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Consumer Reports: Vudu’s streaming service tops Netflix for customer satisfaction
July 27, 2012 12:11 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsNetflix rules the roost when it comes to the overall number of streaming subscribers, but Vudu’s service came out ahead in a recent survey by Consumer Reports.
Galaxy phones drive Samsung to record profit again
July 27, 2012 12:10 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSamsung reported another record-high quarterly profit as customers flocked to Galaxy smartphones, helping it outdo rivals at a challenging time for the global tech industry.
Tales from decrypt
July 26, 2012 3:36 pm | by Brian Santo | Blogs | CommentsJust when the FCC was ready to consider lifting the ban on encryption for cable’s basic tier, along came Boxee throwing a wrench into the works.
BendBroadband buys Chambers Cable, plans all-digital upgrade
July 26, 2012 2:15 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsBendBroadband has bought Chambers Cable System, which serves 3,500 subscribers in Sunriver and Crossriver, Ore., as well as surrounding areas.
Sprint losses widen as iDEN shutdown advances
July 26, 2012 2:12 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSprint said it fell further into the red as the accelerated shutdown of its aging iDEN network pushed up expenses and caused customers to leave for other providers.
MetroPCS’ VoLTE plans on track for Q3
July 26, 2012 2:10 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsMetroPCS is confirming its plans to launch an LTE-based voice service in the third quarter after pushing out its debut earlier this year.
News Corp. buys stake in Roku
July 26, 2012 2:07 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNews Corp. is a member of an investment group that has injected a whopping $45 million into the streaming video company.
Alcatel-Lucent to cut 5,000 jobs after loss in Q2
July 26, 2012 2:04 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsTelecoms equipment group Alcatel-Lucent is to cut 5,000 jobs in a multi-million-euro cost drive after it reported a second-quarter net loss of €254 million, or $308 million.
Former Sen. Gorton joins Clearwire’s board
July 26, 2012 2:03 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsGorton represented Washington State in the United States Senate for 18 years.
Pohl new chairman of BlackArrow’s board of directors
July 26, 2012 2:01 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCable industry veteran Michael Pohl has been named as BlackArrow’s new chairman of its board of directors.
Net Insight signs up reseller
July 26, 2012 1:58 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsTI Broadcast Solutions Group is a consultancy that helps design broadcast facilities for a range of clients.
SCTE Cable-Tec Expo - Oct. 17-19, 2012
July 26, 2012 12:04 pm | by CED Magazine | EventsSCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2012 hosts 10,000 attendees annually and provides the opportunity to discover and learn first-hand about the latest in cable telecommunications technology, products and services in one cost-effective setting.
Comcast Ventures leads Series C round of funding for WhoSay
July 25, 2012 12:44 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast Ventures was the lead investor in a Series C round of funding for WhoSay that totaled $12 million
Rogers teams up with SAP for mobile workforce apps
July 25, 2012 12:41 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsRogers Communications has joined forces with SAP AG to develop a platform of enterprise mobile applications that can be accessed by employees on their smartphones and tablets.
Google breaks down Motorola's $12.5B price tag
July 25, 2012 12:37 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsIf $12.5 billion seemed to some Google shareholders like a lot of money to pay for a largely unprofitable handset maker, the Internet search giant is now providing some details about its rationale for the transaction.
