Archive for September, 2009

AT&T Says Google Voice Violates Net Neutrality Principles – New York Times

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
AT&T Says Google Voice Violates Net Neutrality Principles – New York Times

. AT&T Says Google Voice Violates Net Neutrality PrinciplesNew York TimesWhat AT&T and Google agree on is that the system for exchanging payments between phone companies for completing long-distance calls is deeply flawed. …AT&T Fires Another Round in Google Voice CasePC MagazineAT&T calls Google a hypocrite on Net neutralityCNET NewsAT&T complains Google Voice blocks calls... »

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An Oregon "Trail Angel" helps long-distance hikers – Seattle Times

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

An Oregon "Trail Angel" helps long-distance hikersSeattle TimesBEND, Ore. — For almost a month, William Wood hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with a mangled, flapping shoe. He used sewing supplies to try … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Long-distance parenting: Technology can help – Boston Globe

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Long-distance parenting: Technology can helpBoston GlobeWhat you don't hear or read as much about is how technology has helped those of us who have to parent (or grandparent) from a distance. For divorced parents … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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AT&T Sues Pay Phone Company Over Autodialing – The BLT: Blog of Legal Times

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

AT&T Sues Pay Phone Company Over AutodialingThe BLT: Blog of Legal TimesThe payments were intended to comply with Federal Communications Commission regulations which require long-distance carriers to compensate pay phone … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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China Unicom to Execute Long-Distance One Fee System – Trading Markets (press release)

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
China Unicom to Execute Long-Distance One Fee System – Trading Markets (press release)

PMP Today (blog) China Unicom to Execute Long-Distance One Fee SystemTrading Markets (press release)Mobile phone users will no longer be charged for local phone calls when they make long-distance calls, said the insiders. However, China Unicom has not made …Rumor: Unicom to Cancel Long-Distance FeesJLM Pacific EpochChina Unicom to streamline GSM long distance billingInterfax TMT... »

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Solar outages could disrupt Alaska phone service – Tundra Drums

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Solar outages could disrupt Alaska phone serviceTundra DrumsMost of the outages, which could last up to 15 minutes, will occur in rural areas, which depend on satellites for their long-distance phone, … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Can distance doom love? – SunHerald.com (registration)

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Can distance doom love?SunHerald.com (registration)At some point, if you're really serious, someone must get tagged with the duty of sacrifice in your long game of phone ping-pong. And when that happens, … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Undersea fiber-optic cable a reality – Cordova Times

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Undersea fiber-optic cable a realityCordova TimesThe Cordova Telephone Cooperative board of directors has announced the cooperative's plans to build an undersea fiber cable from Cordova to Valdez, … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Undersea cables at long last provide direct link to communications … – MarketWatch

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Undersea cables at long last provide direct link to communications …MarketWatchThe World Bank-financed East Africa Submarine Cable System is scheduled to go online in 2010. In 2002, nations in the region decided to make high-speed …National telecom operators requested to lower costsCoastweek all 2 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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KCAT in Los Gatos forced to ‘go dark’ for a little while – San Jose Mercury News

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

KCAT in Los Gatos forced to 'go dark' for a little whileSan Jose Mercury News"The move meant we also had to move the fiber optic cable" that carries the station's signal. Since the new KCAT building is just a hop and a skip from the … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Light Peak Chip And Cable courtesy of Intel – Popular Science

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Light Peak Chip And Cable courtesy of Intel – Popular Science

UberGizmo (blog) Light Peak Chip And Cable courtesy of IntelPopular ScienceDebuted yesterday at the Intel Developer Forum, Light Peak uses four inexpensive fiber-optic wires, each of which can carry ten gigabits* of data per second …Intel's Light Peak: One PC cable to rule them allCNET NewsIntel Light Peak made just for AppleElectronista (blog)Intel Light Peak... »

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Oversized wreck – Joliet Herald News

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Oversized wreckJoliet Herald NewsA truck hauling a large valve snagged a fiber optic cable on Moen Ave. pulling down lines and several utility poles Thursday in Rockdale. … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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UH Study Shows Thousands of Weapons Buried at Sea – KHON2

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

UH Study Shows Thousands of Weapons Buried at SeaKHON2Bigger waste like cars and huge nests of metal could prove tricky for the state's planned undersea power cable to link wind-generated electricity from … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Analysts refute latest Verizon-Palm Pre rumor – CNET News

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Analysts refute latest Verizon-Palm Pre rumor – CNET News

Siliconrepublic.com Analysts refute latest Verizon-Palm Pre rumorCNET Newsthestreet.com reported late Thursday that sources close to the companies said Verizon was considering not offering the phone on its …Verizon Scraps Palm Pre Plans, Report SaysPC WorldVerizon unlikely to sell Palm PreKansas City StarPalm Repeats Plans After Report Verizon May Snub PreBloombergChannelWeb -Washington Post -Kansas City Starall 359 news... »

