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Bringing the concepts of Anything, Anywhere, and Anytime together.
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.
YAS Foundation’s philanthropic nature is dedicated to expanding and strengthening future generations of global leaders by pledging to gift its time and wealth for the betterment of education, culture, and humanity. As such, since its establishment, it has gifted its broadband knowledge center (YBKC) to the University of New Hampshire to serve as a platform on which each global citizen can access broadband. In addition to donating the $10 million YBKC, the foundation then committed $1 million and the volunteer services of Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini.
“A big leap forward” Rouzbeh Yassini, Founder and Executive Director of UNH Broadband Center of Excellence, comments on the potential afforded by broadband accessibility for the small town of Chesterfield, the first NH town to approve investment in bringing fiber to every home and business in this community of 3,500 people .
A 2013 article from the Broadband Intelligence Series authored by Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini speaks to the future global social and economic potential of “The Networked Future” and what we might expect by 2030. In keeping with his vision and decades pursuit of ubiquitous broadband accessibility, Dr. Yassini also highlights the obstacles which threaten” full realization of broadband as a tool for a global, connected civilization.”
The Story of Planet Broadband
In 2003, Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini authored “Planet Broadband”, a book in which he uses his 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 and Planet Broadband explains the origins of the information economy and the role that broadband has played to serve 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.
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.
Broadband connectivity is an essential component of life.
“It’s every citizen’s right. Not on the basis of subsidization or social welfare…that’s not the point.”
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Most Recent Articles and Archives Written on Broadband Progress
Let’s Collaborate To Connect Americans With Broadband
Rouzbeh Yassini delivers the keynote address at the 50th Anniversary of the Cable TV Pioneers Dinner in Boston. His request of them was to join him at BCoE in funding research and innovation to [...]
Connecting West Virginia
West Virginia Executive “Connecting West Virginia” By Samantha Cart “Over the last decade, high-speed internet has become a necessity in business, education and health care.” West Virginia leaders and legislators continue to push [...]
YAS Foundation Grant to UNH Will Support Broadband Center of Excellence
“The BCoE has developed an aggressive list of objectives for the coming year that will serve to expand broadband availability in New Hampshire and elsewhere, and help extend broadband to those who are unserved [...]
Why Broadband Needs a Broader Vision
Broadband Library.com "Why Broadband Needs a Broader Vision" Rouzbeh Yassini, PhD “Imagine an intelligent being has been hurtled to Earth from a distant galaxy and is hovering somewhere over a metropolis near you. We'll [...]
UNH to test Super Wi-Fi technology that could expand broadband access in rural areas
Concord Monitor "UNH to test ‘Super Wi-Fi’ technology that could expand broadband access in rural areas" By BEN LEUBSDORF “This is a perfect technology to be used for that last rural mile,” The [...]
West Virginia University Academy of Distinguished Alumni
“During his senior year at WVU, Yassini became fascinated by the burgeoning satellite communications industry. Upon graduation, he was recruited by GE, where he went to work building television receivers.” Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard is [...]
Most Recent 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 [...]
FCC Update: Broadband Deployment In The US
“The IEEE 802 LAN/MAN Standards Committee remains a vibrant community of globally based technologists who continue to standardize the best technologies for global commercialization of products and services benefiting humanity." [...]
Is Super-PON A Success?
“One can foresee a time in the future when broadband service providers are unwilling or unable to provide large streaming content providers like Netflix, Amazon and Google the service levels appropriate for [...]
Net Neutrality And Next Generation Network Standards
“Multiple news outlets including the NY Times were reporting that the FCC will not just weaken but eliminate its net neutrality program at a Commission meeting in the middle of this month." [...]