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TelcoTV - Oct. 24-26, 2012
August 17, 2012 6:39 pm | by CED Magazine | EventsAt TelcoTV, the full spectrum of the broadband service provider ecosystem convenes to examine opportunities for new technologies and business models that can drive profitable revenue in new and existing markets. The flagship event for the telco industry, TelcoTV's program delivers expert insight and analysis and an unprecedented forum for business development and networking.
Reaction mixed on FCC, DOJ approval of Verizon AWS
August 17, 2012 3:23 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsDepending on who you ask, the government's approval of Verizon Wireless' AWS purchase is either a good thing or the end of competition as we know it for certain segments of the telecommunications industry. The head of the FCC said he was prepared to approve Verizon's acquisition of AWS spectrum from Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Comcast.
Dish: Partner needed for wireless rollout
August 17, 2012 3:17 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsA top Dish Network executive says the company may need to partner with an existing wireless operator to construct its LTE network. Delays securing FCC clearance for its wireless plans may make it necessary to work with an incumbent provider, instead of constructing its own greenfield network.
ZTE boasts 1st multi-standard LTE hotspot, USB modem
August 17, 2012 3:13 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | Product Releases | CommentsChinese telecommunications equipment and mobile devices provider ZTE is lending a hand in facilitating the adoption of China Mobile's LTE network with the launch of the world's first multi-standard USB modem and uFi (hotspot), which support both FD-LTE and TD-LTE networks.
Buckeye CableSystem plans for 90 Mbps upstream speed
August 17, 2012 12:46 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsBuckeye CableSystem is in the final stages of a project that would enable aggregate speeds of 90 Mbps on the upstream. Recently, Comcast announced that its Xfinity Platinum Internet tier featured 65 Mbps on the upstream, which matched Verizon’s fastest upstream speed that was launched in June.
Comcast closes in on HD DTA deployments
August 17, 2012 12:22 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast is currently in a large field trial with HD digital transport adapters (DTAs), with plans to have them more broadly deployed in customers’ homes later this year.
FCC, DOJ to clear Verizon AWS deal
August 16, 2012 3:40 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe FCC and Justice Department are set to clear Verizon Wireless' $3.9 billion purchase of AWS spectrum from a group of cable operators.
Cablevision tees up multi-year agreement to carry NFL Network, RedZone
August 16, 2012 3:38 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsFootball fans in Cablevision’s New York metropolitan area footprint now have access to NFL Network and NFL RedZone, thanks to a new multi-year agreement between the cable operator and the NFL.
Verizon LTE coverage hits 75% mark
August 16, 2012 3:36 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless ticked off another milestone today, expanding its LTE network to cover three-quarters of the U.S. population.
Cisco's Q4 earnings rise 56%; company raises dividend
August 16, 2012 3:35 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCisco Systems, the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment, is seeing its ambitions cramped by the global economic turmoil, but results for its latest quarter were strong enough that it announced an increase to its dividend. Cisco's sales in the latest quarter rose just 4.4 percent from last year, as customers in Southern Europe were in the grips of a recession and government customers on both sides of the Atlantic held back.
SeaChange, TiVo extend Cardio to Cisco networks
August 16, 2012 3:33 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsSeaChange International and TiVo’s video-on-demand (VOD) system, originally released to work on Motorola-based networks, is now also available for Cisco-based networks. SeaChange and TiVo have also added some new features to the system, called Cardio. Separately, TiVo’s new Premiere 4 incorporates four digital tuners to record up to four programs simultaneously.
Verizon stirs in BBC America HD to FiOS lineup
August 16, 2012 3:31 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsVerizon FiOS is working on adding more HD channels, and on that note, it announced that BBC America HD is now available to its FiOS TV subscribers. BBC America HD is available in FiOS TV’s Extreme HD and Ultimate HD packages. The channel was already available in standard-definition on FiOS TV. Verizon said it also plans to add BBC America HD to its video-on-demand offerings soon.
In Perspective - Sprinkles and a cherry
August 16, 2012 2:18 am | by Brian Santo | Articles | CommentsI’ve got an idea on how to improve the regulatory environment for video and other communications services that no one else seems to be suggesting, though I’m sure it will work. I am equally sure it isn’t being suggested because it’s unthinkable.
Memory Lane - Switching signals
August 16, 2012 2:07 am | by Stewart Schley, media and technology writer | Articles | Comments“Switching is easy, oh it’s essential. And you know, when you flick it, you can start a new episode.”
Ciciora's Corner - Feed the screens
August 16, 2012 1:54 am | by Walt S. Ciciora, expert on cable and consumer electronics issues | Articles | CommentsThe march of technology continues to accelerate, and we must respond. The response has to be: Feed the screens.
