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Cox teams up with hospital to launch a patient channel
May 11, 2012 2:56 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCox Communications has developed a new internal channel for Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
SeaChange sticks a fork in broadcast and storage unit sale
May 11, 2012 2:54 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAfter passing regulatory muster, SeaChange announced that it had completed the sale of its broadcast server and storage unit to a private investment group that has named the newly formed company XOR Media.
Mediacom adds more data subs to help offset video losses
May 10, 2012 2:33 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsMediacom Communications released unaudited financial results for the first quarter, which included a boost in data subscribers that somewhat offset its basic video subscriber losses.
CenturyLink adds 89K broadband subs in Q1
May 10, 2012 2:27 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe carrier is also making some modest progress with its DSL-based video product, Prism TV, adding 15,000 subs in the quarter.
Comcast lands a sweet Metro Ethernet deal with Sarris Candies
May 9, 2012 3:26 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast continues to rack up customer wins for its Metro Ethernet service, with the latest addition being Pennsylvania-based Sarris Candies.
Windstream making push in data business
May 9, 2012 3:21 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBusiness services are the future for the Alltel spin-off, which expects to spend $1B this year on data centers and other infrastructure investments.
@ CTIA: OTT services are next battleground
May 9, 2012 3:19 pm | by Brad Smith, Wireless Week | News | CommentsPanel discussions at CTIA Wireless conventions are invariably hospitable and friendly. But there was an underlining tension Tuesday at the Executive Forum panel.
Charter Communications narrows net loss
May 8, 2012 3:03 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsWith new CEO Tom Rutledge at the helm, the company also reports an unexpected surprise – its first gain in video subscribers in years.
Ericsson outs LTE 'office in a box'
May 8, 2012 2:48 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsEricsson is offering its business customers an LTE-capable "office in a box" that runs on Verizon Wireless' next-generation mobile broadband network.
Study: Comcast tops VoIP scorecard for North America
May 7, 2012 2:37 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsComcast was ranked first in North America for its hosted VoIP service, while Verizon Business took top honors among IP connectivity providers.
Verizon plans 2013 text-to-911 service
May 4, 2012 1:50 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless announced a major text-to-911 push, making it the only top-tier operator in the country to offer the emergency service.
O’Carroll announces retirement from Rogers Cable
May 3, 2012 6:09 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsAfter 17 years and a nearly complete overhaul and integration of the company’s wireline and wireless networks, O’Carroll said he’s looking forward to time on his own.
Cablevision adds video subs in Q1
May 3, 2012 2:38 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsThe achievement aggravates analysts, however, since it was based on promotional pricing that compromised cash flow.
TWC partners with American Express to promote SignatureHome
May 3, 2012 2:34 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable is enticing American Express cardholders to sign up for its premium SignatureHome Premium View tier thorough an exclusive partnership.
Colorado telecom overhaul in doubt this year
May 3, 2012 2:22 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA bill to end subsidies for phone service in rural areas is faltering.


