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100Mbps broadband may be closer than you think

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If you're looking forward to a future of streaming movies, gargantuan Internet file exchanges, and other high-bandwidth activities, cheer up. Broadband service providers in most of the major markets around the country will soon be able to deliver 100 Mbps broadband service with no problem.

Cell phone subscriptions to hit 5 billion globally

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On a planet with around 6.8 billion people, we're likely to see 5 billion cell phone subscriptions this year.

A new phone for every month

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We are about to enter an age of seriously conspicuous consumption. Conspicuous, that is, for its wastefulness.

Wi-Fi rides to wireless networks' rescue

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Good old Wi-Fi could be the fix to an impending explosion of data on wireless networks.

Gripes over Google Books go technical

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The debate of Google Books raises concerns about US copyright law.

Slight dip in Google's January search market share

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Google actually lost a slight amount of search share during January.

Could cable lose its grip on TV business?

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Cable companies may be raking in profits as they add more broadband subscribers, but price-sensitive consumers may only be a discount away from ditching them.

RIAA: Network neutrality shouldn't inhibit antipiracy

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The lobbying group for the top four recording companies wants to make sure that when regulations on Network Neutrality are adopted, they don't impede antipiracy efforts.

Why the White House is backing away from Network Neutrality?

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The Obama Administration and its allies at the Federal Communications Commission are retreating from a militant version of Network Neutrality regulations first outlined by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Nielsen: Broadband use up, users more social

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A new study from Nielsen finds that more U.S. Web users are using broadband, going social, and checking out Web videos.

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