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- Fixed, mobile worlds converge
Fixed-mobile convergence is a growing topic of interest among those in the industry, but some analysts assert that obstacles remain to true network convergence and mass-market adoption. Telecoms are looking to IMS and UMA to help foster hybrid services. The Wall Street Journal
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- Virgin Media signs up HBO, Al Gore
Virgin Media inked a deal to deliver on-demand content for a selection of HBO hits, including "The Sopranos" and "Six Feet Under" to the U.K. market. Former Vice President Al Gore also will make his user-generated content channel, Current TV, available through Virgin Media. Reuters
(2/13)
, New Media Age
(2/12)
- Time Warner unit adds wireless
In partnership with Sprint, Time Warner Cable's Raleigh division is launching Mobile Access, a wireless service to be offered as a bundled package with other Time Warner services. For customers who sign up for home and wireless services, Time Warner will offer free mobile-to-home and home-to-mobile minutes. The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
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- Consumers coming to grips with VoIP
Mainstream consumers are starting to embrace VoIP. The technology is starting to gain traction thanks to improvements in the technology, the spread of broadband and a shifting competitive landscape. USA TODAY
(2/12)
- TI chips target low, high markets
Texas Instruments has announced new chips in its OMAP 3 line targeting high-end multimedia phones. The company also added on to its LoCosto product family to enable the delivery of low-cost handsets to emerging markets. Forbes
(2/12)
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- Verizon wants program-access extension
Verizon Communications supports the extension of the FCC law that allows pay-TV competitors to demand access to satellite-delivered cable channels that are owned by cable operators. While FCC chairman Kevin Martin hasn't launched a review of program access, he has shown support for the extension. Multichannel News
(2/12)
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