The Pulver Order: A Game Changer in Telecom – The Andy Analysis

In 2004, when the FCC dropped the Pulver Order bombshell, it wasn’t just a regulatory shift; it was a seismic wave that redefined the telecom battleground. This wasn’t just about legal jargon; it was a green light for a telecom renaissance, where VoIP wasn’t just a tool but a weapon for industry titans. In reality, … Read more

The Andy Analysis: Comcast Docsis 4.0

Comcast’s Leap into DOCSIS 4.0 in Philadelphia: A Game-Changer for Connectivity Comcast’s rollout of DOCSIS 4.0 in Philadelphia is a pivotal development in broadband technology, offering multi-gigabit speeds and enhanced network efficiency. This move elevates Comcast’s position in the market and sets a new benchmark for broadband performance, potentially influencing the broader industry toward more … Read more

Andy’s Guide to Anker Chargers and Power Banks for the Global Traveler

I’m back traveling the globe and staying connected has always been crucial to my travel life. While I can use power plug converters to plug in locally with Apple’s supplied charging products, I’m finding that the size and weight of those Apple power adapters are too burdensome for the travel plu converters. Moreover, hotels often … Read more

When In Roam

Grind TV has a nice summary about the Roam Co-working and co-living operation that currently have three properties up and running in Madrid, Miami and Bali. The company, which is promising more locations in the near future, has raised over $3 million dollars to fuel property acquisition and growth around the globe.  Far more than … Read more

Meraki Sponsors WiFi Access At San Francisco City Hall Chambers

In what should NOT be considered “Free” WiFi, Meraki, the makers of a lightweight mesh networking platform, have sponsored the deployment of WiFi inside San Francisco’s City Hall, reports MuniWireless.com To me there is a huge difference between “free” and “sponsored” even if the general public perceives it to be “free.” The rationales are quite … Read more