Google phone launch date Jun 23, 2009
US telecom carrier T-Mobile announced on Monday that the latest version of a touch-screen smartphone featuring Google's Android software would be available in August. The T-Mobile myTouch 3G is being seen as T-Mobile and Google's answer in the highly competitive smartphone market to the newly released Apple iPhone 3GS, the Palm Pre and the latest Blackberry's from Canada's Research in Motion. (iAfrica.com)
New 'Google phone' coming in August Jun 23, 2009
US telecom carrier T-Mobile announced on Monday that the latest version of a touch-screen smartphone featuring Google's Android software would be available in August. WASHINGTON (AFP) - US telecom carrier T-Mobile announced on Monday that the latest version of a touch-screen smartphone featuring Google's Android software would be available in August. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Genachowski Praised At Senate Nomination Hearing Jun 17, 2009
Parents Television Council, Free Press, US Telecom Support His FCC Chairman Nod ... US Telecom, which represents telecom service providers added its two thumbs up for the candidates ... "USTelecom commends the Senate Commerce Committee for taking a first important step today by holding hearings to consider the nomination of Julius Genachowski for FCC chairman and the renomination of commissioner Robert McDowell," said US Telecom Walter McCormick. (Multichannel News)
President Committed To Network Neutrality May 30, 2009
"We certainly agree that effective solutions will require constructive public-private engagement and look forward to working with whoever is appointed," said Walter McCormick, Jr., president of US Telecom, the association representing telco broadband providers and manufacturers. Senate Commerce Committee chairman Jay Rockefeller (D.-W.Va. (Multichannel News)
FCC to Slash Number 'Porting Time May 17, 2009
US Telecom, which represents phone companies, said it supports the effort to reduce the porting time but said it needed time to carefully review the decision given the complexity and expense of the process. The FCC also voted unanimously to require VoIP phone-service providers to give subscribers notice when they are reducing or discontinuing operations, a current requirement that already applies to traditional phone service. (Multichannel News)
Microsoft in cellphone talks with Verizon Apr 29, 2009
Posted on - Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:52PM EDT. Add articles about technology to your My Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
* World Business Quick Take Apr 17, 2009
US telecom giant ATis seeking to extend until 2011 the deal with Apple making it the exclusive service provider for the iPhone in the US, the Wall Street Journal said on Wednesday. The newspaper, citing people familiar with the matter, said ATf executive Randall Stephenson was in discussions with Apple to extend their agreement, which expires next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Obama loosens sanctions on Cuba Apr 14, 2009
Those with tie to island can travel freely, send money; US telecom companies may offer their services. Above, Cubans welcomed relatives arriving yesterday from the United States at Havana's Jose Marti Airport. (Boston Globe)
ASUS confirm development of Android based netbook Feb 24, 2009
US telecom carrier T-Mobile is slated to unveil on September 23 in New York City a Google phone built by Taiwanese firm HTC and to have the device for sale in stores as early as October. Google is hoping Android will become the dominant operating system for mobile phones. (Khabrein.info)
Website unites bands and film talent for low-budget music videos Feb 20, 2009
com with support from sponsor Verizon, a US telecom titan promoting its FiOS broadband Internet service. The website debuted with a sepia-toned music video of Brooklyn band La Strada performing an original "The Sun Song" with backdrops including The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in New York City. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Motorola says will split into two companies Mar 26, 2008
US telecom group Motorola Inc. said Wednesday it would split into two independent, publicly-traded companies. "Our decision to separate our Mobile Devices and Broadband & Mobility Solutions businesses follows a review process undertaken by our management team and board of directors, together with independent advisors," Motorola chief executive and president Greg Brown said in a statement. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Google sees wireless Internet on unused television airwaves Mar 25, 2008
US telecom giants Verizon Wireless and AT and T were the big winners in bidding that raised a record-setting 19. 6 billion dollars. (India Times)
