TMs turning point Nov 14, 2009
4bil co-investment by the Government will be utilised over three years to roll out last mile access network to homes and businesses to facilitate HSBB services using three main technologies: fibre-to-the home, ethernet-to-the-home and very high speed digital subscriber line. TM will also roll out its next-generation network core backbone based on an all IP platform and grow the nations global capacities by building new international gateways for enhanced connectivity and network efficiency. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
ASSIA Raises $10 Million Nov 4, 2009
The company develops software tools for dynamic spectrum management of digital subscriber line networks. According to Cioffi, Assia's products help DSL providers to better manage their DSL networks, and by re-profiling lines (basically by changing parameters in default settings), improves the speed, reliability and reach of the networks. (Multichannel News)
* Lawmakers grill NCC chairwoman Nov 3, 2009
Lawmakers were also dissatisfied with the way the commission set mobile phone rates and an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) service charge. A report from the legislatures budget center last week showed that although the NCC had asked telecom operators to reduce the monthly charges for mobile phones and ADSL service, rates in Taiwan are still higher than those in neighboring countries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Liberty Global Will Grow Oct 19, 2009
According to Bazinet, management believes the product could lead to big share gains against competitors he noted that Dutch telco KPN lost digital subscriber line customers for the first time in the second quarter. Another catalyst for the stock is the potential unwinding of Super Media, Liberty Global's Japanese cable joint venture with Sumitomo. (Multichannel News)
LSI and Accton Announce Platform for Delivering IPTV and Rich Media Services Over Broadband Networks Oct 15, 2009
The current collaborative effort provides VDSL2 (Very High Speed Digital Subscriber Line 2) and PON (Passive Optical Network) connectivity in remote DSLAM applications. "LSI is a recognized leader in the development of high-performance, multicore communications processors for networking infrastructure applications," said Samuel Chang, executive vice president, Accton. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Publication Offers Security Tips For WiMAX Networks Oct 9, 2009
The technology, guided by standards issued by IEEE, originally was designed to provide last-mile broadband wireless access as an alternative to cable, digital subscriber line (DSL) or T1 service. In recent years its focus has shifted to provide a more cellular-like, mobile architecture to serve a broader audience. (Science Daily)
Republicans Ask Genachowski For 'Market Analysis' Before Proposing Any Net Neutrality Regulations Oct 6, 2009
"The FCC bears the responsibility to prove a market failure," they wrote, according to a copy of the letter supplied by Stearns's office, "especially since its 2002, 2005, 2006, and 2007 decisions on cable-modem service, digital subscriber line service, broadband over power line service, and wireless broadband service were predicated on the notion that the broadband market nationwide is competitive and that regulation is unwarranted." Those decisions were all under Republican chairmen. Saying... (Multichannel News)
Verizon router glitch slams parts of U.S. Oct 4, 2009
The problem seems to have affected users of DSL (digital subscriber line), leased lines and Verizon's FiOS fiber-to-the-premises service, according to comments on the North American Network Operators Group mailing list, as well as on Twitter. Around 4:30 p.m. Eastern, Verizon Senior Vice President Eric Rabe posted on Verizon's that the carrier's engineers were aware of the problem and working on it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
VOD Newsletter Sep 3, 2009
AT&T on Monday launched a "buy two, get one free" bundle that offers U-verse TV subscribers who get either wireless service or unlimited wireline phone service six months of free digital subscriber line Internet service. Martha Stewart and Shalom TV on-demand videos are now available on Cablevision Systems. (Multichannel News)
Multichannel Newswire Aug 25, 2009
AT&T on Monday launched a "buy two, get one free" bundle that offers U-verse TV subscribers who get either wireless service or unlimited wireline phone service six months of free digital subscriber line Internet service. Vince McMahon is looking to flip programming from his World Wrestling Entertainment into a dedicated cable network within the next two years, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday. (Multichannel News)
AT&T Plugs Wireless As Part Of U-Verse TV Bundle Aug 25, 2009
AT&T on Monday launched a "buy two, get one free" bundle that offers U-verse TV subscribers, who get either wireless service or unlimited wireline phone service, six months of free digital subscriber line Internet service. The deal is available to new customers U-verse TV with the U200 programming package or above who subscribe to either wireless service (Nation 450 plan or above) or U-verse Voice Unlimited. (Multichannel News)
Table: Competing Broadband Technologies Aug 17, 2009
DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER LINE (DSL). Since this technology operates on copper telephone wires, it's favored by telecom companies. (BusinessWeek)
FCC Begins Latest Probe of Broadband Access Aug 8, 2009
However, the FCC has defined broadband as 200Kb per second (Kbps) or more, which falls short of typical DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modem services, as well as much faster services available in some other countries. While some critics say the U.S. lags behind most developed countries, service providers and others say there is adequate availability and competition. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
