Stories by David Rohde

More Juice on Tap for Wireless Home, Office Nets

The makers of spread-spectrum wireless transmitters that link PCs, entertainment devices, domestic appliances and telephones onto a broadband home or office network have scored a regulatory victory that they say will improve bandwidth fivefold.

Quantum Bridge Boosts Optical Options

Six makers of integrated-access devices have joined an alliance organized by optical-access vendor Quantum Bridge Communications Inc. in an effort to prove that optical networks aren't just for big users.

FCC to Review CLEC Access to 'Pronto'

Some competitive local exchange carriers are breathing a sigh of relief after the U.S. Federal Communications Commission agreed to review the way SBC Communications Inc. is rolling out mass-market DSL under the name Project Pronto.

Aplion's Service-Aware Boxes Hook Two Carriers

Two service providers trying to climb the content ladder have committed to purchasing advanced, application-aware hardware and software from New Jersey startup Aplion Networks Inc..

Brand name carriers may not rule globally

Thanks largely to a 1998 World Trade Organisation agreement on telecommunications that has introduced competition into dozens of international markets prices for international voice and data connections have started to drop dramatically. In some cases those prices are far below what they were just two years ago.

Voice-Mail Provider Pitches Carriers

Indianapolis EGIX, a service provider offering end-users network-based voice and fax mail, is now outsourcing its service to other carriers and promising integrated e-mail as well.

WorldCom, Sprint: Focus on Real Needs

One reason carriers merge is they've missed big market opportunities and have to fill serious gaps with a partner. It is so much worse when a merger fails and they've lost that time to address their problems.

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