In an era where digital connectivity is as essential as electricity, "The Broadband Battle: Wireless vs. Fiber" offers an in-depth exploration of the two leading technologies that drive the modern internet—wireless broadband and fiber optic networks. This book is a thorough investigation into the technological, economic, and social dimensions of this ongoing competition, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how these technologies shape our world... What the Book Covers: Historical Context: The book begins by tracing the evolution of broadband technology, from the early days of dial-up to the emergence of high-speed internet. It sets the stage for understanding the rise of wireless and fiber as the primary means of delivering broadband connectivity. Technical Breakdown: Readers will gain insight into the workings of both wireless and fiber technologies. The book explains how wireless networks, including 5G, transmit data through radio waves, and how fiber optics use light to achieve unparalleled speed and reliability. The pros and cons of each technology are analyzed, helping readers grasp their strengths and limitations. Infrastructure and Deployment: The book delves into the complexities of building and maintaining broadband infrastructure. It discusses the challenges of deploying wireless networks, such as the need for extensive cell tower networks and spectrum management, versus the labor-intensive process of laying fiber optic cables and addressing the last mile problem. Economic and Social Impact: The choice between wireless and fiber has significant economic implications. This book examines the costs of deployment, the impact on consumer pricing, and how these technologies affect the digital divide. It also explores how broadband access influences economic development, job creation, and societal progress. Future Trends: As technology continues to evolve, so does the broadband landscape. The book looks ahead to the future of both wireless and fiber, considering advancements like 6G, terabit-speed fiber, and the role of artificial intelligence in network management. It also touches on the geopolitical stakes of broadband leadership, particularly in the context of global power dynamics. Wireless vs. Fiber: A Comparative Analysis: The book concludes by weighing the case for each technology. While wireless offers mobility and rapid deployment, fiber excels in speed, reliability, and long-term investment potential. The book suggests that the future may not be a zero-sum game but rather a hybrid approach where both technologies coexist and complement each other... Who Should Read This Book? "The Broadband Battle: Wireless vs. Fiber" is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of technology and connectivity. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the telecom industry, a policymaker, or just a curious reader, this book provides valuable insights into the forces shaping the digital age. It offers a balanced perspective on one of the most critical technological debates of our time, helping readers understand the implications of the choices we make today for the internet of tomorrow.

Broken Promises is the third book in a trilogy spanning 18 years. Bruce Kushnick, author, senior telecom analyst and industry insider, lays out, in all of the gory details, how America paid over $400 billion to be the first fully fiber optic-based nation yet ended up 27th in the world for high-speed Internet (40th in upload speeds). But this is only a part of this story. With over four million people filing with the FCC to 'Free the Net', one thing is abundantly clear -- customers know something is terribly wrong. Every time you pay your bills you notice that the price of your services keeps going up, you don't have a serious choice for Internet (ISP), broadband or cable service, much less competitors fighting for your business, or maybe you can't even get very fast broadband service. Worse, over the last few years, America's ISPs and cable companies have been rated "the most hated companies in America". While Net Neutrality concerns (detailed in Broken Promises) are important, the actions are only a first step and will most likely be tied up in court for the next few years. More importantly, it does not resolve most of the customer issues and there is nothing else on the horizon that will fix what's broken. Broken Promises documents the massive overcharging and failure to properly upgrade the networks, the deceptive billing practices, the harms caused from a lack of competition, the gaming and manipulating of the regulatory system, from the states to the FCC, and exposes the companies' primary strategy: How much can we get away with? There has been little, if any, regard for the customers they serve.--From http://newnetworks.com/bookbrokenpromises/ --(viewed on June 12, 2015).

This book explains why Asia leads the broadband revolution while the United States and Europe struggle to keep up.

A groundbreaking study of one of the most crucial yet least understood issues of the twenty-first century: the governance of the Internet and its content

A compelling treatment of FTTH Written by telecommunications pioneer Paul Green Jr., Fiber to the Home is a comprehensive examination of the technical and social implications of fiber to the home (FTTH), the technology that extends the current fiber optic backbone to optically connect it directly to homes and offices. Fiber to the Home addresses the payoffs expected from this impending technological revolution; provides a detailed guide to the optoelectronic components and architectures of which the system is made; and includes an equally thorough guide to the mechanics of deploying the fiber paths, whether underground or elevated. Additionally, the book concludes with a recent country-by-country survey of the legalities and the state of play in this important new trend. Green points out how completing the "last mile" between today's fiber network backbone and customer premises will not only unleash new usage modes for consumer computers, TVs, phones, and other terminal types, but will also empower both the computer and telecommunication industries toward new levels of investment and profitability. Aimed at a general audience, Fiber to the Home uses essentially no mathematics, and all terms are carefully explained and reinforced with a vocabulary quiz at the end of each chapter. Because of the tutorial emphasis of the explanations, the wide spectrum of readers affected by this emerging and ever-accelerating revolution will gain a thorough understanding of the technical details of FTTH that will aid them in the practice of their professions. These readers include: * Technicians, craftsmen, and engineers involved in installing fiber systems * Telecommunication network planners * Venture investors curious about the future of this dynamic industry sector * Research and product engineers who need to know the detailed architecture, cost, and performance imperatives of this "post-bubble" optical networking business opportunity * Students interested in a vibrant new industry with new jobs and new R & D challenges * Telecommunication regulators and attorneys who need a quick fix on what the technology is and what it does * Individuals concerned with international competitiveness in an age when the country's information infrastructure is such a key ingredient for future growth With Fiber to the Home, readers are armed with all they need to fully understand and participate in the FTTH revolution.

How we lost control of the internet—and how to win it back. The internet has become a battleground. Although it was unlikely to live up to the hype and hopes of the 1990s, only the most skeptical cynics could have predicted the World Wide Web as we know it today: commercial, isolating, and full of, even fueled by, bias. This was not inevitable. The Gentrification of the Internet argues that much like our cities, the internet has become gentrified, dominated by the interests of business and capital rather than the interests of the people who use it. Jessa Lingel uses the politics and debates of gentrification to diagnose the massive, systemic problems blighting our contemporary internet: erosions of privacy and individual ownership, small businesses wiped out by wealthy corporations, the ubiquitous paywall. But there are still steps we can take to reclaim the heady possibilities of the early internet. Lingel outlines actions that internet activists and everyday users can take to defend and secure more protections for the individual and to carve out more spaces of freedom for the people—not businesses—online.