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American Consumers Really Hate Their ISP

American Consumers Really Hate Their ISP

By Zach Walton 11 hours ago | 1 Comment

Internet service providers are pretty awful. It seems that most Americans agree if a recent survey is to be believed. The American Customer Satisfaction Index has released its report for 2013. This year is particularly interesting as ISPs have been …

Kansas City ISPs Clamoring For Deal Google Got Kansas City ISPs Clamoring For Deal Google Got
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Google began their quest to bring Fiber Internet to one American city by tasking citizens to show their interest. It was far from a popular vote, however, as various government entities also promised various perks for Google to bring the …

Time Warner Cable Is Expanding Their Network Time Warner Cable Is Expanding Their Network
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Time Warner Cable has been in the news for the past few weeks for all the wrong reasons. They were seen trying to get information on Google’s fiber network by posting notices asking for city employees to spy on Google …

Time Warner Cable Is Scared Of Competition Time Warner Cable Is Scared Of Competition
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I’m lucky that I live in a city with a locally owned ISP. I don’t have to put up with the monopolistic ambitions of the big dogs like Time Warner and Verizon. Read any online message board regarding Time Warner …

Time Warner Now Has a DVR-Killing Patent Time Warner Now Has a DVR-Killing Patent
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It’s no secret why DVR’s are so popular. Commercials are now so prevalent that the average “hour-long” network television show isn’t much longer than 40 minutes. That 20 minutes of ads doesn’t come all at once, either. Commercial breaks are …

Companies Align to Build CableWifi Network Companies Align to Build CableWifi Network

Bright House Networks, Cablevision, Comcast, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable are teaming up to combine their wifi networks to create roughly 50,000 new wireless hotspots. The companies are calling the new partnered network “CableWiFi,” and was first installed in …

Viacom, Time Warner Settle Mobile App Dispute Viacom, Time Warner Settle Mobile App Dispute
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Viacom and Time Warner Cable have settled their legal dispute over Time Warner’s TWC TV iOS app. Time Warner customers will begin to have access to a variety of Viacom programming both in their homes and on the TWC TV …

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TiVo Files New Round Of Patent Lawsuits TiVo Files New Round Of Patent Lawsuits

Just when we thought it was safe to return to the TiVo infested waters, all hell has broken loose again. This time it has TiVo launching a new volley of patent infringement lawsuits against Time Warner and Motorola Mobility. The …

Time Warner Finally Embraces The Internet Time Warner Finally Embraces The Internet
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In an attempt to stay relevant with the kids, Time Warner is bringing its streaming service to PCs and Macs. The service was originally only available for the iPad and iPhone. The software is currently in beta form and works …

Time Warner Cable Acquires Insight: Twitter Weighs In Time Warner Cable Acquires Insight: Twitter Weighs In
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Call it today’s other major acquisition news. This morning Google announced their purchase of Motorola Mobility. At $12.5 billion, it is their largest acquisition ever. Also announced today, after a swirl of rumors, was the acquisition of Insight Communications by …

Time Warner Puts ESPN Channels Online
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Time Warner Cable customers who have ESPN and have Internet service with the cable company will now be able to watch ESPN and ESPN3.com online starting tonight with “Monday Night Football.”

To view the content, Time Warner Cable customers can pre-register by visiting the company’s “My Services” section and verify they have a subscription. Customers can also go to ESPNnetworks.com or ESPN3.com to register or sign in to view content.

Time Warner Cable Testing Online TV
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Time Warner Cable announced Thursday it is working with a number of networks to provide its customers with more online access to programming.

The networks involved in the upcoming trials of TV Everywhere include TBS, TNT, HBO, CBS, Syfy, BBC America, AMC, WE tv, Sundance Channel, Discovery and the Smithsonian Channel.

Last month Comcast began a similar test offering content from HBO and Cinemax online.

Usenet Villified In NY Deal With ISPs
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New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office reached agreements with three big broadband providers to pare back access to the newsgroups on Usenet, in the name of fighting child pornography.

Metering Returns To The Internet
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As one major broadband provider prepares to test a pay by usage Internet scheme, we are reminded of the old days of online access.

FON Sharing Wi-Fi With Time Warner

A deal between Time Warner Cable (TWC) and FON will allow TWC customers to share Wi-Fi connections with other FON users.

Time Warner Cable Thinking TV Ad Auction

Once Time Warner spins off its Cable division, the cable company may offer advertising spots placed within on-demand programming through an auction process.