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Free broadband plan raises critics' ire - eSchool Online

This has mostly been an academic question in the United States, where speed-hungry consumers have been glad to get 6Mbps downloads and 1Mbps uploads from the local cable franchise, with few other choices. Now Comcast is changing the game with its ...

Customer Spending Caps Hit Comcast's Blazing Fast 50Mbps Broadband ... - Wired

Cable firm Comcast ( CMCSA ) aims to shake up the broadband market with a superfast, but costly, Internet service. Comcast says it's on track to roll out a 50-megabits-per-second Internet service to nearly 10 million homes, 20% of its service area ...

Comcast Expanding Superfast Broadband To More Big Cities - Investors Business Daily

THE great broadband brawl is a classic case of lose-lose - producing a dismal result that suits neither Telstra nor the Government. As for consumers, they should abandon any hopes of getting a fibre broadband network for many years, ifever. At best ...

Broadband brinkmanship - The Australian

In the last blog entry I wrote, I talked about how the government will likely give the NBN contract to Telstra because it would be the safest option in these economic conditions. However, the government has done the opposite, banning Telstra from the ...

Okay, maybe Telstra won't build the NBN after all - Australian PC World

I've been using Novatel's Merlin XU870 broadband card for a year or two now with my AT&T Wireless account, and have loved it (though I do wish it were a little faster). But I just saw Novatel's new Linux-based MiFi product , and I'll admit I'm ...

Dumping my broadband card for the Novatel MiFi - CNET News

Sure, the US government has been in favor of expanding access to free "broadband" service to the masses. But the current administration is opposed to mandates, and there's still enough time to make that opposition stick. In an open letter to US ...

Bush administration urges FCC to vote against free broadband mandate - Beta News

Lifeline Broadband Service Would Connect 95% of Americans to the Internet for Free; Delay in FCC Vote Would Violate Communications Act WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to a letter of opposition from the Bush administration ...

M2Z Urges FCC to Vote on Free Broadband Initiative Amidst Bush ... - PR Newswire

"Imagine that you can be at home in the morning and watch half of the news bulletin, then pick up your phone, head out, click play and it resumes from where you left off," says Anthony Rose, who heads the iPlayer online broadcasting project for the ...

How iPlayer will become our player for your friends - Guardian Unlimited

In a Saturday morning YouTube address, President-elect Barack Obama gave the nation a first glimpse at his administration's stimulus plan - and connecting everyone to the Internet was a main route on his roadmap to economic recovery. "Here, in the ...

Open Question: What is the best way to fix my computer?

A few months ago, I got a new broadband package on my pc. Since then, my computer has been very slow. It takes a long time to log on to my user and doing general things such as surfing the net takes an excruciatingly long time. What, would you say, would be the best way to make it faster? It is a old PC and hasn't got much RAM, (only 256 mb) so perhaps adding RAM could make it better? I don't know... any ideas? more

Open Question: Pre-paid internet cards, are there ones that i can by a modem so I can have a fast enough connection to watch ?

u-tube and videos and sing kareoke? There are no services in my area, i'm on an acreage with satellite but no cable...is there broadband prepaid cards? more

Open Question: How can i play ps2 games online without using original ps2 disc or DVD or something?

I have try to play fifa08 online.When my ps2 has a broadband connection and it connect to EA Nation it try to connecting to DNAS.But It took so long time to wait and it just like that nothing happen...Please help me!!!!!!!!!!! p.s sorry if you not understand more

Open Question: Do I need an internal modem in order to plug into an external Broadband one?