AT&T eyes stake in Datacom to enter cellular services in India Mar 17, 2008
US telecom giant AT&T is eyeing a stake in Videocons subsidiary Datacom, which has been issued a license recently for mobile services throughout India. If the deal fructifies, this would be AT&Ts second innings in Indias lucrative mobile telephony business. (Business Standard)
Tech Mahindra may recall onsite staff Feb 26, 2008
BANGALORE: Tech Mahindra may call back almost half of its staff working onsite for its lead clients, British Telecom in the UK and AT&T in the US. The company has 2,000 of its total strength of around 24,000 professionals working onsite. British Telecom is believed to have asked Tech Mahindra to take around 800 people back to India, while AT&T is said to have asked the provider to take back around 300 people. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
* Alcatel-Lucent launches WiMAX testing center Feb 22, 2008
"The center will save us time ... and lower costs as we position ourselves to sell new WiMAX products," said Chu Shun-i (@), chairman of ZyXEL Communications Corp (X), which signed a contract with US telecom carrier Sprint Nextel Corp to sell WiMAX equipment last year. Computer and motherboard maker Asustek Computer Inc () said it would start shipping WiMAX cards for computers and handheld devices enabling WiMAX Internet connection in the second quarter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Time Warner: Download Too Much and You Might Pay $30 a Movie Jan 18, 2008
Do net providers want to emulate the US telecom model. Because with this sort of pay per use system, they will get the same amount of indignation. (New York Times)
AT&T launches video content across platforms Oct 30, 2007
Furthering the commitment to delivering rich content across the three screens at the center of customers lives the TV, PC and wireless devices US telecom major AT&T has announced the launch of four video series focussed on today s pop culture. From indie rock performances to an in-depth look at the video gaming industry, the four original series from High Definition (HD) content provider ON Networks, offer viewers a diverse array of shows that they can watch on any device. (Indiantelevision.com)
Only Two Per Shopper Oct 29, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007. Apple limits iPhones to two-per-shopper Posted: 29 October 2007 0732 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
* Optic cable `Trans Pacific Express' to connect China, US Oct 24, 2007
Investors in the new cable include US telecom giant Verizon Communications Inc, Chinese companies China Telecom Ltd (qH), China Netcom Ltd (q) and China Unicom Ltd (pq), as well as Korea Telecom Corp and Chunghwa Telecom Co (qH), reports said. The cable is to have connections to South Korea and Taiwan but none to Japan, according to its developers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fight over court role in US eavesdropping Oct 13, 2007
On Wednesday, he said he won't sign a new eavesdropping bill if it doesn't grant US telecom companies retroactive immunity for conducting electronic surveillance without court orders. Ron Edmonds/AP. (Christian Science Monitor)
* `Java phone' to challenge Apple Oct 11, 2007
The lawsuit, filed by attorney Damian Fernandez on behalf of a California man, accuses Apple of creating a monopoly by barring US customers from choosing a cellphone service provider other than US telecom giant AT. The lawsuit also says Apple released last month a software update that disables iPhones that customers managed to unlock to choose another carrier. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Patch disables hacked iPhones Oct 2, 2007
The US telecom giant is the sole iPhone service provider authorised by Apple in the United States. The iPhone update patches holes in security and enables devices to connect to an iTunes music store designed for wireless connections from mobile devices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
DLF, other corporate biggies rush for telecom licence Sep 27, 2007
Industry sources said M&M is in talks with the US telecom giant to partner in its foray in the domestic telecom sector. When contacted, a Mahindra spokesperson from Mumbai declined to comment. (Daily News & Analysis)
India's explosive phone growth Sep 7, 2007
RCOM has also acquired US telecom data-service provider Yipes Holdings for $300 million, marking its entry to the lucrative US enterprise data market. Not to be undone, Ericsson will help design, plan, deploy and manage Bharti Airtel's GSM operations across 15 of India's 23 telecoms "circles" or zones, the firms said in a statement. (Asia Times Online)
RUSH INTERVIEWS ROVE... Aug 16, 2007
