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Time Warner Cable Expanding Bandwidth Cap Restrictions

It was nearly a year ago when TWC (Time Warner Cable) announced plans to implement bandwidth restrictions for its internet customers in the Texas area. Per the original plan, the city of Beaumont Texas was to be used as a test run for the cap restrictions, basically meaning customers in this area would no longer [...]

It's On: Ultra-Fast Broadband War Beginning to Take Shape in NYC

We’ve covered how Verizon’s new FiOS offerings are heating up the broadband and TV market in New York City, but you might have missed the response. Fresh off the heels of Verizon’s announcement that their FiOS 20/20 Internet service will be available to 500,000 New York City homes by the end of the year, both [...]

The Top 5 New York City Verizon FiOS Bundle Deals

Want to know more about the New York City FiOS Bundle deals? Currently, they’re offering five bundles–some feature FiOS TV, Internet, and Phone, with others feature only two of the services. Outside of New York City or just want to see what’s available in your local area? Check Verizon FiOS for updates and current promotions in your [...]

Verizon FiOS vs Time Warner Cable – Which One is Right For You?

Comparing Internet providers before choosing which one to go with is an important step in the buying process. While Verizon FiOS has a limited availability area, especially in comparison to the Time Warner service area, many consumers want a side-by-side comparisons of what each plan has to offer for the price, to determine the best [...]

FiOS TV Launches in New York City with 100 HD Channels: Available Right Now to 20% of New Yorkers

At the official launch of FiOS TV in New York City yesterday, Verizon surprised nearly everyone (except Direct TV) by announcing that FiOS TV in the New York metropolitan area will now feature 100 HD channels. Verizon has been working to gain the various approvals needed to offer TV service in New York City since [...]

FCC Not Pleased with Comcast, Other "Throttlers"

In what appears to be a major victory for net neutrality advocates, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin stated last week that Comcast’s practice of “throttling” certain groups of users is wrong and should be punished: “’The commission has adopted a set of principles that protects consumers access to the Internet,’ the commission chairman, Kevin J. Martin, [...]

Undressing the Top 5 DSL Myths… Literally!

All anyone talks about with broadband these days is Cable vs. FiOS and FiOS vs. Cable. But… what ever happened to good old-fashioned DSL? After all, the world of DSL is filled with intrigue and mystery, and… totally untrue rumors that have somehow become universally accepted as facts! Well cheer up DSL, because today we’re [...]