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MCNC finishes fiber installation on coastal bridges

MCNC has reached another key milestone on the $144 million Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative.

Broadband event showcases its power in communities

The SHLB-NTIA Broadband Conference later this month in Virginia has the makings to be largest conference in the country dedicated to highlighting the broadband needs of schools, libraries, and other community anchor institutions.

Power of Broadband

Latest News on Cisco, Lenovo, FCC, Yahoo!, Broadband

Cisco Systems to report quarterly earnings on Wednesday; Lenovo adds third-generation core processors to business PC lineup; FCC nominees approved by Senate; Yahoo! tries to address error on chief's degree; House subcommittee schedules broadband hearing.

Senate set to vote Monday on FCC nominees

The U.S. Senate could approve long-pending nominations for a pair of FCC vacancies as early as Monday.

Cisco to acquire network data analysis firm

Truviso's technology enables service providers and enterprise users to track network use and services in real time. The tools enable customers to increase efficiency and also fine new revenue streams.

First phase of statewide NC broadband network project complete

To mark the first-stage completion of MCNC's statewide project that is expanding the N.C. Research and Education Network, MCNC is also hosting a Twitter"town hall" to discuss the project.

MCNC'S new NCREN map

MCNC to celebrate broadband expansion with Twitter 'town hall'

The first phase of the Golden LEAF Rural Broadband Initiative is complete. To celebrate this achievement, MCNC will host a live Twitter Town Hall on Friday to answer questions about the project and the state of broadband connectivity in North Carolina.

Facebook data center goes live in Forest City

After breaking ground in November 2010, the first of two North Carolina data centers for the social networking company went online this week and is now serving live traffic.

Facebook in NC

Latest news on IBM, Netflix, Greenpeace, Broadband, Ron Paul

IBM is building EV battery that goes 500 miles on a single charge; Netflix CEO's Comcast Complaints Draw in FCC; Report says online cloud services rely on coal or nuclear power; High-speed broadband provides key returns for small business; Ron Paul video game being developed

RDU expands Wi-Fi options at airport

By July, the Raleigh-Durham Airport will have two options for customers to connect to wireless internet - free or paid.

Verizon Wireless, TW Cable team up for service offerings

Consumers in the Triangle can pick a package of wireless and cable TV as well as other services from Verizon Wireless and Time Warner Cable.

Overture expands management team in Latin America

The Ethernet networking technology firm is adding a sales executive as part of its growth efforts.

Cisco to acquire mobile device software firm

The networking giant says it is buying Washington-based ClearAccess which provides hardware and software for management of residential and mobile network devices.

ClearVision links providers and consumers

Move over: Wireless spectrum search may hit Pentagon, NASA, other agencies

The Commerce Department identifies a 95 megahertz-wide band that could be auctioned to wireless companies. That's enough to support at least two new national wireless data networks. The block is particularly desirable because it is near frequencies already available to cellphone companies.

A portion of the "radio spectrum" allocations

Fiber optic network in a box - from Raleigh firm M2

M2 Optics unveils a fiber optic network simulator that it says will help companies ensure a network functions as planned before the ground is dug.

M2 Optics' fiber-in-a-box