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AT&T to buy BellSouth for $67 billion
March 5, 2006
The combined company would generate about $130 billion in sales and serve nearly 70 million local phone customers.
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Qwest finally on VoIP quest
May 6, 2005
Its OneFlex Premier service debuts late, and now Qwest must play catch up with cable companies and VoIP competitors such as Vonage.
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Telecoms deny illegally handing over call records
May 17, 2006
Two biggest phone companies in U.S. say they never improperly provided call records to National Security Agency.
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MCI, Qwest edging toward deal?
February 4, 2005
Long-distance carrier, Baby Bell could reach an agreement as early as next week, according to reports.
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Qwest to Net-phone home a little late
February 15, 2005
It's still in the lab, so the already delayed VoIP service debut is weeks away, CEO confirms.
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Qwest gives Vonage the 911
April 20, 2005
Baby Bell hands VoIP operator proper access to emergency network. Other Bells, VoIP companies could follow, filling major hole in Net phoning.
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Bush defends spy program after new disclosure
May 11, 2006
After report says millions of phone records have been given to NSA, president says privacy is "fiercely protected."
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BellSouth picks Alcatel and Redback for broadband
February 8, 2005
The carrier will use their equipment to boost DSL speeds and one day serve video into homes.
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Vonage may route 911 call to Congress, FCC
March 31, 2005
The Net phone provider considers asking for help solving problems with SBC over subscriber access to the emergency network.
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Biggest Bell to hand 911 access to VoIP operators
April 26, 2005
In another sign of detente, Verizon plans to open its 911 emergency calling infrastructure to providers of Net-based phoning.
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Merger mania promises fewer, bigger telcos
February 7, 2005
Merger after merger, the market is contracting rapidly--with widespread speculation about what'll happen next.
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Regional carriers expand horizons
February 15, 2005
SBC, Verizon morph into national players that will face off in direct competition.
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Cable girds for wireless fight
April 7, 2005
As Bells scramble to build TV services into the ultimate telecom bundle, cable rivals face an equally daunting task.
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SBC readies Net phone service
January 12, 2005
Last Bell provider to add Internet telephony signs deal with VoIP provider Deltathree.
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SBC plans to get 'naked'
May 6, 2005
SBC says it will begin testing naked DSL this summer, allowing customers in select areas to buy DSL without also buying phone service.
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Vonage, SBC in talks over 911 help
April 25, 2005
Despite initial discord between the two sides, negotiations are under way, a potential breakthrough for VoIP providers.
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