Fiber-to-the-home broadband a selling point for homes
06.30.2009
Research sponsored by Verizon shows that fiber-based telecommunications services like Verizon FiOS high speed internet and FiOS TV could be a major selling point in the real estate market.

Education tool teaches kids about cyberbullying
06.25.2009
AT&T, iKeepSafe, DARE and Symantec today announced the results of a study that demonstrates the effectiveness of an educational program launched last year to teach children how to respond to a cyberbullying situation.

ATT iPhone app lets customers remotely record on home DVRs
06.25.2009
AT&T U-verse TV customers can now use a free application from the Apple app store to record content remotely on their DVR.

EarthLink launches 'hot deals' website for online savings
06.16.2009
Internet provider EarthLink today announced the launch of its Hot Deals website, a free online resource offering savings and coupons through online vendors such eBay, Expedia.com and price comparison sites.

Verizon offering unlimited access gaming package
06.15.2009
New and existing Verizon broadband customers in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island can sign up now for unlimited access to more than 1,400 computer games for $9.99 a month, the company announced today.

U.S. CTO says iPhone points to higher mobile broadband demand
06.12.2009
Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer in the White House, said Thursday that growing demand for mobile broadband for devices such as the iPhone should spur more private investment in broadband infrastructure.

Digital TV switch happens today
06.12.2009
Friday June 12th is the final day for over-the-air analog television and viewers without cable access or a digital converter box will see their television screens go blank.

AT&T Music offering live webcast of Bonnaroo festival
06.11.2009
AT&T plans to offer live streaming video of the music festival at Bonnaroo 2009 from June 12-14, for viewers on the AT&T web portal.

Census says 62 percent of households have home internet
06.08.2009
U.S. households with access to the internet have more than tripled since 1997, with 62 percent of homes now having internet access, according to the Census bureau.

AT&T announces satellite TV for vehicle video systems
06.03.2009
A new service announced today by AT&T would allow subscribers to receive satellite TV and radio for rear-seat entertainment systems in cars, trucks and SUVs. Called CruiseCast, the service is available in the continental U.S. and offers 42 channels of content for a monthly rate.

Verizon advising customers: Be secure on the web
06.02.2009
The growing popularity of broadband internet and social networks for children, teens and young adults has also meant more exposure to risks from computer viruses, identity theft and online predators.