Archive for December, 2009

Telecom Giant AT&T Ends Sponsorship Deal with Tiger Woods – Voice of America

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Telecom Giant AT&T Ends Sponsorship Deal with Tiger Woods – Voice of America

Globe and Mail Telecom Giant AT&T Ends Sponsorship Deal with Tiger WoodsVoice of AmericaUS telecommunications giant AT&T says it has ended its sponsorship deal with world number one golfer Tiger Woods, who is taking a leave of absence from …AT&T unfriends Tiger Woods on New Year's EveExaminer.comAT&T Ends Partnership With Tiger WoodsNews OneAT&T Terminates Its... »

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AT&T: The end of the wireline telephone is in sight – BetaNews

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
AT&T: The end of the wireline telephone is in sight – BetaNews

PC World AT&T: The end of the wireline telephone is in sightBetaNewsAT&T foresees the potential technological benefits from eliminating the need to distinguish between a "local call" and a "long-distance call" — any VoIP …AT&T: landline phone service must die; only question is whenArs Technica all 95 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Verizon Wireless Increases Network Coverage and Capacity in Richmond – TMC Net

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Verizon Wireless Increases Network Coverage and Capacity in Richmond – TMC Net

Prepaid Reviews (blog) Verizon Wireless Increases Network Coverage and Capacity in RichmondTMC NetBy Jayashree Adkoli In an effort to accommodate more traffic, Verizon Wireless reportedly announced that it has increased its call-handling capacity in …Verizon Wireless Announces Expansion of 3G Wireless Network in Erie County, Pa.TMCnetVerizon Wireless Increases Wireless Broadband Capacity in Southern TierPR Newswire... »

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Called Off: AT&T Ends Sponsorship Deal With Tiger Woods – AHN

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Called Off: AT&T Ends Sponsorship Deal With Tiger WoodsAHNNew York, NY, United States (AHN) – Long distance career AT&T has dropped its sponsorship deal with Tiger Woods, no longer wishing to be connected to the … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Verizon: Just as Bad as AT&T – PC World

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Verizon: Just as Bad as AT&T – PC World

Product Reviews (blog) Verizon: Just as Bad as AT&TPC WorldJust when I thought Verizon might be a good iPhone alternative to AT&T, it turns out it's just another bunch of bozos. I should have known better. …Year in review: WirelessCNET NewsAnalysts: Verizon iPhone would have had AT&T's problemsProduct Reviews (blog)Why the big phone companies are... »

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Verizon to Reportedly Get Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus – eWeek

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Verizon to Reportedly Get Palm Pre Plus, Pixi Plus – eWeek

IntoMobile (blog) Verizon to Reportedly Get Palm Pre Plus, Pixi PluseWeekThe Verizon Wireless versions of the Palm Pre and Pixi may boast a little extra something, Boy Genius is reporting. Likely to debut soon, the devices are …Palm Press: 1000 Apps; Verizon getting Pluses; Pixi Order CutjkOnTheRunPalm Pixi's Verizon Debut …InternetNews.comMore Evidence Emerges that the... »

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AT&T Joins Verizon, Admits Landline Is Dead – Dslreports

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
AT&T Joins Verizon, Admits Landline Is Dead – Dslreports

TopNews United States AT&T Joins Verizon, Admits Landline Is DeadDslreportsThis is, after all, the company that chose to milk copper instead of migrate to fiber to the home, and like Verizon, really has little to no interest in …AT&T Wants to Kill The PSTNTMCnetAT&T Tells FCC It's Time to Cut the CordPC WorldAT&T requests FCC... »

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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage Along the Northway and in Clinton … – PR Newswire (press release)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage Along the Northway and in Clinton …PR Newswire (press release)31 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless announced today that it has activated the 6th of 13 planned sites that will eventually close a more-than-50-mile …Verizon expands Culpeper networkCulpeper Star Exponent all 27 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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As Verizon Implements Bing Default Search Deal Company Sees User Backlash – Search Engine Land (blog)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
As Verizon Implements Bing Default Search Deal Company Sees User Backlash – Search Engine Land (blog)

Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) As Verizon Implements Bing Default Search Deal Company Sees User BacklashSearch Engine Land (blog)The wide-ranging search and advertising deal between Verizon Wireless and Microsoft reportedly cost Redmond between $550 million to $650 million in revenue …Verizon users irked by new Bing logoSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Microsoft's Bing on Verizon: Crapware for mobile... »

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American Tower In Talks On Stake In India’s Essar Telecom – Barron’s (blog)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

American Tower In Talks On Stake In India's Essar TelecomBarron’s (blog)American Tower (AMT) is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in India's Essar Telecom, a unit of the Essar Group, the Wall Street Journal …American Tower Weighs DealWall Street JournalAmerican Tower (AMT) Looks to Expand in IndiaStreetInsider.com (subscription) all 7 news articles » … >>> Rest... »

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Verizon Operations Center Earns Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification – TMC Net

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
Verizon Operations Center Earns Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification – TMC Net

China Daily Verizon Operations Center Earns Prestigious LEED Green Building CertificationTMC NetVerizon (News – Alert) Communications Inc,a New York headquartered company engaged in providing wire line and wireless services, …Verizon's NJ-headquarters earn LEED certificationThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comVerizon Ops Center Gets LEED, Energy Star StatusEnvironmental LeaderVerizon Operations Center in Basking Ridge, N.J., Earns Prestigious LEED Green... »