I'm building a new computer (well, if I can get enough money/learn how to do it) and I'm wondering whether or not I need to buy one of those internal 56k modems. Currently I use one of those thick cords with the identical plastic plugs at each end. (I can't for the life of me remember what the cord is called). It goes from a port on my computer to an identical port on my Broadband modem. Is it necessary to have the internal modem or will the port be there/work without it? If I bought a wireless network card (I have a wireless network but have a router to plug into also) could I plug an Ethernet cord into it if I wanted? more

Open Question: cheating mothers burn my head!?

my mother is cheating my father. it burns my head. after she was back from work she always use her computer or taking my broadband away. even when she eat she uses her cellphone to text. i really dont like her. a past few months she gone out and never came back. its like a month. she gone to paris. she said that she wanted to cool off or something. i dont believe that. my father now doesnt even care. she did some boob jobs to make her boobs bigger.i saw in her computer that she takes her nude pics in the toilet whenever she wants. she always said that she has daeria but she doesnt! she didnt gave us play with her games in her cellphone. thats my experience! more

Open Question: which one is better, maxis or celcom broadband?

I plan to get one of this..need to know their speed etc la..and im ready to pay only max RM150 per month. more

Open Question: How fast is criKet mobile USB broadband?

Does it compare to sprint or tmobile? Or should I just stick with sprint? more

Open Question: What Wireless adapter Would be needed?

I have a laptop that does not have WiFi installed. What wireless adapter would you guys recommend? (I have a Wireless-G 2.4 GHz Broadband Router linksys) Thanks in advance model WRT54G more

Open Question: How to improve broadband connection?

My current is 5437 kb/s download and 358 kb/s upload. What do these times mean and which one tells me my connection speed? It's 10:47 pm.. Does my connection need to be improved and if so, how can I improve it and do I have to format my hard drive etc. I have also heard about DrTCP. What is it for and will it help me improve my connection speeds? Thanks! I just did another test and it said 7420 download and 340 upload (I used TCPOptimizer) more

Open Question: How long does 1gb of broadband useage last?

The pay as you go vodafone usb broadband stick thingy has 1gb of memory (or whatever)!!! How long will this last if just surfing the internet? Roughly, I know you can not be precise!! more

Open Question: Im trying to install a driver for My SBG900 motorola wireless modem on Vista. I dont know how to, HOW?

i DO NOT have vista 64 bit. I got the driver from http://broadband.motorola.com/consumers/support/default.asp?SupportSection=CableModems my modem is SBG900 wireless. more

Open Question: Limewire (downloading) help!?

I was just wondering what the difference between broadband, t1 and t3 or higher is. more

Open Question: can my computer run NFS undercover?

The Requirements for NFS: Undercover for the PC are: Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent) CPU running at 2.8GHz or higher (3.0GHz for Windows Vista) 1GB RAM Geforce 6500, Radeon 9500 or better DirectX compliant video card with Pixel shader 2.0 or above and a supported chipset DirectX compatible sound card 8X or faster DVD Drive 5.5 GB of HD space (For Online Play) Network card with broadband connectivity this is what my computer has AMD Anthlon 64 X2 Duel core processor 4000+ 2.11 GHz 1 Gig Ram and a NIVIDA nforce 6150se nforce 430 more

Open Question: Why is my broadband connection so slow?

I have a verizon wireless card and for some reason it's slowed down to a crawl, especially with video streaming. Also, when i check the windows task manager it says network utilization=56-75% and such, so that the reason? more

Open Question: Open nat connection on my xbox 360?

I connect my xbox to xbox live y plugging it into my laptop and then connecting it wirelessly to my bt home hub broadband router. I used to do this using ICS on my laptop but this only gave me a strict connection. Then i read somewhere about bridging the connections which worked for a day and then went back to being strict. Is there any hope or should i just fork over £50 for a wireless adapter that i shouldn't really need? lol more

Open Question: Laptop Ethernet problems?

I recently got a Dell Latitude 600 but it didn't have any LAN in the Network Connections, only my wireless broadband card. So, sing Driver Detective and Dell.com I fixed this and ot the wireless LAN and Network Adapters(in Device Manager) to show up. BUT, there is no ethernet controller anywhere and I cannot connect to wired, only wireless. Any help would be appreciated. more

Open Question: having problem connecting to limewire with cricket broadband any suggestions?

