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| June 18, 2007 |
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NXTcomm showcases convergence
As NXTcomm 2007 opens in Chicago today, the show will feature a diverse group of players, from traditional telecom players like AT&T to Internet players like Yahoo!, Google and Microsoft. "Everyone is moving toward Internet protocol networks," said Wayne Crawford, NXTcomm executive director. "We need to keep expanding the diversity of buyers who attend the show." Chicago Tribune (6/18) CNNMoney.com/Dow Jones Newswires (6/15)
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Introducing Mediaroom: Microsoft rebrands its IPTV service
Microsoft announced it was rebranding its Microsoft Internet Protocol Television, dubbing it Microsoft Mediaroom. The service links home TVs and PCs and is currently deployed by 10 Internet providers. Microsoft also said it would release a Mediaroom developers tool kit. Reuters (6/18)
Zycel introduces ADSL 2+ gateway
Zycel has announced that its new ADSL 2+ gateway comes equipped with built-in HomePlug AV Powerline and Wi-Fi capabilities. The new system is designed to give service providers the ability to deploy faster. Telephony Online (6/18)
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AT&T taps greenfield GPON deployment suppliers
Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson will provide optical-network equipment for GPON deployment in "new build" or greenfield areas, AT&T has announced. Telephony Online (6/18)
Vodafone cuts fees for mobile broadband by almost half
Vodafone has announced that it is dramatically cutting its charges for mobile broadband access for laptops, from about $89 per month to about $50. The company also introduced a 24-hour access session for about $17 and increased the amount of data all users can download. The Independent (London) (6/18)
DoCoMo eyes investments in Vietnam, China or India
Japan's NTT DoCoMo is preparing to make a sizable investment in increasing its long-term influence in the rest of Asia, and it is currently looking at the rapidly expanding markets of Vietnam, China and India. DoCoMo sees Vietnam as the hottest of the three markets, but all three come with challenges to overseas investments. Financial Times (free content) (6/18)
Cincinnati Bell launches first commercial UMA service
Cincinnati Bell this week launches CB Home Run, which according to the company, is the first U.S. commercial offering of unlicensed mobile access. Consumers will be able to use a Nokia 6086 handset to connect via cellular networks, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The Cincinnati Enquirer (6/18)
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NXTcomm kicks off in Chicago!
NXTcomm -- the must-attend event for telecom -- kicks off this week in Chicago! NXTcomm is the only venue that brings to one place outstanding keynote speakers -- including the CEOs of AT&T, Cisco, GE/NBC Universal, Motorola and Verizon -- educational programs from leading industry organizations including ATIS, BICSI, Digital Hollywood, Fiercemarkets, IEC, Stifel Nicolaus, Telecommunications Magazine and Wiley Rein and a dynamic exhibit floor -- showcasing the telecom industry's hottest technologies, solutions and strategies. On-site registration available!
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Nokia, Malaysia's MiTV set to launch DVB-H mobile-TV service
Nokia will team up with Malaysia's MiTV Corp. to launch a commercial mobile-broadcast-TV service based on Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld technology. Forbes/AFX News Limited/Thomson Financial (6/18)
Microsoft enters TV-Internet-networking deal with Chinese TV maker
Microsoft and Chinese TV manufacturer Sichuan Changhong Electric Co. announced a deal today to jointly develop in-home digital-networking products linking TV and the Internet. The exact type of equipment and software to be developed and the countries where the products will be sold have yet to be announced. The Cincinnati Post/Associated Press (6/18)
Increased cell use causes shake-up in telephone-survey world
Telephone-survey companies have had to revamp their methodologies to combat the decreasing number of Americans who use traditional landline phones. "This is probably the biggest change for the industry since when I came into the Field Poll in 1978, when the industry was changing over from door-to-door surveys to telephone surveys," Field Poll director Mark DiCamillo said. SeattlePI.com/San Francisco Chronicle (6/17)
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TeliaSonera brings VoIP to triple-play customers
TeliaSonera is now offering VoIP to its residential customers. Customers are eligible for the VoIP offering if they subscribe to the company's triple-play bundle of voice, digital TV and ASDL Internet. TeleGeography Research (6/18)
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Australian government subsidizes broadband rollout
Australia is hoping to increase its countrywide broadband coverage to nearly 100% by subsidizing high-speed broadband rollouts, including those reaching into the bush. The government also has set up a task force to assess the building of a fiber-to-the-node broadband network. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) (6/18) The Age (Melbourne, Australia) (6/18)
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