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07/27/2011
Fiber-Optic Expansion Benefits Mass. First Responders
According to press reports out of Massachusetts, work will begin soon on the MassBroadband 123 fiber-optic network project, said to be one of the largest U.S. fiber-optic expansions under construction today. The project will expand broadband access to more than 120 communities in western and north central Massachusetts. "For too long, families and businesses in […]
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07/27/2011
Watchdog Group Targets High Verizon Data Charges
A new consumer guide released by Ill.-based utility watchdog Citizens Utility Board (CUB) says Verizon Wireless’ move to kill unlimited data plans exposes a major problem in the wireless industry: Nine out of 10 smartphone users could be burning hundreds of dollars a year on data they never use. “CUB’s Guide to Cell Phone Data […]
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07/27/2011
But Will They Show ‘Walmart People?’
Walmart says it’s going to integrate of its VUDU movie streaming service with Walmart.com, allowing its customers to buy or rent thousands of digital VUDU titles. ??Customers will have the option to select the digital VUDU title and/or the physical title (DVD or Blu-ray disc). Those who select the digital title complete their transaction through […]
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07/27/2011
Stim Money Finances S.D. FTTH
For the first time, many residents in the rural areas of South Dakota will have access to the latest telecommunications advancements because of a new Fiber to the Home (FTTH) project by Highmore, S.D.-based Venture Communications Cooperative.?? Broadband stimulus award winner Venture teamed with Clearfield Inc. in the FTTH deployment that will span more than […]
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07/27/2011
Survey Sez: Enterprise Ethern
Driven by escalating demand for higher speed network services, the volume of Ethernet bandwidth purchased by U.S. enterprises has surpassed the aggregate bandwidth for legacy circuits, according to new research from Vertical Systems Group. "Boosted by a 10x surge in the past five years, Ethernet bandwidth has overtaken legacy bandwidth in the U.S. market," comments […]
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07/26/2011
Firefighters, First Responders Get Repair Guarantee Break
Firecom, an Ore.-based provider of rugged team communication solutions for fire fighters and first responders, now is marketing its ComCare Service Programs that provide additional service, support and extended warranty coverage of as many as five years on primary communication system products. The new program covers communication headsets, intercoms and wireless base stations for Firecom […]