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| March 23, 2007 |
AT&T to serve up TV channels on PCs, mobile phones
AT&T is expanding the reach of its U-verse IPTV service to PCs and, at a later date, wireless phones. For about $10 a month, subscribers can access 28 channels through MobiTV. SeattlePI.com/Bloomberg (3/22)
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Verizon seeks injunction against Vonage
Verizon Communications wants a U.S. District Court to rule in favor of its permanent injunction request against Vonage Holdings. The Wall Street Journal (3/23)
NBCU, News Corp. team up for online video site
As expected, NBC Universal and News Corp. have announced plans for a joint venture to deliver ad-supported online video content using established Web sites AOL, Yahoo!, MSN and MySpace as distributors. 
Bloomberg1/ClipSyndicate (3/22) The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)/Associated Press (3/23)
Former FCC chairman joins Cisco's board
Michael Powell has taken a seat on Cisco Systems' board of directors. Cisco was likely attracted to Powell for his connections in Washington and his positive view of gadgets and digital television. The Register (U.K.) (3/22)
Report: Alcatel-Lucent gets first choice of Nortel GSM rights
French communications-equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent has reportedly penned a deal with Nortel that will give Alcatel-Lucent the first option to buy Nortel's GSM activities, if they go on sale. Electronic Engineering Times (Asia) (3/22)
Analysts say Motorola won't rebound soon
Motorola's stock tumbled after disclosing that its mobile-phone division was losing money and that the company would post a loss for the first quarter. One analyst called the fiasco "jaw-dropping," and another doesn't predict profits for the division until the fourth quarter. Chicago Tribune (3/23)
France Telecom backs national fiber-optics network in Slovakia
Orange Slovensko Slovakian, a unit of France Telecom, is planning a fiber-to-the-home network that will be available nationwide. The deployment is said to represent the first countrywide FTTH network in Europe. Forbes/AFX News Limited (3/22)
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Linksys goes after more small business
Linksys unveiled a suite of new products, including an ADSL gateway, designed to expand the company's reach in the small-business sector, which already represents 40% of Linksys' sales revenue. Linksys is working in tandem with parent Cisco Systems in the SMB space. Telephony Online (3/22)
Opinion: Apple TV shines
A review of Apple's Apple TV found that it was easy to set up and that the picture quality of videos sent to a TV was of almost-DVD-like quality. Users of Apple's iPod will feel at home with Apple TV's interface. NewsFactor Network (3/22)
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Skype integrates peer-to-peer PayPal option into VoIP offering
Skype plans to launch Send Money, a service enabling Skype customers to use their PayPal accounts to send money to other Skype users. The service could be available as soon as next month. NewsFactor Network (3/21)
Calcutta Telephones plans IPTV service launch in India
Calcutta Telephones is looking at a June launch of IPTV services in Kolkata, which would mark the second Indian city to have IP video services available. The telecom also plans to offer video-on-demand as part of the service. The Financial Express (India) (3/22)
FCC changes rules for wireless Internet
The FCC approved new rules that now classify wireless broadband as an information service. The ruling changes Internet access on wireless devices from "commercial mode radio service" rules to the same landline broadband rules followed by telecoms and cable companies. Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg (3/23) Converge! Network Digest (3/22)
FCC to examine broadband service
The Federal Communications Commission has begun an examination of broadband Internet services available to consumers, with an eye toward determining whether some form of net regulation is advisable. The Wall Street Journal (3/23) MSNBC/Associated Press (3/22)
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