She opposed the FISA reforms that would allow us to listen into communications and see the communications of international terrorists who are communicating with other international terrorists, even outside the country whose messages simply happened to flow through US telecom networks. You know, again, I'm a little bit surprised that somebody with a record so weak on these things would somehow deign to lecture this president, who is very popular among the military and military families because... (The Drudge Report)
Let's see now. Someone who wishes to remain completely anonymous asks the editors to charge folks to post here and to censor what's said as well, no doubt. Then, Chuck has decided that someone writing about Pat Tillman's death hates America and is a Democrat to boot. Wow! What a way to start the day. More... Aug 7, 2007
Helps to know, most of the calls throughout the world are routed through US telecom exchanges, doesn't it. Helps you to understand now why the Bush Adiminstration went to these companies "on the sly" and asked them to information, huh. (North County Times)
India's Reliance Communications to buy US telecom data company Jul 16, 2007
The Associated Press Published: July 16, 2007. MUMBAI, India: Reliance Communications Ltd. announced Monday it would buy San Francisco-based Yipes Holdings Inc. for US$300 million ( 218 million). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Spectrum auction could revolutionize ... Jul 11, 2007
Spectrum auction could revolutionize US telecoms - Breaking - Technology - smh ... Spectrum auction could revolutionize US telecoms ... Unlike the European market, US telecom firms decide which devices can be used on their networks and consumers are blocked from using mobile phones or other products elsewhere. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Raja questions Ericsson's selection for GSM tender Jul 7, 2007
Importantly, it is also learnt that Mr Raja now wants BSNL to clarify the reasons behind US telecom major Motorola s disqualification from the tendering process, especially when the company had quoted the lower price has compared to Ericsson. In fact, sources said that Mr Raja has also questioned the logic of awarding the contract to Ericsson at over $100 per line when Motorola had supplied similar equipment to public sector MTNL at $69 per line. (India Times)
Apple soars as iPhone shines Jul 4, 2007
Apple and US telecom giant AT exclusive iPhone service provider, did not disclose sales figures "for competition reasons". "In its first weekend we sold more iPhones than in the first month of any other wireless phone AT offered," ATesperson Mark Siegel told AFP. "That's how good it's been. We are simply not releasing figures.". (iAfrica.com)
Deutsche Telekom lands iPhone licence for Germany Jul 4, 2007
Apple and US telecom giant ATT, the exclusive iPhone service provider, did not disclose sales figures "for competition reasons.". RECOMMEND THIS STORY. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
iPhone makes Apple stock red hot Jul 4, 2007
Apple and US telecom giant AT&T, the exclusive iPhone service provider, did not disclose sales figures "for competition reasons." "In its first weekend we sold more iPhones than in the first month of any other wireless phone AT&T ever offered," AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel told AFP.. "That's how good it's been. We are simply not releasing figures." Nearly all of AT&T's 1,800 stores were sold out of iPhones by Monday and new stocks were en route, according to Siegel. (India Times, India)
Mobile devices targeted by spies? Jun 25, 2007
A federal judge in San Francisco is presiding over a slew of civil cases accusing US telecom agencies of letting NSA agents secretly tap into cables used to carry email messages. An ATer testified in one case that ATrted fibre optic lines in a San Francisco facility through a room reserved for NSA agents that assumedly scanned emails in the name of fighting terrorism. (iAfrica.com)
Mobile devices ripe targets for spies Jun 24, 2007
A federal judge in San Francisco is presiding over a slew of civil cases accusing US telecom agencies of letting NSA agents secretly tap into cables used to carry e-mail messages. An ATT worker testified in one case that ATT diverted fiber optic lines in a San Francisco facility through a room reserved for NSA agents that assumedly scanned emails in the name of fighting terrorism. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
US telecom firm sold for $8.5bn Jun 6, 2007
US telecom firm sold for $8 ... The deal is the second multi-billion takeover in the US telecom sector involving TPG Capital in a fortnight. (BBC News -- Business)
iPhone union to rock mobile world May 25, 2007
