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Entries from September 2010

EarthLink launches ‘hot deals’ website for online savings

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Internet provider EarthLink today announced the launch of its Hot Deals website, a free online resource offering savings and coupons through online vendors such eBay, Expedia.com and price comparison sites.

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LG crowns National Texting Champion on Tuesday

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Handset maker LG Electronics MobileComm USA (LG Mobile Phones) will crown the winner of its third annual LG U.S. National Texting Champion on Tuesday that will net the winner $50,000.

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Verizon offering unlimited access gaming package

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

New and existing Verizon broadband customers in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island can sign up now for unlimited access to more than 1,400 computer games for $9.99 a month, the company announced today.

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U.S. CTO says iPhone points to higher mobile broadband demand

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Aneesh Chopra, Chief Technology Officer in the White House, said Thursday that growing demand for mobile broadband for devices such as the iPhone should spur more private investment in broadband infrastructure.

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Digital TV switch happens today

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Friday June 12th is the final day for over-the-air analog television and viewers without cable access or a digital converter box will see their television screens go blank.

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California group launches broadband education program

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

The California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) has announced a new program called Get Connected that seeks to help break down the digital divide to provide better access to high-speed internet.

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Prepaid wireless plans gaining in poor economy

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Internet research company comScore said the U.S. prepaid wireless industry showed strong gains in online activity, based on online visitation and search referral activity to six leading prepaid wireless sites.

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Cable association asks FCC to curb subscriber fees

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

The American Cable Association (ACA), representing small and medium-sized broadband providers that provide high speed internet to some 7 million customers, is asking federal regulators to step in to ban subscriber fees charged by media content providers.

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Broadband policy debate continues in FCC comments

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

Monday’s deadline for comments to the Federal Communications Commission on the creation of a national broadband plan drew scores of filings from various industry and consumer groups, continuing a debate over how to provide greater access to high speed internet.

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Apple iPhone 3G S available June 19th

September 3rd, 2010 · No Comments

AT&T and Apple will begin offering the upgraded iPhone 3G S in retail and online stores beginning June 19, the companies announced.

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