Archive for January, 2009

Wireless saving phone companies during recession – CNET News

Friday, January 30th, 2009
Wireless saving phone companies during recession – CNET News

. Wireless saving phone companies during recessionCNET News, CA - Jan 29, 2009These carriers sell a whole slew of services to businesses around the world, including long distance telephony, wireless data services, and managed Internet …AT&T Profit Falls 23%, But iPhones Sizzle CNNMoney.comiPhone still eating into AT&T’s profits Rethink Wirelessall 547 news articles … >>> Rest of the... »

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Students make long-distance romances work – University Daily Kansan

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Students make long-distance romances workUniversity Daily Kansan, KS - Jan 27, 2009“It’s difficult to find a time when it works for both of us to talk on the phone. It’s kind of awkward because it is early morning for me and late night for … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Spinvox Delivers Handy Talk-to-Text Service – TechNewsWorld

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Spinvox Delivers Handy Talk-to-Text ServiceTechNewsWorld, CA - Jan 29, 2009And the numerous long-distance calls to retrieve my forwarded voice messages didn't affect my no-charge cell phone calling plan. But the additional stream … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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General Cable Announces Long-Haul Submarine Fiber Optic Award – WELT ONLINE

Friday, January 30th, 2009

General Cable Announces Long-Haul Submarine Fiber Optic AwardWELT ONLINE, Germany - Jan 27, 2009General Cable is a global leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable …General Cable wins $100 mln long-haul submarine fiber optic … RTT NewsGeneral Cable wins $100M cable contract Bizjournals.comall 15 news... »

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“CableCares” at Cable Show ’09 Will Benefit DC Schools – SYS-CON Media

Friday, January 30th, 2009

“CableCares” at Cable Show ’09 Will Benefit DC SchoolsSYS-CON Media, NJ - Jan 28, 2009… interactive network with fiber optic technology. Cable companies also provide state-of-the-art digital telephone service to millions of American consumers. … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Undersea cable operators warm up as AFC dangles incentives – The Guardian – Nigeria

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Undersea cable operators warm up as AFC dangles incentivesThe Guardian – Nigeria, Nigeria - Jan 28, 2009With $ 2.5 million in the kitty, Main one cable is gradually building its undersea cable running across many West African nations. …AFC gives $2.5 million facility to Main One Cable Your Communication News (press release)all 3... »

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Gain in Sales at Verizon Falls Short of Forecasts – New York Times

Friday, January 30th, 2009
Gain in Sales at Verizon Falls Short of Forecasts – New York Times

Washington Post Gain in Sales at Verizon Falls Short of ForecastsNew York Times, United States - Jan 28, 2009By MATT RICHTEL Verizon, the telecommunications company, reported fourth-quarter sales on Tuesday that fell short of Wall Street projections as layoffs and …Verizon tallies $120M in Arizona projects Bizjournals.comVerizon Quarterly Earnings Rise 15% CNNMoney.comVerizon Reports $1.24 Billion Income In... »

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Sowerby forgoes cell phones in NY – Las Vegas Review – Journal

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Sowerby forgoes cell phones in NYLas Vegas Review – Journal, NV - 3 hours agoGarry Sowerby, author of "Sowerby's Road: Adventures of a Driven Mind," is a four-time Guinness World Record holder for long-distance driving. … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Second fiber optic line to Humboldt County in the works – Times-Standard

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Second fiber optic line to Humboldt County in the worksTimes-Standard, CA - 3 hours ago… Advanced Services Fund to Sacramento-based Broadband Associates, to install a fiber optic cable along State Route 299 between Redding and Arcata. … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Smartphones Driving at AT&T, Verizon – Seeking Alpha

Friday, January 30th, 2009
Smartphones Driving at AT&T, Verizon – Seeking Alpha

. Smartphones Driving at AT&T, VerizonSeeking Alpha, NY - 3 hours agoBy this author: This week, the US Telecom industry’s leading providers, AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ), reported their results. Let’s take a closer look as these …AT&T Winning Smart Phone Battle With Verizon Cult of MacAT&T's Apple Immunity Motley FoolAT&T Profit Falls 23%, But iPhones Sizzle... »

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Affinity4's Long Distance Phone Bill Round-up Program Lassos in … – PR Web (press release)

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Affinity4's Long Distance Phone Bill Round-up Program Lassos in …PR Web (press release), WA - 4 hours agoA successful program by Affinity4, which gave individuals the opportunity to round-up their long distance phone bills to a chosen amount and have the … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Manila's PLDT sees 2009 capex steady; demand slowing – Reuters

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Manila's PLDT sees 2009 capex steady; demand slowing. - 4 hours agoMANILA, Jan 30 (.) – Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co (TEL.PS), the country's largest listed firm, is likely to keep its capital spending steady …Analysis: PLDT media unit eyes stake in PhilStar ABS CBN NewsPLDT Eyes 3 Million-4 Million New Mobile Subscribers In 2009... »

