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White Paper Cable modems are devices that allow high-speed access to the Internet via a cable television network. While similar in some respects to a traditional analog modem, a cable modem is significantly more powerful, capable of... [25 Feb 2004]
Coming soon: 3G wireless modems
News Lucent Technology has signed a second company to help meet its expected demand for a faster generation of wireless modems for laptops and handheld devices. By Ben Charny The wireless telephone network equipment maker... [15 Aug 2002]
Protecting the Robustness of ADSL and VDSL DMT Modems When Applying DSM
White Paper Today's ADSL and VDSL modems are very robust. When transmitting data over an ADSL or VDSL link, performance is very important. In order to improve the bit rate that can be achieved over the copper link, a lot of... [14 Feb 2005]
Dell PCs to feature high-speed modems
News The package will include Dell high-end Dimension PCs with 3Com cable and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modems fitted internally. Dell and 3Com have joined forces to develop and market PCs with high-speed Internet... [04 Dec 1998]
Cable modems set for boomtime
News The European cable modem market will grow dramatically over the next four years according to a report from IDC. IDC predicts the market will rise in value from £33m in 1998 to £550m in 2003. However, the research house warns that prices... [07 Sep 1999]
AT Commands for GSM/GPRS Wireless Modems: Reference Guide
White Paper This document describes the AT-command based messages exchanged between an application and the Multi-Tech Systems, Inc.products in order to manage GSM-related events or services. In this document, the word "product" refers to any... [22 Sep 2006]
Dial-up modems bleeding the UK dry
News That represents 37 million minutes of costly local calls as businesses are forced to download emails and web pages with a dial-up modem, according to research from broadband service provider OnCue. OnCue estimates that the average... [03 May 2001]
Security group raises ADSL modem fears
News French telecom giant Alcatel is a dominant supplier of modems that allow customers to access the high-speed internet access services being rolled out by telcos and ISPs worldwide. According to the San Diego Supercomputer... [11 Apr 2001]
Get a free broadband modem from Pipex
News Pipex is turning up the heat on its broadband rivals with a new charity trade-in scheme for old modems. The company is offering new subscribers the chance to trade in their old dial-up modems for a free... [15 May 2002]
'Cheap' DIY ADSL not all it seems
News BT's wheeze to make broadband cheaper by allowing customers to supply their own modems looks like it may not be cheaper after all. Microfilters cost around £15 and DSL modems cost upwards of £60,... [22 Nov 2001]
In brief: ITU ratifies modem standard
News The International Telecommunications Union has finally ratified the standard currently used by vendors for 56K modems. The proposal, initially agreed upon in February, guarantees universal compatibility for all V.90... [16 Sep 1998]
Broadcom launches 'three-in-one' chipset
News Broadcom has released a 'three-in-one' chipset which the company hopes will give a boost to the adoption of high-speed cable modems. The move may reduce modem costs and at the same time allow download speeds of 56Mbps -... [22 Sep 1998]
The Role of Power Line Communications in the Networked Home
White Paper Power line device control modems, if robust enough to overcome the strong interference of the medium, offer excellent value through low silicon costs. Power line networking modems, if able to deliver... [25 Feb 2004]
DSL technology backed at Supercomm '99
News Chip manufacturers at the Supercomm '99 trade show in Atlanta this week have shown their support for digital subscriber line (DSL) technology by announcing the development of a number of chips designed especially for DSL... [10 Jun 1999]
Alcatel signs £56m modem deal with Telia and KPN
News Alcatel will provide KPN with 26,000 ADSL SpeedTouch modems for residential users and SpeedTouch Pro modems for professional users. Telia refused to comment on the nature of their deal with Alcatel but... [01 Jun 2000]
