broadband roundup
New DISH CEO Hamid Akhavan, Data Submission on Affordable Connectivity Program
Hamid Akhavan is to be the CEO and president of DISH Network and Echostar following the finalization of their merger.
broadband roundup
Ubiquity Expands Open Access Networks, Hughes Secures LEO Contract, Charter Exec Moves Over
Ubiquity’s open access networks launched in Carlsbad, California and Mesa, Arizona.
broadband roundup
Space Launch Spectrum Proposal, Semiconductors for Defense, EchoStar Satellite Launched
FCC chairwoman pitches spectrum for space launch communications.
Spectrum
FCC Considering Rules to Share Terrestrial Spectrum with Satellite Service Providers
Satellite sharing on terrestrial spectrum is premature, said satellite and terrestrial providers.
Broadband's Impact
A Graphic History of the Satellite Internet Provider HughesNet
December 11, 2016 – NeoFast, a HughesNet Satellite Internet provider, sent us the following graphic. With the launch of HughesNet’s Jupiter-2 satellite scheduled for Friday, the company outlined the history of HughesNet and how they got to where they are today. This satellite is expected to be able
Broadband's Impact
A History of Network Neutrality
WASHINGTON, October 11, 2010 – The issue of network neutrality is one that has become an increasing problem around the globe. In the United States, the problem became more of an issue with the rise of cable and DSL service.
Broadband Updates
Commerce, Agriculture Departments Announce $1.8 Billion in New Broadband Grants
WASHINGTON, August 18, 2010 – The departments of Agriculture and Commerce announced a new set of broadband grants totaling $1.8 billion across 37 states. The 94 projects announced include the first satellite projects under this grant system.
