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Net video explosion triggers traffic jam worries

April 10, 2006 9:31 PM PDT

If too many people download "Lost," Net could turn into an LA highway. New companies want to help.

Without 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?

February 7, 2006 8:49 PM PST

If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use.

Can DSL handle success?

April 11, 2006 6:23 PM PDT

Low-cost DSL services not only are popular, at least one provider is oversubscribed in some areas.

C&W CEO quits after profit warning

February 2, 2006 4:18 PM PST

Despite attempts to increase competition in U.K. telecommunications, one of BT's main rivals still struggles.

ISP sends alert to Kama Sutra victims

January 31, 2006 2:10 PM PST

British-based Easynet follows worm trail, notifies people whose systems may be infected with the virus.

Rural living, high-speed Internet access?

December 19, 2005 8:41 PM PST

Maine's governor is leading an initiative to bring wireless service to areas with at least five people per square mile.

Feds' Net-wiretap order set to kick in

November 14, 2005 1:52 PM PST

Starting Monday, all broadband and many VoIP providers will have 18 months to ready their networks for easier eavesdropping.

Facebook's Greek drama

November 23, 2005 12:10 AM PST

On campuses nationwide, site is transforming social-networking norms--and some sororities are trying to curb its influence.

Verizon switches on TV service

September 22, 2005 8:44 PM PDT

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.

Study: Broadband penetration slowing

September 22, 2005 2:16 PM PDT

After fast growth in the past few years, high-speed Internet adoption is losing steam--and it's poised to slow even further.

Verizon gets aggressive on mobile broadband

August 29, 2005 11:16 PM PDT

Verizon Wireless cuts the price of its wireless broadband service by 25 percent as it expands its footprint.

Intel takes aim at computer cable madness

August 25, 2005 6:11 PM PDT

Chipmaker opens an interoperability lab to test the upcoming wireless USB specification.

Power line broadband gets popular with tech firms

August 25, 2005 2:19 PM PDT

Intel, Cisco and Motorola are helping shape standards and fund companies developing broadband-over-power-line technology.

AOL agrees to customer service reform

August 24, 2005 7:18 PM PDT

America Online will pay $1.25 million to New York state and change its customer retention process, Attorney General Spitzer says.

Bells slash prices to lure broadband customers

August 24, 2005 1:17 PM PDT

Verizon's newly priced $14.95 service is aimed at mainstream, price-sensitive dial-up Internet customers.

Yahoo, Verizon launch co-branded DSL

August 23, 2005 7:14 PM PDT

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.

DSL, cable providers spar with Vonage

August 23, 2005 1:18 AM PDT

Internet phone providers want the feds to regulate Internet "neutrality." Cable companies and DSL providers say it's unnecessary.

Philly narrows Wi-Fi equipment choice

August 19, 2005 11:53 PM PDT

Philadelphia has narrowed down to two candidates its choice of vendors to build its citywide Wi-Fi network.

What would Joe Consumer say?

August 19, 2005 1:10 PM PDT

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.

Cities join Intel's Wi-Fi program

October 4, 2005 7:06 PM PDT

Thirteen municipalities participate in a pilot program, called "Digital Communities," to build commercially viable wireless networks.