting Wi-Fi and the services it supports. The ADTRAN Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi platform is part…
Bell Whole Home Wi-Fi is Latest Carrier Managed Wi-Fi Service, Begins at $5 per Month
Bell, the Canadian based communications carrier, is the latest broadband operator seeking to meet the challenge of in-home Wi-Fi performance by launching a Whole Home Wi-Fi service, which it introduced this week. The service is based on Adaptive WiFi, a…
Comcast Makes a Move on Home Automation, Dramatically Expands IoT Operating System with xFi
Comcast is providing its entire Xfinity services portfolio with expanded home automation capabilities through its xFi home operating system. More than 15 million subscribers now will have access to the suite of Comcast home automation services. The initiative will provide…
Vivint Smart Home Introduces Streety, Smart Home Security to the Neighborhood
January 08, 2018 — LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Streety provides a simple and secure way to help neighbors look out for each other and solve problems together Today at CES 2018, Vivint Smart Home, the leading smart home services provider in North America, unveiled…
Panoramic WiFi from Cox Communications Surpasses 1 Million Customers
ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2017 – Today, Cox Communications announced the achievement of one million customers for Panoramic WiFi, the premier home network experience. In less than 14 months, Panoramic WiFi from Cox attained this notable milestone. After a successful trial…
How Do You Turn Wi-Fi Challenges Into Opportunities?
In today’s environment, providing an unmatched broadband experience must include everything from providing your subscribers with the best broadband package, an error-free bill, a great in-home subscriber experience, and a pleasant call should they need to contact customer service. And,…
Parks: 70% of Data Traffic in the Home Carried by Wi-Fi
More than three-quarters of U.S. broadband households use Wi-Fi for in-home network connectivity, according to Parks Associates research about in-home wireless data and the internet of things (IoT). Wi-Fi is doing the large majority of work when it comes to…
Wi-Fi TimeSync Aims to Heighten Multi-Media Experience
Digital home entertainment buffs should have their pick of new devices and equipment to choose from at this year’s CES in Las Vegas. That includes the debut of Wi-Fi TimeSync, firmware that enhances whole home or room entertainment by improving…
Comcast Wi-Fi Gateway Now Supports Bedtime Mode, Voice Control, User Metrics
Comcast today announced a range of sophisticated capabilities for the Comcast Wi-Fi gateway, including voice control, user metrics and the ability to create rules and schedules, such as a bedtime mode that prevents Wi-Fi use during certain hours. End user…
ABI: Broadband Provider Residential WiFi Investment Must Increase
Broadband provider residential WiFi investment must increase, according to ABI Research. If broadband providers do not make that move, they risk losing subscribers because they may be unable to cope with ongoing growth in in-home connected devices and usage, researchers…
