Archive for October, 2009

Debate continues as cellphone law comes into effect

October 31, 09 by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz
Holding your cellphone while driving is now banned - but debate is still raging over whether the new law will reduce the accident rate.As of 12am today, motorists face an $80 fine and 20 demerit points for answering phone calls,...

Cartoon: Reverting to type

October 31, 09 by newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz

American network engineers question need for Net neutrality rules

October 31, 09 by David Goldstein

New Net neutrality regulations, as proposed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, don’t make sense because some Internet traffic is already prioritized and needs to continue to be, two networking engineers said Thursday.

Even if the FCC makes rules prohibiting broadband p...

Verizon launches TV-online movie channel

October 30, 09 by PHYSorg.com: Telecom News
US telecom firm Verizon launched a high-definition movie channel on Friday, letting subscribers watch films on-demand on televisions or on the Internet.

Verizon launches TV-online movie channel

October 30, 09 by PHYSorg.com: Telecom News
US telecom firm Verizon launched a high-definition movie channel on Friday, letting subscribers watch films on-demand on televisions or on the Internet.