Daily Fiber

JS Online: SBC hired state's contract consultant

2005-03-10T11:07:00.000-05:00

Telecom Nepotism? Anyone surprised? Didn't think so.

Telstra holding customers back from higher speeds, ISPs claim: ZDNet Australia: News: Communications

2005-03-10T11:03:00.000-05:00

Aussie incumbents following the RBOC marketing model and spiel.

AOL to offer VoIP

2005-03-10T10:41:00.000-05:00

Selling VoIP to a customer base that still uses dial-up?

TechWeb | News | Costa Rica May Criminalize VoIP | Feb. 28, 2005

2005-03-01T06:37:00.000-05:00

Costa Rica is apparently out of criminals

PhysOrg: New Technology to Use Human Body As Digital Transmission Path

2005-02-24T15:54:00.000-05:00

So many taglines, so little time (example: Hey baby, want to interface with my network?)

Wired 13.03: VIEW

2005-02-24T15:52:00.000-05:00

What a great title: "Why your broadband sucks"

Bells Failed Fiber-Deployment plans

2005-02-24T15:48:00.000-05:00

Hey Ma Bell, someone's keeping score. (As a side note, what's the significance of the red bush?)

Yahoo! News - Hungry Field Mice Knock Out Phone Network

2005-02-23T13:11:00.000-05:00

It's hard to improve on a headline like "Hungry Field Mice Knock Out Phone Network"

Paris Hilton's mobile phone hacked

2005-02-22T15:13:00.000-05:00

This is so wrong. Eminem gave his number to Paris Hilton?!

Cabir virus spreads in US cell phones

2005-02-22T15:12:00.000-05:00

Insert cell phone condom joke here.

Telecom Suppliers, Pick a Partner

2005-02-17T17:02:00.000-05:00

They see their parents do it and they want to do it, too.

Rocky Mountain News: Business

2005-02-17T17:01:00.000-05:00

Isn't that always the way? The guy with the big bank account loses the the guy with the sexy looks and New York attitude.

Think Tank from Baron Bob and Wonderfully Wacky

2005-02-16T14:44:00.000-05:00

Perfect gift for the executive in your life.

MercuryNews.com | 02/14/2005 | BellSouth not in merger-acquisition mode

2005-02-15T10:29:00.000-05:00

Titanic spokesman: "No, we're not panicking. There are plenty of lifeboats left."

The Wall Street Journal weighs in on the municipal Wi-Fi debate: Corante > Corante New York >

2005-02-15T10:16:00.000-05:00

WSJ endorses government involvement in broadband. Cats lie down with dogs, sheep with lions.

Verizon to Acquire MCI for More Than $6.7B

2005-02-14T09:02:00.000-05:00

Where are the chaperones???!!!

Exploding cell phone shocks 911 dispatcher | CNET News.com

2005-02-10T16:30:00.000-05:00

The hot new cell phone from Motorola

Report: Verizon Enters MCI Bidding (washingtonpost.com)

2005-02-10T14:40:00.000-05:00

The sudden flurry of interest in the last girl available for the big dance.

What's in a name? Plenty, says Vonage | CNET News.com

2005-02-10T14:21:00.000-05:00

Announcing MCI's new VoIP product 'MCI Skipe'

USATODAY.com - Fiorina fired at Hewlett-Packard

2005-02-09T19:06:00.000-05:00

The Queen is Dead

Boston.com / Business / Technology / Rollout by Verizon triggers concerns

2005-02-09T18:58:00.000-05:00

How dare Verizon roll out a cutting-edge service first in areas that can afford it! Capitalist pigs!

Guardian Unlimited | Online | Wireless technology will help concertgoers know the score

2005-02-08T13:07:00.000-05:00

Telecomm technology improves even centuries-old entertainment.

The New York Times > Technology > New Economy: Frontiers Change for Phone Giants

2005-02-07T16:08:00.000-05:00

THIS time there will be competition. Really. We promise.

1Gbps in Hong Kong

2005-02-07T15:17:00.000-05:00

RBOC/MSO Response: Yes, but our customers really prefer speeds 900 times slower than that. Too much speed can be dangerous!

