About This Book
The Accidental Network (2025) chronicles the invention of the cable modem by LANcity and how it revolutionized residential internet access by transforming it from slow dial-up connections to the broadband service we use today. It details the industry shifts and technological innovations that together gave rise to this revolutionary new technology.
Who Should Read This?
- Tech enthusiasts curious about how the internet got faster
- Entrepreneurs seeking inspiration from startup success stories
- Anyone wondering how broadband transformed modern life
About the Author
Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard is a technology entrepreneur and philanthropist widely recognized as "the father of the cable modem" for founding LANcity, which pioneered residential high-speed internet access. He previously authored Planet Broadband which examines broadband technology’s societal impact. Stewart Schley is a journalist and founding editor of Cable World magazine. He previously wrote Fast Forward.