Apple's partnership with US telecom giant ATagerly-awaited iPhone devices set to ship next month promises to be an industry-changing blissful union or a history-making horrid divorce ... Wherever people buy iPhones, the US telecom company will be their service carrier thanks to an exclusive multi-year deal with Apple. (iAfrica.com)
Apple-AT&T union on iPhone could ... May 24, 2007
Apple's partnership with US telecom giant AT&T on eagerly-awaited iPhone devices set to ship next month promises to be an industry-changing blissful union or a history-making horrid divorce ... Whereever people buy iPhones, the US telecom company will be their service carrier thanks to an exclusive multi-year deal with Apple. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
US telecom sold for $33.4b May 22, 2007
US telecom sold for $33 ... US telecom sold for $33 ... auThe New York Times2007-05-22US telecom sold for $33. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
US court sides with Microsoft on patent feud May 1, 2007
The decision said Microsoft did not owe US telecom giant ATT any damages for infringing on patented speech recognition technology with software in its Windows operating systems in machines built and sold overseas. The decision was seen as a significant reprieve for major US 00004000 corporations selling products in markets around the world. (India Times)
* Japan's KDDI seeks to expand brand into US market Apr 9, 2007
NTT DoCoMo has also made capital investments in European and US telecom firms, but has scrapped most of them after losses. KDDI's overseas expansion comes amid growing competition at home since October, when Japan began allowing mobile subscribers to switch carriers without changing their numbers. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Trio land $48bn US telecoms deal Mar 30, 2007
US telecom groups Qwest, Verizon and AT won a record government contract worth up to $48bn (24. 5bn). (BBC News -- Business)
TV box out of the loop as videos stream to Internet Mar 29, 2007
The VCast device, recently launched by the US telecom operator Verizon, lets viewers watch television on their mobile telephones, using the key pad to change channels. And Time Warner Cable provides hundreds of films on demand, downloadable in seconds for viewing on a regular or high-definition television, for around four dollars each. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Video Bandwidth May Push Limits of Internet Feb 23, 2007
"While the network was famously overbuilt during enthusiasm of the 1990s' Internet Bubble, much of that capacity is being used now or soon will be, Tansley said, and network operators are faced with making significant investment to expand capacity further to meet growing demands fueled largely by video applications."2007 may be the year of the tipping point where growth in capacity cannot cope with use," Tansley said.The Deloitte report along with comments earlier this month by a Google... (The Ledger)
India's Coming Bandwidth Boom Feb 8, 2007
Players include US telecom giant AT&T, as well as government-owned Indian operators like MTNL, Power Grid Corp, RailTel Corp, and other firms such as HCL Infinet i2i Enterprises, Tulip IT Services and Sify. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONLate last year AT&T became the first foreign telecom operator to secure a new telecom license under the Indian government's revised policy on foreign direct investment (FDI) allowing up to 74% foreign ownership. (BusinessWeek)
Ericsson to pump in $100 mn annually in India Jan 19, 2007
18 Jan, 2007 1601hrs IST. SMS NEWS to 8888 for latest updates. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Verizon to kick off ILD services here Jan 11, 2007
NEW DELHI: US telecom major Verizon proposes to set up international long distance (ILD) operations in the country. This will pitch it against foreign entrants such as AT&T and British Telecom as well as the existing incumbents VSNL, Bharti, Reliance and BSNL.. (India Times)
Verizon and Hindujas may join race for Hutch-Essar Jan 4, 2007
The most prominent among the new names being talked about in industry circles is that of US telecom company Verizon. The company, one of the larger telecom companies in the US, refused to comment on these reports. (domain-B)
Verizon may join Hutch race Jan 4, 2007
MUMBAI: In a race that's being driven as much by rumour as by reality, the latest piece of speculation put out by a wire agency out of New York is that US telecom giant Verizon is also interested in Hutch Essar. Said an agency report,"Verizon Communications, which has a market capitalisation of $108 billion, is the latest name being churned out by rumour mills for the prized Indian firm. While a spokesperson for the US firm said it was the company's policy not to comment on 'this kind of... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
