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Web access battles brew before U.N. conference
November 26, 2012 2:23 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAn upcoming U.N. gathering about Internet oversight is raising alarms from a broad coalition of critics, including the U.S., tech giants such as Google and rights groups, concerned that changes could lead to greater efforts to censor Web content and stifle innovation in cyberspace.
Report: FCC to limit Dish spectrum
November 20, 2012 1:21 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe FCC is saying it intends to limit the use of Dish Network's AWS-4 spectrum, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal. FCC officials told the paper that they are leaning towards limiting Dish's 40 MHz of AWS-4 spectrum to prevent interference with the H-block, a chunk of spectrum in which Sprint has expressed interest.
Report: FCC to limit Dish spectrum
November 19, 2012 2:32 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe FCC is saying it intends to limit the use of Dish's spectrum. FCC officials said that they are leaning toward limiting Dish's 40 MHz of AWS-4 spectrum to prevent interference with the H-block, a chunk of spectrum in which Sprint has expressed interest.
Verizon continues lower B-block sales
November 19, 2012 2:29 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless announced that it has agreed to sell Oklahoma-based Panhandle Telecommunications Systems licenses for spectrum in the 700 MHz B-block. The spectrum covers 12 counties in the northwest part of Texas. The sale is subject to FCC approval.
Enablence finds buyer for Swiss subsidiary
November 19, 2012 2:24 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsEnablence Technologies has negotiated the sale of its wholly owned Swiss subsidiary, Enablence Switzerland (ENA Switzerland), to Albiva Holdings for a total purchase price of $2 million and the repayment of an intercompany loan over the next 12 months.
Ciciora's Corner - Patents and you
November 19, 2012 12:43 pm | by Walt S. Ciciora, expert on cable and consumer electronics issues | Articles | CommentsPatents are still very much in the news. I discussed a broad review of patents in my last column. This month, I will drill down a bit. I hope you went to Google Patents and downloaded one or more just to see what they look like. Only utility patents will be discussed.
Capital Currents - The FCC’s attack on Channel 37
November 19, 2012 11:18 am | by Jeffrey Krauss, president of Telecommunications and Technology Policy | Articles | CommentsThe FCC has a plan to induce broadcasters to give up some of their frequency spectrum assignments so that more spectrum becomes available for mobile communications. But the FCC plan might also bump the radio astronomy scientists out of off-air TV Channel 37.
3GPP approves specs for Dish's AWS-4 spectrum
November 16, 2012 3:02 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe 3GPP has approved technical specifications for 40 MHz of AWS-4 spectrum controlled by Dish Network. The 3GPP's approval will allow Dish the necessary technical blueprints needed to design and build everything from cell phone chipsets to broadband networks.
Report: Dish, Google discussing wireless network
November 16, 2012 3:01 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsGoogle and Dish Network have reportedly been in talks recently about teaming up on a wireless service, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal that cited people familiar with the matter. The report notes that the talks could amount to nothing.
Time Warner Cable’s research program releases 2 new reports
November 16, 2012 2:59 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable released two reports as part of its Research Program on Digital Communications. The program was designed to increase understanding of the benefits and challenges facing digital technologies in the home, office, classroom and community.
Nortex to purchase Verizon Wireless’ 700 MHz spectrum
November 15, 2012 2:22 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon has agreed to sell a portion of its lower 700 MHz B-block spectrum to Nortex Communications, an independent telephone company based in Muenster, Texas. The spectrum is part of Verizon's holding in the 700 MHz A- and B-blocks.
Time Warner Cable zapped with 2 lawsuits over cable modem fees
November 14, 2012 2:27 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable was hit with two class-action lawsuits in regard to its decision to charge its data customers a cable modem lease fee of $3.95 a month. The lawsuits were filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey and the Supreme Court of New York.
SCTE shows support to veterans’ cable careers through Vet-Net
November 12, 2012 2:45 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers officially announced the formation of its SCTE Veterans Network (Vet-Net), which is a program that was designed to assist veterans of United States armed forces to make the transition to careers in the cable telecommunications industry.
Suddenlink reports robust Q3, plans to add TiVo Mini next year
November 9, 2012 2:23 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsBucking the trend of cable operators losing basic video subscribers, Suddenlink Communications actually added a total of 200 in the third quarter en route to chalking up some solid financial results. Suddenlink reported third-quarter revenues of $511.9 million.
Verizon accelerates LTE build
November 9, 2012 2:19 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon Communications CFO Fran Shammo told analysts that the company is accelerating the deployment of its LTE network, which already has a wide lead over AT&T’s LTE coverage. Verizon Wireless now plans to complete its LTE rollout by the middle of next year.
