Archive for October, 2009

Google Voice Gets Call-Blocking Fix – PC Magazine

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Google Voice Gets Call-Blocking Fix – PC Magazine

DailyTech Google Voice Gets Call-Blocking FixPC MagazineAt issue are local phone companies that charge long-distance providers like AT&T, Verizon, or Qwest a fee to access their local landline networks. …Google Voice Puts More Rural Calls Through In Response To FCC InquiryMediaPost PublicationsGoogle Voice Blocks Fewer Calls, Thanks to FixIT Business Edge all 237 news articles » … >>>... »

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Qwest 3Q Net Down; Provides More Upbeat ‘09 View – Wall Street Journal

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Qwest 3Q Net Down; Provides More Upbeat ‘09 View – Wall Street Journal

Boston Globe Qwest 3Q Net Down; Provides More Upbeat '09 ViewWall Street JournalThe Denver telecommunications company, like its larger peers Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and AT&T Inc. (T), has been hit by the downturn in consumer …Qwest Profit Beats Analysts' Estimates on Cost CutsBloombergQwest Communications reports a decline in profit as customers turn away from... »

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Hawaii seeks bids for undersea cable EIS – Bizjournals.com

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Hawaii seeks bids for undersea cable EISBizjournals.comThe state is seeking bids from companies to conduct an environmental impact study for a massive project to lay undersea power cables to connect the islands … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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CNET News Daily Podcast: Why Verizon is key to the Droid’s success – CNET News

Friday, October 30th, 2009

CNET News Daily Podcast: Why Verizon is key to the Droid's successCNET NewsShe talks about the importance of the Droid's exclusive contract with Verizon, and why it could be the key to its success. Also on today's podcast: Sony … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Verizon launches TV-online movie channel – AFP

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Verizon launches TV-online movie channel – AFP

PC World Verizon launches TV-online movie channelAFPLOS ANGELES — US telecom firm Verizon launched a high-definition movie channel on Friday, letting subscribers watch films on-demand on televisions or on the …Verizon's FiOS first with EpixHD streamingElectronista (blog)Epix Launches One-Two Punch With TV-Web Movie ChannelTechNewsWorld all 38 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Put Verizon’s Motorola Droid to Work with Google Services – PC World

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Put Verizon’s Motorola Droid to Work with Google Services – PC World

Los Angeles Times Put Verizon's Motorola Droid to Work with Google ServicesPC WorldVerizon has unveiled the official specs and contract details, and pre-orders are already underway at Best Buy. By this time next week the Motorola Droid …Best Buy, Verizon Brace for Massive Droid DemandPC MagazineThanks to Google's and Motorola's Droid, Verizon opens upLos Angeles... »

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Alcatel-Lucent’s ‘found its space’ — but can’t stem losses, stock hit – TelephonyOnline

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Alcatel-Lucent’s ‘found its space’ — but can’t stem losses, stock hit – TelephonyOnline

TopNews United States Alcatel-Lucent's 'found its space' — but can't stem losses, stock hitTelephonyOnlineIn particular, the company pointed to an IP/optics win with Qwest and LTE trials with France Telecom-Orange, Telefonica and others as proof of …Alcatel-Lucent Shrs Dn As 3Q Misses ViewsWall Street JournalAlcatel-Lucent Sees Loss Widen in 3rd QuarterNew York TimesAlcatel-Lucent Q3 loss... »

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Sprint Finds That Growing Up Is Hard to Do – Motley Fool

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Sprint Finds That Growing Up Is Hard to Do – Motley Fool

Seattle Post Intelligencer Sprint Finds That Growing Up Is Hard to DoMotley FoolIf there's a lesson to be learned from Sprint Nextel's (NYSE: S) stumbles in recent years, it's that, in the world of tech and telecom, …Sprint Slows Defections, but Loses $478 MillionNew York TimesSprint Nextel Subscribers DwindlingInformationWeekSprint's plan of attackFierceWirelessBloggingStocks (blog) -Bright Side of... »

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Ebinger’s last long-distance hurrah – Norwalk Reflector

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Ebinger's last long-distance hurrahNorwalk Reflector… 1:27pm Eric Ebinger may not try to emulate the Energizer Bunny in the future, but he's not quitting his long-distance running just yet. … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Verizon Pleased With First-Day Storm Sales; Droid Looms >RIMM – Wall Street Journal

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Verizon Pleased With First-Day Storm Sales; Droid Looms >RIMMWall Street JournalTORONTO (Dow Jones)–Verizon Wireless is "very pleased" with initial sales of the BlackBerry Storm 2, … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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McGrath: Sounders, Dynamo draw … to be continued in Houston – TheNewsTribune.com

Friday, October 30th, 2009
McGrath: Sounders, Dynamo draw … to be continued in Houston – TheNewsTribune.com

Washington Post McGrath: Sounders, Dynamo draw … to be continued in HoustonTheNewsTribune.comA strangely subdued Qwest Field soccer crowd watched the Seattle Sounders FC walk off the field Thursday night for what could be the last time in 2009. …Jeff Graham | Viewpoint Can Sounders Make It Back to Qwest?Kitsap SunSounders fans steal the show in... »

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Hawaii moves ahead with undersea power cable plans – Forbes

