Fiber Increases Broadband Internet Alternatives

By Marc Saltzman What type of broadband pipe is best for your small business? Several providers have added to the selection by offering high-speed Internet over fiber optic cable.

Verizon

In August 2008, Verizon announced that Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of the Company and Vodafone Group Plc, had completed its purchase of Rural Cellular Corporation, doing business as Unicel. In January 2009, Verizon Wireless completed its acquisition of Alltel Corporation from Atlantis Holdings LLC.

Qwest Communications

Qwest operates in three segments: business markets, mass markets and wholesale markets. Most of the Company’s products and services are provided using its telecommunications network, which consists of voice and data switches, copper cables, fiber optic broadband cables and other equipment.

Time Warner Cable Voice over IP

The company is based in New York, New York. Time Warner Cable Inc. formerly operated as a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE:TWC) operate independently of Time Warner Inc. as of March 12, 2009.