Open Question: Can you play wirelessly on a ps3 with a Linksys - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N Broadband Router with 4-Port Swit?

switch please tell me how the whole process if more

Open Question: Do you have to reinstall your broadband if you do a system restore?

i can't find the software. i seem to remeber my mom doing system recovery and not haveing to reinstall it? I Meant System Restore I Meant System Recovery more

Open Question: My pc uses 3 mobile broadband, can i update my xbox 360 anyway?

My pc is upstairs connected to my 3 mobile broadband usb. I have a network adaptor in my pc. Down stairs is my 360 and TV. I also own 30meter of network cable. Is there anyway i can hook up my 360 to my pc upstairs so i can use 3 broadband to download the new 360 dash theme? if so how? more

Open Question: Is Google Reader eating up broadband?

I began downloading rss into google reader a couple of days ago. Now I noticed that websites take longer to charge. Is there a relation? . Also I began using Google photo screensaver, with connection to rss's. Is that slowing my internet connection for websites? Thanks. more

Open Question: Can someone explain how to download torrents?

I use bearshare to download my stuff but sometimes the movie I'm looking for isn't there. I've never downloaded torrents, I dont know how. I've heard of megaupload, rapidshare and pirates bay. Can someone explain what I need to be able to download torrents? I tried it once but don't understand the whole seeding thing and it was downloading EXTRA slow, talking days slow here.. I have broadband, not the fastest but not slow either. Please help, thanks. more

Open Question: Can not connect to my Wireless?

__________________________________________ Router: Wireless-G Broadband router WRT54G __________________________________________ Okay so I was trying to setup a secured network for my wireless because I'm always having people suck it up and always log onto it, because it is an open wireless connection. Whenever I tried to set up the secured network it would let me connect however, whenever I did it had limited or no access, meaning I was connect but I was unable to get on the net and so forth. I tried to access it from my other laptop and I couldn't get on it either. So, I unplug everything, reset it, and it's back to normal. Despite it being back to normal I still get limited to no access to the net... and it is now an open port without even setting up the secured network for it. I have reset it multiple times trying to figure out whats wrong. I have accessed it from the IP, looked over all the settings. - I am not very literate with it, but I try to go off my knowledge. Here is what I have. SETUP ________ Router name: WRT54G Host Name: Domain Name: MTU: AUTO SIZE: 1500 Local IP Address: 192.168.1.1 (This the IP I put in my web browser to access my router) DHCP Server: Enable Wireless ________ Wireless Network Mode: Mixed SSID: (Name here) Wireless SSID Broadcast: Enable Status: SES inactive just the basics. I jump over to status and under the router tab it shows the firmware version, mac address, router name. underneath it I have login type. and everything following it such as IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway are '0.0.0.0'. Beneath that I have DNS 1, DNS 2, and DNS3, those are blank. and then MTU that says '1500'. If I go to the next tab, local network, it shows the mac address, ip address, subnet mask, DHCP server is enable, start ip address, and end ip address. those all list the ips and so forth. when I click the wireless tab under status, the last tab, i get the mac address, mode is mixed 11/54Mbps, SSID, DCHP server enable, channel 6, and encryption function disable. I have tried to reset, renew, and release the DHCP. I have no idea what to do, I didn't hook my wireless up a friend had done it for me... so if anyone could help please let me know. I would appreciate specific details to these problems. I am currently running on another wireless network so that I can figure all of this out. If you'd like you can contact me VIA MSN as bluehymn@hotmail.com I prefer to discuss this as quick as possible, but posting is fine too. Please and thank you!! more

Open Question: Will a Dell Wireless 1397 Mini Card (802.11 b/g) work with a wireless netgear dg834 router?

i dont know much about it, i just buyin a studio 15 laptop, im in the uk with aol broadband, i hav wired router atm, so i hav to buy a wireless one. what is the Netgear WG111 Wireless 54Mbps USB 2.0 Adapter as well. do i need that, im a student so i be leaving the house with the laptop. more

Open Question: I have a ps3 and want to establish an internet connection so i can use it online. How do i do this.?

