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LR Cable News Analysis
Articles published in September 2011
Cox Gets Ready to Reorg
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 30, 2011 : MSO aims to centralize operations, integrate its wireless business and consolidate some cable systems
IPTV Struggles Don't Negate Video's Importance
Rewired - Carol Wilson -
September 30, 2011 : 1:05 PM The traditional telco model of delivering video services is profit-challenged, but that doesn't mean telcos need to abandon video
Netflix Sinks to a New Low
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 30, 2011 : Also: Verizon, Comcast linked to Xbox TV launch; CableLabs talks up MSO peering play; cable tops telcos in voice service rankings
Are You (Customer) Experienced?
Research Rewind -
September 30, 2011 : This week: customer experience management, analytics for travel providers, Google's high fiber diet, cloud computing in AME, telecom tweets
TW Cable Slings for Wideband
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 29, 2011 : 5:15 PM As the MSO launches its meter- and cap-free Docsis 3.0 Slingbox promo, Sandvine warns that mobile users could be in for a big surprise
Moto Finally Xooms on Verizon LTE
Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy -
September 29, 2011 : 12:20 PM With one day left in September, Motorola meets its twice-delayed deadline to get Verizon LTE into its Xoom tablets
Cox Wireless Clears California
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 29, 2011 : Also: Free Press targets net neutrality rules; NCTA, CEA chiefs spar over AllVid; TW Cable bulks up iPad app; Google-Moto review lengthens
Sprint to Place Big Backhaul Bet
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 29, 2011 : AT&T and two big MSOs expected to get the lion's share of Sprint's initial fiber cell backhaul build as it preps for the iPhone and LTE
FTTH's Benefits Are Not That Easy to Prove
Rewired - Carol Wilson -
September 28, 2011 : 3:30 PM Calix executive admits his efforts to prove the economic impact of FTTX buildouts went somewhat awry
Virgin Gives Birth to Cloud Strategy
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 28, 2011 : 3:15 PM Virgin Media Business has stuck with its cloud services game plan
Comcast Creates Cell Tower Business
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 28, 2011 : New CTI Towers unit created to manage the company's 800 towers and lease access to Sprint, AT&T and other wireless service providers
A la Carte Coming to Cable's Menu?
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 28, 2011 : Also: Discovery, Huawei develop rugged mobile phone; HBO Go almost a go at TW Cable; ivi seeks handouts for legal defense
RIM Revved on Icahn Rumor
Wireless Bits - Michelle Donegan -
September 28, 2011 : 10:00 AM The specter of Carl Icahn causes some excitement
Dish, Google Close In on Hulu
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 27, 2011 : 4:50 PM Will Dish and Blockbuster get their chance to go after Netflix after all?
Sprint's Many Possible Flavors of LTE
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 27, 2011 : 2:45 PM Sprint could be running LTE on Nextel and LightSquared spectrum while still supporting Clearwire by sometime next year
Iskratel's Broadband Masterstroke
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 27, 2011 : 12:10 PM The most innovative broadband access equipment development EVER!
Google Crafting YouTube 'Channels'
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 27, 2011 : Also: US puts heat on Moto Solutions; Comcast ad unit gets interactive; Liberty gets shot of VoD Adrenalin; J:COM expands
Sezmi Dumps No-Frills Pay-TV Service
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 26, 2011 : Sezmi shutters its hybrid broadband-broadcast TV service as it changes gears to focus on deals with service providers
Comcast AnyPlay to Stream Live TV to Tablets
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 26, 2011 : Also: Dish CEO hints at wireless plans, Netflix outbids HBO for Dreamworks deal, Amazon pumps up Prime Instant video with Fox fare
Entropic Buys Into Video Transcoding
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 26, 2011 : MoCA chip-maker plows $10 million into Zenverge as the companies start work on a set-top 'sidecar' for MSOs that shares Slingbox traits
Honorable Mentions: September 26
Matt's Mentions -
September 26, 2011 : The week's top telecom stories, as chosen by the readers of Matt's Mentions
Dish Bundles Up Blockbuster
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 23, 2011 : Dish will try to boost sub counts with $10 add-on that binds video streaming with premium TV, by-mail DVDs and games
BBWF 2011: Huawei to Unveil New Network Strategy
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 23, 2011 : 10:30 AM Need another view on how next-gen networks will look? Thought so…
On Deck: Cable-Tec
Technically Speaking With SCTE -
September 23, 2011 : 10:20 AM SCTE President and CEO Mark Dzuban explains what will be in store at the Cable-Tec Expo in Atlanta
Privacy Law Blocks Netflix-Facebook Connection
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 23, 2011 : Also: It's open season on net neutrality rules; VUDU expands VoD vault; cord-cutting vs. the economy; changes on Comcast's board
Huawei Linked to Major LTE TDD Deal
AsiaBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 23, 2011 : 9:45 AM Reports put Huawei at the center of a sizeable LTE TDD rollout by Japan's Softbank
Teaching East African Operators to Play Nice
Research Rewind -
September 23, 2011 : This week: Feature distribution, improving mobile services in East Africa, how European telecom incumbents can regain lost ground
Moto Takes Long View on Cable Access
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 23, 2011 : Moto's Converged Cable Access Platform entry will be ready for testing in 2012, but there's plenty of life left in the CMTS and edge QAM gear
BBWF 2011: The F Word
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 22, 2011 : 3:40 PM Is fun allowed at industry events?
