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The article focuses on potential role of municipal networks to address the digital divide and broadband services to areas unserved by private sector providers or areas that lack broadband competition. It mentions proponents consider the potential for economic benefits in deploying municipal broadband, such as job creation with installing or maintaining networks or attracting new residents and businesses to the community.

The article highlights a report which shows in bandwidth usage accelerated in 2021 and grew by estimated 30 percent to 932 terabits per second; and mentions that alongside increase in bandwidth demand, innovations happening in satcom industry with ultra-high throughput satellite and Earth stations.

The article focuses on fifth generation (5G) of mobile technologies will increase the speed of data transfer and improve bandwidth over existing fourth generation (4G) technologies, in turn enabling new military and commercial applications. It mentions 5G requires deployment of technologies that work in various segments of the electromagnetic spectrum. It also mentions national security concerns related to 5G infrastructure.

The author discusses the markets for broadband communications services in the U.S. Several tendencies frequently appearing in the broadband communications services sector include rapid innovation, declining costs, and product differentiation. In this dynamism the chances of policy errors are high. Hence, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its December 2010 Open Internet Order for thorough assessment of the broadband market.

The article discusses the impact of he COVID-19 pandemic on the bandwidth pricing, acceleration of declines in average pricing for the mobility segment, demand for high-speed broadband due to COVID and planning of Starlink to expand service in Europe and emerging markets.

The company has been chosen for providing high speed Internet Broadband Bandwidth for live broadcasting of football matches [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The company has been chosen for providing high speed Internet Broadband Bandwidth for live broadcasting of football matches [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article informs that luxury yachts always want more bandwidth, and mentions views of Bertrand Hartman, the chief executive officer (CEO) of OmniAccess on efforts of luxury yacht owners in always pushing the service providers out of their comfort zone.

The article offers information on a study which explored bandwith, access and usage of online services by public schools in Minnesota. Study subjects were technology coordinators for Minnesota school districts that are not participating in one of the state's 12 telecommunications access clusters. The findings reveal that bandwith and cost varies by district, that most coordinators judged their bandwith speed to be adequate, and that the biggest barrier to more bandwith is cost.

Rapid growth in the number of subscribers of mobile wireless telecommunications services in the United States and abroad is fueling interest and developments in the next generation of wireless technology services, known as 3G. 3G services might include high-speed mobile Internet access and the ability to use the same handset anywhere in the world. Issues related to the implementation of 3G center mainly on the allocation of spectrum and adoption of technology standards by each of the countries developing this new service. While some steps have been taken to coordinate these activities, much work remains before 3G services will be available to the American public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An interview with Via Satellite, Bright Echefu, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of TSTV is presented who talks about his future-facing growth strategy for business in Africa and beyond; pay-TV market in Nigeria along with the Over-the-Top (OTT) growth.

The new backbone will help accelerate industry adoption of ultra-high definition 4K video, which requires 12Gbps of bandwidth when uncompressed – four times more than HD video [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that meeting in-flight communications consumer demand can be a challenge for avionics teams as the equipment and network infrastructure required for such high-bandwidth usage continue to advance.

The article explores author's experience of witnessing world record attempt started off by SES and Carnival for achieve satellite connectivity bandwidth of 1.5 Gigabits per second.

The article focuses on an adoption of metered or usage-based billing conditions by network broadband operators for network management approaches. Topics discussed include significance of the billing system for subscribers with limited usage of bandwidths along with concern for heavy usage consumers; concerns regarding protection of market share through the pricing method; and avoidance of monthly data caps conditions for administration of congestion.

The article reports on the advent of new High Throughput Satellites (HTS) which will be added to the bandwidth supply of the low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO).

The article discusses the broadband deployment issues the 115th U.S. Congress may face. These include the continued transition of the telephone-era Universal Service Fund from a voice to a broadbandbased focus; infrastructure legislation that may include incentives for broadband buildout; and the existing regulatory structure and revision of the 1996 Telecommunications Act.

Bandwidth management and optimization must address endpoint operational demands with superior quality of experience, while delivering reliable services that are economical and affordable. Overlapping technologies provide unique opportunities for innovation and investment, especially when viewed in the light of market movement toward HTS not only in GEO, but also in MEO and LEO as well. Bandwidth management and optimization must address endpoint operational demands with superior quality of experience, while delivering reliable services that are economical and affordable. Overlapping technologies provide unique opportunities for innovation and investment, especially when viewed in the light of market movement toward HTS not only in GEO, but also in MEO and LEO as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the Notice of Funds Availability, a set of guidelines released by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in U.S. It presents how the guidelines address issues regarding the terms "bandwidth minimum speed," "underserved" and "unserved." It notes assessment by the business information provider Datamonitor Group on the implications of the guideline in the economic growth and social development in U.S.

