Three out of every four homes in Britain can now get fixed broadband services at superfast speeds if they choose. Contrary to frequent jibes that the UK is backward in developing next-generation broadband services, this is one of the highest proportions for any major country in Europe. Superfast or Next-Generation Access (NGA) services are defined […]
The near monopoly enjoyed by Mexico’s leading broadcaster Televisa and telco América Móvil in their respective sectors look set to change following a ruling by state regulators that they have “preponderant” market share. Mexico’s Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones Federal Telecommunications Institute is to introduce 188 measures that seek to reduce their participation, as well as […]
Netflix had to make its new deal to pay Comcast for improved service over its broadband lines because “there were some choke points around peak usage times,” CFO David Wells told the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference. That should ease now that the agreement — which eliminates intermediaries handling Netflix traffic to Comcast […]
Twenty-four per cent of European Internet users say they are prevented by their providers from watching videos, listening music or using other applications of their choice, according to a new Eurobarometer survey of 28,000 citizens across the EU. The findings have led to a call
AT&T is also in interconnection talks with Netflix. “We’re in discussions with Netflix to establish a more direct connection between our networks, similar to agreements we have with others, so that AT&T broadband customers who use Netflix can enjoy an even better video experience,” AT&T said in a statement following news of the Netflix – […]
US media watchdogs have “grave concerns” over Netflix’s deal with Comcast for improved Internet service. Netflix has made a deal with Comcast for direct access to the cable company’s broadband network, in order to ensure smooth delivery of its content. Craig Aaron, president of Internet rights lobby group Free Press, said he had grave concerns […]
Comcast and Netflix have agreed what they describe as “a mutually beneficial” interconnection agreement that will provide Comcast’s broadband customers with a high-quality Netflix video experience for years to come. The pair say that working collaboratively over many months, they have established a more direct connection between Netflix and Comcast, similar to other networks, that […]
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will propose new “net neutrality” rules, prohibiting ISPs and cablecos from charging for high bandwidth services like Netflix. The proposals comes a month after a US court ruled the agency had over-reached in its powers. “Preserving the Internet as an open platform for innovation and expression while providing certainty […]
Saying that it has learned a lot from its existing gigabit Internet Google Fiber projects, Google has invited cities in nine metro areas around the US – 34 cities altogether – to work with it to explore the possibility of bringing the service to those locations. In a blog post, Milo Medin, VP, Google Access […]
The EBU joined voices with online content and software providers to urge Members of the European Parliament to strengthen rules on net neutrality, ahead of a crucial vote in the European Parliament (on 24/2) on the draft Single Telecoms Package Regulation. The proposed Single Telecoms Package aims to enshrine the principle of net neutrality in […]