Social Media, Connectivity & Communications

"This is something you see in all technology industries," said Michael Coe, of San Antonio-based SBC. "When they get serious about deploying a system, they say, ‘We need to have one standard.’ "

Carthage Water & Electric, the municipally owned utility for Carthage, Mo., understands what high-speed Internet connectivity means to businesses and families considering a move to the rural community. “We have people call us to make…

SBC has recently taken steps toward building a public wireless local area network, the company said Monday. By Ben Charny Staff Writer, CNET News.com The service is an attempt to fend off competition from the…

Fifteen years ago, Arthur C. Clarke in the science-fiction novel "2061: Odyssey Three" predicted a future as follows: "With the historic abolition of long-distance charges on 31 December 2000, every telephone call became a local…

"Building Community Strengths in Montana is designed to provide limited resource youth and adults with technology skills to bridge the digital divide and life skills needed to be workforce ready, enrich family life, and become contributing community members."

"Bresnan believes strongly in the importance of a careful assessment of the entertainment and information needs and wants of each community. We then do our very best to tailor our programming efforts to fit those needs and wants," Oswald added.

At the Maine Public Utilities Commission, Phil Lindley, an analyst in the finance division, receives about one phone call a week from someone asking when broadband service will become available. By Elisa Batista Wired.com More…

"The Net is changing the way kids communicate with parents and each other, perhaps even altering the balance of power — with children often the most tech-savvy members of the household."

When patients at Anne Arundel Medical Center need a dose of morphine or an extra helping of Jell-O, they don’t just buzz a nurse – they call one directly over the hospital’s Wi-Fi network. Old-style…

Verizon Communications, Comcast and Qwest Communications International plan to expand high-speed-Internet offerings in Snohomish County over the coming months. By Jane Hodges Times Snohomish County bureau Starting today, Verizon is beginning to lower prices on…