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BT exec pins Google as 'our biggest threat'

June 8, 2006 As BT shifts into broadband content, the telecom's CIO identifies Google as a key rival--much to the bemusement of analysts. TAGS: British Telecommunications, telecommunications, CIO, telecommunications company, IP television, threat, Google Inc., exec, supplier, information technology

Google in San Francisco: 'Wireless overlord'?

October 1, 2005 Responding to a proposal to blanket the city with free wireless Net service, some fret about privacy, others welcome the shake-up. TAGS: blogger, San Francisco, proposal, Google Inc., city, privacy, telecommunications, Wi-Fi, Internet access, broadband

Year in review: Apple and Google, telecom's new stars

December 25, 2007 Moves made by the two companies in 2007 could set the stage for the future of the telecommunications market. TAGS: telecommunications, auction, Google Inc., Apple iPhone, carrier, star, telephony, Apple Computer, AT&T Corp., wireless network

Google versus the telecoms

November 30, 2007 If Google wins the 700MHz wireless spectrum auction in January, expect Google-branded phones galore. TAGS: local advertising, spectrum, Google Inc., Citigroup Inc., banner advertisement, desktop search, telecommunications, mobile device, mobile phone, wireless network, Apple iPhone, U.S., PC

Google defends Net neutrality regulations

August 22, 2006 During in-person debate, telecom executives claim Google is hypocritical on Net neutrality and worried about search competition. TAGS: Net Neutrality, broadband provider, regulation, debate, Google Inc., telecommunications, general counsel, search engine, telecommunications company, AT&T Corp., broadband, vice president, eBay Inc., video

Google CEO: Techies must educate governments

October 18, 2006 Tensions between privacy and ready access to data lace visions for 2016 tech by Eric Schmidt and Microsoft VP Rick Rashid. TAGS: Eric Schmidt, DMCA, computer science, government, telecommunications, Google Inc., CEO, Microsoft Corp.

Senator: Net neutrality may not happen

March 14, 2006 Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Stevens seems lukewarm to mandatory Net neutrality, and analysts say it's not a good idea. TAGS: Net Neutrality, network provider, committee, principle, senator, Wall Street, telecommunications, bill, Amazon.com Inc., satellite, Cisco Systems Inc., law, entertainment, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., idea

Senate deals blow to Net neutrality

June 28, 2006 Narrow vote complicates Internet companies' efforts to prompt Congress to enact new regulations. Chart: Congress' broadband battles TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, regulation, telecommunications, Internet company, vote, Democrat, Republican, Verizon Communications, senator, broadband, Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., video

Net neutrality fans pressure U.S. Senate

May 24, 2006 As hearing on Republican-backed telecom bill nears, Net neutrality proponents bid for stiff regulations. TAGS: Byron Dorgan, Net Neutrality, telecommunications, Internet-site, Amazon.com Inc., Washington, Google Inc., Republican, video

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. TAGS: Net Neutrality, cable company, fiber, investment, telecommunications, Google Inc., CEO

Year in review: Internet 'fast lane'? Not so fast

December 25, 2006 Net neutrality emerged in 2006 as a key debate, with Internet content companies and consumer groups squaring off against network operators. TAGS: Net Neutrality, Ron Wyden, lane, regulation, Internet company, debate, telecommunications, law, Republican, Democrat, YouTube, broadband, Google Inc., video

Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal

April 5, 2006 House Republicans defeat Net neutrality proposal backed by Democrats and companies including Google and Microsoft. TAGS: Net Neutrality, amendment, Republican, Democrat, proposal, Rep., telecommunications, broadband provider, vote, Amazon.com Inc., broadband, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., video

Politico rejects Net neutrality concerns

March 30, 2006 Influential House member says there's no evidence of threats feared by Net companies, predicts issue will soon be "moot." TAGS: Net Neutrality, telecommunications, broadband provider, bill, congressman, broadband, chairman, Yahoo! Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Google Inc., video

BT guns for Android and Skype with Ribbit buy

July 29, 2008 In the deal, announced Tuesday, BT has agreed to pay $105 million in cash for Ribbit, which bills itself as "Silicon Valley's first phone company." TAGS: British Telecommunications, Skype, Silicon Valley, IP telephony, Google Android, platform, spokesperson, telecommunications, developer, Google Inc., e-mail

Cuba: We're forced to 'finance' the Internet

November 2, 2006 Debate erupts at United Nations summit over Cuba's Net connection, including why it's expensive and whether it's censored. TAGS: World Trade Organization, telecommunications, U.N., financing, government, finance, connection, Google Inc.

Terrorism invoked in ISP snooping proposal

May 31, 2006 Attorney general said Internet providers must retain records of Americans' activities to help in terrorism fight, CNET News.com has learned. TAGS: terrorism, attorney general, Internet provider, telecommunications, proposal, Internet Service Provider, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp., activity, record, discussion, Google Inc.

Politicos divided on need for 'Net neutrality' mandate

February 7, 2006 Some say Congress must act now to prevent the creation of a "two-tiered" Internet. Others are reluctant to pass laws in what they call the absence of a visible problem. TAGS: broadband company, Net Neutrality, Byron Dorgan, broadband, Sen., broadband provider, telecommunications, Democrat, Google Inc.

Senate negotiations continue over Net neutrality

June 12, 2006 All-content-must-be-equal proposals remain sticking point for Republicans drafting major telecommunications bill. TAGS: Net Neutrality, committee, aide, broadband provider, Republican, telecommunications, regulation, negotiation, Verizon Communications, Sen., nation, Amazon.com Inc., bill, broadband, monitor, Google Inc.

Week in review: The feds' book 'em club

November 30, 2007 Federal prosecutors denied bid for Amazon.com customer records, and Google takes green to the bank. Also: Verizon Wireless opens up. TAGS: Susan Illston, federal prosecutor, prosecutor, Amazon.com Inc., Week in review, U.S. District Judge, NSA, AT&T Corp., Bush Administration, conversation, reader, telecommunications, San Francisco, bank, document, Google Inc.
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