Financial

News Desk: tw telecom Merger Rumors Persist

In this week's Channel Partners News Desk: tw telecom's Q score rises among Level 3, Comcast and TWC merger rumors; Birch Communications buys struggling Lightyear Network Solutions; and Microsoft recognizes its top partners. ...More
Yesterday
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Alteva Bows to Landline Pressures With Warwick-Site Layoffs

The cuts come amid some other significant, recent changes for the UC provider. ...More
Yesterday By Kelly Teal
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HP CEO on Earnings: 'We Have a Long Way to Go'

Still, the company beat earnings-per-share expectations. ...More
May 22, 2013
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SolarWinds To Buy N-Able in $120M Deal

The acquisition will enhance SolarWinds RMM and service automation offerings for SMBs. ...More
May 21, 2013
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Sprint Ups Ante With DISH, Increases Bid for Clearwire

Sprint calls this bid for the half of Clearwire it doesn't own its "best and final offer." ...More
May 21, 2013 By Craig Galbraith
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Sprint Wraps Buy of U.S. Cellular Assets

The carrier says this will significantly increase its network capacity and improve the customer experience in these markets. ...More
May 17, 2013 By Craig Galbraith
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News Desk: Verizon, Comcast Take IP Honors

This week's Channel Partners News Desk looks at the market leaders in hosted VoIP and IP connectivity; breaks down 2013's first quarter for Windstream and CenturyLink; and reveals some important personnel announcements from EarthLink and ShoreTel. ...More
May 16, 2013
Posted in Videos, Voice over IP (VoIP)/IP Telephony
Lightyear No More: Birch To Buy 20-Year-Old Reseller

The Kentucky-based company, founded by Sherman J. Henderson III, soon will be a name relegated to the competitive telecom history books. Read more about severance-pay plans, the impact on agents and one analyst's thoughts on the Birch-Lightyear combination. ...More
May 15, 2013 By Kelly Teal
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Step Aside, Level 3: Comcast, Time Warner Cable Now Seen as tw telecom Suitors

CenturyLink's name is also being tossed around as a potential buyer of tw telecom. ...More
May 15, 2013 By Craig Galbraith
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Verizon, CenturyLink Lead Strong First Quarter

Verizon, CenturyLink and Comcast were among the communications giants that delivered strong first-quarter financial news to their customers and investors. ...More
May 14, 2013
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