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Smart Gear
Posted by Eric Rabe in Broadband on May 15, 2008, 03:55 PM EST
Today at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium (WES) 2008 in Orlando, Verizon described a new mobile wireless communications solution it has developed and distributed to 2,250 field technicians and managers in our Verizon Partner Solutions (VPS) unit. VPS is a wholesale provider of networks and network services to U.S based wireless, Internet, cable and telephone companies. Working in tandem with Verizon Wireless, the VPS unit has deployed a solution that replaces the 8-pound laptop PCs that its...
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NYers: How To Support FiOS TV for NYC
Posted by John 'CZ' Czwartacki in Broadband on May 15, 2008, 02:39 PM EST
On April 29, New York City government announced plans to take action on the proposed Verizon cable franchise agreement for New York City. Once approved, this agreement will allow the more than three million New York City households to access FiOS TV. The City’s Franchise and Concession Review Committee is holding a public hearing on the cable franchise on May 20, 2008. A vote is expected on May 27.  After a few additional approvals within the city, and confirmation by the New York State Public...
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Internet Security Made Simple
Posted by Eric Rabe in Broadband on May 15, 2008, 01:51 PM EST
Ninety-six percent of consumers in a 2007 survey said they thought their home computers were safe from online attacks such as viruses and spyware.  But a scan of their PCs at the time of the survey showed that, in fact, 58 percent were at risk.  There are over 300,000 active viruses and 60,000 active spyware programs on the Internet.  Thousands of new threats show up out there every month.   The good news is that there is evidence that computer users are getting smarter about the common threats...
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Verizon Joins LiMo as Core Member
Posted by Jim Gerace in Wireless on May 14, 2008, 09:53 AM EST
Wanted to share this announcement (pasted below, linked when ready) here at Policyblog.  [Related: See my post and the Open Development initiative website to trace the ‘openness’ leadership we’ve embraced at Verizon Wireless.]  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Verizon Joins LiMo Foundation™ With Verizon on Board of Directors, LiMo Expands Major Wireless Service ProviderEngagement Across North America, Asia and Europe LONDON, England; TOKYO, Japan, and BASKING RIDGE, N.J., United States,...
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More Americans Getting More and Better Broadband
Posted by Link Hoewing in Broadband on May 14, 2008, 09:31 AM EST
I continue to see pieces that suggest that the U. S. is way behind when it comes to broadband technology.  Most of the commenters focus on uptake (i.e., how many consumers actually use broadband) but many also suggest that the U. S. is also behind in terms of competition.  This piece from Arstechnica is typical.   Citing the snapshot statistics found in a variety of reports, most of these commentaries focus only on current technology and are not looking to the future. They do not assess success...
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Symmetrical Is For All FiOS Customers
Posted by John 'CZ' Czwartacki in Broadband on May 09, 2008, 05:38 PM EST
Doc Searls today talked about his 20/20Mbps symmetrical FiOS. (Service seen here uploading photos – don’t blink!).  He asks (spurred on by Scott Brandner) if Verizon only offers symmetrical service where there are two or more competitors.   The answer is, we offer symmetrical service to every FiOS customer. 20/20Mbps in six states (NY, CT, MA, NJ, FL, RI) and 15/15 everywhere else. For the record, catch how Doc describes his choice of provider (he has four wires to choose from) and why: “Since...
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