Phonetime to host second quarter conference call Monday, August 17, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) Aug 13, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Phonetime Inc. (TSX: PHD), one of the world's fastest growing providers of international long-distance telecommunication services, announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2009 second quarter financial results on Monday, August 17 at 4:00 p.m. (ET). The Company will report its financial results via a news release on Friday, August 14 following the close of markets. (PR Newswire)
Survey: Businesses want more broadband capacity Aug 10, 2009
And 94 percent of those respondents said they expect their business will need more advanced telecommunication services within the next five years. More than half, 55 percent, of the businesses said the city should seek out a new third-party telecommunications provider or work with existing providers --- such as Qwest, Mediacom and Dynamic Broadband --- to provide the added capacity and service. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Chavez cherishes his Chinese-built satellite Aug 6, 2009
Chacon emphasizes that from the time the Venesat-1 program was implemented, "its main goal has been to offer the Venezuelan population telecommunication services aimed at raising the quality of life of all citizens, especially those excluded from communication services. [It] will strengthen the telecommunications sector in the country, and it will also serve as a tool to champion the cultural, educational, health related and sustainable development values of the nation.". Given this set of... (Asia Times Online)
Sales jump 35% at TNS Aug 5, 2009
The second-quarter earnings of 56 cents per share, excluding acquisition-related costs, surpassed the upper end of our outlook range as our Telecommunication Services Division benefited from a stronger than expected contribution from the CSG acquisition and our POS division recorded slightly better than expected revenue, said CEO Henry Graham, Jr.. TNS (NYSE: TNS) adjusted its full-year 2009 outlook based on a smaller negative impact from foreign currency exchange rates, lower depreciation... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Asian equities in mixed start to the week Aug 3, 2009
Tencent Holdings, a Chinese technology company that has operations in internet, mobile and telecommunication services, reached a new high of HK$111. 80, a jump of 6. (FT.com -- Markets)
Gurdeep Singh, COO, Aircel Jul 30, 2009
There is a lot of demand for telecommunication services in the country. If a business has a unique selling point and offers good services, any number of competition would be sustainable. (India Times)
AirAsia to boost revenue via Tune Talk partnership Jul 29, 2009
Incorporated on Jan 13, 2006, Tune Talk is principally involved in providing telecommunication services and other related services. The company is 35. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Brasil Capital Hedge Fund Unloads Homebuilder Shares That Put It in Top 10 Jul 25, 2009
Brazilian telephone companies have underperformed the broader market this year, with the MSCI Brazil Telecommunication Services Index gaining 33 percent. The MSCI index for Brazilian raw material stocks is up 70 percent this year. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Govt gives green signal to GSAT-11 Jul 24, 2009
"The launch of GSAT-11 will augment the Ku-band capacity considerably for telecommunication services in the country," an official release said. With 16 beams in Ku-band and frequency reuse factor of 4, it can provide 10 GHz effective bandwidth equivalent to about 22 transponders of 36 MHz, it said. (India Times)
RingCentral Floats a PBX in the Cloud Jul 23, 2009
This system delivers more business-class telecommunication services and functions than many office phone systems designed for small businesses, yet remains affordable. Jamie Bsales is an award-winning technology writer and editor with nearly 14 years of experience covering the latest hardware, software and Internet products and services. (SmallBusinessComputing)
TIE Technologies Announces New ACUMEN Architecture Jul 9, 2009
The company offers managed IT and telecommunication services to solve a myriad of complex client requirements. Services and solutions include out sourced and internal server, applications hosting, managed hosting and related systems management services, database hosting, content delivery networks, data broadcasting networks, and voice and video solutions providers. (Primezone Releases)
Ghana: Obama Visits a Hopeful Nation on a Troubled Continent [guest column] Jul 9, 2009
To the thousands who will gather to hear him, 750 million sub-Saharan Africans will follow his remarks closely, thanks to independent media and telecommunication services that now flourish in the continent. His anticipated message of hope, audacity, responsibility and "pragmatic progressivism" will reverberate long after he leaves. (allAfrica.com)
Otelco to Release 2009 Second Quarter Results Jul 8, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otelco Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) (TSX: - ), a wireline telecommunication services provider in the Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and West Virginia communities it serves, today announced that it will release its 2009 second quarter financial and operational results after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 5, 2009. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss second quarter results on Thursday, August6, 2009, at 11:00a. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
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SES ASTRA Signs Long-Term Contract With BSkyB For 24 Transponders Jun 30, 2009
