News: World’s fastest Internet service crashes before Tongan liftoff (via KenRadio) – it.mycareer.com.au
Germany beats Britain at broadband
News: Germany beats Britain at broadband – vnunet.com
Korea Top Broadband Performer in OECD
ROK Top Broadband Performer in OECD – Korea Times
Bridge offers UK satellite broadband service
News: Bridge offers UK satellite broadband service – The Register
FTC action announcement: AOLTW
FTC action announcement: AOLTW
Comment: Further evidence of AOLTW expanding there BB network reach.
Minnesota Utilities Launch High-Speed Residential Wireless Internet Service
News: Minnesota Utilities Launch High-Speed Residential Wireless Internet Service Using WaveRider’s Last Mile Solution Products – HandyTel
Comment: An initial small step (currently 125 users) using a non-line-of-sight technology but giving up to 1.4Mbps.
Korea Telecom to set up broadband network in Vietnam
News: Korea Telecom to set up broadband network in Vietnam – Korea Herald
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.