Author: Simon Perry

FTC action announcement: AOLTW

Comment: Further evidence of AOLTW expanding there BB network reach.

News: TVB to Enter to Shanghai Broadband – TVinsite

Comment: A very substantial content deal that will be a very good kick start for BB in China.

News: UK Govt fails the SME broadband test – The Register

News: Satellite Service Delivers Broadband Wireless to the Fast Lane – Wireless News

Comment: Another commercial IP over satellite service – this time with coverage from a moving vehicle. Currently 64k, so the BB tag is pushing it a bit.

News: IEEE sets 802.11g – The Register

Comment: Early stages of a new standard that will give wireless connections of up to 54Mbps.

News: Hollywood Targets ReplayTV, Claiming Advanced Technology Undermines its Business – Digital Coast Daily

Comment: Here’s a device I’ve been keeping an eye on since it’s first announcement. I feel it’s siginificant as it’s the first all-in-one device that allows the user to use media from TV and the Internet via a BB connection. Sadly a number of media companies have, once again, tried to bully the product (and if they succeed – all similar future products) out of the market by taking legal action against them. The weakest claim they have made is that it allows the viewer to skip adverts – a number of points here

1. you can do that with a VHS current (but you actually see the ads wizzing past)
2. Isn’t the viewer allowed to choose not to watch adverts anymore?

New:Oftel forces BT to unbundle – money.telegraph.co.uk

Comment: Many other attempts have been made to try and get actions from BT on this issue and given their current financial position, this is one they will pay attention to.