Category: Distribution

Continued development of DSL access in the Hebei province around Beijing.

Microsoft announced at Streaming Media East yesterday their ‘Third generation’ product – code named “Corona”, that they are aiming at BB delivery.

A smart play from Microsoft that will get Windows Media Audio and Video in to the chips that currently get put into 90% of the DVD made. Putting MPEG-4 decoders

Interesting to see RealNetworks are going to support MPEG-4. As long as it’s going to be open standards MPEG-4, not the proprietary version Microsoft uses, this is good for the electronic video delivery generally. This could also be interpreted that Real aren’t that concerned about their format any more. As long as people view it though their player and through their subscription service (RealOne) – they’ll be happy. Gives added weight to the perception of a major shift in their business, which has been happening for a while.

An interesting idea to deliver the last mile though the drainage system from a company called CityNet, which appears to be very well backed.

News: Aramiska opens UK broadband satellite kimono – The Register

Comment: Another company start a BB satellite Internet service for SME’e.

News: 3 airlines to drop Boeing’s Connexion service – CNN.com

Comment: This was going to be Internet access from the seatback service on airplanes. Not a big surprise this has happened. post Sept. 11. Interestingly, Lufthansa are still working with them.

News: SONICblue Ships TV Recorder Despite Network Suit – Yahoo

Comment: It’s interesting to see SonicBlue says orders have increased significantly since the law suit.

News: WorldCom to launch US satellite Internet broadband service – The Nando Times

News: World’s fastest Internet service crashes before Tongan liftoff (via KenRadio) – it.mycareer.com.au

News: Germany beats Britain at broadband – vnunet.com