My internet modem is draytek vigor 2600 vg. My internet is broadband. I have wireless internet. Modem is draytek vigor2600 vg. more

Open Question: Sending faxes over broadband.?

Can I send a fax over a broadband connection for free and if so how would I do it? I have a all in one fax, scanner, printer. Thank you. more

Open Question: Wirless Network Connection Disconnecting- Broswer errors?

I have a sky broadband wireless internet connection and it is connected fine all of the time, usually 36.0-54.0mbps and a very good-excellent signal strength. However suddenly, usually anywhere from 30 seconds- 5 minutes the internet browser pages will stop displaying.(Page not found error) Also, sometimes the wireless connection will disconnect and re-connected itself? Any Ideas please? more

Open Question: How can i bypass my download limit?

I have 3 mobile broadband and would like to bypass my download limit. My laptop is running on Windows Vista, and i have tried the following in command promp: ______________________ @echo off echo ipconfig /flushdns ipconfig /flushdns echo ipconfig /release ipconfig /release echo ipconfig /renew ipconfig /renew exit _______________________ and it says "no operation can be performed on wireless netowrk connection when it has media dissconected" I DO NOT have wired/wireless internet going into my laptop, just the 3 USB MODEM. can anyone help ? thanks, Dave :-) more

Open Question: is there any broadband internet in whitewood Saskatchewan, what are the isp's there?

im moving to saskatchewan and i was wondering how that will affect my online gaming for pc and consoles. anyone have any experience with that? what should i expect? more

Open Question: BT. I ordered a bundle (BT Land Line and Opt.3 Broadband) what happens next?

I rang BT and they said my land line will be activated on the 16th at 8pm. But what about my Broadband seeing as it's a bundle or does the land line need to be activate first, then they will send me the hub I am guessing? What was the process of your orders? more

Open Question: do i keep my email with tesco?

hi, i have tesco broadband and with them a tesco email address, i am thinking of changing broadband supplyer but if i do will i loose my tesco email address as i use this alot? i know i could phone them and ask, and i will be, but im on here so i thought i would see if any1 else has had the same expirence? thanks. more

Open Question: How can I stop my friend from playing god with the internet?

in my house we have a wireless broadband connection (Virgin) and one of my friends is abusing the situation by somehow stopping us from downloading because he wants to use the connection line for his gaming. He brags about it but can you guys help me sort him out?! He is not connected directly to the wireless modem and nor am I. What can I do? more

Open Question: how much does virgin media cost when you move home?

I'm thinking of getting Virgin Broadband in my flat. what I want to know is when I move in roughly 3 months. how much will it cost to get it re-installed in another flat? As I will wait if it cost a a fortune. more

Open Question: Why broadband modem takes too much time to connect?

My modem takes about 9 minutes to connect. I changed modem but does not help. I feel it should not take more than a minute. more

Open Question: advice about aol talk charges?

i just been looking at the aol packages which include line rental,broadband and phone calls does anybody know how and when i will get charged for the actual phone calls i know i will be charged monthly for the package but how will i be charged for the phone calls and does it have to be paid through your bank account more

Open Question: Advice on computer, broadband and business telephone packages?

I have recently launched my own business but I now need to ensure I have the right business infrastructure in place. I am looking for: A desktop PC with a sufficiently decent spec to enable me to run Microsoft Express and Adobe Photoshop CS extended. A decent size monitor to enable me to see what's going on A mobile phone provider (and phone, and contract) that supports web access and email synching, with the ability for me to open Word and Excel files on the device I'm looking to spend around £500 max on the desktop PC and I want a contract for no more than £50pm on the phone. Some companies offer combined phone/PC packages, but I'm sure they are any good. Can anyone recommend a solution? Please note that I am self-employed and so may be able to take advantage of the business solutions that many PC retailers offer (e.g. tax-back schemes, computer leasing etc). more

Open Question: Why is my internet connection so slow?

