Carlyle Group gives IPv6 a vote of confidence
Private equity firm The Carlyle Group has invested in Command Information, a company specializing in IPv6 technology. Command offers next-generation Internet solutions to the government and Fortune 1000 companies. TechWeb Network (2/2)  
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Sprint Nextel names local phone spinoff
Sprint Nextel, which plans to spin off its local phone operation, said it will name the new company Embarq Corp. Embarq will trade on the NYSE as "EQ." American City Business Journals/Kansas City Business Journal (2/2), Reuters (2/2), San Jose Mercury News (Calif.)/Associated Press (free registration) (2/1)
Analysis: Nortel-Huawei combo could create video powerhouse
The deal between Nortel Networks and Huawei Technologies to jointly develop broadband access equipment could position the companies to become leaders in the emerging IPTV market. However, the pair will face serious competition from the likes of Alcatel, Lucent Technologies and Siemens. Bloomberg Businessweek (2/2)
IPSphereForum adds Verizon to its ranks
Verizon Communications has officially joined the IPSphereForum, a group devoted to defining the future of IP technology. Telecommunications (2/1)
Alcatel, Comcast report earnings
Alcatel's Q4 net rises: French gear maker Alcatel reported fourth-quarter net income of $654.6 million, up 16% over a year earlier. The company said revenues at its fixed and mobile communications units rose by 12% and 15%, respectively, but that sales could slow down in the second half of 2006. Reuters (2/2)
Comcast's Q4 profit hurt by higher tax rate: Comcast reported a fourth-quarter profit of $133 million, down from $423 million a year earlier. The company said a higher tax rate and a drop in investment income were to blame for the decline. Revenue increased 9.2% to $5.7 billion, while revenue at its cable network properties rose 14%. The Washington Post/Associated Press (2/2), Reuters (2/2), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
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Cambridge teams with MIT for Wi-Fi network
Cambridge, Mass., said it would work with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to set up a Wi-Fi mesh network to offer free high-speed Internet access to residents. Harvard University also may join the project, the city's IT director said. Boston Herald/Associated Press (2/2)
CBS to sell "Survivor" online
CBS is skipping the middleman and entering the video download business itself. The network will begin selling "Survivor" episodes for $1.99 each through CBS.com. Los Angeles Times (2/2), CNNMoney.com/Reuters (2/2), Mediaweek (2/1)
U.S. Patent Office backs RIM in patent dispute
Research In Motion touted yesterday's decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to strike down all of NTP's wireless e-mail claims. NTP said it would respond to the ruling, which was not final, and that it would appeal if necessary. Meanwhile, the Justice Department took the unusual step of asking a federal judge not to shut down BlackBerry services in the U.S. until NTP can devise a better plan for how to deal with such a situation. A hearing to decide BlackBerry's fate is schedule for Feb. 24, setting up a scenario in which the presiding court could impose an injunction before the Patent Office reaches a final conclusion. Reuters (2/1), NYTimes.com (2/2), The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
RIM chalks up victory in British court: The English High Court ruled that patent firm InPro Licensing's claims in a patent infringement lawsuit against Research In Motion were invalid. The Globe and Old (Toronto) (2/2), Reuters (2/2)
Lawmakers back swift action on phone record sales
Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee yesterday said they would quickly and decisively crack down on companies that illegally obtain and sell phone data. Despite the desire of some lawmakers to deal with the problem through legislation, USTelecom SVP for law and policy Ed Merlis said it would be better to enforce existing laws more strictly. "We believe the best way to address the problem is through the enforcement of existing laws and the strengthening of ... penalties for bad actors," Merlis said. PC World (2/1)
FCC looks into wireless spectrum discounts
The FCC said it will consider closing a loophole that may have allowed large wireless carriers to receive discounts at spectrum auctions by forming partnerships with small businesses. It is unclear whether the FCC will act before a just-scheduled June 29 auction of 90 MHz airwaves. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (2/2)
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