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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. TAGS: flat panel, TV, SBC Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, TV Tuner, PC company, Media Center PC, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., Microsoft TV, fiber, telephone company, EchoStar Communications Corp., commentary, cable company, TV, middleware, DirecTV, subscriber, satellite, consumer electronics, Media Center PC, Verizon Communications, Microsoft Corp.

Yahoo, SBC expand alliance

November 18, 2004 Companies expand deal to develop online services that will reach televisions, cell phones and home broadband networks. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., Yahoo! Inc., home networking, fiber-optics, relationship, alliance, broadband, programming, cell phone, TV, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Verizon's TV dreams

October 13, 2005 Company launches its TV service to better compete with cable operators--what else is up its sleeve? TAGS: Verizon Communications, IP, fiber-optics, TV, SBC Communications Inc., cable company, programming, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., AT&T Corp., telephone company, local phone company, acquisition, SBC Communications Inc., Verizon Communications, Cingular Wireless, Qwest Communications Inc., merger, telecommunications, cable company, Texas, state, U.S., TV

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. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., fiber-optics, Time Warner Inc., Las Vegas, cable company, TV, Internet access, broadband, cell phone

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. TAGS: Verizon Communications, SBC Communications Inc., bill, Texas, AT&T Corp., TV

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. TAGS: fiber, broadcaster, SBC Communications Inc., Rick Boucher, digital television, Verizon Communications, cable company, set-top box, set-top, TV, Democrat, AT&T Corp., programming, video

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. TAGS: Alcatel, BellSouth Corp., Ericsson Inc., Net TV, Lucent Technologies Inc., SBC Communications Inc., equipment, AT&T Corp., TV

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. TAGS: IP television, BellSouth Corp., SBC Communications Inc., fiber, set-top, telecommunications, trial, set-top box, TV, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., programming, video

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. TAGS: AT&T Corp., Ma Bell, telecommunications, branding, SBC Communications Inc., brand, TV

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 TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., optical fiber, telephone service, broadband, cable television, Time Warner Inc., TV, cable company, satellite, DSL, entertainment, IP, video

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? TAGS: discount, DSL, SBC Communications Inc., cable broadband, broadband, bundle, satellite television, pricing, Time Warner Inc., satellite, TV, Verizon Communications

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. TAGS: franchise, Texas, cable company, SBC Communications Inc., Cox Communications Inc., provision, Verizon Communications, bill, spokesman, telecommunications company, law, telephone company, city, community, TV, AT&T Corp.

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. TAGS: Verizon Communications, fiber, data service, SBC Communications Inc., digital television, cable company, TV, programming, AT&T Corp., agreement, entertainment, video

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. TAGS: telephony, VoIP, SBC Communications Inc., transformation, cable company, Sprint Nextel, VoIP company, IP telephony, AT&T Corp., Internet company, Cingular Wireless, subscriber, IP, Verizon Communications, cell phone, programming

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. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., long distance provider, breakup, merger, AT&T Corp., telecommunications, phone provider, antitrust, telephony, IP, cable television, broadband, VoIP, Sprint Nextel, New York, call

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. TAGS: Microsoft TV, fiber, fiber-optics, Time Warner Inc., Verizon Communications, Digital Home, video service, BellSouth Corp., SBC Communications Inc., TV, agreement, Comcast Corp., broadband, cable company, Microsoft Corp., video

FCC to investigate video franchise rules

November 3, 2005 The feds are investigating whether local communities inhibit competition for TV service. TAGS: entrant, cable company, telephone company, SBC Communications Inc., Texas, agreement, community, Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., video, TV
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