The world of mobility has seen its share of evolution over the years. It began with 1G in the 1980s, and later which later gave way to 2G, 3G and 4G networks. And if U.S.-based Verizon has its way, mobile networks may soon be given a high five.
FiOS, Verizon’s bundled Internet, telephone and television service, is exploring the opportunity to develop and implement 5G capabilities within its service areas. Presently, FiOS is available only to customers in the northeastern United States, but the company plans to take it nationwide if all goes according to plan.
Unlike standard television, DSL and landline phone services, FiOS operates via the use of fiber-optic technology to provide users with increased speed and reliability. The 5G network would build upon FiOS’ success by offering a service with speeds so fast, a feature-length HD movie could be downloaded in mere seconds.
Verizon’s 5G plan, once officially launched, could create an interesting scenario in markets where fewer options available for Internet services.
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http://www.cnet.com/news/with-5g-verizon-could-be-anyones-crazy-fast-home-broadband-provider/
TV on the Radio is a band known for making noise on the indie rock scene since 2001. If YouTube has their way, they will make TV on the Internet a reality by 2017.
Already home to millions of hours of video content, many of which includes clips and episodes of popular TV shows, YouTube is planning to enter the world of pay TV. They’ll do it with the launch of a new service that would offer users a bundle of cable channels that would be streamed online.
Branded as Unplugged, the service would be available for under $35 per month. YouTube has already begun initial discussions about Unplugged with several major media companies, but has yet to get any of them on board.
Unplugged isn’t the Google-owned company’s first foray into paid video streaming. YouTube launched its Red premium subscription service last year.
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-04/youtube-said-to-plan-unplugged-online-tv-service-for-2017
Uber is many things to many people. For some, it’s a cheaper alternative to riding in a taxi, with the average fare being up to 50 per cent less than a taxi fare. For others, it’s a way to supplant their income with their own vehicle simply by driving people to certain destinations. But in the world of ride-sharing, all that glisters is not gold, especially for some riders.
