Google to Deliver 1Gb/sec Fiber-Optic Broadband Network in U.S

Google is getting into the broadband business.They are planning to build and test ultra high-speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the United States. They will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. They plan to offer service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.Their goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that Google's is thinking:

Next generation apps: Google wants to see what developers and users can do with ultra high-speeds, whether it's creating new bandwidth-intensive "killer apps" and services.

New deployment techniques: Google will test new ways to build fiber networks, and to help inform and support deployments elsewhere, They will share key lessons learned with the world.

Openness and choice: Google will operate an "open access" network, giving users the choice of multiple service providers. Google will manage their network in an open, non-discriminatory and transparent way.

Check out this video by Google

Ericsson tests super-speedy wireless network

Network-building heavyweight Ericsson took a big step toward that super-fast wireless goal today, making the first data call at an industry-first 21Mbps (megabits per second) speed with its Telstra Next G commercial network, using speedy tech called HSPA Evolution. Best of all, this is just the first step of HSPA Evolution, promising future speeds four times that fast.

How fast is 21Mbps? Considering that a really good wired broadband connection in the U.S. will download data at around 15Mbps, and the average download speed for wired broadband in this country is 8.9Mbps, a wireless 21Mbps speed is a huge improvement. It's certainly going to be a gigantic speed leap above the relatively pokey 3G speeds of today. Ericcson says a full commercial launch of this new network starts early next year.

Via Ericsson

Dubai-New etisalat TV product

etisalat on Sunday said it has developed an innovative solution that allows mobile broadband subscribers to watch multiple TV channels on their laptops, while browsing the internet.

A first of its kind solution in the world, this technology promises to bring paradigm shift in the way television content is delivered and consumed on the Mobile TV and broadband.

The solution, a combination of the Mobile TV and Mobile Broadband Internet services, offers a unique capability that allows users to watch up to five different channels simultaneously on one screen.

Khalifa Al Shamsi, Vice President Marketing, Consumer Services said: "etisalat has been a pioneer in launching customer centric solutions. This latest innovation is a substantiation of our core philosophy of increasing convenience, coverage and value for our customers. etisalat's Mobile TV subscribers can enjoy this service free of charge."

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