Sprint Tiptoes Around the iPhone 5
Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy -
September 22, 2011 : 2:20 PM Sprint’s making several changes to get ready for the phone it won’t say if it’s getting or not – will unlimited data be next?
Google to Activate TV Everywhere
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 22, 2011 : Also: TW Cable to expand no-frills TV tier, cord-cutters will pay for à la carte, Hulu reaches subscription milestone
ITC: Cablevision Didn't Violate Set-Top Patents
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 21, 2011 : Verizon comes up short in its attempt to ban several Cablevision set-top boxes made by Cisco
ASSIA Bigs Up Its Mobile App
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 21, 2011 : 1:55 PM DSL management specialist makes big opex saving claims for its smartphone app
HP Plots a CEO Ouster
Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy -
September 21, 2011 : 1:25 PM Bloomberg reports that HP's board wants CEO Leo Apotheker out after only nine months, but many, many failures
Comcast Battles With BT
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 21, 2011 : Also: Verizon chats up gaming consoles; survey piles on Netflix woes; Sony, Warner Bros open up UltraViolet's digital rights locker
Infinera Picks Up the Pace
Valley Wonk - Craig Matsumoto -
September 21, 2011 : 4:50 AM The DTN-X could curb a case of the seven-year itch
Small Cells, Heavy Lifting
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 20, 2011 : 5:45 PM We take a look behind the expected small cell revolution at the backhaul grunt work that will still be needed
Comcast Goes Big With 'Internet Essentials'
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 20, 2011 : MSO hits the national stage with $9.95-per-month Internet service targeted to low-income families with schoolchildren
@Qwikster Takes a Hit
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 20, 2011 : 12:45 PM The Twitterverse offers more evidence that Netflix may not have thought everything through as it splits off its DVD business
Amsterdam Trumps Paris
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 20, 2011 : 11:50 AM Broadband World Forum is shifting to the city of tulips and coffee shops
Dish, Blockbuster Tee Up Netflix Rival
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 20, 2011 : Also: Analysts see Qwikster spin or sale, Comcast and Verizon could tune in to Xbox TV, FiOS TV's growing VoD vault, Trendrr tracks TV buzz
SureWest to Mix VoD With DVD Sales
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 19, 2011 : 5:15 PM Operator tapping SeaChange to offer Watch & Play option after Netflix starts to split its video streaming and DVD businesses
Top 10 Topics at Futurecom
iBraue - Joseph Braue -
September 19, 2011 : 12:05 PM Light Reading's Joe Braue offers highlights from the most influential telecom tradeshow in Latin America
Netflix Does the Splits
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 19, 2011 : Investors react positively as Netflix CEO admits he 'messed up' and announces separation of video streaming and DVD units
Low-Ball Bids Jeopardize Hulu Auction
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 19, 2011 : Also: Canoe's future questioned, Cox preps MPEG-4 play, Liberty seals up Aster, blogger gives a glimpse of Best Buy's TiVo-powered TV
Microsoft's Pursuit of 'Input 1'
The Bauminator - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 16, 2011 : 11:15 AM Microsoft wants the Xbox to become the center of the entertainment universe, and cable may be ready to make it happen
Cablevision Would Love to Sell Some Netflix
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 16, 2011 : Also: Netflix to adjust its crystal ball, cable faces 'affordability crisis,' TiVo-AT&T court battle postponed, Canoe shores up the ranks
Microsoft Sees Xmas Debut for Xbox TV
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 15, 2011 : Microsoft will turn the Xbox into a full-fledged set-top – along with a bunch of extras – just in time for the holidays
Stakes, Chips, Beans & SPIT
EuroBlog - Ray Le Maistre -
September 15, 2011 : 2:25 PM Broadband World Forum should have something to satisfy all tastes
Netflix Chops 1M Subs From Q3 Forecast
LR Cable News Analysis - Jeff Baumgartner -
September 15, 2011 : Netflix shares dive after company cuts US sub guidance in wake of recent rate hikes and changes to its streaming and DVD plans
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