Verizon Statement on FCC Vote on Broadband Internet Services Inquiry
WASHINGTON, June 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Communications Commission approved a Notice of Inquiry by a 3-2 vote on Thursday (June 17) to begin public consideration of possible legal frameworks for commission action on broadband Internet services.

SDN Communications Taps 360networks to Support Broadband Services for Western U.S. Markets
SEATTLE, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- 360networks, a facilities-based full service wholesale provider of VoIP, Private Line Transport, IP Transit, and Local Access services, today announced it has deployed private line circuits for SDN Communications, a privately held coalition of South Dakota-based independent telephone companies operating in the eight-state northern plains region.

Broadband Providers Support FCC Proposal
WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The following statement can be attributed to the CEOs listed below:   "We, the undersigned competitive local exchange carriers and independent Internet Service Providers, embrace an open and competitive market, and we know investment and innovation result when the rules of the game are consistent and transparent and the playing field is level.

Primus Telecom Launches NBN Broadband Services in Tasmania
Primus Telecom today announced the launch of its services on the National Broadband Network (NBN) in selected regional towns in Tasmania.

Mobile Broadband Providers Deliver a Quarter of Advertised Speeds
New research by broadband comparison site www.broadband-expert.co.uk has revealed that, on average, UK mobile broadband providers are delivering just 24% of advertised download speeds to consumers who sign up for their mobile broadband services.

Satellite Internet Service Helps Rural Communities Pick Up Speed
As the need for high-speed internet grows, satellite internet offers an affordable solution.