It is not surprising to me that Bright House Cable is sinking lower and lower... Aug 6, 2009
However, while the telco posted strong gains for FiOS, its traditional voice service and digital subscriber line products suffered. Verizon lost 117,000 DSL-based connections in the quarter, after it shed 46,000 in the first quarter. (Multichannel News)
Verizon Profit Drops as Consumers Disconnect Lines Jul 28, 2009
Verizon's DSL (digital subscriber line) connections decreased by 117,000 during the quarter, but those losses were offset by 303,000 new Fios fiber-based broadband customers. Verizon also reported 300,000 new Fios television customers during the quarter. (BusinessWeek)
RM26m TM job for KUB Jul 24, 2009
The job involves the supply of digital subscriber line access multiplexer system and the provision of works. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Biden seeks to widen access Jul 2, 2009
They include Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), a technology that transmits data quickly over traditional copper telephone lines; cable modem; fiber optic; wireless; satellite; and Broadband over Powerlines (BPL), a service using existing electrical connections and outlets. Source: Federal Communications Commission. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Qwest seeks new smart grid markets Jun 17, 2009
It found it more cost-effective and speedy to turn to the digital subscriber line, or DSL network, of the local telecom, Denver-based (NYSE: Q), to carry data from neighborhoods to a central office than to more broadly retrofit Xcel s grid with broadband-over-powerline technology, said Travis Leo, manager of Qwest s broadband products group. Terms of the arrangement were not announced. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Omnicity Kicks Off DSL Program Across 38 States May 20, 2009
May 19, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Omnicity Corp (OTC BB: - ) announced today the release of DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) services in 38 states in the United States. The Company hosted an installation meeting and training seminar at Wabash REMC meeting facility to train all of the installers on the DSL process. (Primezone Releases)
New Frontier For Dish Network? May 17, 2009
2 million long-distance customers and 1 million digital subscriber line customers represent areas with little FiOS overbuild. She estimated that FiOS customers from those lines accounted for less than 4% of FiOS Internet customers and less than 3% of FiOS TV customers. (Multichannel News)
Analyst: Frontier Deal Could Benefit Dish May 16, 2009
2 million long-distance customers and 1 million digital subscriber line customers - represent areas with little FiOS overbuild. She estimated that Verizon FiOS customers from those lines accounted for less than 4% of FiOS Internet customers and less than 3% of FiOS TV customers. (Multichannel News)
* Chunghwa Telecom to cut access fees for ADSL service Apr 9, 2009
Chunghwa Telecom will soon cut its broadband service fees after the National Communications Commission (NCC) yesterday approved its plan to lower monthly access fees for its asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) service. The monthly charge for the ADSL service consists of two types of fees: the access fee and the Internet fee. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
United Internet Has Loss on Writedowns, Drop in Advertising; No Dividend Mar 26, 2009
The number of digital subscriber line, or DSL, clients climbed to 2 ... Europes largest phone company, said earlier this month that it had 50 percent of the market for digital subscriber lines, or DSL, in Germany in the fourth quarter. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Collaboration a Key Element in Success of NTT America's Partner Program Feb 27, 2009
In addition, Solution Partners benefit from NTT America's industry leading provisioning and from the ability to sell 10GigE. 10GigE is a flexible, ultra high bandwidth solution designed for the largest colocation and hosting firms, large Internet Service Providers (ISPs), incumbent Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) providers, content providers with rich and streaming media, and Multiple System Operators (MSOs) with the ability to grow to a full 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps). "NTT America's approach... (JCN Network, Japan)
EB Tough VoIP(TM) System Unveiled as a Ruggedized Defense Communications Solution Providing Data and VoIP Services for Global Defense Forces Feb 23, 2009
The EB Network Extender is an integrated unit that provides the functionalities of a VoIP terminal, Ethernet switch and multi-channel SHDSL (Single-Pair High-speed Digital Subscriber Line) modem and it can be used to provide broadband wired connectivity, and VoIP services to the field, in LAN or WAN configuration. For more information about EB's presence at IDEX, or for a demo of the EB Tough VoIP system, please visit EB in Hall 12, Booth A31, or online at. (PR Newswire)
For the record Feb 12, 2009
Correction: Because of a reporting error, a story in the "Spending Smart" series that appeared in the Business section on Feb. 5 incorrectly stated that Comcast provides a Digital Subscriber Line. That is a phone company technology. (Boston Globe)
Alcatel-Lucent Expands Portfolio With Eco-Sustainable Broadband Access Gear That Further Reduces Environmental Impact of Fiber-Based Networks Feb 12, 2009
Two existing technologies - Alcatel-Lucent's distributed digital subscriber line access multiplexer (DSLAM) concept, as well as a series of passively cooled fiber-to-the-building (FTTB) DSLAMs - are now complemented by a whole new range of eco-sustainable indoor optical network terminals (ONTs), which are located at the customer's premise and convert optical signals back into electrical voice, video or data. The new indoor ONTs consume up to 30 percent less power and are compact - requiring... (PR Newswire)
