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SBC ups the ante in broadband war

June 2, 2005 Analysts say that SBC's new $14.95 per month DSL offer could spark a price war among cable competitors. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, cable company, pricing strategy, subscriber, Cox Communications Inc., DSL service, broadband, cable modem, Comcast Corp., pricing, Time Warner Inc., AT&T Corp.

SBC opens up Wi-Fi roaming

October 18, 2004 The carrier will give its broadband subscribers access to 3,900 hot spots for $1.99 a month. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, DSL service, subscriber, Wi-Fi, broadband, carrier, cable company, AT&T Corp.

SBC changes DSL pricing

February 3, 2004 The company introduces new pricing plans for its high-speed, DSL Internet service in hopes of turning up the competition against cable companies. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, pricing, cable company, Time Warner Inc., broadband

SBC sees surge in DSL subscribers

October 21, 2003 SBC Communications reports a 13 percent gain in its broadband customer base, as the Baby Bells struggle to compete against cable. TAGS: DSL, SBC Communications Inc., price cut, gain, cable company, subscriber, broadband, DSL service, earnings, BellSouth Corp., Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., Yahoo! Inc., 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, SBC Communications Inc., Texas, telephone company, community, agreement, Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., video, TV

SBC broadens broadband numbers

April 21, 2004 The company adds a record number of new DSL subscribers, but analysts say cable's dominance remains undiminished. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, broadband, Cingular Wireless, AT&T Corp., cable company

SBC begins offering satellite TV

March 4, 2004 SBC Communications begins offering satellite TV service with EchoStar Communications in a move to compete better with their cable rivals. TAGS: satellite television, EchoStar Communications Corp., SBC Communications Inc., Dish Network, DSL, satellite, cable company, Time Warner Inc., TV, broadband

SBC to invest $4 billion in fiber upgrade

November 12, 2004 In preparation for offering video service, SBC will spend $4 billion to upgrade its network infrastructure from copper to fiber optics. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., fiber, fiber-optics, video service, DSL, Time Warner Inc., cable company, Verizon Communications, video, broadband, U.S.

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, TV, cable company, EchoStar Communications Corp., commentary, DirecTV, middleware, satellite, Media Center PC, subscriber, consumer electronics, Verizon Communications, Microsoft Corp.

SBC gets up to speed

August 9, 2004 Nation's largest DSL provider tries different tactic to lure new customers--raising upload speeds. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, DSL company, cable company, broadband, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp.

FCC lets SBC dial direct to get Net phone numbers

February 2, 2005 Operator gets an easier, cheaper route to the 10-digit numbers it needs. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., Internet phone, Internet phone company, cable company, decision, cell phone, agency, VoIP, broadband, IP

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

SBC plans to get 'naked'

May 6, 2005 SBC says it will begin testing naked DSL this summer, allowing customers in select areas to buy DSL without also buying phone service. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, Verizon Communications, phone service, VoIP, VoIP service, Qwest Communications Inc., merger, VoIP company, BellSouth Corp., AT&T Corp., cable company, broadband, cell phone

Broadband numbers show heightened demand

October 31, 2003 After a quarter marked by DSL price cuts and cable speed boosts, recently released subscriber numbers make it clear: Broadband use is surging, regardless of what form it takes. TAGS: DSL, price cut, Comcast Corp., broadband, cable company, DSL company, Time Warner Inc., SBC Communications Inc., Verizon Communications

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, SBC Communications Inc., broadcaster, digital television, Verizon Communications, cable company, Democrat, set-top, TV, set-top box, requirement, member, AT&T Corp., programming, video

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., TV, Las Vegas, Internet access, cable company, broadband, cell phone

SBC joins the VoIP party

November 16, 2004 The local phone giant going after "young and wireless" crowd in 2005 with Internet phone plan. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., VoIP, BellSouth Corp., IP, local phone company, VoIP service, Internet phone, cable company, telephone company, broadband, AT&T Corp., U.S., cell phone

Texas TV franchise bill not dead

July 15, 2005 In Texas, if at first you don't succeed, call a special legislative session and try again. TAGS: bill, SBC Communications Inc., Texas, cable company, franchise, session, contract, Verizon Communications, TV, state, law, city, AT&T Corp., spokesman

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

Yahoo bundles up with Canadian cable giant

January 20, 2004 The Web giant announces that its Web services will be bundled with high-speed Internet service from Rogers Cable, a Canadian company. TAGS: Rogers Communications Inc., Rogers Cable, Bell Canada, SBC Communications Inc., High-speed Internet, Yahoo! Inc., cable company, Toronto, DSL, Ontario, Web portal, MSN, broadband, subscriber, Web service, agreement
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