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Lake joins Cablevision as SVP of branding, creative
August 10, 2012 2:47 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCablevision has hired Matt Lake as its senior vice president of branding and creative.
FEMA upgrades to Sprint Direct Connect
August 10, 2012 2:46 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe Federal Emergency Management Agency will use the carrier's Direct Connect service to support its nationwide mass evacuation program.
ETA taps carriers for Mobile Payments Committee
August 10, 2012 2:44 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe success of mobile payments depends heavily on collaboration amongst many different players.
Hawaiian Telcom earns $5.5M in Q2
August 10, 2012 2:42 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsHawaiian Telcom said its profits were down nearly 18 percent in the second quarter as depreciation costs rose because of investments in its broadband network.
CenturyLink posts lower Q2 net income; revenue up
August 9, 2012 12:36 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsPhone company CenturyLink reported lower net income for the second quarter on Wednesday, dragged down by expenses related to early debt retirement and severance and other charges related to recent acquisitions.
WICT lines up FCC’s Clyburn to deliver keynote at Touchstones Luncheon
August 9, 2012 12:24 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsWomen in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) announced this morning that FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn would deliver the keynote address for its Touchstones Luncheon.
GreenPeak hooks up ZigBee connectivity for home automation
August 9, 2012 12:08 pm | by Mike Robuck | Products | CommentsRF semiconductor vendor GreenPeak Technologies is rolling out new radio chips to support a range of ZigBee networking technologies that will enable more home automation services.
Liberty Media to spin off Starz
August 9, 2012 12:01 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsLiberty Media said that it will spin off its Starz cable channels into a separate company, continuing a series of financial machinations in the Liberty family, which is controlled by cable magnate John Malone.
Dish mum on Clearwire investment rumors
August 9, 2012 11:52 am | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsDish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen is staying quiet on speculation that the company has become a major investor in Clearwire.
Comcast keeps customers connected with Movers Edge Program
August 8, 2012 4:04 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast is somewhat easing the burden of moving for its customers with its new Movers Edge Program, which offers various amenities and options for keeping subscribers connected to their triple-play services.
Cablevision app lights up on Kindle Fire
August 8, 2012 4:01 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCablevision has unleashed its Optimum App for the Kindle Fire to give subscribers access to live and on-demand programming.
MetroPCS outs 1st VoLTE phone
August 8, 2012 3:59 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsMetroPCS has become the first operator in the country to launch voice service on an LTE network.
Time Warner Cable prices $1.25B debt offering
August 8, 2012 3:57 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsIt plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of debt.
SeaChange hires Noppe as GM for EMEA/APAC region
August 8, 2012 3:55 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSeaChange International has hired cable operator industry veteran Andrei Noppe as senior vice president and general manager of its EMEA/APAC region.
Free Wi-Fi catches on with NYC's subway riders
August 8, 2012 3:53 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe new service is part of a $200 million plan to connect the subway to the outside world.
