Research and Markets: A Complete and Comprehensive Analysis of The Directv Group - Out Now May 31, 2008
G.2 EchoStar Communications Corp.. H. Financial Analysis of the Company. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Howrey Loses $250 Million IP Verdict in East Texas May 30, 2008
He scored praise in April 2006 after working alongside Irell & Manella partner Morgan Chu in the for TiVo Inc. over EchoStar Communications Corp.. But as defendants rebounded, Baxter found himself on the losing side occasionally: In November, a McKool Smith team that included Baxter lost a case brought by client Acacia Research Corporation against Microsoft Corp. seeking $600 million to $900 million in damages after Acacia's patents were declared invalid. (Law.com)
No Slacking for Cable May 17, 2008
34 million, just short of the 3 million needed to break even, and EchoStar Communications, which launched in March 1996, had signed up 356,000 customers. Cable was also touting digital s potential. (Multichannel News)
News Corp unit cleared of piracy in DISH suit May 16, 2008
The suit was originally brought by EchoStar Communications, which later split into two companies, DISH and EchoStar Corp, with DISH becoming the primary plaintiff ... EchoStar Communications. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dish Network's 1Q profit up 65 pct amid slowdown May 13, 2008
Dish Network, the nation's second-largest satellite television provider, was spun off in January from EchoStar Communications Corp., which retained equipment operations such as recording devices ... EchoStar Communications Corp. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Manager knew of hacking claims May 10, 2008
EchoStar Communications instigated the lawsuit before splitting into two companies, DISH and EchoStar Corp.. However, Mr Tarnovsky admitted that he made a device called "the stinger" that could communicate with any smart card in the world. (NEWS.com.au)
News Corp. Unit Under Fire for Ties to Hacker May 9, 2008
The espionage case was brought by EchoStar Communications, which later split into two companies, DISH (NASDAQ: DISH) and EchoStar, with DISH being the primary plaintiff. DISH claims it lost $900 million in revenue and system-repair costs. (SmallBusinessComputing)
DISH Network Statement in Response to Federal Circuit Ruling in Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp. Apr 12, 2008
April 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- DISH Network Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) issued the following statement regarding recent developments in the Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp. lawsuit. ADVERTISEMENT. (Primezone Releases)
AT&T stays with Dish Network satellite TV for Southeast Apr 3, 2008
With nearly 14 million customers, Englewood-based Dish Network is the nation's second-largest satellite TV provider behind DirecTV. EchoStar Communications separated its businesses in January creating Dish Network for the pay TV business and EchoStar Corp. for equipment assets. AT&T's stock dipped 50 cents to $38. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Dish Network snags airwaves now what? Mar 26, 2008
The company known as EchoStar Communications Corp. changed its name to Dish Network Corp. at the beginning of the year, while spinning off its equipment-making arm to a separate company, EchoStar Corp. But the initial filing to take part in the auction was made last year, under the EchoStar name, causing some investors to believe it was the equipment arm that was participating. Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus noted that while the 6 megahertz of bandwidth that Dish is buying isn't ideal for two-way... (MSNBC -- Technology)
TiVo sues EchoStar over DVR patent Mar 23, 2008
Digital video recorder company TiVo filed a patent infringement suit on Monday against EchoStar Communications, a satellite TV service provider. San Jose, Calif. (Yahoo News -- Digital and Interactive TV)
Verizon Wins Big In Spectrum Auction Mar 22, 2008
Cable firm Cox Communications won 22 A- and B-block licenses throughout the Southeast and Southwest U.S. Satellite TV company EchoStar Communications (nasdaq: - - ) spent $711 million on 168 licenses in the E block, which is well-suited for streaming video to mobile devices. Analysts had predicted wireless technology firm Qualcomm (nasdaq: - - ), which runs mobile TV service MediaFLO, would target E-block licenses for that reason. (Forbes -- Technology)
* Verizon, AT&T win frequency bids Mar 22, 2008
Perhaps the biggest surprise of the auction was that Dish Network, the satellite television company formerly known as Echostar Communications, bid US$711 million for 168 wireless licenses. Dish declined to say what it planned to do with the frequencies, citing government rules that restrict bidders from explaining their strategy until they make their down payments on their winning bids. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Wireless poised for a major leap Mar 22, 2008
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin was more optimistic, pointing to the third-biggest winner, Frontier Wireless LLC, which is owned by EchoStar Communications Corp., operator of the satellite Dish Network. The company bid nearly $712 million and won licenses to create a nearly nationwide wireless footprint. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Verizon, AT&T Dominate Wireless Auction Mar 22, 2008
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Verizon, not Google is big winner in spectrum auction Mar 21, 2008
