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ALSO CALLED: BSP, Broadband
DEFINITION: StarBand is a broadband Internet service provider (ISP) that uses geostationary satellites to provide always-on connection independent of other media. Established in late 2000, StarBand was the first widely-available service for the general public that made use of satellite links for both upstream and downstream data.StarBand connection requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port or an Ethernet card,  … 
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Broadband Service Providers Reports
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Recessionary Effects on Network Services Spending Among Consumers, Worldwide: A Report on Consumer Spending Priorities in 2009 and Targets for Cost Reduction
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
WHITE PAPER: Consumer spending patterns undergo significant changes during an economic downturn. This paper presents the results of a worldwide study to assess how the current recession is affecting consumer spending. This information can help operators recognize the areas of greatest revenue potential in the months ahead and adjust accordingly.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009


American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Broadband - Notice of Funds Availability
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The USDA Rural Utilities Service and NTIA jointly announced the availability of funding and application requirements for the broadband initiatives contained in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. Read on to learn about the RUS grant program, its requirements, and how Motorola can work with you toward an RUS approved grant.
Posted: 20 Aug 2009 | Published: 20 Aug 2009

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BROADBAND SERVICE PROVIDERS DEFINITION (continued): …  a special modem, a dish antenna measuring approximately 2 feet high by 3 feet wide by 3 feet deep, and two coaxial cables that run between the dish and the modem. Professional installation is recommended. Upstream data speeds, at the time of writing, were reported by users as 30 to 100 kilobits per second (Kbps), with 50 Kbps being typical. Downstream data speeds depend on the Web site visited, the complexity of downloaded pages, and the time of day. Normal downloads range from 150 Kbps to 500 Kbps.Because StarBand uses a satellite for both the upstream and the downstream links, the latency is … 
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