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Worried families watch Kentucky – The Tennessean

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Worried families watch KentuckyThe Tennessean, TN - 4 hours agoThe first focus is to repair multiple fiber-optic cable cuts that have impacted some AT&T cell sites. The repair efforts have been complicated by the … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Time for Joe Torre to apologize – Boston Herald

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Time for Joe Torre to apologizeBoston Herald, United States - 5 hours ago… wondering how Torre could’ve possibly made that phone call. The words — both the ones in print and through the long-distance static — have been like a … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Monolith Software Delivers Reduced Total Cost of Ownership for … – MSNBC

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Monolith Software Delivers Reduced Total Cost of Ownership for …MSNBC - 6 hours agoMonolith Software was built to address the changing landscape of telecommunications monitoring needs. Telecommunications Service Providers are being forced … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Verizon hangs up on its net-based phone service – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Verizon hangs up on its net-based phone serviceThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com, NJ - 7 hours agoOne option is FiOS, which offers television and internet through fiber-optic cable and is expanding to include digital phone. The Hub is a web-based phone …Verizon Scraps VoiceWing Service, Pushes Basic-Phone Features CNNMoney.comVerizon to shut down Internet phone service The Associated... »

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Optical Cable Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year … – IT News Online

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Optical Cable Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year …IT News Online, India - 11 hours agoOptical Cable Corporation products include fiber optic cable, copper and fiber optic connectors, copper and fiber optic patch cords, racks, cabinets, …Optical Cable Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year … Your Communication News (press release)all 19 news articles …... »

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Save money with prepaid cellular – USA Today

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Save money with prepaid cellularUSA Today - 12 hours agoAdditionally, minutes are doubled on all airtime purchases for the life of the phone. Long-distance and roaming are free. On Cricket, $40 monthly buys … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Alameda Power & Telecom's pitch to the public misses point – San Jose Mercury News

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Alameda Power & Telecom's pitch to the public misses pointSan Jose Mercury News,  USA - 12 hours agoWas it when the Telecom hairball was finally hoisted onto the auction block to perform a St. Vitus dance? Was it the additional $4 million AP & T lost …Alameda City Briefs San Jose Mercury Newsall 3 news... »

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Computer problem delays US Airways flights – USA Today

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Computer problem delays US Airways flightsUSA Today - 13 hours agoThe airline said that a fiber-optic cable was accidentally cut near one of its Phoenix data centers, affecting its flight dispatch and airport computer …US Airways computer outage delays flights, including in Wilmington StarNewsOnline.comall 19 news articles … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Hands On with the Verizon Hub – PC Magazine

Thursday, January 29th, 2009
Hands On with the Verizon Hub – PC Magazine

Your Industry News (press release) Hands On with the Verizon HubPC Magazine - 14 hours agoby Sascha Segan The Verizon Hub, a souped-up home voice-over-Internet phone sold (confusingly) by Verizon Wireless, could eventually become the hub of your …Hands-on with the touchscreen Verizon Hub Yahoo! TechIn the News: Google Fights Network Throttling, Verizon Wireless … VoIP-NewsVerizon... »

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Flint Telecom Group Acquires US Subsidiaries of China Voice … – MSNBC

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Flint Telecom Group Acquires US Subsidiaries of China Voice …MSNBC - 14 hours ago(CHVC) that provide distribution of prepaid calling cards within in the US The acquisition provides Flint Telecom with the operational infrastructure and US …China Voice Holding Sells US Units Trading Markets (press release)China Voice Holding Corp. Sells US Operating Subsidiaries in …... »

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KGP Telecom buys Kansas telecom subsidiary – Bizjournals.com

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

KGP Telecom buys Kansas telecom subsidiaryBizjournals.com, NC - 14 hours agoKGP Telecommunications Inc. has reached an agreement to buy Embarq Logistics, the distribution subsidiary of Embarq Corp., KGP announced Thursday. …Minnesota company is buying Embarq logistics unit Kansas City StarEmbarq to sell its logistics arms to KGP NTVKGP Telecommunications, Inc. to Purchase EMBARQ Logistics(TM)... »

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Tunnel to Gaza: Israeli Scientists Search for Weapon-Smuggling Tunnels – Popular Mechanics

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Tunnel to Gaza: Israeli Scientists Search for Weapon-Smuggling TunnelsPopular Mechanics, NY - 14 hours agoResearchers Assaf Klar and Raphael Linker of Technion Israel Institute of Technology employed fiberoptic cable typically used for telecommunications to … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Local firm's phone lines hacked – Independent and Free Press

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Local firm's phone lines hackedIndependent and Free Press, Canada - 15 hours agoIn a recent incident a Burlington law firm was billed more than $207000 for long distance that a company spokesperson said was due to someone hacking into … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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