Satellite television provider Echostar Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISH) also won enough to give it a nearly nationwide license. Mountain View-based (NASDAQ:GOOG) didn't win any licenses. (San Jose Business Journal)
Big winners of airwaves auction announced Mar 21, 2008
One new entrant, however, Frontier Wireless LLC, which is owned by EchoStar Communications Inc., won nearly enough licenses to create a nationwide footprint. The auction, overseen by the FCC, attracted a record $19. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Genius Products Licenses Home Entertainment Digital Rights to CinemaNow, Netflix and VUDU Mar 20, 2008
"These agreements are another great example of how we are executing on phase two of our aggressive growth strategy to increase revenue and expand margins through brand and content partnerships, content production, intellectual property ownership, digital rights and the acquisition of additional revenue streams, said Stephen K. Bannon, Chairman of Genius Products. In concert with the expansion of our content library in our four verticals of sports, family/faith, lifestyle and independent... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Big wireless auction ends, winners still secret Mar 19, 2008
Potential winners in the auction, that began January 24 and went through 260 rounds of bidding, also include entrenched carriers like AT and possibly new competitors like Google, EchoStar Communications Corp and Cablevision Systems Corp. Under rules set by the FCC, bidders' identities have been kept secret during the auction. (ABC News -- Wire)
Dish Network reopens TiVo patent dispute Mar 19, 2008
In January, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with a lower court that digital video recorders distributed by Dish, formerly known as EchoStar Communications Corp., violated the software elements of TiVo's patent ... EchoStar Communications Corp. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Dish Network 4Q disappoints as subscriber growth slows, economy worsens Feb 27, 2008
Dish Network was known as EchoStar Communications Corp. until Jan. 1 when it spun off its equipment business into EchoStar Corp. The Dish Network retained the pay television business. Its stock fell $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
DISH Network Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results Feb 26, 2008
Feb. 26, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- DISH Network Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ), formerly EchoStar Communications Corporation, reported total revenue of $2 ... In connection with the spin-off, EchoStar Communications Corporation changed its name to ``DISH Network Corporation. (Primezone Releases)
Capturing Digital Signage: Giving Consumers Relevance Feb 21, 2008
At first glance, the recent U.S. district court decision on Oct. 20 that will require EchoStar Communications to cease delivering distant network signals (DNS) -- aka, local television signals to geographic markets for which they weren t initially aimed -- to an estimated 800,000 subscribers to its Dish Network appears to be a simple battle. It looks like EchoStar versus the broadcasters, courts and Congress. (Multichannel News)
Gemstar-TV Guide Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Results Feb 15, 2008
Verizon's FiOS TV service, EchoStar Communications, DirecTV, and TiVo, among others, agreed to interface with , thus enabling consumers to remotely schedule recordings on their set-top boxes. Remote recording will be available in 2008 for TV Guide's i-Guide IPG affiliates as part of the next planned release. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EchoStar invests $150M in TerreStar Feb 10, 2008
The two were spun out of their now-defunct parent company, EchoStar Communications Corp., on Jan. 1. EchoStar Corp. manages the Dish Network satellites and develops set-top boxes and other technology, such as the SlingBox computer media device. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Dish Network President Steps Down Feb 7, 2008
EchoStar Communications Corp. in December announced it was creating the Dish Network Corp. to focus on the satellite TV service ... The holding company's name is later to be changed to EchoStar Communications Corp.. (ABC News -- Wire)
TiVo's shares soar after ruling in Dish patent dispute Feb 2, 2008
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with a lower court that digital video recorders distributed by Dish, formerly known as EchoStar Communications, violated software elements of TiVo's patent ... TiVo sued EchoStar Communications in 2004, alleging that the Englewood, Colo ... EchoStar Communications changed its name to Dish in late 2007. (USA Today -- Money)
Federal Appellate Court Upholds Irell & Manella's $94 Million Patent Infringement Judgment for DVR Market Leader TiVo Feb 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. has upheld a $94 million ruling in favor of digital video recorder pioneer TiVo Inc. in its patent infringement suit against EchoStar Communications Corp.. Law firm Irell & Manella LLP represented TiVo in both the original trial and the appeal, and was joined on appeal by members of the Washington office of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Doer LLP and Ropes & Gray LLP.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TiVo Wins Injunction in Patent Fight Feb 1, 2008
