Cisco to buy Starent Networks for $2.9B, betting on mobile Internet demandOctober 13th, 2009 Cisco to buy Starent Networks for $2.9BSAN JOSE, Calif. — Cisco Systems Inc.
Verizon Wireless discontinues the $150 'Hub,' a home phone with a touch screenSeptember 30th, 2009 Verizon discontinues 'Hub' touch screen home phoneNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is pulling the "Hub," an Internet-connected home phone with an iPhone-like touch screen, after just eight months on the market. The carrier stopped selling the phone this week, but will continue to support ones already bought, Verizon Wireless spokeswoman Debra Lewis said Wednesday.
FCC votes to examine how to promote innovation, investment in wireless sectorAugust 27th, 2009 FCC to open inquiry into wireless industryWASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission is launching an inquiry into how to best encourage innovation and investment in the wireless market. The five-member commission voted unanimously Thursday to open the examination as it seeks to gather information that will help it set wireless policy in the years ahead.
In race with cable, AT&T to offer discounts for wireless, Internet and TV bundlesAugust 24th, 2009 In race with cable, AT&T pushes discounted bundleNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. has started offering its first bundle discount for customers who combine its U-Verse TV service with wireless and broadband.
Verizon Wireless connects first call using next-generation network, to go commercial in 2010August 14th, 2009 Verizon Wireless uses new network for first timeNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless says it has completed the first calls using a brand-new network that's planned to go live next year, offering faster Internet speeds. The calls were made Friday in Boston and earlier in Seattle, using cell-tower equipment from Alcatel-Lucent and LM Ericsson AB.
Biggest mailers to be offered discounts for boosting volume by money-seeking Postal ServiceAugust 12th, 2009 Postal Service planning discounts for big mailersWASHINGTON — Looking for ways to boost business, the Postal Service is planning to offer discounts to some of its best customers. Companies that mailed at least 500,000 first-class letters, cards or large envelopes between Oct.
Verizon gives free Wi-Fi to some Internet customers with Windows PCsJuly 27th, 2009 Verizon gives free Wi-Fi to Internet customersNEW YORK — Verizon is giving some of its home broadband customers free access to thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and other public places, taking a page from competitors that already offer wireless Internet access. The offer excludes Verizon Communications Inc.
Ericsson also bidding for Nortel's wireless businessJuly 24th, 2009 TORONTO - Sweden's Ericsson has entered the bid to acquire the next-generation wireless business of Nortel. Toronto-based Nortel, which is selling its various divisions as part of its liquidation plan, will auction its wireless business Friday in New York.
Verizon Wireless offers smaller carriers a faster jump at exclusive handsetsJuly 17th, 2009 Verizon offers small carriers fresher handsetsNEW YORK — Verizon Wireless is offering small cellular carriers a chance to get new phone models faster. Like other large carriers, Verizon Wireless sometimes exclusively locks up new models for six months to a year.
Economic Survey calls for transparent telecom spectrum auctionJuly 2nd, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Economic Survey 2008-09 tabled in parliament Thursday has sought to end the controversy surrounding allocation of radio frequency by advocating an open and transparent auction process. "Spectrum should be auctioned and be freely tradeable among companies having a telecom licence, the survey said.
Comcast to offer wireless Internet service through Clearwire and SprintJune 29th, 2009 Comcast to offer wireless Internet servicePHILADELPHIA — Comcast is rolling out wireless Internet service Tuesday in Portland, Ore., with plans to add three other cities by the end of the year. Comcast is the first major cable operator to roll out wireless broadband.
Verizon rolls out faster (and pricier) FiOS bundles; Flip camera or computer includedJune 23rd, 2009 Verizon pushes faster (and pricier) FiOS bundlesNEW YORK — Verizon is boosting speeds on its FiOS service. And it's throwing in a high-definition Flip video camera or Hewlett-Packard computer to get you to join.
NY's Sen. Schumer prods MTA on wireless Internet access on railsJune 15th, 2009 NY Sen. urges MTA action on wireless InternetGARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Sen. Charles Schumer contends the commuter railroads serving New York City have been slow to implement wireless Internet service.
Regulator plans securities trading using wireless technologyMay 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Thursday proposed to extend the Internet trading facility in securities on exchanges by enabling the use of wireless technology. The framework for Internet-based trading was put in place Jan 31, 2000, it said, but the use of wireless technology had to maintain certain safeguards.
Discount carrier AirTran Airways says Wi-Fi will be available on all its flights by midsummerMay 12th, 2009 AirTran Airways joins the Wi-Fi crowdORLANDO, Fla. — Discount carrier AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Tuesday it will offer in-flight wireless Internet access on all 136 of its aircraft by midsummer.
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August 26th, 2009 at 4:07 am
Love the package deal that AT&T customers are getting…now only wish the following two things: 1) I wasn’t locked in with a ridiculous Cablevision contract at the moment, 2) i actually lived in one of those states!