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U.S. fiber-enabled homes double in 2004
December 2, 2004
Availability of fiber optic data connections shoots up as more phone companies--and ambitious cities--get in on the act.
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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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Commentary: TV deal clicks for Microsoft
November 17, 2004
As SBC rolls out fiber to the neighborhoods of millions of new customers, a key component will come from the software giant.
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SBC to invest $4 billion in fiber upgrade
November 12, 2004
In preparation for offering video service, SBC will spend $4 billion to upgrade its network infrastructure from copper to fiber optics.
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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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Verizon to offer Fios to apartments
March 8, 2006
Verizon will soon offer its fiber-to-the-home service to people living in apartments, condos and co-ops.
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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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Cablevision: We're not afraid of Verizon's fiber
May 5, 2005
Verizon announces further expansion into Cablevision's territory, sparking fightin' words from the cable company's COO.
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Verizon hits the gas on fiber campaign
May 9, 2005
Fleet of Hummers hits the streets to tout Fios fiber-to-the-premise network, as Verizon looks to beat out cable for customers. Photos: High in high-speed fiber
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Smaller cable firms take aim at Net neutrality fans
May 8, 2006
They say the Googles of the world shouldn't expect a free ride and the government should stay out of the picture.
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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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Broadband speed war emerges
July 1, 2005
Cable providers are increasing speeds as Verizon rolls out its fiber-to-the-home network.
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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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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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This week in broadband
July 22, 2005
Voters in Lafayette, La., OK a citywide fiber project, while Cingular plans to roll out wireless broadband in 15 to 20 markets by year's end.
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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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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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NTL trials 18 mbps broadband
March 16, 2005
British cable operator pilots project that could really speed up data rates to home broadband subscribers.
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Phone, cable companies embracing Web 2.0
November 8, 2006
As cable and telephone companies increasingly offer the same services, some are turning to Internet collaboration to set themselves apart.
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Verizon wants its Microsoft TV
January 29, 2005
The nation's largest phone company plans to use Microsoft's software to power its fiber-optic television service.
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