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FiOS' Future Depends on New Broadband Applications
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 19, 2008 - 7:28amLast updated: August 19, 2008 - 7:28am
In many ways, the long-term success of FiOS will depend on what new services are developed that will take advantage of the vast bandwidth of the fiber and how much customers will pay for them.
Alternate-Delivery Hits All-Time High; Cable Falls to 18-Year Low
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 13, 2008 - 4:12pmLast updated: August 13, 2008 - 4:12pm
More U.S. TV households are receiving programming via an alternate delivery system, such as satellite, than ever before while wired cable's penetration hit an 18-year low in July, according to a Television Bureau of Advertising analysis of Nielsen Media Research data.
NATOA, PEG Ask Appellate Court to Amend Franchising 'Shot Clock Rule
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 12, 2008 - 8:39pmLast updated: August 12, 2008 - 8:40pm
Local cable regulators have asked the US Court of Appeal for the Sixth Circuit to reconsider its decision supporting the 2007 ruling by the Federal Communications Commission mandating that local governments approve new franchising applications in 90 days or less.
AT&T Appeals Connecticut Court's U-verse Definition
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 11, 2008 - 7:52pmLast updated: August 11, 2008 - 7:53pm
AT&T is appealing a Connecticut federal court ruling that creates a precedent in law that defines its U-verse service as a cable product.
Verizon Opposes FCC Making Tru2way Standard
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 3, 2008 - 1:04pmLast updated: August 3, 2008 - 1:04pm
Verizon Communications has asked the Federal Communications Commission to encourage the development of interactive video standards based on a low-cost, universally implementable interface - such as Ethernet - so that a "cable-centric approach" like tru2way doesn't put other providers at a disadvantage.
AT&T's goal is to stay ahead of tech curve
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 1, 2008 - 7:20amLast updated: August 1, 2008 - 7:21am
AT&T's goal: "More bandwidth in more places."
AT&T spent more than $3.3 million to lobby in 2Q
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 31, 2008 - 7:25pmLast updated: July 31, 2008 - 7:27pm
AT&T spent more than $3.3 million in the second quarter to lobby on a host of issues, including a bill signed earlier this month by President Bush that granted the nation's largest telephone companies immunity for participating in a secret government eavesdropping program.
TV Service Stalls for Verizon, but Increase in Wireless Customers Keeps Earnings Strong
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 29, 2008 - 7:15amLast updated: July 29, 2008 - 7:16am
Verizon Communications is having a harder time pushing its television service, which competes with the big cable companies, but the company said the slowing economy had not hurt its cellphone business.
AT&T on verge of offering TV service in Chicago
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 22, 2008 - 8:24pmLast updated: July 22, 2008 - 8:26pm
AT&T has taken its first formal step to begin TV service in the city of Chicago. Utilizing provisions of a new state law, the telecom giant's Illinois unit last week quietly filed notice with the city that it may begin offering Internet-based high-definition television service in portions of Chicago in as soon as 10 days.
Time Warner Cable, Verizon to Duel
Submitted by Benton Foundation on July 22, 2008 - 7:33amLast updated: July 22, 2008 - 7:33am
As Verizon gears up to offer pay-TV service in New York City, Time Warner Cable is making a series of moves to compete more aggressively with the phone titan for one of its most prized markets.
