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| June 22, 2007 |
Sprint executive calls for end to device subsidies
In an address at NXTcomm on Thursday, Sprint President of 4G Barry West lauded WiMAX's cost efficiency, but he said end-user costs still needed to be driven lower. Toward that end, West called for an end to device subsidies, which he said forced carriers to use long-term contracts. West said that consumers would be so attracted to mobile WiMAX devices such as laptops and portable media players that carriers would not need to pay for them. Wireless Review (Chicago) (6/21)
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Alcatel-Lucent talks convergence
Alcatel-Lucent said consumers were looking for a blended service experience, not just a monolithic service experience. "Enterprise networks are becoming so complex that it opens up advanced communication opportunities. ... We're seeing a true change where broadband will displace traditional revenue streams," said Cindy Christy, president of Alcatel-Lucent North America. IT Management (6/22)
Panelists discuss protection of customer data
Customer proprietary network information is an important issue to telecoms, according to a NXTcomm panel, which discussed the issues surrounding consumer privacy protection, including an uncertainty over what in this category falls under the jurisdiction of the FCC and the Federal Trade Commission. Telephony Online (6/19)
Verizon announces new business FMC services
Verizon Communications has introduced three new fixed-mobile convergence services: Wireless Office, PBX Mobile Extension and Mobile Conference Connection. The services are designed to bridge wireline and wireless networks and enable use of a single phone number for multiple devices, consolidate voice mail boxes and empower easy conference calling. Converge! Network Digest (6/20)
Sprint snaps up some of Bell Industries' spectrum assets
Sprint Nextel has agreed to buy some wireless-spectrum assets from Bell Industries. The $13.5 million deal requires FCC approval and is expected to close in 45 to 90 days. American City Business Journals/Kansas City, Mo. (6/21)
Analysis: Will Vodafone sell its portion of Verizon Wireless?
U.K.-based Vodafone has until Aug. 9 to decide if it will end its joint venture with Verizon Communications by selling back its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless. Vodafone is under pressure from shareholders to make the move, which would give Verizon full control over the wireless service, the second-largest in the U.S., but the European operator has shown no interest in letting go of the stake. Investor's Business Daily (6/21)
Mark Your Calendars for NXTcomm 2008!
NXTcomm has wrapped its highly successful 2007 show -- read here about this terrific event. And mark your calendar for June 16 to 19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, for NXTcomm 2008 -- the only venue where the business and technology of communications, information and entertainment meet. See you in Las Vegas!
Report: VOD strongest area for TV growth
Video-on-demand is expected to grow nearly 20% per year to become a $4.2 billion annual business by 2011, according to a new study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. The study predicts that the entire U.S. TV distribution business will experience 5.4% growth in the next four years, with subscription TV leading the way. Ad-supported local TV will remain flat, according to the study. Broadcasting & Cable (6/21)
Column: Branding won't matter if product doesn't wow consumers
Research which shows that consumers are focused more on the iPhone's features than its Apple moniker proves that branding means little if the product isn't a good one, according to Marc E. Babej and Tim Pollak, partners at Reason Inc. "Great brands ... are the result of compelling products and services," they write. "The exception -- a few image-driven categories such as beer, liquor or fashion -- only proves the rule." Forbes (6/22)
Newport claims advanced chip for mobile TV
Newport Media has introduced an integrated chip designed for mobile-television reception that integrates a tuner, demodulator and all required memory. The NMI310 "Sundance H" is the industry's most highly integrated mobile-TV chip, the company asserted. Electronic Engineering Times (Asia) (6/21)
Fring expands service to Windows Mobile users
PC-mobile phone-application firm fring is adding all Windows Mobile 5.0 and 6.0 series devices to its mobile VoIP community. Fring enables Windows Mobile users to make use of integrated VoIP and a multiple IM experience to enable calls, chat and real-time presence via their cell phone's Internet capabilities, according to fring CEO Avi Shechter. Total Telecom Magazine (U.K.) (6/21)
EC greenlights NBCU-News Corp. Internet-TV venture
European Commission antitrust authorities approved an Internet-TV joint venture Thursday between NBC Universal and News Corp. The net will launch in September and carry shows from the two companies' networks, as well as some third-party content. C21 Media (6/22)
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