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How Well Does Your ISP Stream Video?

Fred Hoot — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:00:45 +0000

Netflix opened a new web site for rating the various ISPs. Titled the Netflix ISP Speed Index, the site grades and charts the average streaming speed of the world’s ISPs that carry Netflix’s products. You can even track the improvement or decline in how your ISP compares with the other ISPs over a 4-month period. [...]

Is Your ISP Performing as Promised?

Fred Hoot — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:00:36 +0000

The FCC has just released a report that tells us how well (or not) the ISPs are performing. The report, 2013 Measuring Broadband America—February Report, is revealing the results of their Measuring Broadband America program. This report tells all with no holds barred and should be very enlightening. The extensiveness of this report covers all [...]

How Does My Internet Service Provider Know I Downloaded Pirated Material?

Fred Hoot — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:24:19 +0000

Since the recent activation of the CCI (Center for Copyright Information) Copyright Alert System, people will be receiving notifications that they have violated copyright laws by downloading or sharing copyrighted material. The vast majority of those receiving the notices will have downloaded or shared material that has not been authorized by the copyright owner. Some [...]

FCC Pushes Harder for Gigabit Communities to Bring High Speed Internet Access

Fred Hoot — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:12:24 +0000

Just about everyone dreams of faster Internet access. I personally have wished for a faster Internet connection when I had a 100 MB synchronous connection all to myself. Yes, I was doing huge database and video transfers, but I wanted more even when the transfers were completed. There are a lot of people who have [...]

How does the CCI Affect My High Speed Internet Connection?

Fred Hoot — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:10:23 +0000

Starting last week, Monday, February 25th, the CCI is executing its plans to fight piracy of copyrighted works using the Internet. A high speed Internet connection is great for streaming video. It is also great for copying large files such as HD videos and movies. Without a high speed Internet connection, it is difficult to [...]

High Speed Internet Benefits Education

Fred Hoot — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:14:29 +0000

High Speed Internet connections are necessary for today’s education environment. In fact, high speed Internet connections have given birth to unforeseen educational tools that were unimaginable a few years ago. Not only have the schools and universities been the recipients of fast access to all sorts of information, but also new teaching methods have been [...]

Will High Speed Internet Get You a Ticket?

Fred Hoot — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:39:21 +0000

Many people remember their first fast automobile. What was the first thing to do? You will be tempted to see how fast you can make it go. A lot of new car owners have discovered top speeds that are not listed in the owner’s manual. Some have even modified their auto to increase horsepower and [...]

High Speed Internet Setup Enables Restaurant Business Success

Fred Hoot — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:35 +0000

A successful Mexican restaurant in Redwood City, California has made their business operations run smoothly with a comprehensive use of high speed Internet. This was developed over a few years to make their customers happy and wanting to come back more often. Yes, a fantastic group of chefs in the kitchen and a great set [...]

Will Cable Overtake the Traditional ISP for Small and Medium Business Internet Access?

Fred Hoot — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:40:40 +0000

Getting high speed Internet access for your small to medium business used to be limited to DSL, T1 and other Internet access over copper circuits. Fiber came along and increased available speeds, but it could be more expensive and is still not available in most areas. At the present time a lot of small and [...]

Lines Are Blurry Between Cable, Wireless and Finance Companies

Fred Hoot — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:00:20 +0000

With 30-plus years in the telecom and video business I have seen just about everything. I saw over-regulated industries and then the deregulation of the telcos. I have seen overregulation reappear and even lived through the disassembly of Ma Bell. From the Blue AT&T phone logo to the “Deathstar” and from heavy small suitcase radiotelephones [...]