Archive for February, 2009

Strategy Analytics: Free Threatens Mobile Free-for-All in French … – MarketWatch (press release)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 15:13 No Comments
Strategy Analytics: Free Threatens Mobile Free-for-All in French
MarketWatch (press release)
BOSTON, Feb 25, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The Strategy Analytics Wireless Network Strategies Report, "4th French 3G License: Can Free Make It a Free-For-All?" favorably assesses ISP Free's bid to capitalize on a new 3G mobile license in France.

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Communications Ministry: We'll review carrier/ISP separation – Globes

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 10:31 No Comments
Communications Ministry: We'll review carrier/ISP separation
Globes, Israel
The issue of structural separation first came up when wireless carriers sought to become ISPs as well. Partner Communications Ltd. (Nasdaq: PTNR; TASE: PTNR) set up ISP activity, while Cellcom is now offering a cellular modem that serves as a home

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10-Q: INTERNET AMERICA INC – MarketWatch (press release)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 16:32 No Comments
10-Q: INTERNET AMERICA INC
MarketWatch (press release)
The rural and suburban wireless ISP ("WISP") industry is fragmented with ample consolidation opportunity. The Company estimates that there are up to 2500 potential WISP acquisition candidates in the United States, including approximately 150 in Texas.

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WISP Industry Needs to Build a Map and Prepare for the New Form 477 – ISP-Planet

Friday, February 13, 2009 8:35 No Comments
WISP Industry Needs to Build a Map and Prepare for the New Form 477
ISP-Planet, CT
In collaboration with the Wireless ISP Association (WISPA) and the WISP Directory, he has built a map (.png) showing the coverage area of WISPs who have responded to his request for data. Webster and WISPA president Rick Harnish have been talking,
Nation's WISPs Trying To Map Coverage Want to be included in Dslreports
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Why ComCast hates – and fears – the Internet – ZDNet Blogs

Friday, February 13, 2009 0:53 No Comments
Why ComCast hates – and fears – the Internet
ZDNet Blogs
I’m their worst nightmare: no cable; no landline; just a wireless ISP and a cell phone. I don’t miss either. Robin Harris has been selling and marketing data storage for over 20 years in companies large and small. See his full profile and disclosure of

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How the Stimulus Package Fails Rural Broadband – GigaOm

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 19:33 No Comments
How the Stimulus Package Fails Rural Broadband
GigaOm, CA
With annual revenue of about $14 million a year, Galitz emphasizes that fiber is a big investment for his tiny ISP. Rather than lay fiber, Brett Glass, owner of a wireless ISP in Laramie, Wyo., has more specific issues with the stimulus package.

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