Broadband Over Powerlines

We've been hearing about the supposed wonders of "broadband over powerlines" (BPL) for many, many years.

FCC Lifeline program for low-income telephone service overhauled - SlashGear

FCC Lifeline program for low-income telephone service overhauled SlashGear In 1985 when the program began, 80% of low-income families had phone service – just this past year the rate was 92% due in no small part to the Lifeline project. This program is getting updated rules that address wireless phone service's increased ... and more »

Vantiv Introduces Next Generation Mobile Payment Solution - MarketWatch (press release)

Vantiv Introduces Next Generation Mobile Payment Solution MarketWatch (press release) Whether service professionals are meeting with customers at home or sales associates are interacting with visitors at a retail location, the new Vantiv solution is part of Vantiv's overall strategy to address customers' growing mobile payment needs. and more »

AT&T Invests Nearly $3.5 Billion in Illinois From 2009 Through 2011 to Improve ... - MarketWatch (press release)

AT&T Invests Nearly $3.5 Billion in Illinois From 2009 Through 2011 to Improve ... MarketWatch (press release) 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AT&T* invested nearly $3.5 billion in its Illinois wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company's mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks. and more »

AT&T Invests More Than $6.8 Billion in California From 2009 Through 2011 to ... - MarketWatch (press release)

AT&T Invests More Than $6.8 Billion in California From 2009 Through 2011 to ... MarketWatch (press release) 31, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- AT&T* invested more than $6.8 billion in its California wireless and wireline networks from 2009 through 2011 with a focus on improving the company's mobile broadband coverage and overall performance of its networks.