In race with cable, AT&T to offer discounts for wireless, Internet and TV bundles

September 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.

September 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.

September 19th, 2009 Official: 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, an official at the agency said Saturday. The Federal Communications Commission chairman, Julius Genachowski, will announce the proposed rules in a speech Monday at the Brookings Institution, a Washington think tank, the official said on condition of anonymity because news of the announcement had not been formally released.

September 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.

August 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.

August 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.

July 31st, 2009 CHENNAI - The city's first broadband Internet service provider Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd has unplugged its services here and started refunding its subscribers their dues, officials said. "We are forced to close down our business.

July 31st, 2009 CHENNAI - The city's first broadband Internet service provider Hathway Cable and Datacom Ltd Friday unplugged its services here and started refunding its subscribers their dues, officials said. We are forced to close down our business.

July 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.

June 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.

June 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.

June 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.

April 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.

April 27th, 2009 Verizon 1st-qtr profit, revenue beat expectationsNEW YORK — Verizon Communications Inc. said Monday its earnings grew 5 percent in the first quarter, boosted by its acquisition of Alltel Corp.

April 22nd, 2009 AT&T to shut down Internet phone serviceNEW YORK — AT&T is shutting down its CallVantage Internet-based phone service. AT&T Inc. is making the disclosure in letters to subscribers this week.