Welcome To Planet Broadband
Planet Broadband-The Evolution of Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini's Global Vision
Planet Broadband, authored by Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini in 2003, is a book in which chronicles Dr. Yassini’s four decades of broadband leadership to explain that the ultimate experience is enhanced by having ubiquitous broadband connectivity for everyone around the world. Today, broadband is recognized as a “must have” in the same context as electricity and water. But this was not always the case. Planet Broadband explains the origins of the information economy and the role that broadband has played to in serving as the platform for today’s Gig economy. Beginning with the invention of the cable modem, in which Dr. Yassini had the major role, broadband has served as the enabling platform for today’s digital world economy, which of course entails social networking, online shopping, digital healthcare, smart cities and the autonomous driverless cars. All now are a part of today’s gig economy. As the 21st Century embraces the information age, we are enjoying the innovation, commerce, economic growth, and quality of life that Planet Broadband predicted.
Here, Planet Broadband is further defined by the role of research, innovation, culture & philanthropy in Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini’s vision of globally accessible connectivity and human connection.
Inspired by the profound contributions of global citizens to humanity over the course of 3000 years, Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini’s YAS Foundation supports 4 pillars of philanthropy. These categories represent a collective investment of time and financial resources in the inherent potential of knowledge, the core element in nurturing, strengthening and cultivating future generations of global citizens who engender the mindset and aptitude to carry on the legacy of influencing the profound contributions which elevate the betterment of a global humanity.
American research has long been the engine for the growth of our nation’s gross domestic product. The YAS Research arm is 40 years old and continues its mission through the University of New Hampshire’s Broadband Center of Excellence (BCOE). That organization is an interdisciplinary academy designed to establish UNH as a global leader in maximizing the effectiveness of broadband technologies on commerce, innovation, competitiveness and quality of life.
The American dream has been empowered by the entrepreneurial spirit of innovation through business start-ups and a commitment to developing the next great thing. As one of the leading advocates of that spirit, Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini has been recognized as a serial entrepreneur in advanced technology since 1987. Rouzbeh and his distinguished team members have been instrumental in creating the broadband internet for global citizens. As such, his LANcity team and YAS Broadband Ventures have been engaged in strategic investments in several start-ups.
Notable News And Articles
Yalda, the ancient Persian tradition celebrating light over darkness has been celebrated for over a millennium at the start of Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere, the longest and darkest night of the year. With the passing of winter solstice, each day we move forward in lighter, longer, brighter days.
The 2020 ISBE Cable-Tec expo featured this interview with Rouzbeh Yassini, “father of the cable modem”. Rouzbeh is living proof that successful innovation starts with, ‘what is the problem’ and then create solutions, which requires a disregard of perceived barriers. He continues to be a compassionate visionary of possibilities.
Alex Eskin, in his acceptance speech for receiving The Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics which honors the world’s best mathematicians contributing to major advances in the field, payed special tribute to his team mate and colleague of over 20 years, Maryam Mirzakhani for her contributions in this revolutionary award winning discovery.
WE'VE CREATED A POWERFUL TECHNOLOGY.
It's a magic carpet that enables people to ride and to move around... except some people cannot get on the carpet.“It’s every citizen’s right. Not on the basis of subsidization or social welfare…that’s not the point.”
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Newsletters by Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini for the UNH Broadband Center of Excellence
Microsoft Bridges The Digital Divide
BCoE commends Microsoft in its initiative to bridge the digital divide, not just in words but also in action. We should expect a lot more product in 2019 that will [...]
Wireless LAN Working Group Working On Extremely High Throughput
“The 802.11 Wireless LAN Working Group formally initiated new work on Extremely High Throughput (EHT)." Hello, Last month we saw the next shoe to drop in Microsoft’s TV White Space [...]
Wired and Wireless Automotive Networking Standards Work Under Way
“The study group is considering the feasibility of enhancing throughput, better efficiency, higher reliability and extending range. " Hello, You may not realize this, but we recently passed the 45th [...]
Advancement Of Broadband | Current News
Light Over Darkness And The Train of Life
Wishing you a joyous Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Solstice, Bodhi, Lidat, Yalda, Zarathosht Diso, Pancha Ganapatii, and Happy New Year! Ever wonder, how our ancestors found the inspiration to celebrate life and the [...]
Happy 25th Anniversary LANcity
Happy 25th Anniversary! After 9 years of hard work, the LANcity Cable Modem held a stunning 80% of the global market share and LANcity revenue had increased from zero dollars to $40M per quarter! [...]
Digital Divide: The Implications And Current Status
Digital Divide , the implications, inequity and solution continues to be a conversation since it started in the 1990's. The solution to closing the digital gap on a global scale has been on the radar [...]
Historic Archive of Articles and Documents
Good Thoughts, Good Words And Good Deeds Of The People Of The World
Light Over Darkness And The Train of Life
Wishing you a joyous Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Solstice, Bodhi, Lidat, Yalda, Zarathosht Diso, Pancha Ganapatii, and Happy New Year! Ever wonder, how our ancestors found the inspiration to celebrate life and the [...]
Happy Nowruz 2021
Happy Nowruz 2021, the celebration of the Persian New Year and first day of Spring! As it happens, Nowruz this year is particularly well timed and meaningful. The date of Nowruz is determined by [...]
Iranian Art-The Treasures Of Iran’s Cultural Heritage
Iranian art and handicrafts are displayed in an exhibit at the National Museum of Iran in cooperation with Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization, representing 9000 years of the roots of Iranian art, [...]