Broadband Growth in 2005
Broadband numbers were up in 2005, according to Leichtman Research Group, and reported by Om Malik. We’ll get into this further in an upcoming advisory on triple- and quad-play offerings of cable and telecom providers. We’ll also hold a related session at the upcoming Drilling Down on Local conference. Hope to see you there:
The Broadband Juggernaut: Slowing Down or Speeding Up?
High-speed Internet access is the backbone of the new consumer paradigm. It took a decade for broadband to reach "critical mass" in the U.S. Now we are witnessing the disruptive effects for traditional media and potentially for some newer technologies as well. While some predict broadband is slowing, others believe competition and new initiatives (e.g., municipal Wi-Fi) and technologies could drive high-speed access to nearly 100 percent penetration in the next several years. Which version of the future is correct? This panel will debate the potential scenarios and look outside the U.S. to higher-speed markets to see what the future might hold.