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Evolution on evolution
February 3, 2012 | by Brian Santo | Comments
The digital terminal adapter is one-way device, a limitation that both justifies its existence and bars it from being a long-term solution. From its introduction, the DTA has been considered a dead end – a very, very useful device – but a dead end. Evolution Digital thinks maybe not.
Cable scofflaws beware: SubscriberWise sees you
January 6, 2012 2:42 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
SubscriberWise has come up with an interesting way of tracking down people who are viewing cable...
'Tis the season to be jerked around
January 3, 2012 2:03 pm | by Brian Santo | Comments
Time Warner Cable once again has found itself in a nasty retransmission rights battle, this time...
Comcast's Smit, TWC's Britt saddle up on Verizon Wireless deal
December 5, 2011 2:09 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
While the shockwaves from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks' decision to sell...
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Deal with Verizon Wireless could have many implications
December 2, 2011 1:46 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsThe $3.6 billion sale of AWS spectrum by Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks to Verizon is mind-boggling on many levels, so here are a few additional thoughts.
Expo leftovers
November 21, 2011 2:03 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsMusings, observations and some notes that didn't make it into last week's coverage of the SCTE's Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta.
Cox dips its toe in IP waters with live streaming to iPad
November 16, 2011 10:01 am | by Mike Robuck | CommentsIn a Cable-Tec Expo that has largely lacked breaking news, Cox provided the two biggest nuggets to date: It’s launching a live streaming service, called Cox TV Connect, during the holiday season, and separately, it has pulled the plug on its wireless phone service.
What to do in Hotlanta
November 14, 2011 11:37 am | by Brian Santo | CommentsIf you've got a minute to spare during your time in Atlanta for Cable-Tec Expo 2011 and don't know where to venture, try one of these places recommended by industry folk.
Google angling to enter MVPD biz
November 4, 2011 2:55 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsThe company has long talked about being in the TV business. The issue was whether it would voluntarily restrict itself to over-the-top (OTT) content or attempt to compete with multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs).
Cablevision putting finishing touches on fiber ring
October 28, 2011 1:15 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsCablevision chief operating officer Tom Rutledge said the company is on track to complete a fiber ring in the former Bresnan Communications systems by year’s end.
Time Warner Cable sheds light on cloud-based guide
October 27, 2011 2:18 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsDuring its third-quarter conference call this morning, Time Warner Cable CEO Glenn Britt said the company has deployed a cloud-based user guide in parts of Syracuse, Dallas and Los Angeles.
A shave and a service cut – two bits
October 26, 2011 12:12 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsPeople still fear that cord-cutting may yet develop into a phenomenon, but the evidence is that it isn’t happening much.
Customer service debacle
October 17, 2011 2:53 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsThere's a large MVPD out there with a customer service problem. The question is whether the problem is with one guy or with the entire customer care organization.
Frozen tundra of Lambeau Fields fitted with HDTVs
October 5, 2011 11:59 am | by Mike Robuck | CommentsTime Warner Cable Business Class is hooking up nearly 1,000 TVs with HD service at historic Lambeau Fields, which will give Green Bay Packers fans even more to cheer about.
I met her in a club down in old SoHo
September 28, 2011 10:22 am | by Brian Santo | CommentsTelVue introduced a new version of its line of broadcast servers.
Internet is essential
September 20, 2011 10:49 am | by Brian Santo | CommentsThe cable industry has always positioned its broadband as a premium product.
Comcast assembles policy 'Dream Team' in D.C.
September 13, 2011 9:32 am | by Mike Robuck | CommentsComcast is covered on the policy front with its Washington, D.C.-based team.
CEA forms working group for IPv6 transition
September 1, 2011 10:42 am | by Mike Robuck | CommentsIn order to better serve consumers, there needs to be at least some level of collaboration between cable and the CEA.
Comcast gears up for field trial of HD DTAs
August 23, 2011 9:08 am | by Mike Robuck | CommentsComcast targets HD DTA field trials, deployments later this year.