-based TiVo and Dish Network, which used to be known as EchoStar Communications ... In Tivo Inc. v. EchoStar Communications Corp, 2006-1574, Thursday's three-judge panel affirmed a from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas that Dish Network infringed on TiVo's patent on two software claims. (Law.com)
US patent court rules for TiVo, against EchoStar Feb 1, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - EchoStar Communications Corp infringed a TiVo Inc patent in building digital video recorders and must pay nearly $74 million in damages, a court that specializes in patent cases ruled on Thursday. Once the appeal is final, EchoStar will be barred from selling the infringing devices, the ruling said. (Reuters)
Court ruling sends TiVo shares soaring Firm could collect $94 million from... Feb 1, 2008
Court ruling sends TiVo shares soaring / Firm could collect $94 million from Dish Network for infringed patent. It matters what the courts say - and the courts have spoken. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Court sides with TiVo in patent dispute Feb 1, 2008
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed with a lower court that digital video recorders distributed by Dish, formerly known as EchoStar Communications Corp., violated the software elements of TiVo's patent ... TiVo sued EchoStar Communications in 2004, alleging that the Englewood, Colo ... EchoStar Communications changed its name to Dish in late 2007. (MSNBC -- Business)
Spectrum bid triggers open-access provision Feb 1, 2008
Companies qualified to bid also include major wireless carriers like AT&T Inc., as well as possible new competitors like Google, satellite TV provider EchoStar Communications Corp and Cablevision Systems Corp. The open-access requirement, triggered when Thursday's $4. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
TiVo Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling in Lawsuit Against EchoStar Feb 1, 2008
Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), the creator of and leader in television products and services for digital video recorders (DVR), offered the following statement today on the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, DC in its lawsuit against EchoStar Communications Corporation. "We are extremely pleased that the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit unanimously ruled in our favor in EchoStar's appeal of the district... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wireless auction concerns rise as some airwaves languish Jan 30, 2008
After 12 rounds of bidding over four days, the FCC still has received only one bid for a portion of the 700-megahertz airwaves known as the "D" block on Tuesday. REUTERS/Steve Marcus. (Scientific American)
Lime Channel Going Dark Jan 30, 2008
Lime TV s 24-hour channel, now in about 7 million homes (led by EchoStar Communications Dish Network and Comcast distribution), will go dark at the end of February as the Steve Case-owned media outlet focuses on broadband, cable video-on-demand and other distribution, CEO C.J. Kettler said Monday. After , the service was rebranded with a healthy lifestyle focus, but it hasn t picked up many more cable or satellite homes. (Multichannel News)
Concern rises over wireless airwaves auction Jan 30, 2008
Companies qualified to bid include major carriers AT&T and Verizon Wireless, and possible new competitors like Internet company Google, EchoStar Communications and Cablevision Systems. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group Plc. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Wireless auction bids $3.7B Jan 26, 2008
Companies qualified to bid include major carriers ATand Verizon Wireless, as well as possible new competitors like Internet company Google Inc, EchoStar Communications Corp and Cablevision Systems Corp.. Identities of bidders will be kept secret, under FCC rules, until the entire auction ends. (CIO Information Network)
Top bids $2.4 bln as wireless auction opens Jan 25, 2008
Companies qualified to bid include major carriers AT and Verizon Wireless, as well as possible new competitors like Internet company Google Inc , EchoStar Communications Corp and Cablevision Systems Corp. Identities of bidders will be kept secret until the entire auction ends under FCC rules. (ABC News -- Wire)
Tension Mounts as Wireless Auction Nears Jan 24, 2008
Companies ranging from ATVerizon Wireless, to possible new competitors such as Internet company Google, EchoStar Communications and Cablevision Systems will be able to snap up part of the last remaining wireless spectrum and perhaps use it for a new generation of wireless broadband and other advanced services. "This spectrum is probably the last spectrum to be offered for the foreseeable future," said Tole Hart, an analyst with Gartner Group. (CIO Information Network)
The Weather Channel Nears Completion of HD Facility, Moves Toward All Native HD in 2008 Jan 24, 2008
These are: Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, Cox Communications, DirecTV, EchoStar Communications and its DISH Network, and Time Warner Cable. In addition, the network has signed HD agreements with many other cable companies. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Auction of key airwaves begins Thursday Jan 23, 2008
Companies ranging from AT and Verizon Wireless, to possible new competitors like Internet company Google Inc , EchoStar Communications Corp and Cablevision Systems Corp will be able to snap up some of the last remaining wireless spectrum and perhaps use it for a new generation of wireless broadband and other advanced services. Top Money stories. (ABC News -- Wire)