SES ASTRA also provides satellite-based multimedia, internet and telecommunication services to enterprises, governments and their agencies. With nearly 70 High Definition (HD) channels on its main orbital positions, ASTRA and SIRIUS represent the most important HDTV platform for Europe's leading broadcasters. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The following is an investment opinion release issued by Pennystockchaser.com Jun 30, 2009
48 Sector: Telecommunication Services, Industry: Wireless Telecommunications Services Arotech Corp. (NASDAQ:) up 21% trading at $1. 70 Sector: Industrials, Industry: Electrical Components & Equipment About PennyStockChaser. (PR Newswire)
CloverLeaf and Minerva Deliver IPTV Interactivity to Independent Telephone Companies Jun 29, 2009
Pineland Telephone Cooperative is a rural telecommunication services provider in southeast Georgia that prides itself in being the local leader in the delivery of the latest technology. Pineland offers local and long distance telephone service, high speed internet, and digital television. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TIM Participacoes Announces Filing of its Annual Report on Form 20-F and Compliance with SOX 404 Jun 27, 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO, June 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TIM Participacoes S.A. (BOVESPA: TCSL3 and TCSL4; and NYSE: ), which retains direct control of TIM Celular S.A. and indirect control of TIM Nordeste S.A., providing nationwide telecommunication services in Brazil, announces that it has filed its annual report Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2009. The annual report can be accessed on TIM Participacoes S.A. investor... (PR Newswire)
TIE Technologies Launches Next Generation Account Management System (AMS) Jun 25, 2009
" ABOUT TIE TECHNOLOGIES INC. TIE Technologies is a systems integration and telecommunications company focused on engineering and delivering innovative solutions for user's needs and challenges within the dynamic global voice, video and data communications markets. The company offers managed IT and telecommunication services to solve a myriad of complex client requirements. Services and solutions include out sourced and internal server, applications hosting, managed hosting and related systems... (Primezone Releases)
Consumers become more savvy on internet providers Jun 24, 2009
Across all telecommunication services, customer satisfaction levels were high at 75 per cent. Voice over internet protocol was given the big thumbs up, 85 per cent of consumers saying they were satisfied. For unhappy customers across all services, the biggest gripes were price, poor customer service and, outside of metropolitan areas, bad reception. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices Jun 23, 2009
Headquartered in Richardson, TX, the company will be added to the S&P 500 GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard) Wireless Telecommunication Services Sub-Industry index ... S&P 500 INDEX - June 25, 2009 COMPANY GICS ECONOMIC SECTOR GICS SUB-INDUSTRY DELETED Tyco Information Technology Electronic Manufacturing Electronics Services S&P 500 INDEX - June 29, 2009 COMPANY GICS ECONOMIC SECTOR GICS SUB-INDUSTRY ADDED MetroPCS Telecommunication Services Wireless Communications Telecommunication... (PR Newswire)
Measat-3a satellite launched Jun 23, 2009
Chief operating officer Paul Brown-Kenyon said the new satellite would be critical in supporting the continued growth of the company, including its direct-to-home, broadcasting and telecommunication services. On the completion of in-orbit testing, the satellite will provide a significant boost to our network capacity, allowing the continued expansion of our business in Malaysia, Asia-Pacific and Africa, he said in a statement to Bursa Malaysia yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
CS Link Increases ASTRA Capacity For HD and SD Services Jun 17, 2009
"About SES ASTRA SES ASTRA is the leading Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite system in Europe. The satellite fleet currently comprises 14 ASTRA and two SIRIUS satellites. The combined satellite system delivers services to more than 122 million DTH and cable households and transmits nearly 2,500 analogue and digital television and radio channels. SES ASTRA also provides satellite-based multimedia, internet and telecommunication services to enterprises, governments and their agencies. With nearly 70... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Governor releases broadband availability map May 16, 2009
"Affordable high-speed telecommunication services for all citizens are essential to Virginia's success in the 21st century economy," Kaine said. "The data presented on this map provides a baseline of broadband availability in the Commonwealth, and will guide our efforts to areas with the greatest need."The new state coverage map, the only one in the nation developed at no cost to the state, fulfills one of the chief recommendations of the Broadband Roundtable, convened by Governor Kaine in 2007... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Phonetime reports strong first quarter 2009 results May 16, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Phonetime Inc. (TSX: PHD), a leading global supplier of international long distance telecommunication services, today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009. All figures are in Canadian currency. (PR Newswire)
