$25 Million Goes to Expand Broadband Access in New York
On March 7, 2013, New York State’s Connect NY Broadband Grant program awarded $25 million to 18 projects on Tuesday. To read the full story as reported by Innovation Trail click here.
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Wireless Carriers Move to New Technology – for Voice
The Wall Street Journal reports that “U.S. wireless carriers are working on a new way to deliver voice calls to make their networks more efficient. While carriers have spent tens of billions of dollars developing and marketing their data networks, wireless voice calls still use technology rolled out more than 10 years ago.” Click here … Read more
AT&T Details, Upgrades, Investments
The Albany Times Union reported that “AT&T spent $1.4 billion in New York state on both its wireless and land line networks from 2010 to 2012.” And that AT&T “made 1,600 wireless network upgrades in the state last year, including those that were part of the launch of its 4G LTE high-speed data service in the … Read more
FCC Moves to Ease Wireless Congestion
Today The New York Times reported that “the FCC took a step to relieve growing congestion on Wi-Fi networks in hotels, airports and homes, where Americans increasingly use multiple data-hungry tablets, smart phones and other devices for wireless communications… Click here to read the article.
Verizon Wireless Completes $267 Million in Network Enhancements in New York Metro Region
According to Market Watch by The Wall Street Journal, Verizon Wireless announced the completion of $267 million in wireless network enhancements in the New York Metro Region in 2012, increasing the company’s regional network investment to more than $3 billion since 2000. Click here to read the full article.