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Net video explosion triggers traffic jam worries
If too many people download "Lost," Net could turn into an LA highway. New companies want to help.
April 10, 2006 9:31 PM PDTWithout 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?
If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use.
February 7, 2006 8:49 PM PSTCan DSL handle success?
Low-cost DSL services not only are popular, at least one provider is oversubscribed in some areas.
April 11, 2006 6:23 PM PDTC&W CEO quits after profit warning
Despite attempts to increase competition in U.K. telecommunications, one of BT's main rivals still struggles.
February 2, 2006 4:18 PM PSTISP sends alert to Kama Sutra victims
British-based Easynet follows worm trail, notifies people whose systems may be infected with the virus.
January 31, 2006 2:10 PM PSTRural living, high-speed Internet access?
Maine's governor is leading an initiative to bring wireless service to areas with at least five people per square mile.
The New York Times
Feds' Net-wiretap order set to kick in
Starting Monday, all broadband and many VoIP providers will have 18 months to ready their networks for easier eavesdropping.
November 14, 2005 1:52 PM PSTFacebook's Greek drama
On campuses nationwide, site is transforming social-networking norms--and some sororities are trying to curb its influence.
November 23, 2005 12:10 AM PSTVerizon switches on TV service
Launch of paid TV service marks opening of bid to take on cable providers in video. But Verizon has a long road ahead of it, analysts say.
September 22, 2005 8:44 PM PDTStudy: Broadband penetration slowing
After fast growth in the past few years, high-speed Internet adoption is losing steam--and it's poised to slow even further.
September 22, 2005 2:16 PM PDTVerizon gets aggressive on mobile broadband
Verizon Wireless cuts the price of its wireless broadband service by 25 percent as it expands its footprint.
August 29, 2005 11:16 PM PDTIntel takes aim at computer cable madness
Chipmaker opens an interoperability lab to test the upcoming wireless USB specification.
August 25, 2005 6:11 PM PDTPower line broadband gets popular with tech firms
Intel, Cisco and Motorola are helping shape standards and fund companies developing broadband-over-power-line technology.
August 25, 2005 2:19 PM PDTAOL agrees to customer service reform
America Online will pay $1.25 million to New York state and change its customer retention process, Attorney General Spitzer says.
August 24, 2005 7:18 PM PDTBells slash prices to lure broadband customers
Verizon's newly priced $14.95 service is aimed at mainstream, price-sensitive dial-up Internet customers.
August 24, 2005 1:17 PM PDTYahoo, Verizon launch co-branded DSL
update The companies are launching a DSL service for $14.95 a month, marking yet another major deal the Internet giant has inked with a telecom.
August 23, 2005 7:14 PM PDTDSL, cable providers spar with Vonage
Internet phone providers want the feds to regulate Internet "neutrality." Cable companies and DSL providers say it's unnecessary.
August 23, 2005 1:18 AM PDTPhilly narrows Wi-Fi equipment choice
Philadelphia has narrowed down to two candidates its choice of vendors to build its citywide Wi-Fi network.
August 19, 2005 11:53 PM PDTWhat would Joe Consumer say?
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says that the FCC is guilty of kowtowing to corporate interests--and that you're going to pay for it.
August 19, 2005 1:10 PM PDTCities join Intel's Wi-Fi program
Thirteen municipalities participate in a pilot program, called "Digital Communities," to build commercially viable wireless networks.
October 4, 2005 7:06 PM PDT
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