IFILM - Super Bowl Ads

2005-02-07T09:31:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Highly Commercial Waste of Bandwidth

Latest Business News and Financial Information | Reuters.com

2005-02-03T11:56:00.000-05:00

Great. Now everyone's doing it. Wasn't the telephony monopoly broken up some time back?

The New York Times > Technology > Circuits > When the Sous-Chef Is an Inkjet

2005-02-03T09:27:00.000-05:00

In other news, Carly announces new food-service initiative at HP, touts synergy with computer and printer divisions.

Networking Pipeline | Consumers Are Cool To VoIP: Survey

2005-02-02T13:47:00.000-05:00

Reality check for telecom geeks. We really are a very small minority.

DenverPost.com - BUSINESS

2005-02-02T13:24:00.000-05:00

I got your synergy right here.

SEQUENTIAL Pictures \\\ Star Wars Episode III: A Lost Hope [Revenge of the Sith parody]

2005-02-02T09:33:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Milk-from-your-nose Funny Waste of Bandwidth

SBC, AT&T make big promises

2005-02-01T13:56:00.000-05:00

Synergy/Hyperbole Overload: 'The cost synergies as we rationalize network assets are the greatest opportunities for synergies that I have seen'

BBspot Games - Fowl Words

2005-02-01T13:43:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Rather Fowl Waste of Bandwidth

Qwest Announces Additional High-Speed Internet Plans for Communities across Nebraska

2005-02-01T13:34:00.000-05:00

What is 'almost a dozen'? Eleven?

New mobile phone in Japan responds to shakes and jiggles | PwC TelcomDirectNews.com

2005-01-31T14:56:00.000-05:00

Public cell phone users just got a lot more annoying. We foresee lot of inavdertent (and intentional) smacking.

www.clean-your-screen-for-free-now.com

2005-01-31T11:38:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Slightly Unsanitary Waste of Bandwidth

Merrill Lynch: SBC, AT&T merger could squeeze capex

2005-01-31T11:24:00.000-05:00

In case you wondered if the merger might be good for telecom suppliers. (Hint: The answer rhymes with 'blow'.)

broadband � News � D-Day for Indie ISP's? - BellSouth request worries CLECs, Indies

2005-01-31T09:14:00.000-05:00

Magalomaniacal quote of the day, 'BellSouth's claim is that because their own affiliated ISP service ... already controls a huge majority of the market ... squashing the rest of the competition isn't likely to impact the market much.'

Deutsche Telekom, Marconi make 40G a reality (December 2004) - News & Analysis - fibers.org

2005-01-28T21:51:00.000-05:00

These announcements were a dime a dozen a few years ago. It's pretty exciting to us Telecomm Geek types to see one show up again. Kind of like spotting a rare yellow-bellied sapsucker.

The New York Times > Business > Dial M for Merger

2005-01-28T15:39:00.000-05:00

So what is the New York Times saying with this photograph? Who do you think is represented by the old handset and who by the snazzy cell phone? Registration or BugMeNot required.

Photography-in-Creation

2005-01-28T15:29:00.000-05:00

Today's Highly Appreciated and Somewhat Scatalogical Waste of Bandwidth

Lemmings

2005-01-27T14:31:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Incredibly Appropos Waste of Bandwidth

Reports says SBC in talks to buy AT&T - Jan. 27, 2005

2005-01-27T10:05:00.000-05:00

Phone monopoly breakup? What phone monopoly breakup?

Cable Bundles Up and Stays Hot

2005-01-26T14:45:00.000-05:00

Paying $40 a month for 2Mbps cable while colleagues in Asia pay less for 20 times more speed? Cheer up! At least you're supporting the cable industry.

I am soooo pisssed on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2005-01-26T11:52:00.000-05:00

The perils of unchecked instant messaging.

nbc13.com - Technology - How Does Caller ID Work?

2005-01-26T11:50:00.000-05:00

Ever wondered how caller ID works? Want to impress people at parties with your obscure telephony-related knowledge?

The New York Times > Technology > Founders of Web Site Accuse Backers of Cheating Them

2005-01-26T11:47:00.000-05:00

Suing your VCs? Who knew that was an option?

The Human Clock - A Photo for Every Minute of the Day

2005-01-26T09:00:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Timely Waste of Bandwidth

CNN.com - Survey: Thousands leave laptops,�mobiles in cabs - Jan 24, 2005

2005-01-25T14:43:00.000-05:00

Makes you wonder what the cabbies do with the other ones, doesn't it?

