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| April 11, 2007 |
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Embarq begins Internet-portal switch
Embarq has begun transitioning customers with EarthLink addresses to a new company-branded Internet portal -- myembarq.com and embarqmail.com. Embarq will automatically move e-mail, contact lists and folder information when customers upgrade to the new portal. xchange (4/9)
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China Mobile taps Alcatel-Lucent for TD-SCDMA network
Alcatel-Lucent affiliate Alcatel Shanghai Bell has signed on to supply TD-SCDMA equipment for China Mobile's 3G network. The equipment will enable the delivery of advanced services, such as video streaming. America's Network (4/11)
Qwest takes a nimble approach
Qwest Communications International says it believes its decision to tailor to customers' needs, both in the business and consumer sectors, has helped it achieve steady growth. Wireless and bundled services will remain integral parts of Qwest's plans moving forward, according to the company. Telephony Online (4/10)
Telecom Italia considers ownership-structure changes
After shareholder Pirelli's move to oust Telecom Italia's chairman Guido Rossi, the telecom appears to want to take a more active role in helping to decide who owns the company, the Financial Times reports. Telecom Italia has hired Merrill Lynch and Societe Generale to look into proposed changes to its structure. Financial Times (free content) (4/10)
CANTV to come under full government control
CA Nacional Telefonos de Venezuela, dubbed the largest phone company in Venezuela, will be fully owned by the government this summer and subsequently delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The Venezuelan government got the ball rolling in February, when it bought Verizon Communications' 28.5% stake in CANTV. Akron Beacon Journal (Ohio)/Associated Press (4/10)
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Home-networking technologies ready to soar
Home networking is set to take off now that technologies such as MoCA, HomePNA and WiMedia have come of age. Toni Kistner gives a rundown on each of the home-networking technologies, and which providers are using them. Electronic House magazine (4/2007)
Q&A: Verizon Business executive talks networks
Glenn Wellbrock, director of network technology development for Verizon Business, says there are still cost issues associated with 40 Gbps that need to be resolved before widespread use can occur. Telephony Online (4/10)
Ya.com markets IPTV service pilot
Deutsche Telekom subsidiary Ya.com is piloting an IPTV service that will run on the company's DSL network. The Spanish unit is currently up for sale. Telecompaper (The Netherlands) (4/11)
ECI, Motorola join hands for ultra-broadband venture
Motorola has inked a multiyear agreement with ECI Telecom Ltd., which the company hopes will further its ultra-broadband ventures. "ECI's award-winning solutions deliver a rich array of access network and QoS features such as integrated data, video and voice that clearly position the company as a leading IP DSLAM provider," analyst Erik Keith said. Globes (Israel) (4/11)
Hyundai taking virtual interest in "Today" host's real travels
Hyundai Motor America is paying an estimated $2.5 million to sponsor NBC's first microsite to promote "Today" host Matt Lauer's next "Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?" segment. The deal is a further sign of TV networks' interest in linking real-world content and marketing initiatives with their virtual efforts, according to columnist Stuart Elliott. NYTimes.com (4/11)
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Debate arises over donations by cell phone
A consumer-advocacy group says wireless carriers may be benefiting from Text 2Help, which enables donations to be made to the American Red Cross using short codes. "This (program) gets the money there faster and is much cheaper," an AT&T Mobility spokesman said, noting that many of its customers pay no fee to donate because their contracts include a set number of free text messages. NYTimes.com (4/11)
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