Broadband Internet


Recent Articles about Broadband Internet

More Cities To Get Clearwire 4G WiMax

By Renee Oricchio |  Mar 23, 2010

Clearwire announced today it's adding more cities to its list of "who's getting 4G WiMax service next". They are: Miami, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Salt Lak...  Read more

Companies Divided on Google, Verizon Web Proposal

By Courtney Rubin |  Aug 12, 2010

Under the suggested framework, a new premium connection would let Internet service providers charge more for certain services over faster, higher quality lines.  Read more

Why Net Neutrality Matters to You

By Michael Alter |  Aug 18, 2010

Despite its lack of coverage in many small business publications, changes to net neutrality policy have the very real potential to hurt the majority of sm...  Read more

Small Businesses Want Broadband Choice, Competition

By Courtney Rubin |  Nov 18, 2010

According to an SBA report, 90 percent of small businesses use broadband, but a third of those surveyed want better service.  Read more

Staying Connected: WiFi Hot Spots to Go

By Inc. staff |  Apr 1, 2009

Two new tools can turn your mobile broadband connection into a Wi-Fi hot spot. Netgear's 3G Broadband Wireless Router ($130) plugs into a laptop or USB mo...  Read more

Does It Matter That One Candidate is Comfortable Using Technology and One Isn’t?

By Robb Mandelbaum |  Aug 26, 2008

JOHN MCCAIN'S AGENDA, IN DETAIL Though McCain supports many of the same goals as Obama, his Read more

Optimum Voice Phones for SMBs

Feb 22, 2008

Cablevision Systems is offering small firms up to 12 lines with caller ID, call waiting and voicemail.  Read more

Speakeasy Broadens Customer Broadband Options

Mar 10, 2008

Users can now choose broadband providers with any of Speakeasy's voice services.  Read more

Covad to Launch Business DSL

Mar 17, 2008

Covad Business DSL will support hosted apps, servers and other business functions.  Read more

Verizon to Expand FiOS Customer Base

Jun 16, 2008

The expanded services extend to strip malls, street-level shops and small offices.  Read more

Technology for the Perfect Home Office

By Marc Saltzman |  Feb 1, 2008

Starting a business in your home has never been easier because of technological advancements. Between the Internet and low-cost computing options, you can ru...  Read more

Why I Didn't Blog on Friday

By Renee Oricchio |  Apr 22, 2008

Subtitle this: Setting up new Internet service shouldn't be this difficult. People with home offices just get no respect from their internet servi...  Read more

Covad and KeaneTel to Offer Broadband to SMBs

Sep 27, 2007

Covad Communications Group (AMEX:DVW) has teamed up with KeaneTel to expand the availability of Covad broadband services to KeaneTel's nationwide partner ...  Read more

With Few Options, Rural Businesses Forced to Find Their Own Internet Access

By Melanie Brooks |  Jan 20, 2006

Jan. 20, 2006 -- While the Internet's reach continues to spread, the majority of small businesses located in rural areas -- two-thirds --...  Read more

What Is Wi-MAX?

By Peter Suciu |  Sep 1, 2006

This wireless high-speed Internet access can connect even remote businesses.  Read more

With Few Options, Rural Businesses Forced to Find Their Own Internet Access

By Melanie Brooks |  Jan 1, 2006

Often ignored by major providers, rural small businesses and community groups are now installing their own networks to stay competitive.  Read more

Debating Net Neutrality

By Mike Hofman |  May 17, 2006

Network neutrality is a hot topic these days, with some Congressional action on Internet regulation likely in the next few weeks. The question is, should ...  Read more

Wi-MAX: A Viable Alternative to DSL or Cable?

