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Mikael Ricknäs
Sprint reconnects Cogent, but differences are unresolved
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 3, 2008 - 9:21pmLast updated: November 3, 2008 - 9:21pm
On Sunday, Sprint Nextel reconnected its network with Cogent Communications after severing it earlier last week. The reconnection is only temporary, as the core issues in this dispute have not changed.
Sprint-Cogent dispute puts small rip in fabric of Internet
Submitted by Benton Foundation on November 2, 2008 - 5:35pmLast updated: November 2, 2008 - 5:36pm
Sprint-Nextel has decided to sever its Internet connection with Cogent, another ISP. As a result, it is no longer possible for many Sprint customers and Cogent customers to directly communicate across the Internet.
Vodafone gives network neutrality a thumbs down
Submitted by Benton Foundation on October 15, 2008 - 7:16pmLast updated: October 15, 2008 - 7:17pm
Vodafone doesn't believe Network Neutrality will work as capacity demands increase, forcing operators to build out faster networks. Instead, a second network is needed, according to David Leftley, head of technology economics at Vodafone Group R&D.
US Poised for Broadband Explosion, Says Gartner
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 27, 2008 - 6:51pmLast updated: July 27, 2008 - 6:51pm
Sure, the US has fallen behind on broadband penetration as you've read many times elsewhere -- but research firm Gartner predicts that will change in the next four years. In 2012, 77 percent of all American households will be accessing the Internet via broadband, compared to 54 percent last year, says a new Gartner report.
