Comcast released an explanation of Internet peering today as a subtle defense to the fees it recently imposed on Level 3 Communications. Comcast’s explanation of Internet peering focuses on the fact that the various large networks of which the Internet is composed generally have pre-established peering policies that hinge on fair and equal exchanges of traffic. When [...]
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No Comments »Disappointing news for net neutrality proponents hit the wire late today. Apparently, in response to Netflix‘ recent deal with Level 3 Communications in which Level 3 will carry Netflix streaming video data traffic, Comcast has levied a recurring fee on Level 3 to deliver this streaming video traffic to its customers. Backed into a corner, Level 3 [...]
Posted in Content Delivery, How It Works, Internet, Technology, Web Technology Tags: comcast, Internet, Level 3, Net Neutrality, Netflix 3 Comments »Yesterday we reported that Paramount Studios has partnered with flash memory maker Kingston to offer movies and TV via USB flash drives and SD cards. Now, in yet another sign of a gradual migration away the entertainment industry’s more than decade old DVD standard, Best Buy has announced a partnership with Sonic Solutions’ Roxio CinemaNow, [...]
Posted in Content Delivery, Technology Tags: Best Buy, Netflix, Redbox, Roxio CinemaNow, streaming media No Comments »We’ve mentioned the Roku player in other posts, citing its ability to stream Netflix movies instantaneously to your TV via the Internet. In its original form, the standard definition Roku player allowed subscribers to conveniently play Netflix’ growing library of online content. Now, Roku has released two additional players, both supporting high definition video and [...]
