Clearwire names Alvarion, ZTE as network infrastructure suppliers in launch of 4G WiMAXOctober 6th, 2009 Clearwire says Alvarion, ZTE to aid Spanish launchKIRKLAND, Wash. — Clearwire Corp.
Can you read me now? Verizon Wireless to support e-book reader from IREXSeptember 23rd, 2009 Verizon Wireless to support e-book readerNEW YORK — Verizon will be providing wireless book downloads for an electronic reading device, joining AT&T and Sprint in supporting electronic books. IREX Technologies, a Dutch company, said Wednesday that it would start selling an e-book reader this fall for $400.
FCC chairman: Wireless carriers shouldn't block Internet trafficSeptember 21st, 2009 FCC chairman proposes 'open Internet' rulesNEW YORK — Wireless carriers shouldn't be allowed to block certain types of Internet traffic flowing over their networks, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission chairman said Monday in a speech that figures to provoke a fight with the industry. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said wireless carriers should be subject to the same "open Internet" rules that the agency has begun to apply to home broadband providers.
Reports say the FCC will propose new rules on the free flow of information on the InternetSeptember 19th, 2009 Reports: FCC to propose 'Net neutrality' rulesThe head of the FCC plans to propose new rules that would prohibit Internet service providers from interfering with the free flow of information and certain applications over their networks, according to reports published Saturday. The reports said the Federal Communications Commission chairman, Julius Genachowski, will announce the proposed rules in a speech Monday at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank.
Sprint offers unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling as wireless-pricing competition intensifiesSeptember 10th, 2009 Sprint Nextel lowers mobile-to-mobile pricingKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sprint is offering unlimited minutes for calls made between mobile phones as competition in wireless pricing continues to intensify.
Clearwire CFO David Sach leaves; Chief Strategy Officer Scott Richardson to resignSeptember 3rd, 2009 Clearwire CFO leaves; strategy chief to resignNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp. Chief Financial Officer David Sach has left the company to pursue other opportunities, the company said in a regulatory filing Thursday.
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.
AT&T to offer first discounts for wireless, Internet and TV bundlesAugust 24th, 2009 AT&T to offer discounted wireless-U-Verse bundleNEW YORK — AT&T says it is offering its first bundle discount for customers who combine its U-Verse TV service with wireless and broadband. Customers who sign up for U-Verse TV and a cell phone plan for at least 450 minutes per month, or for U-Verse phone service, will get $30 off broadband for six months, AT&T said Monday.
Sprint expanding wireless broadband services to 17 citiesAugust 11th, 2009 Sprint Nextel announces 17 new WiMax marketsOVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Sprint Nextel Corp.
HBO coming to the Internet: Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsJune 24th, 2009 Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsPHILADELPHIA — Time Warner and Comcast are joining forces to bring cable TV shows to the Internet, but only for paying subscribers. Starting next month, the companies will launch online video trials nationwide giving 5,000 Comcast Corp.
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.
Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devices and networking equipmentMay 13th, 2009 Cisco to supply Clearwire with WiMax devicesNEW YORK — Clearwire Corp., which is building a nearly nationwide wireless data network, says Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to make devices that can use that network.
Illinois court allows iPCS' challenge of Sprint-Clearwire WiMax deal to go forwardMay 1st, 2009 Court rules for iPCS in Sprint WiMax fightKANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Illinois court is allowing a lawsuit to move forward that challenges Sprint Nextel's deal with Clearwire Corp.
Will Comcast viewers see NFL Network? Court fight is unresolved as Thursday deadline loomsApril 30th, 2009 Will Comcast keep NFL Network? Deadline loomsPHILADELPHIA — Without a last-minute agreement, Thursday will be the last day for Comcast cable-TV customers to view the 24-hour NFL Network. Comcast and the National Football League are in a court battle over how the nation's largest cable provider carries the network.
Cablevision unveils fastest Internet speeds yet for cable, at 101 megabits per secondApril 28th, 2009 Cablevision has fastest Internet speeds for cableCablevision Systems Corp. on Tuesday unveiled the fastest Internet speeds available from any cable or phone company.
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