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Evolution on evolution
February 3, 2012 12:49 pm | by Brian Santo | Blogs | CommentsThe 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.
Comcast, Verizon's joint marketing effort docks in Bay Area
February 2, 2012 2:25 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAmid increasing congressional scrutiny over their spectrum and reselling deal, Comcast and Verizon Wireless are now cross-promoting each other's products in San Francisco.
Time Warner Cable's bid to buy Insight passes FCC muster
February 2, 2012 2:23 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Federal Communications Commission issued a memorandum order and opinion that gave its stamp of approval for Time Warner Cable to wrap up its purchase of Insight Communications.
FCC OKs Lifeline reforms
February 1, 2012 2:17 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe FCC passed broad reforms of its Lifeline program at its open meeting, paving the way to overhaul a program that provides subsidized telephone service to low-income families.
Sprint gives LightSquared until mid-March for FCC clearance
February 1, 2012 2:11 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSprint has agreed to give LightSquared until mid-March to resolve GPS interference problems that have delayed the launch of its LTE network.
2012 International CES Roundup
February 1, 2012 3:29 am | by Mike Robuck, Senior Editor | Articles | CommentsHere’s a look at a few trends that are either incubating or fully hatched ...
SCTE's 130 advertising standards garner ITU-T's approval
January 31, 2012 1:09 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsEight advanced advertising technology standards developed by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers recently received approval from the Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-T).
Comcast among latest round of investors for SnagFilms
January 30, 2012 1:24 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsFollowing up on a $10 million round of investment last year, SnagFilms has raised another $7 million in funds from its investors, which included Comcast Interactive Capital.
LightSquared GPS argument up for public comment
January 30, 2012 1:17 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsLightSquared has been fighting for FCC approval of its plans to deploy a hybrid satellite-terrestrial LTE network despite charges of interference with GPS systems.
Alliance: Super Wi-Fi an 'Inaccurate Moniker'
January 30, 2012 1:15 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsWilmington, N.C., is first city to host services in white spaces – previously unused spectrum that lies between television channels.
Thailand welcomes Twitter's new censorship policy
January 30, 2012 1:13 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsTwitter "felt responsible to cooperate with governments to make sure basic rights are not violated through the use of social media."
Charytan to head up Comcast's new regulatory group
January 27, 2012 2:55 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast has formed a new legal regulatory group that will be headed by Lynn Charytan, who is the company's vice president of legal regulatory affairs.
Samsung's Q4 profit rises 17% on smartphone sales
January 27, 2012 2:51 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSamsung Electronics reported a 17 percent jump in fourth-quarter profit on the strength of smartphone sales, even as the company battled claims it had copied Apple's iPhone.
Feds drop fraud case against Adelphia founder, son
January 27, 2012 2:50 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA six-year legal battle involving the jailed father-son duo who headed now-defunct Adelphia Communications has ended after prosecutors withdrew tax fraud charges related to their earlier conviction in a $1.9 billion fraud case.
TWC reports robust Q4, outlines plan for more IP streaming
January 26, 2012 2:36 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAfter launching its iPad video app, Time Warner Cable will be sending live video streams to even more devices – including PCs and Macs, game consoles, and Internet-connected TVs – around the home.
