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Comcast upgrades core network with Ciena
January 17, 2013 1:38 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast is future-proofing its core network with the addition of Ciena’s newest 100G technology, which will allow the nation’s largest ISP and cable operator to scale to 400G at some point. Ciena’s 6500 Packet-Optical Platform is equipped with third-generation WaveLogic coherent optical line interfaces.
Bright House Networks tunes up faster data speeds
January 17, 2013 1:33 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsBright House Networks has increased the download speed of its top data tier to 60 Mbps across its footprint, while offering small- and medium-size businesses a new speed of 70 Mbps. Bright House’s DOCSIS 3.0-based Lightning Internet service increased from 40 Mbps to 60 Mbps on the downstream.
Schooled: SCTE launches program to support business services
January 17, 2013 1:28 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe SCTE is now offering a training and certification program that was designed to support the rollout of business services offerings by cable operators. The Business Class Services Specialist (BCSS) course and certification were created to address the need for experienced field technicians.
SCTE cancels Canadian Summit
January 17, 2013 1:22 pm | by Mike Robuck | Blogs | CommentsCiting the cost of travel and the goal of maximizing members’ time and the organization’s efficiency, the STCE board of directors is currently evaluating a virtual version of the Canadian Summit for this year while looking at the timing, location and format for 2014 and beyond.
Report: AT&T considering overseas acquisition
January 17, 2013 1:15 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsAT&T may be looking to acquire an overseas carrier. The Journal cites "people familiar with the carrier's thinking" who said that AT&T is currently looking at a number of targets, and a deal could come before the end of the year.
Sprint announces upcoming LTE in 28 cities
January 17, 2013 1:12 pm | by Ben Munson, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSprint announced it will be rolling out LTE soon in 28 more cities, including many spots along the Gulf Coast. Since Sprint introduced its LTE network in July, it has made the service available in 49 cities, with another 200 markets in the works.
In the media: Time Warner Cable unveils Ultimate 75 tier in Dallas
January 16, 2013 2:20 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn order to lure customers over from AT&T, Time Warner Cable has tuned up a tier in the Dallas/Fort Worth area that features 75 Mbps on the downstream. Time Warner Cable was slower out of the gates than most of the other major MSOs with its DOCSIS 3.0 deployments.
BCI buys Allegiance Communications
January 16, 2013 2:16 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsBCI, a new company formed by several former executives of Bresnan Communications, said it has purchased Allegiance Communications. No purchase price was provided. BCI and its venture partner said they expect this will be the first move in what they termed “an aggressive growth plan.”
Comcast powers entrepreneurs, start-ups in Denver with Ethernet services
January 16, 2013 2:14 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn order to serve its entrepreneur and digital start-up customers in the Denver area, Galvanize had fast Internet speeds and security at the top of its priority list. To solve those needs, Comcast installed both an Ethernet Dedicated Internet (EDI) and Ethernet Private Line (EPL) connection.
Suddenlink promotes Stephens to division president
January 16, 2013 2:11 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsSuddenlink has promoted Kevin Stephens to president of the company’s Commercial & Advertising Operations (CAO) organization, headquartered in Dallas. Two other Suddenlink executives were promoted to vice president: Brian May and Bradley Cooke.
U.S. Cellular completes 2nd wave of LTE rollout with help from NSN
January 16, 2013 2:08 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsNokia Siemens Networks has successfully launched an LTE network for U.S. Cellular and its partner, King Street Wireless, in 11 markets, covering select cities in Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
Blockbuster U.K. goes into administration
January 16, 2013 2:03 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe DVD and games rental company has become the latest entertainment firm to go into a form of bankruptcy in Britain. Blockbuster in Britain is a subsidiary of U.S.-based Blockbuster, which itself was reorganized under American bankruptcy laws and then acquired by Dish Network.
Report: U.S. mobile payments to hit $90B by 2017
January 16, 2013 1:58 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsMobile payments are set to explode over the next few years, according to new research released from Forrester. According to the report, U.S. mobile payments will reach $90 billion by 2017, a 48 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the $12.8 billion spent in 2012.
Comcast pumps $150M into Arris
January 15, 2013 2:04 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn a stock deal with one of its main suppliers, Comcast has agreed to pay $150 million for a stake in Arris. Comcast will acquire 10.6 million shares in Arris, and the deal will be completed in concert with Arris’ $2.35 billion purchase of Google’s Motorola Home division.
Shaw enters into $700M deal with Rogers that includes AWS, Mountain Cable
January 15, 2013 1:56 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsShaw Communications and Rogers Communications have signed a series of agreements that include the sale of Hamilton-based Mountain Cablevision and Shaw’s AWS wireless spectrum to Rogers. The agreements total $700 million and also include Shaw gaining Rogers’ one-third stake in TVtropolis.