The article offers a look on the online retail spending in Great Britain. Data showed that online retail spending grew by 33.4 percent in 2006, to a record 10.9 billion pounds. Analysts note that the growth is almost 13 times faster than the retail sector overall, that is largely attributed to retailer investment and low-cost broadband. Online sales look set to almost triple over the next five years, to reach 28 billion pounds in 2011.

The article informs about various new wireless local area network products, based on the draft 802.11n specifications, introduced by Linksys Corp. These products are specifically designed for small business environment. The new products will provide bandwidth and enable multimedia services that will run effectively over a wireless network.

The article reports on the recent announcement by Linksys Corp. of a number of new wireless local area network products particularly for small business environment based on the draft 802.11n standard. The new 802.11n standard provides improved range and throughput, which will provide more bandwidth and enable multimedia services to run more effectively over a wireless network. However, this could be a risky move for Linksys due to likelihood of interoperability issues.

The article reports that Microsoft Corp. has launched Windows Mobile version 5.0 with a flurry of new features attractive to consumers and IT managers alike. Something that has been long overdue is the inclusion of data persistence functionality. The software fully embraces Bluetooth wireless connectivity, something Microsoft has previously been strangely reticent to provide, with improvements to support and the provision of developer tools. Wireless network support in general has been further augmented, with the inclusion of higher-bandwidth cellular 3G capabilities and the addition of Wi-Fi for the Smartphone platform.

The article looks at the operations of communications company ViaSat Inc. Topics mentioned include in-flight connectivity as a top priority for the company due to increasing bandwidth needs of airline companies, an overview of its High Throughput Satellite ViaSat 1 service for airline passengers, and a description of the company's planned satellite, ViaSat 2 which will be capable of doubling the capacity of its previous satellite.

The article presents information related to 5G technology. It is noted that due to the greater bandwidth that may be available, 5G is expected to benefit from the use of spectrum at higher frequencies above 6GHz. It si mentioned that for various services, including Fixed Satellite Services (FSS), spectrum above 6GHz is already being used.

The article focuses on the increasing use of artificial satellites by telecommunications companies in emerging markets. It is stated that satellite will play an important role in overcoming some challenges facing telecommunications companies in developing markets; and High Throughput Satellites (HTS) can reduce some costs while increasing bandwidth speed and increasing customer satisfaction. The demand for satellite backhauling is reportedly increasing in the Southeast Asian region.

The article reports that the amount of bandwidth in the sky is being increased by a factor of eight to 10 with the launch of ViaSat 1, Intelsat Epic NG and other new High Throughput Satellites (HTS). Comments of Mark Ayers, director of RF satellite engineering for Alaska-based GCI, regarding the pressure on satellite companies to serve more demanding users are given.

The article reports on how satellite technology is contributing to the operations of news broadcasters. It mentions that in areas with little connectivity some news teams are using Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminal, a laptop-sized terminal, that provides lower amounts of bandwidth. It discusses increase in use of social media by citizens for receiving information on news and further suggests broadcasters to adapt the concept of citizen journalism.

The article reports on U.S. Defense Department acting chief information officer (CIO) Terry Halvorsen's statement on how contractors who plan on developing software for the Pentagon need to be able to meet minimum bandwidth requirements of the Pentagon's planned information technology framework.

The article discusses satellite's radio frequency interference. To reduce interference satellite operators should add carrier identifier(CID) to the signal transmission. The Satellite Interference Reduction Group revealed that modern digital communication system monitor was able to decode the digital video broadcasting(DVB). But the DVB-S stream had to be demodulated for this. The metacarrier approach adds no extra bandwidth and minimally affects the signal-to-noise ratio of the carrier.

The article discusses the impact of the U.S. Defense Department's trend of procuring commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) bandwidth through lowest price, technically acceptable (LPTA) contract evaluations on the industry's innovation to provide best value warfighters with inferior product. Ed Spitler, president of Astrium Services Government, blames LPTA contracts for undercutting the industry's investment and qualities most important to COMSATCOM which are agility and resiliency.

An interview with satellite innovator ViaSat chairman Mark Dankberg is presented. Dankberg says that they want to ensure the ViaSat 2 satellites will provide the advantages they are aiming for to get the combination of economic and functional performance. He mentions that they want to lower the cost of bandwidth and that they have to iterate their design approach. He adds that ViaSat 1 represented a generation while ViaSat 2 represents a second generation.

The article offers the author's insights on the announcement of internet company Google on its interest to use balloons and blimps at high altitudes, that will provide broadband service to undeveloped regions of Asia and Africa. He says that he disagrees with the view of an analyst, who stated that high altitude drones would replace satellite radio. He adds that there is no comparison between radio or television (TV) broadcasting and broadband interactivity despite the use of bandwidth.

