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AT&T launches TV service in Texas

AT&T Inc. on Monday expanded its IPTV service rollout in San Antonio, kicking off a new era in the video business. The service offers 200 channels, DVR service and a host of other features. Customers who sign up by July 31 are eligible to receive three months of free service.   The Wall Street Journal (6/27),   San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)/Associated Press (6/27),   Telephony Online (6/26)

	Business & Industry Watch

Telecom Italia goes after AOL units in Europe

Telecom Italia has made an offer to buy AOL's French and German units, which have been valued at $881.6 million.   Reuters (6/27)

EchoStar helps customers find DSL deals

EchoStar Communications has begun offering a service from GetConnected that allows retailers to determine the best DSL deals for customers by entering their ZIP code.   Denver Rocky Mountain News (6/27)

Nortel announces restructuring plan

Nortel Networks launched a restructuring plan that will result in the elimination of 1,100 jobs and changes to the pension program.   The Washington Post/Reuters (6/27),   The Wall Street Journal (6/27)

Marvell to buy Intel unit

Intel is selling its business unit devoted to making chips for hand-held devices to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. for $600 million. The division makes chips used in both BlackBerry and Treo devices.   USA TODAY/Associated Press (6/27),   The Wall Street Journal (6/27)

Other News

Warwick Valley Telephone Company embraces IP
Telecommunications (6/27)

Head of Microsoft's Unified Communications Group discusses new phone strategy
BusinessWeek (6/26)

With 60,000 new clips a day, YouTube looks for profit
The Wall Street Journal (6/27)

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	Technology Trends

Report: China primed for enterprise Wi-Fi growth

A report by research firm Analysys International predicts China's enterprise Wi-Fi market will grow 45% a year over the next four years. "Wi-Fi is strongly positioned for indoor coverage," an AI analyst said. "With the expected 3G development in China, operators will pay more attention to promising FMC services."   Networking Pipeline (6/27)

Group maps out guidelines for mobile Web sites

The Worldwide Web Consortium, a group that includes Nokia, Vodafone Group and Google, said it has set up guidelines for developers to design Web sites for the mobile Web. Among other things, the guidelines suggest developers design sites with minimal graphics and with content appearing at the top of the screen.   CNET/Reuters (6/26)

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	Regulatory & Legislative

EU telecom rules would change dramatically under proposal

EU telecom regulator Viviane Reding today was expected to introduce new rules for the telecom industry that could lift regulatory burdens in some areas, but impose increased oversight on broadband operators.   International Herald Tribune (6/26)

Supreme Court takes telecom case

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that alleges regional telecoms agreed not to compete in each other's territory. The case could have broad implications for antitrust law.   The New York Times (6/27),   The Wall Street Journal (6/27)

Other News

Survey: Government lagging on IPv6 planning process
Networking Pipeline (6/26)

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