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Structured Wiring in MDUs
Geoff Fair of Connexion Technologies discusses in-building wiring as it relates to multi-dwelling units. Connexion Technologies builds the in-building communications infrastructure and then rents it out to service providers. He elaborates on the use of HPNA in MDUs in order to re-use existing coaxial infrastructure. In many cases, they are using a bit of a…
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Mapping North Carolina
North Carolina has been mapping availability of broadband for many years, well in advance of the requirements outlined in the National Broadband Plan. In this interview, Jane Patterson, Executive Director of e-NC, discusses the techniques they use to determine the location and quality of broadband across the Tar Heel State. She explains how different groups…
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There’s a Map for That!
Producing accurate maps of broadband availability is no easy task, as evidenced by the state of Vermont's admission last week that their broadband maps are riddled with inaccuracies. Good maps are critical for directing infrastructure investment in the right places. In this video, Jessica Ditto, of Connected Nation, explains that mapping goes beyond infrastructure…
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A Model for Us All
The cover model for the 100 year annivesary book published by the Minnesota Telecom Alliance wasn’t a model. Jill Jantzen, who adorned the cover of MTA’s book on the history of Minnesota telecom, is a technician with Pine Island Telephone. She was an appropriate representative for a group that has been progressive from its inception.…
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Mobile – Enabling the Virtual Doctor Visit
Healthcare is going mobile, according to Nancy Green of Verizon. In this video interview at the 2011 Broadband Properties Summit, Green mentions the various types of health care applications that benefit from the addition of a mobile connection; whether that mobile connection is on the patient or provider side. The importance of meeting HIPPA requirements as…
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The Killer Application for the Home Network
Filmed at the 2011 Broadband Properties Summit, this interview, with Stuart Sikes of Parks Associates and David Thompson of Zyxel looks at possible services that just might be the "killer application" for the home network. From telehealth to tech support to back-up storage to energy management, there are many opportunities for service providers to extend…
