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Sun debuts telco infrastructure program

June 6, 2005 The program offers a range of Sun hardware, software and services that can be used to design new telecommunication services, including VoIP. TAGS: Sun Microsystems Inc., telecommunications company, telecommunications, VoIP

MontaVista upgrades Linux for telcos

May 17, 2005 Customers can download a release candidate of the latest version of the company's Carrier-Grade Linux Edition, the first to use version 2.6 of the Linux kernel. TAGS: MontaVista, Linux kernel, telecommunications company, telecommunications, Linux

Telcos: See you online

March 7, 2005 Telecom companies must persuade customers to move to far more cost-efficient automated channels--such as the Web. TAGS: telecommunications, telecommunications company, back-office, channel, DSL, process

Wiretap laws face new static

October 10, 2007 A bill in the House focuses on the touchy issue of immunity for ISPs and phone companies that aid the feds in spying. TAGS: immunity, telecommunications, telecommunications company, NSA, lawsuit, law, bill, Bush Administration, AT&T Corp., Democrat, San Francisco, Internet Service Provider

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, Google Inc., IP television, threat, exec, supplier, information technology

IBM brings Power blades to telcos

June 7, 2005 JS20 blade server, a model based on Big Blue's PowerPC 970FX chip, is available for use in the BladeCenter T chassis designed for telecommunications customers. TAGS: IBM eServer BladeCenter, blade, blade server, chassis, IBM Corp., telecommunications, IBM PowerPC, telecommunications company, server

The future of telecom regulation in Europe

November 14, 2007 Reformed regulatory framework would affect access, Internet calling, privacy, security, and Net neutrality across Europe. TAGS: commission, COLT TELECOM Group, telecommunications, telecom regulation, regulator, framework, Europe, European Union, proposal, telecommunications company, provider, U.K., power

NSA telecom immunity still unsettled in Senate

November 16, 2007 Due to procedural oddity, question of whether to shield companies from suits alleging cooperation with the NSA won't be resolved until final floor vote. TAGS: immunity, Patrick Leahy, NSA, amendment, telecommunications, lawsuit, telecommunications company, cooperation, Sen., committee, aide, bill, Democrat, senator, law, AT&T Corp.

Motorola opens lab in Bangalore

April 8, 2005 The lab is the 11th applied-research center opened by the telecommunications giant, and its first in India. TAGS: Bangalore, India, Motorola Inc., lab, software development, telecommunications company, telecommunications

Telcos eyeball Network Computers

May 25, 1996 Oracle CEO Larry Ellison wants the telephone companies to help him put an NC into every home, but so far most are only ready to think about it. TAGS: network computer, Pac Bell, Larry Ellison, telecommunications company, telephone company, Internet access, telephone service, Oracle Corp., telecommunications, trial, Internet Service Provider, CEO, PC, e-mail

Legal loophole emerges in NSA spy program

May 18, 2006 An AT&T attorney hints that the White House authorized the company to open its network to surveillance. TAGS: NSA, AT&T Corp., information privacy, certification, telecommunications company, federal law, attorney general, telecommunications, defense, BellSouth Corp., attorney, letter, section

Vonage says Clearwire interfered with VoIP calls

April 6, 2005 As competition heats up Net-phone providers and traditional telecoms, blocked calls are becoming common. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., Vonage Holdings Corp., VoIP, operator, VoIP company, telecommunications, broadband provider, telecommunications company, Internet phone, cable company, broadband, call

Telecoms call for legal fixes after Katrina

June 1, 2006 Bureaucratic mix-ups, red tape and confiscation of emergency supplies kept phones offline after Hurricane Katrina. Telecoms say it must not happen again. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., telecommunications, Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, telecommunications company, worker, AT&T Corp., president

DOJ, Net firms fail to agree on data retention

June 2, 2006 No agreement on forcing Internet companies to store data on Americans is reached at meeting, participants say. TAGS: participant, Internet provider, telecommunications company, telecommunications, Rep., Time Warner Inc., agreement

Cisco faces iPhone trademark challenge in Canada

January 26, 2007 As Cisco battles Apple for the iPhone trademark, telecommunications company alleges Cisco is stepping on its use of the brand. TAGS: trademark, Cisco Systems Inc., Apple iPhone, Canada, telecommunications company, Apple Computer, VoIP, telecommunications, brand, U.S.

Judge won't halt AT&T wiretapping lawsuit

November 17, 2006 San Francisco court says lawsuit alleging the carrier illegally allowed the U.S. government to spy on its customers can continue. TAGS: AT&T Corp., lawsuit, NSA, attorney, Judge, telecommunications company, San Francisco, Vermont, telecommunications, Verizon Communications, conference

Vonage says its calls are still being blocked

March 21, 2005 Net phone provider claims cable and wireless Internet providers are causing problems for their customers. Port blocking seems alive and well. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., broadband provider, VoIP, telecommunications company, Internet phone, Wi-Fi, traffic, telecommunications, spokeswoman, fine, call, broadband, cell phone, IP

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. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., 2Wire, video service, set-top box, Dish Network, BellSouth Corp., set-top, telecommunications company, living room, broadband Internet, fiber-optics, broadband, spokesman, telecommunications, agreement, AT&T Corp.

Bloggers debate impact of Skype acquisition

September 13, 2005 With rumors now confirmed, bloggers debate the merits of eBay's acquisition and how it could change e-commerce down the road. TAGS: Skype, acquisition, eBay Inc., telephony, telecommunications, blogger, e-commerce, telecommunications company, blogging, community, blog

Report: Talks progress between Verizon, MCI

February 11, 2005 Just last week, Qwest was the noted suitor. But Verizon has elbowed the other Bell out of the way--at least for now, a report says. TAGS: MCI Inc., WorldCom Inc., Qwest Communications Inc., Verizon Communications, telecommunications company, carrier, AT&T Corp., telecommunications