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Broadband World Forum -- It Takes More Than Bandwidth

Depending on your perspective, the message you heard at Broadband World Forum might have been that "things are great in DSL-land". Then again, it might have been that service providers are struggling to come up with compelling business models to mine the value from their broadband investments. DSL-based service providers and suppliers from throughout Europe, North America, and Asia were on the program, with major representation from incumbents and a more modest presence of competitive carriers and non-DSL broadband players. We were delighted to meet many of our readers both as speakers and attendees.

Catching Up on "Broadband Britain"

Tremendous changes have taken place in the UK broadband scene during the three years since our last extended visit. Although "Broadband Britain" is still more a goal than a reality, the progress is undeniable. We share a few impressions of the changes, plus what we heard in meetings with three distinctly different broadband service providers.

Home-based Health Services: Telefónica’s Pilot

During our June visit to Spain, Telefónica showed us their "Hogar Digital" and their trial of home-based health services in operation today with actual patients. This guest article provides an overview of the project’s goals and its conclusions to date.

Your Voice -- Readers' Comments

One reader let us know about the "Access to Broadband Campaigns" in the UK and Thailand. Another filled us in on how new VoIP offers in France may change the way voice is sold there.

Website Changes

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