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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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SBC gets up to speed
August 9, 2004
Nation's largest DSL provider tries different tactic to lure new customers--raising upload speeds.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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SBC joins the VoIP party
November 16, 2004
The local phone giant going after "young and wireless" crowd in 2005 with Internet phone plan.
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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.
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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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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.
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