1 October 2009
In the U.S., the old net neutrality debate has grown more intense at the dawn of proposed regulation by the Federal Communications Committee (FCC).
As both sides have taken their positions, a new report sheds light on the nature of the Internet network core. Often described as a “dump pipe,” the review argues that the network we have become so dependent of is actually quite intelligent.
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16 January 2009
The stimulus package being considered by the U.S. Congress presents a once in a generation opportunity to upgrade the nation’s broadband infrastructure, but only if the proposals are based on pragmatic logic rather than ideological wishful thinking, writes Robert D. Atkinson, president of the non-partisan think tank ITIF.
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12 September 2008
Broadband speeds in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Spain and the U.K. are not up to date when it comes to speedy broadband services available to consumers. These countries are hardly keeping pace with the demands of web based applications and video services, whose bandwidth needs are expected to only rise, according to a new survey.
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2 May 2008
The U.S. government should create a national broadband strategy, create incentives and support efforts to boost broadband demand in order to increase broadband access, according to a new report, Explaining International Broadband Leadership released on 1 May.
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