News tagged with communications companies


British government backs down over database plan

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 27, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

(AP) -- The British government said Monday it wants communications companies to keep records of every phone call, e-mail and Web site visit made in the country. But it has decided not to set up a national database of the ...





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In race with cable, AT&T pushes discounted bundle

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(AP) -- AT&T Inc. has started offering its first bundle discount for customers who combine its U-Verse TV service with wireless and broadband.


Qwest doubles top broadband speed in some cities

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created Jul 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Qwest is doubling its top Internet download speeds in some areas to keep up with the offerings of cable companies.


HP, Microsoft workplace tools partnership

Microsoft, HP expand workplace tools partnership

Technology / Software

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard announced plans on Tuesday to expand their partnership designed to create tools and products that improve workplace communications and efficiency.


FCC: Landline number move should take 1 day, not 4

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created May 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The Federal Communications Commission voted Wednesday to force landline phone companies to act faster when their subscribers want to move their phone number to a rival service.


Study: Unlicensed spectrum space worth $100 billion for wireless use

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created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A study commissioned by Microsoft Corp. estimates that the unlicensed "white spaces" spectrum coveted by the software giant and other technology companies could be worth more than $100 billion over the next 15 years.


FCC votes to begin crafting 'net neutrality' rules

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created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Federal regulators took an important step Thursday toward prohibiting broadband providers from favoring or discriminating against certain kinds of Internet traffic.


Court says no exclusive cable rights in apartments

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created May 26, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Cable companies cannot have exclusive rights to provide service in apartment buildings that they wire, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.


Cable TV companies mull impact of online video

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created Apr 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Cable TV operators have treaded gingerly with online video. The companies want to meet consumer demand for watching shows on the Internet. But they don't want cable TV to lose its place as the home's main entertainment ...


Qwest Communications 3Q earnings fall 6 pct

Technology / Business

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Qwest Communications International Inc. reported a 6 percent drop in third-quarter profit Wednesday as customers continue to give up traditional landline telephones.


Google Voice service blocks fewer than 100 numbers

Technology / Internet

created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Google Inc. says its free messaging and calling service, Google Voice, blocks calls to fewer than 100 phone numbers likely to be adult chat lines and free conference call services.



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