Archive for October, 2009
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Broadband Bytes for 2009-10-31
(@elforesto) Netflix will launch a streaming-only service (w00t!) but only outside the US (WHAAA?). http://is.gd/4y8qI #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Developing countries being left behind by expensive bandwidth. http://is.gd/4y8tZ #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Wisconsin latest state to realize it got taken for a ride on statewide franchises. http://is.gd/4CDaz #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Goodbye (and good riddance) to GeoCities. http://is.gd/4CD7Q #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Net [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Broadband Bytes by Jesse
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Et tu, Frontier? Incumbent Caught Sabotaging Installs in Tremonton
Hey Frontier? Remember how a Comcast contractor got that company some very unwanted public attention for screwing up installs? That means that your guys should try and avoid to do the same thing. I’ve gotten a report that several UTOPIA customers in Tremonton recently had their ATA for phone service hosed after a Frontier tech [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Jeers by Jesse
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Comcast Reportedly Stealing UTOPIA Signs in Brigham City
I just got word that several witnesses have spotted Comcast salespeople stealing UTOPIA yard signs in Brigham City. Undoubtedly Comcast will try and distance themselves from the actions of their employees. Some of their contractors have already gone so far as to disconnect their competitors’ service to drive sales, so I suppose this doesn’t come [...]
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Broadband Bytes for 2009-10-26
(@elforesto) Some Democrats join Republicans in criticizing net neutrality. http://is.gd/4ojSQ #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Is a PC worthless without an Internet connection? (Uh, yeah, pretty much.) http://is.gd/4ojQY #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Wiring anchor institutions could help push a national broadband network. http://is.gd/4ojUF #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) AT&T uses lack of regulation to jack up landline rates 22%. http://is.gd/4qSJu #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Web [...]
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Saturday, October 24th, 2009
Broadband Bytes for 2009-10-26
(@elforesto) Some Democrats join Republicans in criticizing net neutrality. http://is.gd/4ojSQ #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Is a PC worthless without an Internet connection? (Uh, yeah, pretty much.) http://is.gd/4ojQY #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Wiring anchor institutions could help push a national broadband network. http://is.gd/4ojUF #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) AT&T uses lack of regulation to jack up landline rates 22%. http://is.gd/4qSJu #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Web [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Broadband Bytes by Jesse
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Yes, BTOP is Broken
Geoff Daily recently took BTOP out to the woodshed over its glacial pace, poor oversight, and severe underfunding. Today, I got some personal confirmation that BTOP is likely entirely broken and won’t accomplish much, at least not on this first round.
Way back on September 17, I sent the following e-mail:
Hello,
I’m curious to know what state [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Communications, Jeers by Jesse
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Broadband Bytes for 2009-10-17
(@elforesto) Copyright holders making 150x more from piracy than legit sales. http://is.gd/4ehAH #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Verizon customer crafts their own contract, gets charged a fortune anyway. http://is.gd/4fv7t #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Charter won't run service, yet it also lobbies to keep you from building a network. http://is.gd/4hI78 #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Blockbuster still imitating Neflix, shows up on TiVos. http://is.gd/4hOno [...]
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Broadband Bytes for 2009-10-10
(@elforesto) Vonage app hits iPhones and Blackberries. http://is.gd/3YCcf #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Fairpoint's impending bankruptcy attracts attention from Windstream. http://is.gd/3ZlVj #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) First broadband grants out in CA, IN, NC, VT. http://is.gd/3ZlWE #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Fiber pioneers get Nobel prize. http://is.gd/40xbt #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) WinMo app store opens with 246 apps for purchase. http://is.gd/40EHY #freeutopia #
(@elforesto) Frontier in hot [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Broadband Bytes by Jesse
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
If You Work at Lucent, You’re Not Reading This
I’m sure that some of you have noticed that the website has been less than reliable these last few weeks and I’m sure you’re curious as to why. Well, the short answer is that some jerk has been flooding the server with requests effectively launching a denial of service attack. A restart of Apache and [...]
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Final Call: UTOPIA Breaking Ground in Brigham
Residents of Brigham City, the wait is apparently over. UTOPIA is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday October 10th from 11AM to 2PM to close up registration for service and finalize construction timelines. The ceremony will be held in Pioneer Park at Forest St. and 600 W. If you’re interested in getting service via UTOPIA, [...]
