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| January 8, 2007 |
Nokia-Siemens JV subject to restrictions, report says
The U.S. Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States reportedly will require Nokia and Siemens to sign a mitigations agreement to gain approval for the companies' planned networking joint venture, the Financial Times reports. Nokia is not commenting on the report, saying its dealings with CFIUS are confidential. The Washington Post/Reuters (1/8)
Vonage inks Wi-Fi deal with EarthLink
Vonage has signed on to resell EarthLink's Wi-Fi services in select cities in a move designed to diversify its service portfolio. The Wall Street Journal (1/8)
Consolidation weighs on Tellabs
Tellabs trimmed its revenue projections for the fourth quarter to $455 million to $470 million. The company, however, expects the dip to be temporary because demand for high-speed connection equipment is on the rise. Reuters (1/5)
Verizon launches MediaFlo-powered mobile-TV service
Verizon Wireless officially announced its live broadcast TV service for mobile phones with a service rollout planned within three months' time. Verizon Communications also revealed plans to upgrade its Fios TV service, in part to make conducting a content search easier. CNET (1/7)
Google, EarthLink come to San Francisco Wi-Fi terms
Google and EarthLink hammered out details of their proposed citywide Wi-Fi network in San Francisco, which will include free access supported by advertising as well as a subscription-based offering. City officials, some of whom prefer launching a city-owned network, must approve the proposal. TechWeb Network (1/5) NYTimes.com (1/6)
Vodafone reviews Hutchison Essar's financials
Vodafone reportedly has gained access to Hutchison Essar's books to begin due diligence, according to the Financial Times. Hutchison Essar minority stakeholder Essar Group formally announced its plan to pursue Hutchison Essar. Financial Times (free content) (1/8) Business Standard (India) (1/8)
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BT rolls out new Fusion Wi-Fi handsets
BT introduced new Fusion handsets that will link up to the telecom operator's Wi-Fi hot spots in an effort to give customers access to lower mobile-phone rates. Fusion was launched in June 2005, but it has not connected with many mobile-phone users. Forbes/AFX News Limited (1/8)
Networks look to send shows to TV via Web
Cable networks such as Nickelodeon, Showtime and Starz have reached deals with Microsoft that will allow customers to watch their Web-based programs on TV, rather than on a PC. The moves represent a growing trend to unite television with the Internet. The Wall Street Journal (1/8) Multichannel News (1/8)
Hybrid devices bring computers, cell phones together
The mobile phone, or fourth screen, is becoming a hot spot for computers, especially as carriers push wireless data services and more Internet powerhouses, such as Google, move beyond the PC. Apple is expected to make a splash in this sector this week, notes one software designer, who says, "Apple is about to touch off a nuclear war. The Nokias and the Motorolas will have to respond." International Herald Tribune (1/7)
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Report: FCC to get tough on pretexting
The FCC reportedly is considering stepping up rules to prevent pretexting. Proposals under review include requiring phone companies to implement password-protection provisions to access customer records and the filing of annual statements showing a company's adherence to pretexting-prevention rules. USA TODAY (1/8) cellular-news (U.K.)/Dow Jones Newswires (1/6)
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