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Comcast, Other Cablecos Unite in Wi-Fi Initiative

Already, Bright House Networks and Cablevision have introduced CableWiFi alongside their branded Wi-Fi networks in central Florida and the New York City area. ...More
May 21, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Pulse on Wireless Money Makers

It's a wireless world — even for the channel. But selling smart devices and voice/data calling plans is not all there is to it. ...More
May 15, 2012
Posted in Digital Issues
The Internet, Broadband, 4G and Jobs

The economic benefits associated with the adoption of new technologies are very significant. This reinforces the need to support investment in technology and infrastructure improvements by both private and government entities. ...More
May 11, 2012 By David Byrd
Posted in Blog
Windstream's Profit More Than Doubles

Windstream reported revenues of $1.55 billion in what reflected a significant surge over roughly $1 billion in the same period a year ago. ...More
May 10, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
ADTRAN Completes Acquisition of Nokia Siemens Networks Business

The deal, announced by the Alabama-based telecom equipment maker in December, also included the purchase of associated professional services and network management solutions. ...More
May 7, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Slam 'Net Neutrality' Shareholders' Proposals

Proponents of the proposals cite the need to preserve the openness of the Internet for millions of Americans. ...More
May 3, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
Sweeeet!

With wireless access at nearly double all other forms for voice and the increase in available bandwidth to support bandwidth-intensive applications, redefining access to broadband in the U.S. is imperative. ...More
April 9, 2012 By David Byrd
Posted in Blog
Can You Access Me Now?

With the advent of smartphones, tablets, MiFi hotspots and LAN extenders, do we need to build out fiber infrastructure to support the broadband needs of the U.S.? ...More
April 6, 2012 By David Byrd
Posted in Blog
Comcast, Other Cablecos Couldn't Justify Wireless Business

SpectrumCo acquired 137 licenses in 2006, but the joint venture later found that the cost to deploy a wireless network "would be at least $10-11 billion with a very uncertain business outcome," a Comcast executive said. ...More
March 22, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News
New Competitive Coalition Forms to Promote Broadband Policies at FCC, Congress

The group is expected to represent the interests of the competitive local exchange carriers that were born out of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. ...More
March 16, 2012 By Josh Long
Posted in News