SES Astra will be offering a triple-play of services via their ASTRA2Connect satellite service. Triple-play refers typically to a trio of services that include at least television programming, high-speed Internet access, and IP telephony, and occasionally other services. Target customers are European residences. [via Light Reading] I’m personally not big on satellite service. Seems moreContinue Reading
New Wi-Fi Protocol ‘N’ Testing Process To Be Sped Up The Wi-Fi Alliance has decided to speed up the testing process for the new 802.11n specification, which is a new high-speed protocol for wireless networks. The spec is still subject to standardization by the IEEE, but certification for manufacturers is scheduled for March 2007. [viaContinue Reading
Anyone who has subscribed to TV programming using one of the satellite TV services knows how unreliable it can be during inclement weather. It takes one big storm to knock out your reception for a while. It’s the primary reason I didn’t consider Internet service over satellite. So why then would anyone want to subscribeContinue Reading
Freetalk is a UK VoIP service that has been around for a while, well, not that long really. Now it’s parent company, DSG, have announced that the service is to be axed. DSG, who also own Dixons, Currys and PC World, will now concentrate on selling VoIP services from Vonage and Skype: “Freetalk customers willContinue Reading
There has been a lot of talk about the quality of VoIP calls, especially since Skype hit the mainstream. While I have been very fortunate in terms of call quality between PCs using Skype, I have heard from others who have had lags and hissing on the line especially on long distance calls. Now 2Continue Reading