Broadband 2.0 Poised to Reshape Web, TV

The advent of DSL and cable modems gave rise to a slew of popular Web services, produced multibillion-dollar companies and reshaped consumers’ daily lives–all with relatively wimpy “broadband” connections that top out at a mere 3 megabits to 6 megabits per second (Mbps). Now, two of the largest ISPs in the United States are hoping to kick off yet another broadband renaissance, this time with home connections that promise to reach 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps, enabling a slew of high-definition content, better-quality video-sharing sites and even 3-D video. Call it Broadband 2.0.

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