The article discusses probable topics which may be discussed during SATELLITE 2013. It is informed that flexibility and intelligent payloads are expected to be the key technology topics related to satellite operation to be discussed at the event. According to Gai Berkovich, vice president of research and development of Gilat Satellite Networks, believes that bandwidth efficiency could a technology topic to be discussed.

The article reports that Intelsat General Corp.'s chief executive officer (CEO) Kay Sears has said that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) need to adopt changes to rectify its communication and culture gap. Sears said that DoD has been investing in Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) satellites due to increasing demand for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) bandwidth, but these WGS satellites have become obsolete now.

The article discusses the U.S. military strategy of mutual security cooperation and building partner capacity and capability towards the Asia Pacific region. According to military general Martin Dempsey, rebalancing towards the Asia-Pacific region requires more attention to the Asia-Pacific region, more intellectual bandwidth, and application of human capital.

In this article the author discusses the issue of bandwidth management faced by satellite operators, end users and customers. It is mentioned that the major issue faced by telecommunication companies is the scarcity of bandwidth and the high cost of the radio frequency spectrum. According to Michele Scotto, vice president at Globecomm Systems Inc., the service providers are ready to use all possible technologies available to meet customers' demand.

The article focuses on bandwidth management and its technology-wise improvement in efficiency. In communications business, the shortage of capacity has become a challenge for improvement in several sectors like copper or fiber optic technologies and wireless systems. There is too much pressure on wireless operators to provide quality bandwidth for video and Internet applications to customers.

The article focuses on the Ka-band evolution in the space as well as ground segment and the competition between manufacturers and developers to produce bandwidth technology. Finances have been provided by Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. of Israel. Gilat also won a contract with O3b Networks earlier in February 2012 to develop and supply Ka-band infrastructure.

The article reports on the plan of mobile satellite services (MSS) operator Inmarsat Inc. to sell its new XpressLink solutions to the maritime market. The company has announced the approval of 12 maritime communications specialists to sell its XpressLink service, which will offer a fully-integrated Ku-band and L-band solution. According to Frank Coles, Inmarsat's maritime president, the deals show an endorsement of its strategy for its communication services.

The article presents an interview with David Bettinger, chief technical officer (CTO) at iDirect. When asked to compare Ka-band with Ku-band in terms of investing in satellite platforms, he mentions the benefits of Ka-band for satellite service providers. He discusses the investments being made by providers into ground segment infrastructure to support the new Ka-band segment in orbit. He also discusses the launch of Ka-band service in emerging markets.

The article offers information on the positive impact of tokens provided to broadband subscribers in the U.S. It states that satellite broadband has always suffered from greater bandwidth limitations than terrestrial alternatives. It mentions that the satellites will offer speeds that rival or surpass terrestrial digital subscriber lines (DSL) service, but DSL service does not currently operate under bandwidth caps.

The article informs about the rise in sales of Israel's Novelsat in the satellite bandwidth optimization market in 2011 with its NS3T satellite transmission modulation technology. It is mentioned that the company gained success in 2011 because its NS3T solution for modems and modulators was made public. It also informs that the company has received the World Teleport Association's (WTA) Teleport Technology of the Year award at the SATELLITE 2012 conference

The article reports that according to advanced technology firm Boeing Co. (BA), it has signed a deal with Artel Ltd. to distribute Inmarsat-3, -4 and -5 satellite constellation bandwidth to U.S. government customers. British-based Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, operates Inmarsat-3 (I-3) and Inmarsat-4 (I-4) satellite constellations.

The article discusses how progress in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology will affect the interaction between energy companies and their communications providers. According to Greg Quiggle, vice president of product management for iDirect, energy companies are increasing the amount of bandwidth available at Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) locations.

The article presents reports of several analysis firms forecasting a rapid deployment of hybrid set-top-boxes (STBs) to help the global pay-television (TV) operators worldwide deliver advanced services and manage bandwidth scarcity in broadcast networks. ABI Digital Home Analyst Sam Rosen states satellite operators in Latin America and Africa are expressing an increasing interest in exploring Internet-enabled STBs to deliver advanced services.

The article reports on the strategies being adopted by operators and service providers in the satellite communication industry to tackle the challenges of increasing optimization and management efforts, as the demands for the finite resource of satellite bandwidth is consistently increasing. It is stated that, companies such as Harris CapRock Communications, are focusing on introducing flexibility in their operations as a key element in bandwidth management strategies.

The article reports that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will negotiate C-band satellite spectrum allocation deal with operators. The ACMA has announced that it has requested meetings with regional C-band satellite operators to negotiate the deal so that the country's television broadcast services can meet growing demands for mobile broadband.