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Report: Clearwire's flavor of LTE going 'mainstream' by 2016
June 22, 2012 2:46 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsResearch firm Ovum offered Clearwire some good news with a report predicting TD-LTE will go "mainstream."
A battle for Internet freedom as U.N. meeting nears
June 22, 2012 2:45 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSecret negotiations among dozens of countries preparing for a United Nations summit could lead to changes in a global treaty that would diminish the Internet's role in economic growth and restrict the free flow of information.
Google’s got your back for safe browsing
June 22, 2012 2:40 pm | by Mike Robuck | Blogs | CommentsWhether you view Google as a burgeoning, Borg-like Evil Empire or not, it has been proactive on the safe browsing front.
Charter sponsors 2nd Battle of the Bands
June 22, 2012 2:36 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsFor the second year, Charter Communications is hosting Charter Center Stage 2012 Battle of the Bands, with the winner performing at the Taste of St. Louis.
Google stock split wins approval; CEO loses voice
June 22, 2012 2:33 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGoogle shareholders gave CEO Larry Page what he wanted by approving an unconventional stock split meant to cement his authority, but he wasn't around to hail the victory.
Comcast offers Verizon Wireless in more markets
June 21, 2012 3:25 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe MSO has begun offering the wireless service in several areas in Michigan and in a number of cities in states across the Southeast.
Verizon CEO: Video is 'the future' of wireless
June 21, 2012 3:24 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon's top executive is aiming to use the company's spectrum deal with the cable industry as a key entry point for what he sees as the next major part of its business: mobile video.
LG, TP Vision offer smart TV developers kit
June 21, 2012 3:23 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe two argue that TV makers need to create a common development ecosystem for smart TVs, similar to development platforms in the PC and cable industries.
Amendment for rural broadband attached to Farm Bill
June 21, 2012 3:21 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe measure would extend programs to extend broadband to unserved areas, but the fate of the entire bill remains uncertain.
Verizon adds 46 LTE markets; total hits 304
June 21, 2012 3:18 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThese latest markets bring Verizon's total to 304, making the next-generation network available to two-thirds of the U.S. population.
Time Warner Cable sets $650M debt offering
June 21, 2012 3:16 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe company has registered to sell 5.25 percent notes due 2042. The issuance and sale of the notes is expected to close on June 27.
Sprint to settle messaging suit for $19M
June 21, 2012 3:14 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe 2010 complaint alleges that Sprint improperly charged customers for using their cell phones to send pictures.
Cogeco opens doors on new data center in Toronto
June 20, 2012 1:43 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsInstead of pushing the data center out into the suburbs, Cogeco chose to put it next to some of Canada's most important institutions.
SeaChange snaps up iTV software developer Flashlight
June 19, 2012 3:14 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSeaChange International is continuing in its evolution as a software-based company with the purchase of interactive TV software developer Flashlight Engineering and Consulting.
Netflix appears to be eating into pay-TV VOD
June 19, 2012 3:12 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsA new report suggests that even with limited viewing options, Netflix remains a highly viable option for many viewers vis-à-vis VOD.
