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|  | Level 3 withdraws request for VoIP ruling
Late yesterday, Level 3 Communications withdrew a request for an FCC ruling on fees it pays local phone companies to begin and end calls on their networks. The ruling, which was expected today, could have had significant implications for the industry. CNET (3/22), InternetNews.com (3/22)
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| | Texas to sue Vonage over 911 call
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today is expected to announce the state is suing Vonage, alleging the VoIP provider violated the state's deceptive trade practices act when it failed to connect a 911 call in Houston last month. Vonage did not comment. Houston Chronicle (3/23), Reuters (3/22), InternetNews.com (3/22)
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| | Verizon, Qwest exchange barbs via letters
Verizon Communications and Qwest Communications yesterday sent letters to underscore their positions in the battle to gain control of MCI. Verizon's letter said Qwest's bid was flawed, while the letter from Qwest complained that MCI had stopped communicating with the Denver-based telco about its latest offer. NYTimes.com (3/22), Denver Rocky Mountain News (3/22), CNET/Reuters (3/22), The Wall Street Journal (3/22)
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| | Symbian, Microsoft team up
Symbian, a maker of operating systems for mobile phones, said it has forged a deal with Microsoft to develop software compatible with the Redmond, Wash., company's Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 tools. The deal may indicate the companies, historically rivals in the smart phone software market, are looking to cooperate on more projects. The companies said the deal is aimed at selling more Symbian phones with messaging capabilities to enterprise customers. CNET (3/21), Bloomberg Businessweek (3/23)
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Executives and technology professionals attending the second annual "Wireless On Wall Street" summit in New York said wireless would become integral to their businesses but security of wireless networks was a major concern, particularly for banks. Network integration and access points also were cited as top challenges. TechWeb Network/Information Week (3/21)
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| USTA Applauds Withdrawal of Level 3 Petition
USTA President Walter McCormick applauded Level 3's action today, saying "Level 3's retreat ensures that consumers benefit from real competition in today's vibrant communications market. We applaud the FCC for recognizing that it should not take a piecemeal approach to intercarrier compensation reform and we look forward to working with the Commission on a comprehensive approach to these issues."
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| | EarthLink announces VPN plans
EarthLink said it is launching its first VPN service. The new offering is aimed at retaining enterprise customers. Telephony Online (3/21)
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| | Former WorldCom chairman settles shareholder lawsuits
Former WorldCom Chairman Bert C. Roberts agreed to pay $5.5 million to settle shareholders' claims that he should have known the company's books were being cooked. Accounting firm Arthur Andersen is now the only party that has not settled the investor lawsuits. NYTimes.com/Bloomberg (3/22), Chicago Tribune/Associated Press (3/22)
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