WinXPcentral - Steve Ballmer Sells Lotus 123?

2005-01-25T11:45:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Ballmer-Approved Waste of Bandwidth

broadband � News � VDSL2 Standard Solidifies - 100Mbps symmetrical bandwidth

2005-01-24T15:44:00.000-05:00

Angry monkeys dicussing the merits of VDSL and FTTP. Some smart monkeys, but quite a bit of baring teeth and squawking, too.

textually.org: Self standing mobile phone

2005-01-24T11:59:00.000-05:00

Weebles (and cell phones?) wobble but they don't fall down.

Jaws in 30 seconds with bunnies.

2005-01-24T09:52:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and A Bit Scary Waste of Bandwidth

Mainichi Interactive - Top News

2005-01-21T15:29:00.000-05:00

Be careful when breaking up with a fellow geek. They can be quite creative.

WORDCOUNT / Tracking the Way We Use Language /

2005-01-21T09:05:00.000-05:00

Today's Fascinating and Much Appreciated Waste of Bandwidth. (Hasselblad ahead of Nympho? Imagine that!)

Chuck Jaffe: Stupid Investment of the Week: Holding onto AT&T - Financial - Telecommunications - Financial Services - Fiber Optics - Mutual Funds

2005-01-21T08:57:00.000-05:00

AT&T: Stupid Investment of the Week (it's a quote, not a humorous observation)

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2005-01-20T15:28:00.000-05:00

Cans't thou hear me now, Minas Tirith

Adult Industry Invading Cellphones : Software : MobileMag

2005-01-20T15:21:00.000-05:00

Puts new meaning into the joke with the punchline, 'I keep dialing myself'

FTTH Blog

2005-01-20T09:58:00.000-05:00

FTTH Blog. Not particularly funny, but interesting.

Jib Jab's Second Term on Yahoo!

2005-01-20T09:45:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated and Absolutely Hilarious Waste of Bandwidth

Two years later, Ciena sues Nortel

2005-01-20T09:37:00.000-05:00

Gentlemen, place your bets. I've got $5 on Nortel.

Darth Tater

2005-01-20T09:31:00.000-05:00

OK, it's not telecomm-geek related - more generic-geek related. But has the Star Wars franchise really sunk this low?

When in doubt, buy in bulk: 36 pounds of cellphones - Engadget - www.engadget.com

2005-01-19T13:04:00.000-05:00

Now available - cellphones priced by the pound.

About New Edge Networks - Nationwide Providers of Business Broadband Solutions

2005-01-19T09:41:00.000-05:00

Is the telecomm industry is such bad shape that we'll actually accept payment in mall-based Italian comestibles?

Technology blogs and programming blogs from the Blog Search Engine

2005-01-19T09:24:00.000-05:00

Tons o' Technology Blogs (or) Geeks with Free Time

LinkedIn: Home

2005-01-19T09:04:00.000-05:00

How many degrees of separation between you and Donald Trump's newest lackey?

AP Wire | 01/18/2005 | Spacecraft Landed in Mud on Saturn Moon

2005-01-18T13:45:00.000-05:00

Really long distance calling. (Dad, I'm stuck in the mud, can you come get me?)

cyrkam airt�s online game

2005-01-18T13:11:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated Waste of Enormous Amounts of Time and Bandwidth

eBay item 5950970701 (Ends Jan-28-05 02:50:31 PST) - Star Trek Classic Communicator Bluetooth Headset

2005-01-18T10:16:00.000-05:00

And you thought that the guy on the train with the fancy new flip phone was obnoxious.

BostonHerald.com - Local/ Regional News: Verizon seeking information about cable cutter

2005-01-18T09:37:00.000-05:00

Didn't Verizon just let go several folks from their Massachusetts office? Probably a coincidence.

Welcome to the International Telecommunication Union

2005-01-18T09:11:00.000-05:00

I, Too, am a geek.

The Society of Cable Telecommunication Engineers

2005-01-18T09:10:00.000-05:00

SCary TElevision geeks!

Welcome to the IEEE

2005-01-18T09:09:00.001-05:00

AIEEEE! It's a bunch of electrical geeks!