FCC reveals wireless bidders Jan 18, 2008
The FCC-certified participants for the Jan. 24 auction include Frontier Wireless LLC, the subsidiary formed by Englewood-based EchoStar Communications Corp.. Others after licenses are mainly rural Colorado telephone interests seeking a way to bring wireless broadband to the sparsely populated parts of the state. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
DirecTV CEO Downplays Scope of AT&T Talks Jan 18, 2008
In October, The Wall Street Journal reported that AT&T s lawyers had been knocking on doors in Washington, seeking feedback on how long it would take the telco to secure government approval to buy either DirecTV or EchoStar Communications. AT&T has partnerships with both the satellite companies to offer their video service, along with phone service, as part of a bundle to compete against cable. (Multichannel News)
FCC chief says economy could hurt wireless sale Jan 16, 2008
Potential bidders in the auction include U.S. wireless providers AT and Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications Inc and Vodafone Group Plc , as well as Internet company Google Inc , ventures involving EchoStar Communications Corp , Cablevision Systems Corp , Qualcomm Inc and Microsoft Corp co-founder Paul Allen. The 700-megahertz signals are valuable because they can go long distances and penetrate thick walls. (ABC News -- Wire)
Bidders set for historic airwaves auction that could raise $15 billion for the U.S. Treasury Jan 16, 2008
EchoStar Communications Corp., which operates satellite television company Dish Network, qualified to bid under the name Frontier Wireless LLC.. One of the more interesting entrants that applied to bid but failed to qualify was Backline LLC. It's controlled by Fortress Investment Group, a private equity and hedge fund company with $40 billion in assets. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Google can bid in wireless auction Jan 15, 2008
As expected, the list of qualified bidders also included U.S. wireless providers AT&T and Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group Plc, as well as ventures involving EchoStar Communications Corp, Cablevision Systems Corp, Qualcomm and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. On a separate list of potential bidders that did not qualify for the auction was a venture affiliated with Frontline Wireless, a start-up that had proposed to build a national network using a... (USA Today -- Tech)
EchoStar brings in Olmstead Jan 11, 2008
Olmstead will report to Charlie Ergen, chairman and CEO of EchoStar, the company that separated earlier this month from EchoStar Communications Corp. He succeeds Michael Kelly, who remains at Dish Network and continues to be responsible for advertising sales, interactive television and Dish Network Business Solutions. EchoStar Holding holds the satellite, uplink and transmission assets previously held by EchoStar Communications. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
EchoStar Holding Corporation Appoints Dean Olmstead President -- Satellite Services Jan 11, 2008
Olmstead will report to Charles W. Ergen, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of EchoStar Holding Corporation, a newly-listed company that was recently separated from EchoStar Communications Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) and holds certain satellites, uplink and satellite transmission assets and the digital set-top box formerly held by EchoStar Communications. Olmstead succeeds Michael Kelly, who will remain at DISH Network responsible for Advertising Sales, Interactive Television and... (Primezone Releases)
LIN TV, EchoStar Offer Up Free Credit Card Jan 8, 2008
Betting that TV viewers will subscribe to the TV service that carries the local TV stations, LIN TV and EchoStar Communications are offering a $50 prepaid MasterCard to consumers that sign up for the DISH Network service in markets where the LIN station is unavailable on cable ... DISH Network recognizes how important local stations are in the market, and we are pleased to provide an incentive for viewers to watch LIN TV s premium local news, sports and entertainment programming on our satellite... (MediaWeek.com)
Satellite TV operator DISH freezes pricing to 2009 Jan 8, 2008
NEW YORK Satellite television operator Echostar Communications Corp said Monday its DISH Network will freeze prices for its most popular programming packages until February 2009 in an effort to keep down customer costs. The company said it is also offering three months free programming to new customers and will waive activation fees. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
TECHSHOW-Comcast, Panasonic launch portable digital video player Jan 7, 2008
Cable companies have faced increasing competition for video subscribers from both satellite pay-TV companies such as DIRECTV Group DTV.O and EchoStar Communications Corp (DISH.O: , , ) as well as nascent video services from phone companies such as AT&T Inc (T.N: , , ) and Verizon Communications (VZ.N: , , ). "We also knew there would be more competition and we had to change," said Roberts. (Reuters)
'21st-century lava lamps' and so much more at world's largest tech show Jan 7, 2008
In September, EchoStar Communications, the owner of the DISH Network, announced that it was buying Sling Media for $380 million. CES, which is put on by the Consumer Electronics Association, a trade group that represents manufacturers and retailers, is also where some of the best-known names in the technology industry unveil their newest products. (Orlando Sentinel)
