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2Wire's gateway to follow SBC into living room
January 5, 2005
The wireless-gateway maker expands its all-important SBC deal--but the clock may be ticking.
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TV technology enters a new generation
November 19, 2004
The big, bulky tube television is ready to get a leaner look--and to challenge flat panels at their own game. Meanwhile, TV tuners are headed to new PCs.
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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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Yahoo, SBC expand alliance
November 18, 2004
Companies expand deal to develop online services that will reach televisions, cell phones and home broadband networks.
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Verizon's TV dreams
October 13, 2005
Company launches its TV service to better compete with cable operators--what else is up its sleeve?
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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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SBC goes public with 'U-verse' TV plan
January 6, 2005
Local phone giant hopes a television revolution will keep encroaching cable providers at bay.
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Phone companies lose round in Texas TV bid
May 30, 2005
Scotched bill could have given Verizon and SBC a leg up in their efforts to offer television services.
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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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BellSouth pens short list for Net TV equipment
December 2, 2004
Lucent, Ericsson and Alcatel in line for a new equipment deal, according to analysts.
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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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Big ad campaign to usher in new AT&T
December 29, 2005
The reborn, postmerger Ma Bell gets its branding in order as competition heats up among telecom and cable companies.
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Video gamble for the Bells
November 22, 2004
Baby Bells are spending billions to sell video service over broadband. Can they crack cable and satellite's hold on TV viewers? Image: Video via broadband
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DSL wars come down to a battle of the bundles
November 10, 2004
Some broadband pricing deals come bundled with complete telephone packages, but are they really a bargain?
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Telcos, cable companies face off over TV franchises
May 27, 2005
The heat is on this weekend in Texas, where lawmakers will debate legislation that could help phone companies entering the TV market.
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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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Year in review: Telephony's transformation
December 21, 2005
Bells and cable companies battle it out, while traditional telephony segues to VoIP and new wireless services.
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SBC, AT&T say Bell breakup doesn't work
February 22, 2005
Twenty years after Ma Bell fell, consumers need nationwide providers again, merging companies tell government regulators.
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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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FCC to investigate video franchise rules
November 3, 2005
The feds are investigating whether local communities inhibit competition for TV service.
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