Welcome To Planet Broadband
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.
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.
In April 2020 after a nearly 7 month effort, in the midst of a global pandemic, considerable market meltdown and decline, Dr. Yassini finalized the strategic merger and acquisition of IRYStec by Faurecia, a global leader in automotive technology companies based in France.
West Virginia University Statler College Alumnus, Rouzbeh Yassini, Ph.D. sent a call to action to 2020 graduates as they attended their virtual graduation ceremony. For 2020 graduates, there is a perceptible sentiment of uncertainty and disappointment. In truth, the WVU Class of 2020 has been gifted an unprecedented opportunity to simultaneously impact the way we live and the way we work as we move forward.
Four names have been added to the Hall of Fame this year and Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini tops the list.
Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini’s life work in the field of advancing telecommunications is once again recognized as pioneering and fundamental to the rapid advancement of the telecommunications industry.
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The Advancement Of Broadband Over The Years
Cable TV Pioneers 50th Anniversary Keynote Address
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 [...]
The Cable Center Oral History Collection
cablecenter.org The Hauser Oral History Project Interview Date: April 22, 2014 Interview Location: Denver, CO Interviewer: Stewart Schley Schley: I'm Stewart Schley, here on behalf of the Cable Center for its oral history series. [...]
Newsletters by Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini for the UNH Broadband Center of Excellence
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." [...]
Good Thoughts, Good Words And Good Deeds Of The People Of The World
Cable TV Pioneers Salutes Leaders DOCSIS Innovators
Maclean, Amy, OCTOBER 2019 Cable TV Pioneers Salutes Leaders, DOCSIS Innovators CABLEFAX SCTE • ISBE CABLE-TEC EXPO DAILY, pp.13-14 It takes at least 20 years in the industry to be considered [...]
Honoring A Friend Wilt Hildenbrand
Rouzbeh Yassini, founder of the YAS Foundation will partner with SCTE Foundation to honor his longtime friend and colleague Wilt Hildenbrand 40 YEARS OF INDUSTRY SERVICE | $40,000 DONATION FOR RISING LEADER UNDER [...]
The Poetry Of Rumi
The prolific collection of inspirational poetry written by the Persian mystic and dervish, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, more popularly known simply as Rumi, has been a source of joy and introspection for loyal followers [...]