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Google in San Francisco: 'Wireless overlord'?

October 1, 2005 Responding to a proposal to blanket the city with free wireless Net service, some fret about privacy, others welcome the shake-up. TAGS: blogger, San Francisco, proposal, Google Inc., city, Wi-Fi, telecommunications, privacy, Internet access, broadband

EarthLink, GE fund broadband over power line provider

May 4, 2006 Companies contribute to $130 million round of funding for Current Communications' powerline Net access technology. TAGS: broadband over power line, EarthLink Inc., General Electric Co., broadband, power company, telephone company, powerline, North Carolina, broadband service, Google Inc., cable company, Internet access, Wi-Fi, DSL, video

Calif. regulators OK broadband over power line test

April 27, 2006 Power companies, broadband providers will be able to test new BPL tech in an effort to offer consumers more access options. TAGS: broadband over power line, EarthLink Inc., power company, broadband, California, service provider, IBM Corp., utility, Google Inc.

Google lobbies for 'open' wireless networks

June 14, 2007 Net neutrality rules for broadband died last year, but now Google and its old allies are pushing for similar rules on wireless networks. TAGS: Net Neutrality, airwave, spectrum, broadband network, wireless broadband, alliance, Google Inc., wireless network, rule, broadband, AT&T Corp.

Broadband providers looking for sweeter deals?

March 20, 2007 New portal war is heating up as broadband providers begin making noise about more favorable deals with large Internet brands. TAGS: eMarketer, broadband provider, Joe Laszlo, portal, Internet company, Comcast Corp., Internet portal, broadband, online advertising, Yahoo! Inc., AT&T Corp., Google Inc., MSN, Internet Service Provider

Google defends Net neutrality regulations

August 22, 2006 During in-person debate, telecom executives claim Google is hypocritical on Net neutrality and worried about search competition. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, regulation, debate, Google Inc., telecommunications, general counsel, search engine, telecommunications company, AT&T Corp., broadband, vice president, eBay Inc., video

Without 'Net neutrality,' will consumers pay twice?

February 7, 2006 If some telecommunications carriers get their way, consumers could end up handing over more for the broadband content and services they use. TAGS: broadband provider, BellSouth Corp., packet, broadband, traffic, AT&T Corp., Net Neutrality, Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., video

Google tight-lipped on U.K. spectrum bid

December 14, 2007 The company won't say whether it will participate in Ofcom's auction of radio spectrum, citing a U.S. ruling. TAGS: spectrum, auction, wireless broadband, dividend, radio, representative, U.K., Google Inc., broadband, U.S., microphone, TV

AOL eyes broadband and advertising

May 24, 2006 Time Warner unit to launch new search function targeting high-speed connections, CEO says. TAGS: America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., search function, broadband, CEO, Google Inc., video

Year in review: Broadband ups the ante

December 23, 2005 Cable, phone companies step on each other's turf and spend big money to deliver high-speed phone, TV and Net service. TAGS: broadband over power line, broadband, FTTH, cable company, DSL, Verizon Communications, decision, San Francisco, TV, Google Inc., Internet Service Provider

Google's battle for wireless spectrum

July 30, 2007 Chris Sacca, head of special initiatives, talks about the company's plans for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction. TAGS: Chris Sacca, auction, spectrum, Google Inc., battle, rule, broadband, U.S.

EarthLink, Google team in S.F. Wi-Fi bid

February 22, 2006 Free-service proposal is one of six proposals San Francisco received for providing citywide Wi-Fi network. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., proposal, Wi-Fi network, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Google Inc., service provider, Wi-Fi, city, Internet Service Provider, California, broadband

Politicos divided on need for 'Net neutrality' mandate

February 7, 2006 Some say Congress must act now to prevent the creation of a "two-tiered" Internet. Others are reluctant to pass laws in what they call the absence of a visible problem. TAGS: broadband company, Net Neutrality, Byron Dorgan, broadband, Sen., telecommunications, broadband provider, Democrat, Google Inc.

Tech firms assail proposed broadband rules

November 9, 2005 Google, Microsoft and others agree on at least one thing: a more light-handed, tech-neutral approach to regulating the Net. TAGS: E911, Microsoft Office Live Meeting, broadband video, Microsoft TV, draft, broadband, broadband service, IAC/InterActive Corp., broadband Internet, Net Neutrality, firm, Internet service, Amazon.com Inc., VoIP, representative, Xbox Live

RealNetworks beefs up security package

November 17, 2006 Company's subscription services now include an array of security tools, including the basics. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., security tool, subscriber, RealNetworks RealPlayer, broadband, security, anti-spyware, media player, antivirus, Google Inc., PC

Free Wi-Fi in S.F. more than flipping a switch

May 5, 2006 San Francisco, with its steep hills and urban valleys, will be a challenge to EarthLink and Google's ambitious project. Video: Ups and downs of San Francisco TAGS: EarthLink Inc., San Francisco, city, Wi-Fi, Google Inc., Wi-Fi network, project, Yahoo! Inc., broadband, video

Is AOL in play?

October 13, 2005 All eyes are on America Online as rumors swirl about who's hankering for a piece of its action. TAGS: America Online Inc., Time Warner Inc., AOL Broadband, online media, Comcast Corp., Internet search advertising, media company, subscriber, Internet access, investment, Google Inc., broadband, Microsoft Corp.

Technology Voters' Guide: Barack Obama

January 2, 2008 Staunch believer in Net neutrality says he'll push for infrastructure improvements so the U.S. can lead in broadband penetration. Special coverage: Election 2008 TAGS: Barack Obama, broadband, network provider, candidate, Net Neutrality, Internet access, America, tax, Google Inc.

Community Wi-Fi comes to San Francisco

August 15, 2007 Company called Meraki will give away wireless routers in attempt to blanket the city with free Wi-Fi access. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., San Francisco, Wi-Fi, volunteer, city, Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi router, router, broadband, Google Inc.

Watch out we don't neuter the Net

June 1, 2006 In the battle over Net neutrality, policy analyst Randolph J. May warns against the imposition of ill-considered neutrality mandates. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband Internet, narrowband, mandate, broadband, telephone company, service provider, Google Inc.
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