A wireless broadband network built parallel to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor tracks could dramatically boost capacity to individual trains, thus boost boosting Wi-Fi speeds for passengers inside them. Read more »
Sprint’s new chairman claims merging Sprint and T-Mobile would allow him to challenge wireline ISPs. Today Sprint would charge a committed Netflix user $10,000 a month for broadband service. Son’s got… Read more »
If AT&T gets DirecTV, it could tightly package paid TV programming with broadband, making it difficult an more expensive to rely solely on over-the-top services for your video content. Read more »
Here be sea monsters… As Google tries to find the fastest air routes around the earth for its Project Loon balloons, it deals with seasonal wind changes and a maelstrom near… Read more »
A report from The Information has revived the rumor that Google wants to become a mobile carrier. If it’s true, here’s they type of network we think Google would build. Read more »
Globalstar maybe known for satellite phones today, but if it gets its way it could be supplying private Wi-Fi connections to consumers all over the country using its own boutique broadband… Read more »
Tech companies from Apple to Autodesk and three of the nationwide mobile operators are contributing hardware, software and services to help fund the Presidents plan to connect 15,000 schools with broadband. Read more »
While not exactly a tech heavy speech, the President’s 6th State of the Union touched on high-tech manufacturing, broadband in schools and the need to reform the patent system. Read more »
Tom Wheeler, the chairman of the FCC, has a message for Silicon Valley. He’s on your side, in both caring about the issues and his seeming reluctance to make actual regulations. Read more »
After years of testing in around the world, the Open Technology Institute is releasing its Commotion technology to the public, encouraging communities to set up their own shared networks and internet… Read more »