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Olga Kharif
Sirius XM Is in a Serious Bind
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 17, 2008 - 8:59pmLast updated: September 18, 2008 - 8:07am
Sirius XM Chief Executive Mel Karmazin says broadcast radio sucks. But when it comes to the bottom line, satellite radio isn't much better of an investment. Sirius expects to add 2 million subscribers next year, 10% fewer than analysts were expecting, and a decline from the projected 2.1 million new users this year.
Skype: Wireless Networks Are Not Opening Up
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 16, 2008 - 5:23pmLast updated: September 16, 2008 - 5:23pm
In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission dated Sept. 12, Chris Libertelli of Web-calling service Skype reported that he believes that U.S. wireless carriers have had a change of heart about opening up their networks to applications.
The US Closes the Mobile Innovation Gap
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 9, 2008 - 7:39amLast updated: September 9, 2008 - 7:39am
The competitive balance is shifting. As the focus of the wireless world moves toward Internet communications, the U.S. strength in software, most notably at Google and Apple, is pushing the U.S.
Comcast's Usage Cap: What Does It Mean?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 2, 2008 - 7:42amLast updated: September 2, 2008 - 7:42am
Comcast has posted a change to its broadband user policy today. It's now limiting subscribers to 250 Gigabytes of monthly usage, which can include e-mailing friends or uploading photos.
FCC's Comcast Ruling Opens a Can of Worms
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 4, 2008 - 8:40amLast updated: August 4, 2008 - 8:40am
The Federal Communications Commission's ruling against Comcast is not the end just the beginning of the so-called Network Neutrality debate about whether network providers have the right to manage Web traffic.
AT&T Earnings Give Hope to Telcos
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 24, 2008 - 7:14amLast updated: July 24, 2008 - 11:03am
AT&T said second-quarter net income jumped 30%, to $3.7 billion, as operating revenue rose 4.7%, to $30.86 billion. It also reported adjusted operating margins of 37.3%, beating the expectation of some analysts.
Now ISPs Want to Serve You Ads, Too
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 24, 2008 - 7:12amLast updated: July 24, 2008 - 7:13am
Carriers including Embarq, spun off in 2006 from Sprint Nextel, and BT are exploring ways to mine data they can collect about customers' online habits to deliver tailored ads. At stake is a slice of the $25.9 billion in online advertising projected by eMarketer this year.
XM-Sirius Deal: Inching Closer, Or Falling Apart?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 22, 2008 - 7:32amLast updated: July 22, 2008 - 7:32am
So, is the XM-Sirius merger going to happen or not? The Motley Fool suggests that Sirius should walk away from its merger deal with XM rather than accept additional concessions posed by the Federal Communications Commission.
EarthLink vs. City of Philadelphia
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 12, 2008 - 8:05pmPhiladelphia’s Wi-Fi project is in jeopardy. Over the past year, Wi-Fi builder EarthLink has exited a number of municipal Wi-Fi projects claiming they were unprofitable. Now, it appears that the company is preparing to exit its most ambitious municipal Wi-Fi project: Philly.
More Static for Sirius-XM Deal
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 8, 2008 - 8:43amSirius Satellite Radio (SIRI) Chief Executive Mel Karmazin is willing to play ball with the government on possible conditions placed on his planned merger with XM Satellite Radio. He has said he'll hold prices steady, for example, to allay concerns the deal would hurt consumers in the pocketbook.
