Archive for the ‘News’ Category

F.C.C. votes to open up “white space”

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

On Tuesday the F.C.C. voted to open a slice of unused “white space” on the radio spectrum for public use.The hope is that it will be used for low-cost, high-speed Internet access and new wireless gadgets. The new gadgets could be on the market before the end of next year. (more…)

Web site updates

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

After a long dry spell, we are trying to keep our web site updated on a more regular basis.

Get to know the ipHouse staff better — new, or at least edited, staff bios are now up. 

If there are items you love or hate about the site, please let us know.
We want our site to be informative, easy to navigate and maybe a tad bit entertaining.

FCC Votes 3-2 Against Comcast’s Internet Interference

Friday, August 1st, 2008

The United States Federal Communications Commission today voted strongly in favor of the concept of ‘Net Neutrality. They found that, “Comcast has unduly interfered with Internet users’ right to access the lawful Internet content and to use the applications of their choice.” Comcast Corporation, the nation’s largest cable-television provider, had been interfering with its customers’ Internet access by secretly and selectively blocking certain types of communications known as peer-to-peer connections.

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