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$4 billion to be released soon for broadband

The U.S. government will soon release $4 billion in loans and grants aimed at expanding broadband access across the United States, officials said on Wednesday.

Comcast rolls out wireless Web for consumers

Comcast Corp, the largest U.S. cable operator, said on Monday it is introducing a wireless service for subscribers to access the Web beyond their homes anywhere within the United States.The so-called fourth-generation (4G) wireless service, is the first execution of a partnership between Comcast, Clearwire Corp and other companies that use the emerging WiMax high-speed mobile technology.Many consu...

Comcast rolls out wireless Web

Time Warner, Comcast test approach to more TV on Web

Time Warner Inc and Comcast Corp have banded together to test ways to allow people to watch more TV shows over the Web, while making sure they keep paying for their traditional cable or satellite TV services.

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Britain to tap BBC for broadband-for-all funds

Britain aims to provide universal broadband access by 2012, it said Tuesday, as it outlined its vision for a digital future that will require the BBC to share its funding.

Britain targets 2012 broadband-for-all plans

Britain aims to provide universal broadband access by 2012 to make the country more competitive, it said on Tuesday, as it outlined its vision for a digital future that could require money taken from the BBC.

Britain to unveil plans for digital future

Britain will lay out its funding plans for universal broadband coverage and endorse a move to allow closer co-operation between cash-strapped broadcasters when it unveils its vision for a digital future.

Telefonica loses out on new Spain broadband clients

Spain's telecoms watchdog CMT said on Friday that 66 percent of net new broadband customers signed up with companies other than dominant operator Telefonica between February and April.

Mobile apps to spur broadband spending: U.S. tech czar

The U.S. government's new technology czar said on Thursday that new mobile phone applications could spur private investment in high-speed Internet connections, but Washington would also play a leadership role.

Samsung Electronics in $100 mln Saudi Mobily deal

Saudi mobile telephone firm Etihad Etisalat 7020.SE said on Tuesday it had awarded Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) a $100 million deal to expand the WiMax network of its subsidiary Bayanat al-Oula.

Verizon offers pay-as-you-go hosting service

Verizon Communications Inc on Thursday unveiled a pay-as-you go hosting service for corporate customers looking to save money by buying only as much computing capacity as they need at any given time.

AT&T says to double mobile data speeds by 2011

AT&T Inc said on Wednesday it would double its wireless data network speeds as part of an upgrade that it aims to kick off later this year and complete in 2011.

Three million UK homes are web Notspots

About 15 percent of homes in Britain have Internet broadband access under 2 Megabits per second , the minimum speed envisaged by the government for the whole country, research shows.

Verizon CFO says happy with second quarter so far

Verizon Communications Inc Chief Financial Officer John Killian said he is happy with growth trends so far in the second quarter and he expects 2009 to be a good year for revenue and cash flow growth.

Verizon CFO says happy with Q2 so far

Verizon CFO says happy with growth so far in Q2

Verizon Communications Inc Chief Financial Officer John Killian said he is happy with growth trends so far in the second quarter and he expects 2009 to be a good year for revenue and cashflow growth.

Comcast and NFL near deal on digital package: report

Comcast Corp and the U.S. National Football League are close to a deal in which the league-owned NFL Network would be put on a widely distributed tier of the cable operator, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the talks.