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Hawaii moves ahead with undersea power cable plansForbesHONOLULU — Hawaii is moving forward with plans to build an undersea cable to carry wind-generated electricity from … … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Three states approve Frontier’s acquisition of Verizon’s rural lines – FierceTelecom

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Three states approve Frontier’s acquisition of Verizon’s rural lines – FierceTelecom

WOWK Three states approve Frontier's acquisition of Verizon's rural linesFierceTelecomFearing that Frontier's acquisition could spell potential job cuts and fall into the same troubles that fairpoint has suffered since it purchased Verizon's …South Carolina Approves Frontier`s Acquisition of Verizon Wireline Operations ….PUCO wants hearing on Verizon saleMarion StarFrontier offers part-time jobs to retired Verizon employeesDaily... »

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After Africa, Tata Communications Brings Impressive Capacity to Australia – TMC Net

Friday, October 30th, 2009

After Africa, Tata Communications Brings Impressive Capacity to AustraliaTMC NetMonths after establishing itself as anchor tenant on an undersea fiber-optic cable along much of the east African coast, … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative one-year progress report – Hawaii 24/7

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative one-year progress reportHawaii 24/7The undersea cable, which would connect the islands into one electrical grid to allow the integration of renewable wind power generated in Maui County for … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Chunghwa Telecom Expects 4Q Net Income To Rise 9.6% On Year – Wall Street Journal

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Chunghwa Telecom Expects 4Q Net Income To Rise 9.6% On YearWall Street JournalChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan's largest telecommunications services provider by revenue, expects net profit for the current quarter to be NT$9.31 billion, …Chunghwa Telecom Reports Operating Results for the First Nine Months and Third ….Chunghwa (CHT) Telecom Reports Operating Results for the First Nine... »

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Hawaii plans undersea power cable – Honolulu Advertiser

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Hawaii plans undersea power cableHonolulu AdvertiserAP HONOLULU — Hawaii is moving forward with plans to build an undersea cable that would bring wind power from the island of Maui to Oahu. …Hawaii moves ahead with undersea power cable plansThe Associated Press all 73 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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NTT Communications Corporation Completes Acquisition of Pacific Crossing Limited – Reuters

Friday, October 30th, 2009

NTT Communications Corporation Completes Acquisition of Pacific Crossing Limited.Acquisition Combines the PC-1 Undersea Cable Network Connecting Japan and the United States with NTT Com`s Strong Global Infrastructure and Asian Reach SAN …NTT completes acquisition of Pacific CrossingTrading Markets (press release) all 22 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Nathan Joyce: Quirkiness of the Long-Distance Runner – Kitsap Sun

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Nathan Joyce: Quirkiness of the Long-Distance RunnerKitsap SunMost coaches will tell you anybody can become a distance runner. But to become great? “They have to pick the right parents, obviously,” Central Kitsap coach … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Rival: Tom Menino blocks fios from Hub – Boston Herald

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Rival: Tom Menino blocks fios from HubBoston HeraldComcast, which uses older copper wires to deliver cable, phone and Internet products, serves some 150000 Boston households. RCN serves about 15000. … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Google Voice now works with existing phone numbers – TechSpot

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Google Voice now works with existing phone numbers – TechSpot

Telegraph.co.uk Google Voice now works with existing phone numbersTechSpotAmong its highlights are free SMS messages and cheap long distance calls, as well as automated voicemail transcriptions, conference calling, and advanced …No New Number Required For Google Voice 'Light'ChannelWebHands-on: Google Voice's new voice mail serviceCNET NewsGoogle Voice no longer requires new numberMSN MoneyTFTS (blog)all 477 news... »

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Cricket Debuts First LG AWS Capable Phone – The LG HELiX – Reuters

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Cricket Debuts First LG AWS Capable Phone – The LG HELiX.Cricket`s wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited US long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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CORRECT: General Cable 3Q Net Falls 67%; 4Q View Weak – Wall Street Journal

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

CORRECT: General Cable 3Q Net Falls 67%; 4Q View WeakWall Street JournalThe maker of cable, copper and fiber-optic wire products also forecast fourth-quarter earnings, excluding items, of 20 cents to 30 cents a share, …UPDATE 3-General Cable Q3 beats; shares fall on Q4 outlook.General Cable fiscal 3Q tumbles 68 percentThe Associated PressGeneral Cable stock... »

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Verizon’s Motorola Droid: Let the Presales Begin! – PC World

Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Verizon’s Motorola Droid: Let the Presales Begin! – PC World

BusinessWeek Verizon's Motorola Droid: Let the Presales Begin!PC WorldYou may not be able to get your hands on Verizon's Motorola Droid for another week, but you can get your name on one starting today. …Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)CNET NewsAT&T to Verizon: We're improving cell coverage in socalLos Angeles TimesDroid by Motorola (Verizon Wireless)PC MagazineInformationWeek -eWeek -BetaNewsall 1,692... »

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600 in Sicily Island without phone service – Monroe News Star

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

600 in Sicily Island without phone serviceMonroe News StarAT&T's Debbie Canale said the company has ordered a replacement cable and will install it as soon as it arrives. “We're scrambling to replace it as soon as … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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