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Total video subs decline for first time
May 20, 2013 | by Brian Santo | Comments
In aggregate, the 13 largest multichannel video program distributors (MVPD) in the U.S. added about 195,000 net additional video subscribers in Q1 2013. But the number of new subscribers in the most recently completed quarter was not enough to offset customer losses in the second and third quarters of 2012.
Canby Telecom preps authenticated broadcast TV
May 21, 2013 1:52 pm | by Brian Santo | Comments
Canby Telecom will provide over the top (OTT) delivery of local broadcast channels to...
Dish pushes TVE app into Android devices, social media
May 20, 2013 12:52 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
Dish Network has updated its TV Everywhere app to include Android devices and more Apple iOS...
Mansour boards Cablevision as EVP, customer service
May 20, 2013 12:48 pm | by Mike Robuck | Comments
With the hiring of Frank Mansour as its new executive vice president for customer service,...
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Microsoft set to introduce updated Xbox
May 21, 2013 2:13 pm | by The Associated Press | CommentsThe company is set to reveal the next generation of its Xbox entertainment console during a presentation Tuesday at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. It's been eight years since the launch of the Xbox 360. The original Xbox debuted in 2001, and its high-definition successor premiered in 2005.
Broadband adoption up in Q1
May 21, 2013 2:03 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsBroadband adoption continues to increase, with the biggest Internet service providers in the U.S., estimated to have attracted a net of 1.1 million additional subscribers in the first quarter of 2013. Meanwhile, the most recent quarter’s results indicate total video subscribership may actually be shrinking.
Cablevision cooks up TVE deal with Scripps
May 21, 2013 12:39 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsAuthenticated Cablevision subscribers can now view Scripps Networks channels, including Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel, anywhere in the United States on their computers. Cablevision plans on offering the Scripps channels on additional devices at a later date.
Comcast Business’ VoiceEdge dials up Denver
May 21, 2013 12:34 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsComcast Business’ VoiceEdge, which is a cloud-based VoIP and unified communications platform, is now available in the Denver area. Launched last year, VoiceEdge allows mid-sized business to replace their legacy PBX equipment while adding unified communications features without the need for on-site gear.
FourthWall beefs up data/analytics platform
May 21, 2013 12:27 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsFourthWall Media has added some heft to its MassiveData television viewership platform that delivers data and analytics from pay-TV viewers. MassiveData, which FourthWall launched last year, will bring the total number of viewers who provide set top box data to 4.7 million
Netflix's Hastings: People don't love linear TV
May 20, 2013 2:06 pm | by The Canadian Press | CommentsSpeaking in Canada, the Netflix CEO says his biggest challenge there is competition from the likes of Videotron, Rogers and perhaps the combination of Bell and Astral should that merger happen. Netflix recently published an 11-page letter to shareholders entitled "Netflix Long Term View," outlining how the company believes it will thrive in the years ahead at the expense of conventional broadcast TV.
Spirent takes Casa’s CCAP on a test run
May 20, 2013 12:34 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsCasa Systems tapped Spirent Communication’s test platform to put its next generation cable modem termination system (CMTS) and integrated converged cable access platform (CCAP) products through their paces. The Spirent TestCenter was used to validate routing performance, asymmetric throughput, latency and packet loss of Casa Systems’ C10G and C3200 platforms.
Britt: McCain's bill should open a discussion
May 17, 2013 1:38 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsTime Warner Cable chairman and CEO Glenn Britt threw his support behind updating the rules and regulations that govern communications services providers, and also reiterated guidance on some of the company’s business priorities for the next year and beyond.
AT&T updates on demand storefront
May 17, 2013 12:58 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsAT&T announced its new U-verse On Demand storefront this week, which was designed to improve the video experience for customers accessing the storefront on their televisions. The U-verse on Demand storefront features a new user interface (UI) for better navigation as well as colorful poster art to help viewers find content quicker.
Rogers Business Solutions extends network with Cologix
May 17, 2013 12:53 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsRogers Business Solutions completed a point-of-presence (PoP) deployment within Cologix's new data center in downtown Toronto. Through its PoP, Rogers Business Solutions can now offer connectivity services on its network to enterprises and carrier organizations globally.
Report: Carrier Wi-Fi heats ups
May 17, 2013 12:47 pm | by Mike Robuck | CommentsThe carrier Wi-Fi market continues to burn brightly as mobile operators are using it to offload the heavy traffic from their 3G and 4G networks. According to a recent report by Infonetics Research, carrier Wi-Fi equipment revenue, including carrier Wi-Fi access points and Wi-Fi hotspot controllers, increased 53 percent worldwide in 2012 from 2011.
Arris reorganizes following Moto purchase
May 16, 2013 2:30 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsArris announced a reorganization following its purchase of Motorola Home from Google. The company will establish two major divisions, a Network & Cloud unit and a CPE (customer premise equipment) unit. Arris execs asserted that even though Motorola Home has been struggling, it is set to bounce back.
Cablevision promotes Nuzzo to senior EVP
May 16, 2013 1:40 pm | CommentsCablevision Systems has promoted James Nuzzo to senior executive vice president, operations and business planning. His most recent role was executive vice president, business planning. He adds operational oversight in the cable division and lead business planning efforts to his responsibilities.
Service provider segment powers Cisco's Q2
May 16, 2013 1:36 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsCisco reported that second quarter revenue in its Service Provider Video segment grew 30 percent year over year, in its Wireless segment by 27 percent, and in its Data Center segment 77 percent; the average for the company as a whole was 5 percent.
Troy Cablevision's 100G network up and running
May 16, 2013 1:27 pm | by Brian Santo | CommentsTroy Cablevison has installed a 100G network in Alabama, using equipment from Optelian. Using funding from the broadband stimulus – specifically the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – Troy Cablevision installed Optelian’s MPX-9110 Flexible 100 Gbps Platform.
