FCC votes to impose USF fee on most VoIP providers
The FCC ruled unanimously to require that VoIP providers contribute fees to the Universal Service Fund. The ruling only affects VoIP services that interconnect with the public switched telephone network. NYTimes.com/Bloomberg (6/22), The Washington Post (6/22), USA TODAY (6/22), InternetNews.com (6/21)  
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Web titans spend big on hardware
As Google, Yahoo! and Microsoft beef up their offerings in a race to compete for users, the real winners might end up being the companies that provide the hardware and switches that power these giants' massive networks. CNNMoney.com/Business 2.0 (6/19)
Boeing might sell or shutter Connexion business
The Boeing Co. said it may sell or shut down its Connexion in-flight wireless broadband service after failing to earn a profit and from a lack of interest among U.S. airlines. CNNMoney.com (6/22), The Wall Street Journal (6/22)
AT&T announces large FTTP buildout
AT&T Inc. today announced an FTTP buildout for a planned community north of Houston. The network is expected to reach about 20,000 homes and 65,000 people when the development is complete. Telephony Online (6/21)
Cablevision feels a need for speed
Cablevision Systems Corp. increased the maximum download speed for its Optimum Online broadband service to 15 Mbps, from 10 Mbps, and doubled the maximum upload speed to 2 Mbps. The MSO also announced a 30 Mbps service called Optimum Online Boost for users willing to pay an additional $9 to $15. The Wall Street Journal (6/21)
Other News
Nortel taps John J. Roese for CTO position
Telephony Online (6/22)
Huawei projects 55% rise in Asia-Pacific sales for '06
Telecommunications (6/21)
SK Telecom to invest $1B in China Unicom
Telecom Asia (6/2006)
Cisco forges ahead with mobility vision, launches upgraded WLAN solution
ZDNet (6/21)
Comcast plans to study power of on-demand advertising
Mediaweek (6/20)
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Survey: Broadband use up
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. Internet-connected households accessed the Internet via broadband connection last month, according to Nielsen//NetRatings. Now, more than 102 million households connect to the Internet at faster speeds than dial-up. Adweek (6/22)
Analysis: Apple could be eyeing home entertainment play
Apple Computer's negotiations with movie studios about selling films on iTunes has touched off speculation that Apple could launch a new device aimed at the home entertainment market. TechNewsWorld (6/21)
AT&T clarifies policy on phone records
AT&T Inc. clarified its policy on customer data, saying it owns phone records and that it may disclose them to proper authorities if necessary. The telecom stressed that it is not changing its policy, but that it wanted to make the language clearer for customers. Networking Pipeline (6/22), The Wall Street Journal (6/22)
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