The Optical Society of America

2005-01-18T09:09:00.000-05:00

O SAy, can you see a bunch of optical geeks?

Iraq's Most Successful Wireless Carrier to Deliver Keynote & to Receive Award Jan. 12 at WCA's International Symposium

2005-01-14T16:07:00.000-05:00

You think YOUR telecomm job is tough?

SUPERCOMM 2005 | SUPERCOMM News

2005-01-14T15:32:00.000-05:00

To REALLY impress the bearded brethren, get a speaking slot at Geeknik.

Ipod World

2005-01-14T07:19:00.000-05:00

Today's Really Freaky and Much Appreciated Waste of Bandwidth

Daily Waste of Bandwidth

2005-01-13T14:25:00.000-05:00

Today's Much Appreciated Waste of Bandwidth

Kevin & Kell - January 11, 2005

2005-01-13T09:55:00.000-05:00

A rabbit and a wolf weigh in on the debate.

The Progress & Freedom Foundation Blog

2005-01-13T09:51:00.000-05:00

The Progress & Freedom from Broadband in Rural Areas Blog

Lafayette Pro Fiber Blog

2005-01-13T09:50:00.000-05:00

Cajun Fiber. Warning - Spicy!

Matisse Networks - News

2005-01-12T20:54:00.000-05:00

Headline #1: Telecomm Hardware Startup Receives Funding.
Headline #2: Snowball Doing Just Fine In Hell.

PCWorld.com - Cell Phones May Pose a Risk to Children

2005-01-12T14:08:00.000-05:00

The biggest risk is them getting slapped for yammering on and on while reasonable adults are nursing hangovers at Starbucks.

Photo: LeapFrog's Fly pen | CNET News.com

2005-01-12T11:59:00.000-05:00

Now, even your writing instruments are smarter than you are.

Daily Bandwidth Waster

2005-01-12T11:40:00.000-05:00

Today's Eggegious and Much Appreciated Waste of Bandwidth

VentureBlog

2005-01-12T10:58:00.000-05:00

OK, OK, a ton of VCs blog. It would have been more surprising, in retrospect, if one had been operating completely independently.

Allen's Blog: Ten Commandments for Entrepreneurs

2005-01-12T09:48:00.000-05:00

Sucking up to VCs for cash: a 10-point guide.

Telcordia Technologies - OSS, network engineering and consulting telecommunications solutions

2005-01-12T09:15:00.000-05:00

They look so much happier in their photos

Cable Digital News

2005-01-11T17:03:00.000-05:00

Everything you never wanted to know about your cable modem. And more.

A VC: Venture Capital and Technology

2005-01-11T17:01:00.000-05:00

VCs are Bloggers, too! Whodathunkit?

Nortel: Nortel Networks Corporation Files 2003 Financial Statements

2005-01-11T13:41:00.000-05:00

Try this sometime: Gee, teacher/professor/boss/mistress of pain. My assignment was only one day late. I thought up to one year was acceptable practice these days.

Acronym Finder: Find out what over 380,000 acronyms & abbreviations stand for

2005-01-11T13:26:00.000-05:00

The indispensible acronym to English converter

IEC: Online Education

2005-01-11T13:25:00.000-05:00

No joke, you can really learn a lot about telecom here.

Wired News: Emulators Answer the Call

2005-01-11T09:01:00.000-05:00

Pining for the days of 5.25 inch diskettes? Got a cell phone and lots of free time?

CLEC - Technical - DSL Prime: Every Village in Andra Pradesh

2005-01-10T14:31:00.000-05:00

Fiber to the Village (FTTV) added to the acronym list. You can get 2Mbps for $2 per month at your house, right?

ThinkGeek :: Green Laser Pointer II

2005-01-10T14:06:00.000-05:00

Just don't point it at any airplanes, ok?

Yahoo! News - Top Stories Photos - Reuters

2005-01-10T11:17:00.000-05:00

Something to think about the next time your computer makes an odd noise.

Light Reading - Networking the Telecom Industry

2005-01-10T08:54:00.000-05:00

Like the Enquirer, no one publicly admits to reading Light Reading

Signed up for NFOFC yet?

2005-01-09T08:51:00.000-05:00

Signed up for NFOFC yet?