Friday, May 23, 2008

Two Higher-Speed Networks On The Way

Verizon and AT&T are each readying to deploy next-generation, high speed networks that will give customers -- but only their customers -- access to connections that deliver information at a much faster rate.

Subscribers to broadband service provided by Verizon, which has spent billions laying fiber its fiber optic network, will soon have a service that -- in theory -- would run 100 times faster than the current Internet structure allows.

Graham Finnie, chief analyst for the telecom research firm Heavy Reading, believes 13 percent of U.S. households will be connected to fiber by 2012. Since Verizon is the major builder, the vast majority of those will be in Verizon territory on the East Coast, Texas and California.

Meanwhile, AT&T is ready to deploy its new high-speed network in conjunction with Apple's expected announcement that the next-gen iPhone will be 3G compatible, giving the wireless company -- which has an exclusive deal with Apple -- a projected base of dedicated users.

The new wireless network will also be accessible for laptops that have the Laptop Connection card installed.

Posted By Brad at 09:30 AM
Permanent Link: Two Higher-Speed Networks On The Way | Comments (2)

(2) Comments on Two Higher-Speed Networks On The Way

I can't wait. I still disappointed that Google didn't buy the old tv broadcasting spectrum and turn it into a free national wireless network.

Comments by Chuck : Friday, May 23, 2008 at 05:49 PM

@Chuck

I'm not sure Google wants to get involved in developing these networks. They are trying very hard to push open networks across the spectrum without actually get involved with it.

I think it's a risky move long term because it's nice to own something "tangible", particularly if it is a distribution channel.

Google, I think, is depending on its clout and bank account to sustain it.

Not that they will go out of business -- but the assumption is they will continue to bargain from power positions.

Thanks for reading!!!

Comments by Brad King : Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 01:57 PM

Post a Comment

Name:
Email:
WebSite:
Comment:
Remember Me
Subscribe