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AT&T could buy back up to 300M shares
July 30, 2012 1:21 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAT&T said that its board approved the repurchase of up to 300 million shares, or about 5 percent of the phone company's outstanding stock and worth $11.1 billion.
FCC, S.D. utilities split on broadband fund reforms
July 30, 2012 1:20 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBroadband Internet access should start reaching more rural parts of the country after the Federal Communications Commission retooled a fund that has traditionally subsidized rural phone service.
Olympic viewing: NBC critics loud on social media
July 30, 2012 1:17 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsComcast’s broadcast unit was all geared up to stream much of the Olympics. Did it set expectations too high, or is it just screwing up?
In the media: Comcast to pay $170M to explain Xfinity brand
July 27, 2012 12:17 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast seeks to better define Xfinity branding during Olympic spots.
Clearwire loses customers in Q2, mulls 'strategic' deals
July 27, 2012 12:15 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsClearwire's executives say they are continuing to evaluate selling off spectrum or partnering with another company after losing both wholesale and retail customers in the second quarter.
Google to offer KC ultra-fast Internet for $70 a month
July 27, 2012 12:14 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGoogle revealed what it will charge for its long-awaited, ultra-fast Internet service in Kansas City: $70 per month.
U.S. program to boost rural broadband in Va., W.Va., Mont., Alaska
July 27, 2012 12:12 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Federal Communications Commission is targeting money toward boosting access to high-speed Internet to rural Americans.
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.
