Orckit Communications Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 4, 2009
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ACCC calls for clarity on mobile internet speeds Oct 6, 2009
Telecommunication providers are being warned against advertising unrealistic mobile internet speeds. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued an information paper providing guidance around avoiding advertising "maximum", "up to" or "peak network" speeds, if they aren't achievable in the real world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Digital Utilities Ventures to Acquire Jamaica Network Access Point, LTD Sep 30, 2009
Added Mark Reid, CEO of JNAP, "With our one-stop-shop capabilities, we offer telecommunication providers the possibility of covering all areas of products and services to all digital devices on their network with JNAP as a central network access point partner. In addition, with the flexibility of this Convergence Program, we can provide both end-to-end solutions and modular solution packages that allow step-by-step system integration. Finally, this merger will enhance our financial stability... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PA Applies for $108 Million to Expand Broadband Infrastructure, Internet Access, Governor Rendell Says Aug 25, 2009
Aggregated demand makes capital investment decisions easier for telecommunication providers. Extend communications infrastructure to reach un-served and underserved areas. (PR Newswire)
MTA needs to grow May 17, 2009
Recently at a meeting, I heard someone ask who the telecommunication providers were in the state, the answer given was GCI and ACS MTA was not even considered. MTA needs to change, grow and communicate its potential. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
* Linux netbooks expected to reach 50% market share May 9, 2009
The advantages of using a Linux system include advanced power management, optimized boot and shutdown times, as well as more WiFi and 3G support such as software development kits (SDK) from telecommunication providers, Lim said. Last year, Windows XP and Vista together took up a 75 percent of the global market share in netbook OS, data from the Market Intelligence and Consulting Institute (MIC, ~s) showed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
AT&T deal: Sign broadband contract, get $50 laptop Apr 5, 2009
Our Mid-Atlantic counterparts never complain about their telecommunication providers. A matter fact, I once visited a friend in Reston, VA, just southeast of Washington, D.C., and they showed me were their communication box terminated in the house, and I thought I was looking at a freaking small business homerun data host center closet. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
'No decision' on giant database Mar 6, 2009
Currently police and intelligence agencies can ask telecommunication providers for information on phone calls made, texts sent and internet sites visited. The provider can query the request, which might then go to the interception commissioner and another watchdog - but under the new proposals, that right would be removed. (BBC News -- Technology)
