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.
Four Pillars of Philanthropy
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.
Broadband Fuels Economic Growth
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.
Empowering the Broadband Dream
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
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 can accomplish anything as long as no one is worried about taking credit”
“We’ve created a powerful technology. Access to broadband is every citizen’s right-not on the basis of subsidization or social welfare. That’s not the point.”
Broadband News & Newsletters by Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini for the UNH Broadband Center of Excellence
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." [...]
Yassini Receives 2004 Vanguard Award
Broadcasting Cable "Broadband Is His Baby" By Glen Dickson “-And Dr. Rouzbeh Yassini wonders what it will be when it grows up” Widely known as the father of the cable modem, Rouzbeh Yassini [...]
Articles of Current Interest
Women in Mathematics Day
On this day, May 12th 2019, we celebrate First International Women in Mathematics Day This date was selected to honor Maryam Mirzakhani, a brilliant and inspiring mathematical scholar born on May 12th 1977 in [...]
Anna Eskamani Wins Florida House District 47
Orlando Weekly 11/6/2018 "Anna Eskamani beats Stockton Reeves in Florida House District 47" By Monivette Cordeiro First-time Democratic candidate Anna Eskamani walloped Republican businessman Stockton Reeves in the race for Florida House District [...]
Obama Supports The Need For Increasing Communication Speeds
“Our goal is to provide you with an easy way to stay current on evolving topics in broadband, without taking a lot of your time.” Hello, It feels like just [...]
Historic Archive of Articles and Documents
Good Thoughts, Good Words And Good Deeds Of The People Of The World