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Comcast matches Verizon Fios speeds

March 28, 2006 Cable operator doubles download speeds of its fastest broadband service in four cities. TAGS: broadband service, Comcast Corp., Verizon Communications, broadband, cable company, Virginia, spokeswoman, city

Comcast steals telecom DSL customers

April 27, 2006 The company says it added 437,000 new broadband customers to its roster in the first quarter of 2006, with about a third coming from DSL. TAGS: Comcast Corp., DSL, subscriber, Verizon Communications, cable company, broadband, AT&T Corp., pricing, telecommunications, cable modem, TV, video

Verizon's Fios services build momentum

August 1, 2006 For the first time, the company discusses market details of its fiber-to-the-home network. TAGS: Verizon Communications, FTTH, momentum, Comcast Corp., cable company, progress, TV

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. TAGS: network upgrade, AT&T Corp., cable company, Comcast Corp., fiber, Verizon Communications, TV, IP, video

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. TAGS: Verizon Communications, Comcast Corp., cable company, YouTube, VoD, Web 2.0, telephone company, cable television, fiber, TV, telecommunications, collaboration, service provider, programming, video, cell phone

Beware of broadband speed overkill

May 17, 2006 Cable operators and phone companies are increasing speeds of their broadband service, but the average consumer may not need the boost. TAGS: Joe Laszlo, broadband service, broadband, bandwidth, cable company, high-speed Internet access, Verizon Communications, Comcast Corp., Time Warner Inc., Internet access, video

Wireless driving profits for big phone carriers

October 30, 2006 Companies like Verizon are reporting quarters buoyed by wireless sales, as they cope with increased competition from cable providers. TAGS: AT&T Corp., cable company, Verizon Communications, voice service, profit, video service, High-speed Internet, Verizon Wireless, Comcast Corp., Cingular Wireless, TV, video

Verizon revenue grows on wireless

May 2, 2006 Revenue gets boost from wireless sales, but company faces competition from cable operators in broadband, wireline. TAGS: Verizon Communications, cable company, broadband service, MCI Inc., Vodafone Group Plc., broadband, Verizon Wireless, Time Warner Inc., Internet access, state, pricing, Comcast Corp., DSL, video

Commentary: Verizon's DVR offers a new view of TV

August 15, 2006 New multiroom service issues a challenge to cable companies and means consumers can expect more from providers of TV, broadband. TAGS: Verizon Communications, DVR, Cox Communications Inc., operator, broadband, commentary, VoD, set-top, set-top box, TV, Comcast Corp., cable company, view, Motorola Inc., photograph, PC

DSL strikes a chord with frugal shoppers

June 16, 2006 Middle-income households and price-sensitive Internet users have been signing up for DSL service. TAGS: DSL service, DSL, household, subscriber, Comcast Corp., broadband, Time Warner Inc., Verizon Communications, cable modem, pricing, Internet access, family, AT&T Corp., TV

Leading ISPs sign up for Goodmail antispam service

June 7, 2007 Service will certify legit e-mail from businesses by marking it with a blue ribbon. On board are Comcast, Verizon and others. TAGS: Time Warner Inc., spam filter, anti-spam, Internet Service Provider, Verizon Communications, U.S., Comcast Corp., phishing, e-mail

Broadband bundles to drive wireless spectrum sale

August 9, 2006 Cable and satellite companies will be among the bidders at a major FCC auction, as they look to add wireless to their package of services. TAGS: spectrum, cable company, satellite company, Time Warner Inc., satellite, wireless service, satellite television, telephony, license, T-Mobile, Comcast Corp., sale, broadband, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, TV

Vonage future looks troubled

May 26, 2006 The VoIP service provider has a tough road ahead as it tries to recover from a disappointing opening on the stock market. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., IPO, IP telephony, Comcast Corp., Verizon Communications
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