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Suddenlink finishes 20 Mbps data rollout in Arizona
March 5, 2012 1:49 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsSuddenlink Communications has largely completed the launch of its 20 Mbps broadband service in the former NPG Cable systems it bought last year.
Itaas brings icueTV into its fold
March 5, 2012 1:47 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsItaas customers now have access not just to EBIF apps, but to an app authoring platform via icueTV.
3-D sans those pesky glasses
March 2, 2012 7:33 pm | by Craig Kuhl, Contributing Editor | Articles | CommentsGlasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3-D TV has been demonstrated, but it has limitations that compromise it as a practical solution for the consumer market – at least for now.
Upfront - March 2012
March 2, 2012 7:15 pm | by CED Magazine | Articles | CommentsComcast, Verizon come out punching; Canoe Ventures shuts down iTV business; Cable closes in on universal support for TV apps; IP-based home security on the rise ...
Memory Lane - Mix message
March 2, 2012 5:32 pm | by Stewart Schley, Media & technology writer, Denver, Colo. | Articles | CommentsThe legendary singer Bing Crosby died in 1977, the same year YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley was born. But through the lineage of media technology, the two are practically blood brothers.
Open Mic - Smaller ops can regain an edge
March 2, 2012 5:25 pm | by Joseph Nucara, CEO of Adara Networks | Articles | CommentsPopular demand for high-definition TV and the need to migrate to Internet protocol video delivery pose severe challenges, particularly for smaller operators with constrained resources.
Broadcast networks gang up on Aereo
March 2, 2012 1:46 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe start-up based its approach on the network DVR concept that Cablevision established as legally defensible.
Rogers shoots, scores on Toronto Raptors live streaming
March 2, 2012 1:43 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsNBA fans will be able to watch Sportsnet's live coverage of Toronto Raptors hoops games on their computers and smartphones.
Q&A: CableLabs CEO Liao weighs in on Canoe, industry initiatives
March 1, 2012 4:05 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThere's a busy year ahead for Liao and CableLabs before he leaves in December.
Microsoft, Adobe, others line up behind MPEG DASH
March 1, 2012 4:02 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsSupport for a universal streaming video technology is growing, but Apple's refusal to play along could be problematic.
Cisco preps next-gen Wi-Fi hotspots
March 1, 2012 4:00 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | Products | CommentsCisco is taking aim at the burgeoning small cell market with a new generation of hotspots that will bring a cellular-type roaming experience to Wi-Fi.
FCC to vote on 700 MHz interoperability, MSS
March 1, 2012 3:59 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSmall wireless operators whose LTE services can't roam onto the networks of national providers because of interoperability problems could see some progress on the issue at the FCC's next open meeting.
Ex-SeaChange CEO joins Casa Systems' board
March 1, 2012 3:57 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsBill Styslinger has been an investor in the company since 2005.
It's a wrap: Time Warner completes deal to buy Insight
February 29, 2012 1:57 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe country's second-biggest MSO formally completes its $3 billion cash deal to buy the ninth-largest operator.
A+E preps for multi-screen with thePlatform
February 29, 2012 1:52 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsComcast subsidiary thePlatform has picked up another big account, A+E Networks.


