US to measure broadband

Fri, 12 Mar 2010

As part of the US’ plan to deploy broadband across the country, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is to implement The Consumer Broadband Test to ascertain the speed and availability of broadband across America.
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BBC’s minimalist Paralympics coverage

Fri, 12 Mar 2010

In sharp contrast to delivering 160 broadcast hours for the recent Vancouver Winter Olympics, the BBC is scheduling just one hour of TV highlights daily from the Vancouver Winter Paralympics, which runs until 21 March.
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Microsoft competes against iPlayer

Fri, 12 Mar 2010

The Guardian reports that Microsoft’s MSN Video will launch a free catch-up TV service in the UK, just like the BBC’s iPlayer.
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Connectivity workshop in Sierra Leone

Fri, 12 Mar 2010

The Commonwealth African Rural Connectivity Initiative (COMARCI) recently held a two-day workshop in Sierra Leone as a way of furthering the connection of unconnected rural communities in Africa.
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