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Best Buy, Verizon Promote iRex E-Reader – PC World

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Best Buy, Verizon Promote iRex E-Reader – PC World

BusinessWeek Best Buy, Verizon Promote iRex E-ReaderPC WorldPrepare for the year of the e-reader, as Best Buy and Verizon throw their sizable influences into the market. Sta rting in November, Best Buy will stock …Best Buy and Verizon Jump Into E-Reader FrayNew York TimesVerizon To Carry iRex E-book ReaderInformationWeekVerizon Wireless to support e-book readerThe Associated... »

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Verizon Wireless Plans Mass LTE Deployment – InformationWeek

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Verizon Wireless Plans Mass LTE DeploymentInformationWeekIn an interview, Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone lays out the carrier's ambitious Long-Term Evolution plans. By W. David Gardner Verizon Wireless is …Verizon Wireless Abandons Market-By-Market Approach; Will Roll Out …MocoNewsVerizon Now Planning LTE Deployment as Overlay to Existing NetworkPhoneNews.comVerizon on LTE Launch: All at OnceSoftpediaMobile Burn -Electronista (blog) -FierceWirelessall... »

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Analyst downgrades Comtech Telecommunications – Forbes

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Analyst downgrades Comtech TelecommunicationsForbesShares of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. fell Friday as an analyst downgraded the shares, saying they are fairly valued in the face of risks next year and …Comtech Telecom 4Q Profit Down 64%; Orders Delayed >CMTLWall Street JournalLI company earnings: Comtech Telecommunications, MelvilleNewsday all 50 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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AT&T Accuses Google of Violating Telecom Law – PC World

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
AT&T Accuses Google of Violating Telecom Law – PC World

. AT&T Accuses Google of Violating Telecom LawPC WorldIn a letter to the FCC, the carrier said Google is claiming an advantage over other telecommunications providers by blocking calls, a cost-saving measure …AT&T Accuses Google of Violating Telecom LawsWashington PostAT&T impeaches Google over telecom,Net Neutrality lawWhite Hat NewsAT&T accuses Google of breaching telecom lawThe Money... »

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Sounders can solidify playoff bid by beating Revolution – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Sunday, September 27th, 2009
Sounders can solidify playoff bid by beating Revolution – Seattle Post Intelligencer

KEPR 19 Sounders can solidify playoff bid by beating RevolutionSeattle Post IntelligencerOddly in that same span they're 0-1-3 at home, having failed to score a single goal in their last four attempts at Qwest conquests. …2010 MLS season opener features Philadelphia at SeattleLos Angeles TimesSounders-Revolution PreviewCBSSports.comSharlie Joseph nets two goals to lead Revolution past Sounders... »

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Bears prepare for Seattle’s Qwest Field noise – ESPN

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Bears prepare for Seattle's Qwest Field noiseESPNLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Qwest Field in Seattle is loud. Very loud. So the Bears are doing everything they can to prepare for the "12th Man" that Seahawks fans … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Is a DirecTV Acquisition on the Verizon? – Wall Street Journal

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Is a DirecTV Acquisition on the Verizon?Wall Street Journal17, Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg talked extensively about his desire to make video the "core product" for its fixed-line business, the phone operations of …Rumor Revived: Will Verizon Buy A Sat TV Company?Barron’s (blog)Verizon Might Be Considering DirecTV BidpaidContent.org all 6 news articles » … >>> Rest of the... »

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China Unicom to repurchase shares from SK Telecom – TMCnet

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

China Unicom to repurchase shares from SK TelecomTMCnetNYSE) announced that it has received the conditional irrevocable offer sent by the Republic of Korea-based SK Telecom. According to the offer, SK Telecom … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Bandwidth bonus as UUNET shifts from satellite to fibre cable – East African

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Bandwidth bonus as UUNET shifts from satellite to fibre cableEast African… (email the author) Internet firm UUNET Kenya has completed its internal migration from satellite powered data solutions to the Seacom undersea cable. … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Of Normadic Lifestyles and Changes – Cnet Asia

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Of Normadic Lifestyles and ChangesCnet AsiaAlthough I had to say it did compel me to visit long lost friends from a time not Oh, and the internet here takes 3-4 business days to set up the phone, … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Long-distance kayakers blend simultaneous symposium, film festival – Peninsula Daily

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Long-distance kayakers blend simultaneous symposium, film festivalPeninsula DailyHe couldn't get withstand long excursions on foot, so he began building kayaks as a way to escape back into the wild. … >>> Rest of the Story »

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