Charter Communications Introduces PowerBoost Technology to Enable Faster Downloads
10.29.2009
Charter Communications has announced new PowerBoost technology that will increase Internet download speeds and enable a more rapid page loading process for its customers.

Cox Launches 23 New HD Channels in James City County, VA
10.29.2009
Cox Communications recently rolled out 23 additional HD channels for their customers in James City County, Virginia. These new HD channels will be available to Cox cable TV customers for no additional monthly charge.

FCC Chairman Discusses Net Neutrality and National Broadband
10.27.2009
In a recent interview with BusinessWeek magazine, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski shared his thoughts on the nationalization of broadband internet, as well as net neutrality. As a person who holds great influence over the consumer electronics industry, Genachowski is the principal decision maker in terms of setting rules for both the wired and wireless forms of the internet.

Time Warner Cable Teams with Univision to Launch First Latino-Targeted Free VOD Service
10.27.2009
Time Warner Cable and U.S. Spanish-language broadcaster, Univision Communications, announced the launch of TWC's first Latino-targeted free Video on Demand service called "Lo Mejor On Demand."

Time Warner Cable Brings 4G Wireless to North Carolina with the Fastest Wireless Speeds Available
10.20.2009
Time Warner Cable will officially launch the Time Warner Cable 4G mobile network in Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh North Carolina on December 1, 2009.

Commerce Department doles out almost $7 million in first round of broadband mapping grants
10.06.2009
The states of California, North Carolina, Indiana, and Vermont were the first to receive federal funds from the $7.2 billion earmarked for broadband infrastructure projects under the Obama administration's recovery act. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) said that it received applications from all 50 states and five U.S. territories, and plans to disburse more money soon.

Verizon brings fiber-optic TV to upstate New York - along with some competition
10.06.2009
Verizon launched its new fiber-optic television service in central New York state yesterday, promising high-quality video and upgraded on-demand options. FiOS, as the service is known, will compete directly with Time Warner, the region's standard cable provider.

England v. Ukraine World Cup qualifier will be online-only
10.05.2009
The collapse of a major sports TV provider and bureaucratic infighting have pushed the upcoming weekend's international soccer match between England and Ukraine onto the internet.