I am with BT Broadband service at they said it would be 4mb/s speed... I did a test using the BBC website's tool to help you find the speed.... and it came up with 0.4mb/s... which is about true.. so slow... my wireless connection is always on full bars... and theres nothing i can do to speed the connection up.... why is it so slow? more

Open Question: Why is it i cannot connect to YM and update anti-virus? ?

I have a broadband connection but still i cannot connect to yahoo messenger, update anti-virus, download using downloader and play online games. where is the problem? is it in my computer or in the broadband connection (SMARTBRO)? pls help me solve this problem more

Open Question: What's the big deal about broadband?

In recent years there has been a lot of talk about broadband and streaming videos. I wonder why it has been so hard to implement broadband and streaming video, yet since the 70s and 80s we have had free to air TV stations, which essentially to me, is video being streamed over large areas Why wouldn't the same technology be deployed in wireless broadband? more

Open Question: can I run internet in my laptop by using my adsl modem, working in my desktop?

I am a broadband used of bsnl more

Open Question: How can I connect my Speed Touch ST585v6 Wireless router to my Virgin broadband (Fiber Optics)?Any assistant.?

Open Question: i'm going to surigao, mindanao. what wireless broadband should i get?

Open Question: wireless broadnand 'connection terminated'?

i installed my yes-optus pre-paid broadband modem on my laptop(XP OS) for downloading and it works fantastic. i installed the modem on my desktop(vista 64-bit OS) but the second i click on the 'connect' button it says 'connection terminated' -- 'Redial'. re-dial dose the same thing. optus tech support has no idea so i was just wondering if anyone has the same problem and how they fixed it? heck' any ideas would be great. more

Open Question: How fast is Orange's Free Broadband?

we have free broadband from Orange (with my Monthly Contract)! what is the fastest Mbps speed that we can have and still have it free? we are currently at 2 Mbps, which is pretty slow compared to todays! more

Open Question: my lap top connects to net via wimax.can i surf the net on my htc touch D. by connecting it to pc via wifi?

it means that i want to surf the net on my mobile(which is connected to my pc via wifi) by using the broadband connection of my lap top.i am able to connect my mobile with pc but my mobile doesnt connects to the net using my laptops connection.? more

Open Question: Is the game "Little Big Planet" any good without online play?

Broadband internet is unavailable where I live. I hear that this game is good, but most people talk about the online features it has. Is it still a fun game by itself? How is the replay value? more

Open Question: Need help urgent. I want to use a single internet connection on two PC's.?

I have a BSNL type 1 modem having a USB connector and an ethernet port. I want to use my BSNL broadband connection to surf the internet on both PC's. I have a desktop and a laptop. The desktop do not have an ethernet card. So i can only connect the USB connector to it. Please help me how to do it. more

Open Question: I am most probably moving my broadband to Virgin Media 10mb, is the service reliable and good?

Open Question: bsnl broadband ?

if i had taken the plan of 500c than i have given 175 free calls.It means that i could do STD calls around 3 hours....... please reply more

Open Question: How to make my internet maximum speed?

I have Shaw Cable Internet Motorola Surfboard Modem WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router I tend to lag during the night, And during the day my internet is average. How can I fix the lag at night and how do I make my internet more smooth. I ping minimum 20 in counter-strike 1.6 servers and at night it can go up to 200. I used to never lag and have very good internet but now I am not satisfied no more. Ty http://www.speedtest.net/result/373027375.png http://img117.imageshack.us/my.php?image=69635324zq6.png Reply from 1.64.109.84.138 bytes =32 time=113-194ms TTL=242 http://www.speedtest.net/result/373032726.png where do i find it? Got it Ping statistics for 164.109.84.138: Packets: Sent = 100, Received = 100, Lost = 0 (0% Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds: Minimum = 93ms, Maximum = 414ms, Average = 154ms more