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|  | TV over phones attracts billions in investment
Telecommunications companies such as Verizon Communications and SBC Communications; wireless chipmakers Qualcomm and Texas Instruments; and content providers such as Walt Disney Co. and News Corp. are pouring billions into what they believe is one of the most promising telecom applications of the future -- TV programming via phone lines and on mobile phones. Denver Rocky Mountain News (12/20)
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| | Analysis: Wireless consolidation may have its benefits
Telecom analysts and executives say the recent trend toward consolidation in the wireless space does not necessarily mean the market is becoming less competitive. Prices for services will remain about the same, service will get better and companies are likely to begin offering a wider variety of services, those people say. NYTimes.com (12/20)
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|  | Cingular executive talks about AT&T Wireless deal: Cingular Network Services President Ed Reynolds talks with Cox Newspapers' Bob Keefe about the process of combining Cingular Wireless and AT&T Wireless. SeattlePI.com (12/20) |
| | Analysis: Investors cheer telecom rebound
Venture capital investors are beginning to see some of their telecom investments pay off, which indicates the market is rebounding, according to a report in The Washington Post. The strongest areas of growth have been among equipment makers and companies getting into VoIP. The Washington Post (12/20)
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| | CNET Special Report: The year in broadband
This was the year that broadband reached its "tipping point," according to CNET. Here the Web news service reviews the high and lows of the year in broadband -- from Comcast's failed bid for Walt Disney, to the rival "triple plays" of cable and phone providers, to legal and political battles over WiMAX and regulation. CNET (12/20)
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| | Comcast upgrade leads to new services in Colorado
Comcast Corp. has completed a $400 million upgrade of its system in Colorado. The changes, which include 2,000 miles of new fiber-optic cable, have enabled the Philadelphia-based company to roll out a slew of services in recent months, including VOD and high-speed Internet access. Denver Rocky Mountain News (12/20)
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| | Sprint offers streaming music via mobile phones
Sprint today is expected to introduce a service that allows mobile phone subscribers to listen to music via their handsets for about $6 a month. Music Choice, a company that provides music to cable and satellite TV operators, will provide the stream for Sprint. CNET (12/20)
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| | Yahoo! expands mobile offering
Internet portal Yahoo! expanded the reach of its mobile services by signing a deal with Nextel to provide WAP access to wireless subscribers. Now users of Nextel, Sprint, Verizon, Cingular and T-Mobile will be able to access Yahoo! instant messaging, e-mail and local directory services through their mobile phones. ClickZ (12/20)
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| | Opinion: FCC took wrong approach in last week's competition ruling
New competition rules announced last week by the FCC will only result in more lawsuits and regulatory uncertainty, says Tom Giovanetti, president of the Institute for Policy Innovation. The Washington Times (12/20)
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| | Iowa ISP wins $1B in spam damages
A small Iowa ISP was awarded more than $1 billion in damages in a RICO case against three alleged spammers which were responsible for overloading the company's servers in 2000 with 10 million e-mails a day. Although the judgment, including $720 million against AMP Dollar Savings, $360 million against Cash Link Systems and $140,000 against TEI Marketing Group, is not likely to be collected, it is thought to be the largest award in an anti-spam case. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)/Associated Press (free registration) (12/20)
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