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Fiber optic firm has new owner – Worcester Telegram

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Fiber optic firm has new ownerWorcester TelegramLater that year, a Telecast fiber optic system and fiber optic cable equipment was used for a 25-hour broadcast from the South Pole called “The Millennium …Worcester Electronics Manufacturer SoldWorcester Business Journal all 2 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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City Telecom Submitted Application to be the Third Licensee of Domestic Free … – CNNMoney.com (press release)

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

City Telecom Submitted Application to be the Third Licensee of Domestic Free …CNNMoney.com (press release)Established in 1992, City Telecom (HK) Limited (SEHK:1137) (Nasdaq:CTEL) provides integrated telecommunications services in Hong Kong.City Telecom Files Application For HK Free-To-Air TV LicenseWall Street Journal all 10 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Guns in the locker – Washington Post

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Guns in the locker – Washington Post

Washington Post Guns in the lockerWashington PostWhy Mr. Arenas didn't choose a more straightforward method of relinquishing the weapons, and why he held the guns in his Verizon Center locker for a week, …Arenas center of weapons search | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/30/2009Philadelphia Daily NewsSaunders Fumes, Promises Changes After Wiz Fall to ThunderDC Sports... »

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AT&T: landline phone service must die; only question is when – Ars Technica

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
AT&T: landline phone service must die; only question is when – Ars Technica

Ars Technica AT&T: landline phone service must die; only question is whenArs TechnicaIt does so by tithing a small percentage of your long distance call costs (if you've got a land line) and by letting those smaller carriers charge a fee to … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Vonage’s Second Calling – Forbes

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Vonage’s Second Calling – Forbes

Forbes Vonage's Second CallingForbesIn 2002 Internet telephone company Vonage pioneered service that routed phone calls over the Web, cutting frequent callers' long-distance phone bills by as … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Telmex To Cut Phone, Broadband Prices To Offset New Taxes – Wall Street Journal

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Telmex To Cut Phone, Broadband Prices To Offset New TaxesWall Street Journal… has become one of the company's few divisions to post higher sales amid declines in revenue from its core long-distance and local phone operations. … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Qwest ending death benefits for retirees in ‘10 – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Qwest ending death benefits for retirees in '10Seattle Post IntelligencerThe families of as many as 27000 retirees are eligible for the benefit and eliminating it could cut Qwest's liabilities by $220 million. Qwest says it wants …Qwest to save about $220 million by cutting retiree death benefitsSeattle TimesQwest to cancel pension death benefitsUPI.com all 74... »

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Motorola to unveil new Android phones for Verizon and AT&T at CES? – Unwired View

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Motorola to unveil new Android phones for Verizon and AT&T at CES? – Unwired View

Brighthand Motorola to unveil new Android phones for Verizon and AT&T at CES?Unwired ViewAccording to Trip Chowdhry, analyst at Global Equities Research, Moto “may announce” an Android phone for AT&T and another one for Verizon. …Two Android OS Smartphones from Motorola Could Be Unveiled at CESBrighthand all 14 news articles » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in St. Lawrence County – PR Newswire (press release)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in St. Lawrence County – PR Newswire (press release)

Prepaid Reviews (blog) Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Network Coverage in St. Lawrence CountyPR Newswire (press release)30 /PRNewswire/ — Verizon Wireless is investing in St. Lawrence County and expanding its local coverage with new cell sites in Gouverneur, Hammond, …Verizon Wireless Increases Network Coverage and Capacity in RichmondTMC NetVerizon Wireless Announces Expansion of 3G Wireless Network... »

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DIRECTV to Participate at Citi’s 20th Annual Global Entertainment, Media … – TMCnet

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

DIRECTV to Participate at Citi's 20th Annual Global Entertainment, Media …TMCnet… services — announced plans to participate in the Citi's 20th Annual Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference to be held Tuesday Jan. …Leap Announces Participation in the Citi 20th Annual Global Entertainment …SYS-CON Media (press release)DIRECTV to Host Presentation at 20th Annual Citi... »

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Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon in the New Year? – IntoMobile (blog)

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon in the New Year? – IntoMobile (blog)

IntoMobile (blog) Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus Coming to Verizon in the New Year?IntoMobile (blog)Rumors have been making the rounds about said device for some time now, due to launch on Verizon (NYSE: VZ) in the new year. Well, this morning as I sit …Palm Pre Plus and Pixi to land at Verizon... »

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Verizon restores phone service for most – Tidewater News

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Verizon restores phone service for mostTidewater NewsWINDSOR—A week after a fire cut Verizon landline telephone service and high-speed Internet to areas around …Isle of Wight business says it lost $1 million during Verizon outageDaily PressVerizon internet outage still hurts businesses in WindsorWTKR Your NewsChannel 3Verizon restores phone service after fire in WindsorThe Virginian-PilotDaily Mail... »

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ATC May Buy Controlling Stake in Essar Telecom Tower Arm – Wall Street Journal

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

ATC May Buy Controlling Stake in Essar Telecom Tower ArmWall Street JournalOfficials from Essar Telecom couldn't immediately be reached for comment. Currently, ATC's combined India portfolio exceeds 2500 telecom towers, … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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Court Backs Nebraska in Rate Dispute With Qwest – ABC News

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Court Backs Nebraska in Rate Dispute With QwestABC NewsAP A federal appeals panel has upheld a ruling favoring the Nebraska Public Service Commission in a telecommunications rate dispute with Qwest … and more » … >>> Rest of the Story »

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