Otelco Declares Distribution Payment to IDS Holders May 13, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Otelco Inc. (NASDAQ: - ) (TSX: - ), a wireline telecommunication services provider in Alabama, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and West Virginia, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a distribution of $0. 42 per Income Deposit Security (each an IDS), which will be made on June 30, 2009 to holders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2009. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Lawmakers criticize NCC boss over Far EasTone deal May 8, 2009
Chinese firms are prohibited from investing in telecommunication services, Peng said, adding that the MAC is canvasing suggestions from different administrative authorities to formulate a list of industries in which Chinese firms would be allowed to invest. Peng said the NCC has asked Far EasTone to brief the commission about the investment on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
TNS closes on VeriSign group May 5, 2009
The Herndon-based international data communications company (NYSE: TNS) announced the deal about two months ago, saying it would revamp its own telecommunication services division ... -based VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN), will be integrated into TNS telecommunication services division. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
KUA Launches Interactive 2008 Annual Report May 2, 2009
Founded in 1901, KUA () is Florida's sixth largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 62,000 customers in Osceola County, Fla. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
France Telecom First-Quarter Profit Drops 4.4% on Cost of TV Programming Apr 29, 2009
Before today, dropped 18 percent this year, compared with a 10 percent for the 21-member Bloomberg Europe Telecommunication Services Index. To contact the reporter on this story: in Paris at. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Court News April 29, 2009 Apr 28, 2009
4/16/09, Francis Decarteret, 18, Waters, malicious use of telecommunication services, 180 days jail ... 4/20/09, Whitney Vanluchene, 21, Gaylord, attempted malicious use of telecommunication services, fined 448, 183 days probation. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Bill OK'd to end Hawaiian Telcom oversight Apr 28, 2009
If signed into law, any company offering telecommunication services in the state would file rate information for information purposes only, with no action required of the PUC.. The PUC and most of Hawaiian Telcom s competitors testified against the measure, which was co-sponsored by Sens. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Hutchison Telecom is making available Information Statement for spin-off of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited Apr 20, 2009
The Group currently offers mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services in Hong Kong and Israel, and operates mobile telecommunications services in Macau, Indonesia, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Thailand. It was the first provider of 3G mobile services in Hong Kong and Israel and operates brands including "Hutch", "3" and "Orange". (PR Newswire)
Microsoft tired of waiting Apr 18, 2009
The effects on our planet could range from total power outages to the complete disruption of telecommunication services and devices. The most serious recorded space weather event occurred in 1859 and is referred to as the Carrington Event. (Asia Times Online)
TW Telecom moving into STEP Apr 15, 2009
TW Telecom provides telecommunication services to businesses and organizations in 30 states, according to the company Web site. Other tenants in the building at 107 Hermes Road include , and GlobalFoundries plans to build a $4. (Albany Business Review, NY)
MTN launches community phone Apr 15, 2009
"This facility also makes it possible to receive into and retrieve voice calls from your own voicemail message service and also recharge an MTN prepaid account using a special MTN Community Phone recharge voucher." MTN said the introduction of the community phone and other services was a result of its drive to provide subscribers with a range of innovative world class telecommunication services. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Verizon Apr 9, 2009
Integrated telecommunication services. TTM Revenue. (MSNBC -- Business)
Investment in telecoms hits $12b, says Ndukwe Apr 6, 2009
He also said the figure of active subscribers to telecommunication services in the country would hit a figure above 80 million Nigerians by the end of December, this year. Ndukwe spoke at the Nigerian Guild of Editors' Conference at the weekend in Kaduna. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
SES ASTRA Enters Croatian Market Mar 30, 2009
The General Director of Nova TV, Drazen Mavric, said: "We are very pleased with the agreement that we have signed with SES ASTRA. The transmission of our channel via the ASTRA satellite system gives us significant technical reach and allows us to reach every Croatian household. This will be a strong base to achieve our growth objectives and follow our long term strategy.SES ASTRA recently further strengthened its satellite fleet available at 23.5 degrees East. It has moved its ASTRA 1G... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Former Michigan School Official Sentenced to Serve 46 Months in Jail for Role in Fraud Scheme Mar 27, 2009
"The children of the Ecorse Public School District as well as countless others around the nation rely on the federal E-Rate program to provide funding for internet access, telecommunication services, and computer and communication networks," said Scott D. Hammond, Acting Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Department's Antitrust Division. "Douglas Benit exploited his position as a trusted school official and lined his own pockets with money that should have gone to these deserving... (PR Newswire)
