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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. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., fiber, fiber-optics, video service, DSL, Time Warner Inc., cable company, Verizon Communications, video, broadband, U.S.

Alcatel wins $1.7 billion SBC contract

October 20, 2004 SBC Communications taps the French telecom equipment maker to upgrade its network with fiber-optic technology. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., VDSL, fiber, Alcatel, ADSL, fiber-optics, Qwest Communications Inc., BellSouth Corp., DSL, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, telecommunications, IP, video

SBC offers $19.95 DSL with a catch

October 28, 2004 The offer is valid only if customers buy a wire line phone service for $48.95. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, catch, DSL service, broadband, Time Warner Inc., Verizon Communications, video

SBC Yahoo DSL cuts prices again

October 1, 2003 The co-branded DSL service introduces a Web-only promotion that offers one year of service for $26.95 a month, the second discount in just a few months. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., DSL, promotion, DSL service, satellite television, Yahoo! Inc., cable company, broadband, AT&T Corp., satellite, TV, video

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

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, earnings, subscriber, broadband, BellSouth Corp., Verizon Communications, AT&T 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, SBC Communications Inc., telephone company, Texas, community, agreement, Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., video, TV

AT&T buy shows how far voice calling has fallen

February 2, 2005 Phone giants unite to face a Net-driven future, with their basic service likely to end up a giveaway. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., voice, broadband Internet, broadband, VoIP, IP, Time Warner Inc., spokeswoman, video

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

Verizon CEO calls for pay-TV rule changes

April 18, 2005 Says telephone company shouldn't be required to pay fees to local governments for offering pay TV over fiber. TAGS: pay-TV, fiber, SBC Communications Inc., Verizon Communications, fee, cable company, broadcaster, broadband Internet, DSL, telephone company, broadband, AT&T Corp., telecommunications, video, TV, CEO

Yahoo to offer CNN, ABC video feeds

August 1, 2005 Daily news clips from the two media companies will be available for free on Yahoo, starting next month. TAGS: CNN, video feed, Yahoo! Inc., media company, SBC Communications Inc., agreement, broadband, video

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, TV, DSL, cable company, Time Warner Inc., satellite, video, IP

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, TV, set-top box, Democrat, set-top, requirement, member, AT&T Corp., programming, video

Cox hoists broadband speed limits

August 10, 2004 Hike in basic download rate to 4mbps shows the cable industry's sticking to speed upgrades to take on DSL rivals. TAGS: Cox Communications Inc., broadband, SBC Communications Inc., Time Warner Inc., DSL, Comcast Corp., cable company, Verizon Communications, U.S., video

Can video relieve Baby Bell ills?

September 2, 2003 A string of deals between Baby Bells and satellite TV companies signals that local phone companies are scrambling to add video services in a bid to fend off cable rivals. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., video service, cable telephony, satellite television company, satellite television, satellite, TV company, SBC Communications Inc., Dish Network, cable company, local phone company, EchoStar Communications Corp., DSL, Qwest Communications Inc., telephone company, telephony

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

AT&T cries foul over ads

March 28, 2006 The phone company accuses cable operators of suppressing free speech by not airing its ads for national video franchises. TAGS: AT&T Corp., cable company, debate, SBC Communications Inc., agreement, TV, video

BellSouth teams with Yahoo

October 17, 2005 BellSouth and Yahoo announced on Monday a strategic alliance to provide co-branded broadband service. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., broadband service, Yahoo! Inc., SBC Communications Inc., portal, broadband, cable company, Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., TV, video
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