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Eutelsat: not all broadband requires wires.
June 19, 2009... - 2 Mbps Now, 3.6 Mbps in July, 10 V in 2010 Eutelsat, which says it's Europe's leading satellite broadband operator, said it welcomes the UK government's Digital Britain report because its existing satellite broadband technology can provide 2 Mbps broadband service to all UK residents by...

Paramount, MGM, Lionsgate want their own online service, pay-TV channel.
June 19, 2009... We don't make many mistakes but we did last week in listing the studios that are participating in the $100 million Epix venture to offer free HD movies over the Net. They are: - Viacom's Paramount Pictures - Sony-controlled MGM - Lionsgate Epix is a two-part service: a TV...

MSNBC.com dominates US news sites.
June 19, 2009... There's no doubt in the States that MSNBC.com is the number-one site for online news. It is leading the charge of online news sources that are driving traditional newspapers to their grave. Its average monthly total of unique visitors outpaced by more than 3.3 million the combined total...

Brits eye 2015 as switchover date for digital radio.
June 19, 2009... The Brits are two steps ahead of the States when it comes to digital radio and a step behind on digital TV. UK Communications Minister Lord Carter this week confirmed that the likely and hoped-for switchoff date for analog radio such as FM and MW (AM in the States) is 2015. After that...

Turn that TV set down & stop the obnoxious videos.
June 19, 2009... Congress and the Federal Communications Commission are reportedly thinking about forcing TV advertisers to turn down the volume on commercials. According to a report from McClatchy Newspapers, the standard would be no louder than the average decibel level during the TV shows in which...