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2012 FCC Broadband Data: 55% of Fixed Broadband Greater than 10Mbps
The FCC issued its latest Internet Access Services report for the period ending December 31, 2012, which provide details on fixed and...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jan 3, 20142 min read
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Global Survey Confirms Smart Home Services Key to New Revenue Opportunities for Broadband Operators
Broadbandtrends recently conducted a global service provider survey of telecommunications operators regarding their plans to offer Smart...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Nov 17, 20132 min read
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Do we really need Gigabit Broadband Speeds? Eventually.
The great debate continues on whether or not consumers really need gigabit speeds. Let’s take a look back on a few other times the...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Oct 14, 20132 min read
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Is VDSL2 Vectoring Destroying the FTTH Business Case?
This was the question posed on a recent Linked-In survey and it made me stop to think about the direction of the market. Alot has been...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jul 29, 20132 min read
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The Cable Show 2013: Too Legit To Quit
The 2013 NTCA Cable Show opened up with MC Hammer performing 2 Legit 2 Quit and while it was entertaining to most (except the gentleman...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jun 13, 20134 min read
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Global Survey Confirms Telcos Embracing VDSL2 Vectoring
Broadbandtrends recently conducted a global service provider survey of Telco operators regarding their plans to deploy VDSL2 Vectoring. ...
Teresa Mastrangelo
May 5, 20132 min read
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Let the Gigabit Wars Begin (at least in Austin, TX)
Google announced today (April 9, 2013) that Austin, TX would be the next Google Fiber city, with service expected by mid-2014. Google...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Apr 9, 20133 min read
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The Fixed versus Mobile Condundrum – Part II
I wrote about this topic back in January 2012 , but felt it was worth a revisit given this opinion piece that appeared in Forbes today...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Mar 5, 20132 min read
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North America Telcos Facing Uphill Broadband Struggle
North American telcos had a tough year in fixed broadband during 2012 – as net additions dropped 60% from the previous year, while cable...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Mar 4, 20133 min read
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FCC’s Gigabit Challenge – A Missed Opportunity 4 Years Too Late
On Friday, January 18, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski issued his Gigabit Challenge – calling for at least one gigabit testbed community...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jan 21, 20133 min read
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Is LTE’s Growth Bad News for Fixed Broadband?
News this past week that growth in LTE is impacting FTTH demand in fiber-rich Japan has definitely raised some red flags as to the future...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Dec 3, 20124 min read
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Demand for VDSL2 Vectoring Expected to Be Significant
Broadbandtrends recently published its Market Outlook and Vendor Scorecard Report for VDSL2 Vectoring. Key Findings: Alcatel-Lucent is...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Nov 30, 20122 min read
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North American Telcos’ Struggle to Gain Broadband Subscriber Continues in 3Q12
North American Telco operators struggle to gain fixed broadband subscribers endures as cable operators continue to capture a larger share...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Nov 12, 20121 min read
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AT&T Details its $14 Billion Project Velocity-IP (VIP)
On Wednesday November 7, 2012, AT&T announced its Project Velocity IP (VIP) Plan. In short, it details AT&T’s plans to shift 99% of its...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Nov 7, 20123 min read
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Demand for Global Fixed Broadband Slows Across All Regions in 2Q12
Demand for fixed broadband services slowed across all regions during 2Q12, growing only 1.9% to reach 604 million. North America...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Sep 17, 20122 min read
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The Future of Television is on the Horizon
Liberty Global announced the long awaited launch of its Horizon TV product. Using the tag-line of “Endless TV” – the product takes the...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Sep 9, 20123 min read
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It was close, but North American Telcos did not lose Broadband Subs in 2Q12
Second quarter seasonality driven largely by college disconnects and household moves made a significant impact on both North American...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Aug 14, 20121 min read
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Google Fiber Outlines its Plans, Prices and Product – but no ESPN?
Google Fiber formally announced the upcoming launch of its 1Gb/s fiber-based broadband services for Kansas City with additional details...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jul 26, 20123 min read
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Verizon Getting Aggressive with Copper Plant Shutdown
Between Verizon’s 2Q12 earnings call and Lowell McAdam’s (Verizon’s Chairman & CEO) participation at the Guggenheim Securities Symposium,...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jul 23, 20123 min read
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Latest FCC Broadband Data Says 45% of Fixed Subscribers Get Speeds of 10Mbps or more
The FCC issued its most recent Internet Access Report for the period ending 1H11, which provides detailed information on the state of...
Teresa Mastrangelo
Jun 20, 20122 min read
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