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10/07/2011
Jones Updates Training to Stress DOCSIS, PCs
Jones/NCTI has updated two of its technical training courses: Broadband Digital Installer and Computers and Broadband Modems.?? The Broadband Digital Installer course introduces the basics of the triple-play installation of digital TV, high-speed Internet and cable telephone services. It presents typical connection schemes and functions of home theater components, twisted-pair wire properties, DOCSIS cable modems and […]
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10/07/2011
Wireless Geeks Create Innovation Wish List
The Wireless Innovation Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to driving the future of radio communications and systems worldwide, announced today the release of the inaugural “Top 10 Most Wanted Wireless Innovations” list. This list represents the collective view of the Forum’s 100+ member organizations on innovations, either technical, business or regulatory, that if realized would […]
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10/07/2011
Study Finds Parents Fail to Discuss Internet 'Birds and Bees'
Comcast commissioned a nationwide survey by Penn Schoen Berland of 1,610 individuals to assess the general knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among U.S. adults and teens regarding Internet safety. The survey revealed that although 95 percent of parents believe it is just as important to talk about online safety issues with their children as it is […]
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10/07/2011
Suddenlink Caps Bandwidth
Suddenlink is putting usage allowances in place for residential (non-business) Internet accounts. The allowances listed in the table below are not yet effective in all areas. Residential customers will be notified by mail and/or other means when a usage allowance has been put into place for their account. If the maximum advertised download speed is… […]
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10/07/2011
Despite IPv4 Reprieve, Groups Kick Up IPv6 Prep
IPv4 Internet Protocol addresses were widely expected to become exhausted this year, but now it appears IPv4 addresses may last into 2012. (For more, see IPv4 Addresses Dwindle, But Cable Prepares). Nevertheless, there is a flurry of IPv6 activity as stakeholders gear up for the inevitable transition. The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) this […]
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10/06/2011
Genachowski Lays Out Plan to Reform USF and ICC
In a speech delivered at FCC headquarters today, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski outlined a proposal to reform and modernize the Universal Service Fund (USF) and Intercarrier Compensation system (ICC). If adopted later this month, the FCC says the plan will reform USF/ICC to provide dedicated support to extend mobile broadband to large areas of the […]