Phonetime to host fourth quarter conference call Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) Mar 24, 2009
MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Phonetime Inc. (TSX: PHD), one of the world's fastest growing providers of international long-distance telecommunication services, announced today that it will host a conference call to discuss its 2008 fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). The Company will report its financial results via a news release on Tuesday, March 31 following the close of markets. (PR Newswire)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: China Unicom Mar 5, 2009
Anyone doing business with China and visiting the country can realize the underlying potential of telecommunication services, both on the corporate and personal levels. I am strongly bullish at this level -- for the long term. (MSNBC -- Business)
NOW WHAT?: MLS' next move for expansion with Barca out Mar 5, 2009
Brightstar does a great deal of business in South America, where access to cell phones and telecommunication services is limited by topography and vast distances between population centers. Seldom mentioned in press reports but very much a sticking point, according to two sources, was Adidas' objection to allowing perhaps the most prominent Nike team property into the league. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
France Telecom Full-Year Net Income Drops 35% on Tax, Goodwill Writedowns Mar 4, 2009
Before today, shares dropped 13 percent, in line with the 12 percent drop for the Bloomberg Europe Telecommunication Services Index. In June, the company ended a 244 billion-krona ($26. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
TNS to buy group from VeriSign Mar 3, 2009
plans to buy s communication services group to revamp its own telecommunication services division ... -based VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) hands off the group to TNS, it will be integrated into TNS' telecommunication services division ... As a result of this combination, the [telecommunication services division] will provide a more robust set of network and database offerings to its customer base and become a participant in the wireless roaming and clearing market, said Henry Graham, chief executive... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Cybersurf Corp. Announces Results for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2008 Feb 21, 2009
These liabilities were associated with high speed internet and other telecommunication services provided by Bell Canada ("Bell"). During 2008, Cybersurf undertook an extensive review of these transactions and aggressively pursued settlement of the disputed amounts and credit claims for long term service issues. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Competitive Companies, Inc. Announces Letter of Intent to Acquire International Telecom, Inc. Feb 20, 2009
The Company began operations in 1998 to provide telecommunication services including data, voice and video to multiple dwelling units (MDU's) in tier one markets. As Congress passed "open access" legislation in the MDU marketplace, larger capitalized organizations made it exceedingly difficult for the Company to compete in this space. (PR Newswire)
PSC extends surcharge to wireless phones Feb 17, 2009
The Kentucky Public Service Commission has agreed to extend to wireless phones two surcharges that fund telecommunication services for the nearly 650,000 Kentuckians with hearing loss or speech impediments. On Monday, the PSC agreed to extend the surcharges for the Telecommunications Access Program and the Telecommunication Relay Service to wireless phones. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Telenor Fourth-Quarter Net Falls; Cost Cuts Planned Feb 11, 2009
That compares with a 17 percent decline in the Bloomberg Europe Telecommunication Services Index. Operating Earnings. (Bloomberg)
Sudan warns ICC on el-Bashir arrest warrantCrisis in southern Darfur is threatening civilians - UN officialAfrican leaders drop bid to block Bashir's ICC arrest (RECALLED, PLEASE IGNORE)UN chief mediator seeks joint peace front in Darfur IFJ warns against Somalia news blackoutIFJ condemns killing of Somali journalistHunger: Nearly four million Somalis risk death9 countries endorse pact to combat Somali pirates CNDP changes into political partyMountain gorillas increase in DR CongoGreat Lakes Region seeks to wipe out Congo militiasWarlord Lubanga's trial live on Congolese TV Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE US$200m telecom project to digitally connect Africa takes offAccra, Ghana (PANA) A 200 million-dollar telecommunications project aimedat improving telecommunications among African countries and with Europe hastaken off. 07/02/2009 Full Text... Feb 8, 2009
It will provide reliable internet and telecommunication services to industry stakeholders, Ms Funke Opeke, Chief Executive Officer of Main One Cable Company, told reporters in Accra. She said it was in line with the continent's quest to participate fully in the Information and Communication Technology through digital connection with the rest of the world. (Panapress.com)
Yar'Adua, others challenge stakeholders on economic crisis, Nigeria's image Feb 8, 2009
At least, states are told to embark on certain agricultural crops or produce, so that Lagos, for instance, can take one economic crop and it becomes its main stay and if you want tons and tons of that economic produce, you can go to Lagos State and they can produce enough to feed the nation, feed the rest of Africa". Akunyili, who also spoke to journalists in Lagos at the weekend on the Re-branding Nigeria Project that will be in focus in Abuja today, vowed to ensure that the country's glorious... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
