Details are now coming out about Enron’s BB division and the huge amount of money possibly misspent with an alleged only twenty deals having been signed.
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US Should Not Rush to Regulate Broadband
News: U.S. Should Not Rush to Regulate Broadband – Report – Yahoo news
UK government want UK to be a BB leader
There was a significant announcement from the UK government yesterday about their view on how the UK will become one of the leading BB nations by 2005. Given the state of the UK market currently, we all know this is hugely ambitious. It appears from discussions with people closely connected with it, that the IS actually a lot of political will behind this.
This is the general link to the Office of the UK e-Envoy and here is the Government’s response to Broadband Stakeholder Group recommendations a 367k PDF
EU urged to act in battle over broadband
News: EU urged to act in battle over broadband – The Times
New Broadband Association in Mexico
News: New Broadband Association in Mexico – Cahners
FTC action announcement: AOLTW
FTC action announcement: AOLTW
Comment: Further evidence of AOLTW expanding there BB network reach.
TVB to Enter to Shanghai Broadband
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.
UK Govt fails the SME broadband test
News: UK Govt fails the SME broadband test – The Register
Satellite Service Delivers Broadband Wireless to the Fast Lane
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.
IEEE sets 802.11g
News: IEEE sets 802.11g – The Register
Comment: Early stages of a new standard that will give wireless connections of up to 54Mbps.