DISH Network to Expand HD Line-Up in 2008 Jan 7, 2008
Source: EchoStar Communications Corporation ... About EchoStar Communications ... EchoStar Communications Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) has been a leader for more than 27 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. (Primezone Releases)
Trends: Device Development Jan 5, 2008
That openness is permeating other technologies, says Krikorian, whose Silicon Valley startup was acquired by EchoStar Communications last year. "Things will continue to progress toward more and more openness, but it isn't black or white," Krikorian says. (Variety)
CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Sling Media Unveils Top-of-Line ... Jan 5, 2008
In addition to the Sling Media booth Sling Media products can be found in several other partner booths at the Consumer Electronics Show including EchoStar Communications, Central Hall Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), booth 9021 and Microsoft, Central Hall LVCC, booth 7144. Sling Media products and services will also be on display at the Digital Experience press event on Sunday night at Caesar's Palace. (FOX News)
Binary EchoStar Twinkles Brightly Jan 4, 2008
After completing the split of EchoStar Holding (nasdaq: - - ) from EchoStar Communications (nasdaq: - - ) on Wednesday, some analysts think the company has opened the possibility of hidden value. According to Lehman Brothers analyst Vijay Jayant, "both pieces are undervalued.". (Forbes -- Markets)
CinemaNow Partners with TAVI to Deliver Movies, TV Episodes, and Music Videos for TAVI 030 Portable IPTV Media Player Jan 4, 2008
Founded in 1999, CinemaNow has partnered with some of the biggest brands in consumer electronics and digital entertainment including ARCHOS, EchoStar Communications, Hewlett-Packard, Macrovision, Microsoft, Samsung and Sonic Solutions to deliver thousands of video titles directly to consumers. CinemaNow works with more than 250 licensors including 20th Century Fox, ABC News, Disney, HDNet, Lionsgate, MGM, Miramax, NBC Universal, New Line Cinema, Paramount Pictures, Sony, Sundance Channel and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ECHOSTAR SPIN-OFF UP 78% Jan 3, 2008
January 3, 2008 -- EchoStar Holding Corp., the equipment and satellite service company spun off from EchoStar Communications Corp., surged in its first day on the Nasdaq Stock Market ... EchoStar Communications changed its name to Dish Network Corp. after the separation to reflect its focus on satellite TV. ... For each share held as of Dec. 27, EchoStar Communications investors received 0. (New York Post -- Business)
EchoStar Split Set for Jan. 1 Dec 30, 2007
EchoStar Communications will cap its plans to split into two companies on New Year s Day, as it starts distributing shares of its spin-off EchoStar Holding Corp. effective 12:01 a.m. MST Jan. 1 next year, officials said Friday. EchoStar Communications will retain its pay-TV business, Dish Network, and EchoStar Holding Corp. will hold the technology and certain infrastructure assets, including its set-top box business and certain satellite assets ... EchoStar Communications plans to change its... (Multichannel News)
Shares of EchoStar's spin-off effective January 1 Dec 29, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters) - EchoStar Communications Corp said on Friday that the distribution of shares of a new publicly traded entity that will hold its set-top box business and certain technology and satellite assets, EchoStar Holding Corp, will be effective on January 1, 2008. EchoStar Holding Corp's Class A common stock will trade under the ticker symbol "SATS" on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the satellite television operator said. (ABC News -- Wire)
EchoStar Communications Corporation Announces Distribution Date for the Separation of Its Businesses Dec 29, 2007
Dec. 28, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- EchoStar Communications Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) today announced that the distribution of shares of common stock of EchoStar Holding Corporation will be effective at 12:01 a.m. MST (2:01 a.m. EST) on January 1, 2008. EchoStar Communications Corporation will retain its pay-TV business, DISH Network and EchoStar Holding Corporation will hold the technology and certain infrastructure assets of EchoStar Communications Corporation, including its set-top box... (Primezone Releases)
Qwest settles patent infringement lawsuit Dec 28, 2007
Englewood-based EchoStar Communications Corp. (NASDAQ: DISH) is among the defendants in a consolidated patent infringement case in federal court in California. Latest News. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Paul Allen Wants In On Wireless Auction Dec 20, 2007
A Reuters search of the documents did not turn up any application by EchoStar Communications. There was speculation earlier this month that the satellite television operator might apply to enter the auction. (SmallBusinessComputing)
EchoStar, Vulcan Throw Hats Into 700-MHz Ring Dec 20, 2007
The 266 applicants that have filed to participate in the Federal Communications Commission s 700-Megahertz spectrum auction next month include a subsidiary of EchoStar Communications and Paul Allen's Vulcan Capital, which is the majority owner of Charter Communications. Companies that had previously confirmed they would potentially bid in the auction, slated to begin Jan. 24, include , , AT&T and Verizon Wireless. (Multichannel News)
