Monthly Archives: December 2001

The Internet disappeared at midnight on Dec. 1 for 850,000 subscribers to AT&T Broadband’s cable modem service. That’s when AT&T’s insolvent broadband partner, ExciteAtHome, officially pulled the plug, cutting off Internet access for AT&T customers as a cost-cutting measure. In … Continue reading →

Wireless technology has developed ahead of most companies’ ability to keep their networks safe. In principle, wireless networks sound like a great idea: no cabling to pull through the walls and ceilings, no nasty wires tangling themselves up behind your … Continue reading →

Switching to a voice-over-IP phone system can cut your interoffice long-distance bills to zero and reduce administrative headaches. So what are you waiting for? For years now, the promised convergence of voice networks and the Internet has failed to materialize. … Continue reading →