Viasat: About 100K Subs on New Unlimited Data Plans
Focus shifts to higher-speed, higher-volume plans as more subs are put on new ViaSat-2 satellite
Broadband
Dish DBS Officially Launches AirTV
Over-the-top, over-the-air service gives customers access to broadcast channels
Comcast Locks Down Bug That Could Expose WiFi Credentials
Researchers found that WiFi network names, passwords could be obtained using customer account numbers and addresses
Comcast Plugs xFi Pods into National Rollout
Devices extend home’s WiFi coverage, add ‘intelligence connectivity layer’
Comcast Brings DOCSIS 3.1 to More Markets
Mobile, Ala.; Jackson, Miss.; Shreveport, La., among those joining MSO’s 1-Gig mix
U.S. Broadband Subscriber Growth Slows in Q1
Led by cable operators, the nation’s top ISPs added 800K net subs in the period, LRG says
Redl Affirms Broadband, Spectrum Support
NTIA chief cites federal actions in cybersecurity, wireless expansion, resolving digital divide
Comcast Connects on New Internet Essentials Campaign
Teams with Conference of Western Attorneys General to promote online safety
Fox Sports Tees Up 4K over 5G Test
To team with Ericsson, Intel, AT&T at 2018 U.S. Open from Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Wi-Fi Alliance Takes Aim at Whole-Home Networking
‘EasyMesh’ effort targets standardized, interoperable approach to networks using multiple WiFi access points
FCC Opens Inquiry Into Freeing Up More Wireless Broadband Spectrum
Would allow EBS licenses to be transferred to commercial entities
Net Neutrality CRA Draws Crowd
Legislative gambit unlikely to bear fruit beyond potential election issue
Sen. Thune Supports Prohibiting Paid Prioritization
Ties Democrats' CRA effort to manufactured hand-wringing and fear mongering
Samsung’s 5G Lineup Cleared for Takeoff
Verizon on board for a rollout in second half of 2018
Netgear’s New Retail Cable Router Targets Whole-Home WiFi
‘Orbi’-branded DOCSIS 3.0-based device builds in Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router
New Comcast Packages Catch Some Heat
MSO’s West division weaves broadband speed increases into enhanced, multi-service bundles with X1
Arris’s Business Waxes and Wanes in Q1
Network, enterprise businesses grew solidly as video and broadband CPE sales declined
Public Knowledge Backs Court Call on Charter Speed Complaint
Files amicus brief with New York State Supreme Court
Atlantic Broadband Wraps Rebrand of Acquired MetroCast Systems
Also moves ahead with broadband upgrades in legacy MetroCast markets
Charter Testing Mobile Product with 5K Employees
On-track to launch service using Verizon Wireless MVNO by mid-year
Charter Brings Spectrum Internet Gig Service to 14M More Homes
Says DOCSIS 3.1 footprint now covers 23 million homes
