It’s probably true that most of our readers are more than happy using a traditional broadband provider for their home’s Internet access, but I’m sure there’s a few of you out there who are mobile warriors who want the lowdown on which cellular network currently has the fastest 3G download and upload speeds. So, it’s with great respect I point you folks to the hard work Gizmodo put into conducting their 8 major city nationwide test comparing AT&T, Sprint, Verizon’s mobile broadband service. Verdict: Best Overall Download Speed Winner – Sprint, Best Overall Upload Speed Winner – AT&T (Sprint came in second).

Related: Gizmodo - Sprint Dual U300 Modem Will Connect to Both EVDO and WiMax

Among the top designated marketing areas (DMAs), San Francisco, Miami and Los Angeles are the most connected cities, based on home networking adoption, according to new research from MultiMedia Intelligence. A wired or wireless home network allows consumers to connect multiple PCs and printers, and to share Internet access among computers. MORE »

Wow! It appears that Sprint XOHM service is setting itself up to be a true competitor to traditional cable, DSL, and cellular data service providers. According to the company’s marketing material, subscribers can opt for the “Pick 2” program for only $50/mo (limited time offer) and get WiMAX service for two device types (i.e. home modem, laptop data card, or a WiMAX enabled mobile device). Now that’s hot (as Paris would say). Dave Zatz thinks this is a great deal too and points out that a single 3G data card service alone runs about $60/mo. MORE »

Westell Technologies announced today that they have been selected by Verizon to provide high-performance broadband home routers that upgrade the speed and capabilities of FiOS services. Westell’s UltraLine Series3 Gateway, with its WireSpeed® routing technology and dual-core processor, allows Verizon to leverage the capacity of their fiber-to-the-home network while enabling new applications like media sharing, home monitoring, and home control.

The UltraLine Series3 model 9100 combines residential gateway and digital home controller functions to enable the delivery of a comprehensive set of broadband services. Its routing technology, dual-core architecture, and an advanced data processing engine ensure that content passing through the device is delivered at the maximum available speed and without impacting other embedded services or management functions. Verizon will deploy a version of the product that includes MoCA technology to provide speeds of more than 100 Mbps to networked devices over existing coaxial cable in the home. MORE »

I was just browsing T-Mobile’s website and noticed that the company is now offering unlimited (day/night/weekend) nationwide home phone service for just $10 bucks a month. That’s huge! The $9.99 plan requires the purchase of a T-Mobile @Home HiPort Wireless Router that you can connect up to two standard phones and/or a T-Mobile HotSpot enabled phone. Granted, you have to have a working high-speed Internet connection for the service to work. But, hey… what a deal.

Service includes: call hold, call waiting, caller ID, voicemail with message alert, and discounted long distance calls to Canada and Mexico. Optional CallerTunes, for customized ring tones that your caller hears, is also available.

Cable, satellite TV and now even telephone companies have been heavily promoting a variety of new services, ranging from high-definition video to movies on demand. But communications industry leaders believe the best way to attract and keep customers is by providing the fastest Internet speeds, according to a new Pike & Fischer Broadband Advisory Services survey. MORE »

Internet Protocol television (IPTV) faces an uphill struggle to penetrate the consumer market if it remains a stand-alone pay-TV service, according to Gartner Inc. In an industry dominated by incumbent cable and satellite operators, as well as traditional terrestrial free-to-air network broadcasters, Gartner said that IPTV operators need to entice consumers with a range of bundled services, including IP-based home networking, offering a one-stop, whole-home solution. MORE »

New U.S. consumer research from Parks Associates has identified a “super buying” segment of broadband households responsible for the overwhelming majority of dollars spent on consumer electronics products. MORE »

Online storage and backup services will spur revenue generation and customer retention over the next five years for U.S. service providers, bringing in more than 1.5 million subscribers, according to Parks Associates’ Enabling Solutions for a Rich Broadband Experience. MORE »

Skype announced unlimited* calling today to over a third of the world’s population with the launch of its new calling subscriptions. The new subscriptions signal the first time Skype has offered a single, monthly flat rate for international calling to landline numbers in 34 countries. MORE »