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Verizon technology chief talks fiber
July 6, 2007
CTO Mark Wegleitner explains why Verizon is spending billions to take fiber to the doorstep.
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AT&T enters TV market
January 5, 2006
Company offers Internet-based TV service to a limited number of customers in Texas.
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AT&T to ramp up IPTV's expansion
January 25, 2007
CEO says new U-verse service is working better than expected, and the company plans to push IPTV more aggressively this year.
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Laying a new path to your TV
December 28, 2006
As AT&T brings its Internet-based service to more markets, Comcast is souping up a network upgrade of its own.
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Level 3 buys TelCove for $1 billion
May 1, 2006
Level 3 is buying another communications company as providers of cross-country Internet access continue to consolidate.
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Bells' fiber plans spark political flame war
April 20, 2005
Local TV broadcasters complain about Verizon and SBC's plans to deliver video over fiber links. Members of Congress are concerned too.
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Verizon's fiber-optic payoff
June 21, 2007
Investors squawked a few years ago when Verizon said it would spend billions to take fiber to the doorstep. Now they're cheering.
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Mergers are giving AT&T's networks a boost
June 6, 2006
Company plans to upgrade its long-distance network to handle traffic from mergers and deliver an array of new services.
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NSA eavesdropping: How it might work
February 7, 2006
Attorney General Gonzales plays it mum, but others offer insights into the agency's surveillance options.
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Verizon prepares for next generation of broadband
July 28, 2006
Telecom giant selects vendors to upgrade its fiber network to eventually offer consumers up to 100Mbps broadband.
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BellSouth's IPTV strategy may pay off
June 10, 2005
Company's execs may not thump their chests about it, but analysts say the local phone carrier is well-positioned.
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BellSouth begins Microsoft IPTV trials
January 7, 2005
The Baby Bell is kicking Microsoft's tires for possible use in its Internet-based video service.
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Lafayette hits snag in fiber build
February 24, 2005
Court win for local cable and phone providers sets back Louisiana city's attempt to build fiber-optic network for residents.
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Voters approve citywide fiber project
July 18, 2005
Residents of Lafayette, La., vote to fund a citywide network to provide high-speed Net, telephony and TV.
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Verizon CEO calls for pay-TV rule changes
April 18, 2005
Says telephone company shouldn't be required to pay fees to local governments for offering pay TV over fiber.
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Verizon racks up more TV deals
April 22, 2005
Company will offer A&E programming as part of its digital TV service over high-speed Fios fiber network.
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Telco heads can't rule out post-merger price hikes
March 2, 2005
CEOs of Verizon, SBC tell congressional panel that rate increases aren't planned after mega-mergers, but can't be ruled out.
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HDTV--the clincher in war between cable and phone?
June 13, 2006
High-definition TV could be the crucial factor in the tussle between phone and cable companies for TV programming subscribers.
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CEO: Consumers liking bundled telecom services
May 3, 2006
Time Warner chief credits gains in cable business to selling a "triple play" of TV, broadband and telephony.
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City's fiber project goes to a vote
July 15, 2005
Citizens of Lafayette, La., will vote Saturday on whether to fund a citywide network to provide high-speed Net, telephony and TV.
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