By Renee Oricchio |  Feb 1, 2008

Wi-MAX is the sister technology to Wi-Fi, but it has wider area coverage. It's already up and running in such major cities as San Francisco, Chicago, and New...  Read more

Rapid Transit

By Ramon Ray |  Sep 15, 1999

Need faster, cheaper Internet access without a T1 or an ISDN line? Here's a sampling of cable, DSL, and fixed wireless providers that can give you more speed...  Read more

Modem

Modem, an acronym for modulator/demodulator, is a device that allows one computer to "talk" with another over a standard telephone line. Modems act as a k...  Read more

A Tech Savvy President-Elect

By Robb Mandelbaum |  Nov 18, 2008

WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY Trolling the Internet, it seems that a preponderance of thoughtful spokespeople for the tech revolution support Obama. That...  Read more

Wi-Fi for the Masses

By Martha Baer |  Jul 1, 2006

Tropos Networks aims to bring the high-speed internet to everyone. Here's how the company is doing it--one city at a time.  Read more

Snowe Supports Net Neutrality

By Mike Hofman |  Sep 5, 2006

The LA Times published an article today on how Maine Senator Olympia Snowe has become a pivotal advocate for net neutrality. Calling her "an unli...  Read more

FCC Approves New Regulations for Net Neutrality

By Eric Markowitz |  Dec 30, 2010

The FCC has announced new rules and regulations that will govern the use of the Internet, and could potentially affect your business.  Read more

Vonage, Covad to Deliver Broadband Solution

May 9, 2008

Vonage Broadband will offer DSL services with speeds of 6.0 megabits per second.  Read more

Study: U.S. Would Pay Huge Price for Net Neutrality

By Courtney Rubin |  Jun 18, 2010

As the FCC moves to take more control over broadband, a new report claims the economy would take a big hit from net neutrality.  Read more

Wi-Fi for the Masses

By Martha Baer |  Jul 1, 2006

Tropos Networks aims to bring the high-speed internet to everyone. Here's how the company is doing it--one city at a time.  Read more

MicroCorp to Resell Hughes Broadband

Mar 11, 2008

HughesNet offers cost-efficient broadband for rural businesses without DSL access.  Read more

Chicken Soup for Your Business

By Kasey Wehrum |  Jun 9, 2005

The dotcom crash vindicated a lot of business owners who were reluctant to spend the money necessary to bring their businesses to the Internet. However, b...  Read more

Court Deals a Blow to Net Neutrality Advocates

By Courtney Rubin |  Apr 8, 2010

Comcast has won its net neutrality appeal. Here's what it means for you.  Read more

Broadband Basics: Cable vs. DSL

By Todd Wasserman |  Nov 1, 2006

The costs and differences of these popular broadband Internet offerings are a consideration for small businesses, but none more than the need for speed.  Read more

A great $3 gift for your employees

By Hannah Clark Steiman |  Dec 12, 2008

In the second installment of our series on great deals for business owners, we've got free software, an idea for a cheap holiday gift, and (finally!) a $1...  Read more

Hughes Signs EMBARQ to Resell Broadband

Jan 31, 2008

The deal offers rural small businesses access to broadband satellite Internet.  Read more

NextPhase Introduces New Products

Apr 9, 2008

Versions of VOIP.CONNECT target pre-startup and existing small businesses.  Read more

Faster Broadband, Faster Recovery

By Renee Oricchio |  Aug 26, 2009

As an American, It's official; I've got a complex. Everytime another list comes out ranking us among other nations for this or that; we tend to rank somew...  Read more

The "Always On" Economy

By David H. Freedman |  Jun 1, 2005

New, speedy data networks mean anyone can be reached anywhere at any time. See you on the videophone.  Read more

The "Always On" Economy

By David H. Freedman |  Jun 1, 2005

New, speedy data networks mean anyone can be reached anywhere at any time. See you on the videophone.  Read more

Covad and McAfee to Offer Secure Broadband Bundle

Oct 18, 2007

Covad Communications (AMEX:DVW) and McAfee (NYSE:MFE) have teamed up to offer Covad small-business customers a new broadband package that includes McAfee ...  Read more

Consumer Electronics Show Offers Look at New Business Technologies

By Max Chafkin |  Jan 6, 2006

Jan. 6, 2006 --While much of the buzz about this year's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has centered on personal ente...  Read more

Speakeasy to Sell Covad's ADSL2+ Broadband

Sep 21, 2007

Covad Communications Group (AMEX:DVW)  has teamed up with Speakeasy, a division of Best Buy (NYSE:BBY)  to sell Covad's ADSL2+ business-class br...  Read more