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- Broadband reaches into rural areas
A 2005 Texas law designed to spur competition among providers of television, telephone and Internet service seems to be having the intended effect. Rural Texas is being wired for broadband Internet faster than expected, according to testimony before a state House of Representatives subcommittee. The Dallas Morning News
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- Cisco chief backs McCain
Cisco Systems' Chairman and CEO John Chambers will serve as the national economic adviser for John McCain's presidential campaign. The Arizona Republican isn't the first to receive Chambers' political help -- Chambers served on President George W. Bush's transition team and on a trade-policy panel that advised former President Bill Clinton. American City Business Journals/Phoenix
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- Oscars show power of big-event TV
Reflecting the enduring appeal of big-event TV, ad space for the Feb. 25 Oscars telecast already is sold out. Marketers including AT&T, General Motors, Microsoft and Unilever are paying about $1.7 million for 30-second spots, according to estimates, with many also sponsoring coverage on the official Web site, Oscar.com. Broadcaster ABC also is approaching marketers about sponsoring ads produced for mobile phones, to accompany awards-related content. The New York Times
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- European telecoms seek higher frequencies
A shortage of airwaves in Europe has forced telecoms to look for new, higher frequencies that enable wireless customers to watch mobile TV. Since these frequencies are costlier, mobile-handset makers, telecom operators and, ultimately, cell-phone users likely will experience rising costs, Reuters reports. The Washington Post/Reuters
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- Subscriber growth slows for Vonage
Vonage revenue is up 91% from last year, but the company failed to improve on subscriber adds in the fourth quarter compared with last quarter and the fourth quarter of 2005, adding just 166,267 customers. The company is facing increased competition from players in the telecom and cable markets who are bundling VoIP with broadband Internet access and TV. InfoWorld/IDG News Service
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- Editorial: Telecom must be free to compete
The Wall Street Journal reports that the new Democratic-controlled Congress supports more telecom regulation, but the paper asserts additional stipulations and rules will only serve to decrease consumer choice and increase prices in the broadband market. The Wall Street Journal
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