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Optimum Lightpath offers dark fiber alternative for large businesses
March 13, 2012 3:18 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCablevision’s Optimum Lightpath is now offering a dark fiber solution that was designed to cut down on upfront operational costs.
In the media: Intel mulls ‘virtual cable operator’ play
March 13, 2012 3:16 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsIn an effort to break free of its computer-based roots, Intel is said to be soliciting programmers on a plan to create a “virtual cable operator” service that would stream video over the Internet.
Clearwire LTE plans intact as partner China Mobile hits snag
March 13, 2012 3:13 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsClearwire said its TD-LTE plans remain unchanged despite a major setback at key technology partner China Mobile.
Barnes & Noble hires former Cablevision exec as CFO
March 13, 2012 3:11 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsBarnes & Noble has named former Cablevision chief financial officer Michael Huseby as its new CFO.
Charter all in with new customer guarantee program
March 12, 2012 2:18 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCharter said its Customer Guarantee program is backing up its dedication to customer service with financial commitments.
TWCBC completes Hudson Valley fiber project
March 12, 2012 2:13 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable Business Class has wrapped up a fiber-optics project for TechCity Properties in the Hudson Valley that included installing fiber access points.
Dish closes DBSD, TerreStar buyouts
March 12, 2012 2:09 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsDish Network has closed its acquisitions of satellite companies DBSD North America and TerreStar Networks, but its plans to use the companies' spectrum for an LTE network are a long way from being realized.
San Jose doubles down on free public Wi-Fi
March 12, 2012 2:05 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe city will install equipment from Ruckus Wireless, covering its business district.
Ubee picks up femtocell start-up
March 12, 2012 2:02 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsUbee expects to integrate its cable modems with AirWalk’s femtocells.
AT&T to expand LTE in NYC, 11 other cities
March 12, 2012 1:59 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsAT&T said it is turning on its LTE service in a dozen new markets "soon" as it works to catch up with larger rival Verizon Wireless, whose LTE network already covers large portions of the country.
FCC demands more info on Verizon, cable marketing deal
March 9, 2012 4:03 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless and four cable companies are being asked to provide more information to the FCC about a marketing and cross-selling agreement they signed at the same time they forged a multi-billion-dollar spectrum deal.
Mediacom’s Q4 revenues up; video subscribers down
March 9, 2012 4:01 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsMediacom Communications released unaudited financial results for last year and the fourth quarter, which included an increase in revenues and a loss of 67,000 basic video subscribers.
Synacor to power Cable One’s TV Everywhere services
March 9, 2012 3:56 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCable One has tabbed Synacor for the launch of its TV Everywhere services, as well as its customer Web portal.
Newtec demos 372 Mbps satellite broadband
March 9, 2012 3:42 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsNew modem technology from the vendor helps achieve faster throughputs on Ku-band systems.
Panasonic’s Viera Connect goes live with debut of HDTVs
March 9, 2012 3:39 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsViera Connect also includes a first foray into home broadband networking – with a fitness application.
