itpro.co.uk - 1/29/2009
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has unveiled a plan aimed at eventually letting computer users determine whether Internet service providers (ISPs) are inappropriately blocking or slowing their work online. The scheme is the latest bid in the debate over network neutrality, which pits content companies like Google against some ...
blog.stopbadware.org - 1/31/2009
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blog.stopbadware.org —
This morning, an apparent glitch at Google caused
nearly every [update 11:44 am] search listing to carry...
the "Warning! This site may harm your computer" message. Users who attempted to click through the results saw the ...
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Google glitch causes confusion
news.cnet.com - 1/28/2009
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news.cnet.com —
CNET staff writer Marguerite Reardon co-authored this report.
AT&T and Comcast, two of the nation's largest Internet...
service providers, are expected to be among a group of ISPs that will cooperate with the music industry in battling ...
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Sources: AT&T, Comcast may help RIAA foil piracy
zatznotfunny.com - 1/30/2009
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zatznotfunny.com —
I’m somewhat concerned to learn that the RIAA
may be enlisting broadband providers, such as AT&T and...
Comcast, to police their networks for content theft. While I don’t condone software or media piracy, I’m uncomfortable with ...
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Comcast’s Crossed Wires
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Google's new bandwidth plan threatens Comcast
BloggingStocks —
... According to Reuters, "Google is looking to encourage network neutrality and prevent Internet service providers from blocking bandwidth-heavy sites." That is probably good news for consumers, but it is bad news for broadband providers like ...
Google's (GOOG) new bandwidth plan threatens Comcast (CMCSA)
BloggingStocks —
... According to Reuters, "Google is looking to encourage network neutrality and prevent Internet service providers from blocking bandwidth-heavy sites." That is probably good news for consumers, but it is bad news for broadband providers like ...
Google to help users to identify ISP’s that throttle, block Net access
MacDailyNews —
... by blocking file-sharing services, such as those that distribute video and television shows," Dixon reports. "The case became a flash point in the Net neutrality debate. Comcast is fighting the decision in the courts." Dixon reports, "In a move likely to fuel further debate, another large cable company, Cox Communications, said yesterday it would begin testing a plan to give priority to time-sensitive traffic like Web page views and streaming videos." More in the full article here .
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The Associated Press: Comcast testing new free Wi-Fi service
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FCC Asks if Comcast Slows Rivals’ VoIP Traffic [GigaOM]
gigaom.com 1/21/2009 — Looks like Comcast’s new network management plan is drawing the ire of competing Voice over IP providers and the scrutiny of federal regulators. The plan, which is detailed here , basically slows bandwidth hogs broadband speeds during times of ...
Comcast Apologizes for Super Bowl Porn Glitch
blogs.wsj.com 2/3/2009 — Comcast is examining whether a malicious attack is behind the interruption of the company’s Super Bowl coverage Sunday by a pornographic film in some areas of Tucson.
Comcast investigating Super Bowl porn feed
azstarnet.com 2/2/2009 — Arizona Daily Star Tucson, Arizona | Published: 02.02.2009 advertisement Comcast continued this morning to investigate how pornography interrupted its feed during the final quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday. It is unclear how many viewers were ...
Comcast Help & Support
help.comcast.net 1/21/2009 — comcast.net Email Voicemail Site Survey Contact Us Security Ask Comcast Tell us what you think... Help & Support More Comcast v change location Zip Code: Please enter a new zip code: Link to ...
Comcast Labels Innocent Customer a Movie Pirate
torrentfreak.com 1/31/2009 — As we have reported many times before, gathering evidence against copyright infringers is not an exact science. Most recently, Comcast sent out an infringement notice to an innocent subscriber because their administration was not up-to-date
Dave ...
Comcast testing new free Wi-Fi service —
SFGate: Technology 1/30/2009
Comcast Corp. is testing a free wireless Internet service for its cable subscribers in parts of New Jersey, following in the footsteps of a fellow cable operator. Comcast shadowed Cablevision Systems Corp., which is offering Wi-Fi in its Long ...
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