Frontier Communications, formerly known as AT&T, was the first major telecom company to provide Internet access.They started out with a telephone line and a network of telephone poles in rural areas in the mid-1960s.They expanded into a larger network of fiber optic cables in the 1970s and later began offering telephony and broadband services.By the…
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How does Comcast’s $35 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable work?
By now you’ve probably heard about Comcast’s acquisition of TWC, a video-delivery company.But Comcast isn’t the only company getting into the video-to-home TV business.Netflix is the latest, and its CEO Reed Hastings has already confirmed his plans to take over the streaming service from Netflix CEO Reed Singel, who is stepping down.And according to sources…
How the internet works
What is the internet?What is your internet connection?Is it a cable modem?What kind of internet is this?Is this what you use for internet?Why is this a good thing?Is internet better than cable modem internet?Are you using an internet router?Are the internet speeds faster than cable?Are there any benefits of internet?Does this make internet better or…
‘My favorite show is ‘The Voice’ and ‘The Bachelor”: What’s your favorite show?
Mashable is looking for the best, most entertaining Bachelor candidates and their stories.We’ve selected the top 10 Bachelor contestants, and have included some personal interviews with the candidates, in order to share the stories and stories of some of the most memorable Bachelor contestants.Here’s what you need to know about these guys:Who are the Bachelor…
Why you can’t call your phone from a tablet
A tablet that can plug into your TV may be a bit gimmicky for some people, but the number of people who want to actually call their phone from the device may be getting smaller.A new study by researchers at the University of Oxford found that just 0.2% of adults in the UK said they…
Which U.S. cities are home to the most cable companies?
By Jennifer Jenkins – Updated May 08, 2018 02:20:20 The United States remains home to more than 2,000 cable companies, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.This number does not include Internet-only companies, such as Time Warner Cable and DirecTV.In 2017, cable companies generated about $3.3 trillion in revenue, making them the…
When you’re stuck in a traffic jam: Help your kids be cool by teaching them how to code
The American people have grown accustomed to a “congestion of information” and we’ve grown used to the idea that our phones are our only communication.However, with the growing number of new devices, we’re becoming more and more reliant on the Internet for information.And there’s a reason why: When we don’t have a smartphone, we can’t…
What’s happening with Comcast’s proposed takeover of Time Warner Cable?
A deal that would give Comcast a controlling stake in the nation’s second-largest cable company would likely be the final nail in Time Warner’s coffin.The cable company’s proposal for a merger with Time Warner is among the most controversial of the past few years.Critics say the deal would give the cable company a stranglehold on…