Broadband News & Trends
Comcast Enters the Wireless Fray
Comcast recently announced that it will enter the wireless arena. CEO Brian Roberts, speaking at a conference in New York, confirmed that his company is planning to launch its wireless service in mid-2017.
CenturyLink Counters Cable with G.fast
CenturyLink recently announced that it will be outfitting more than 40 multi-dwelling buildings in Platteville, WI, with 500 Mbps G.fast service, challenging the cable industry’s gigabit business offerings without having to install fiber. The company used the template...
The NB-IoT Naming Conundrum
Narrowband-IoT, also known today as NB-IoT, is a new kind of low power 4G networking that uses a small bandwidth range. It was designed for use with IoT devices that run on batteries and need to remain connected for long periods of time without being charged. NB-IoT...
The Potential of 5G
When asked about 5G wireless, a typical consumer probably thinks about it simply as a faster 4G. However, 5G is a game-changing technology that will enable users to download full HD videos in seconds, interface with others via video without lag or stuttering, and use...
Security for IoT May Depend on ISPs
The Internet of Things is coming. Large numbers of smart thermostats and electronic door locks and other IoT devices have already been installed worldwide, but are users aware of the risks involved? There have already been reports of hackers deploying botnet armies to...
Gigabit Services Gradually Turning Profitable
According to survey interviews conducted by networking firm Adtran, profits are being earned by companies deploying gigabit broadband. Among the survey’s participants, more than half said that their revenue streams are positively enhanced by the gigabit services they...
