CableLabs Opens 'TV Everywhere' Info Spigot
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October 30, 2009 : An RFI seeking out a common technical framework for online video could evolve into a formal specifications effort by Q2 2010
Juniper Looks Inward for Wireless
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October 30, 2009 : The new MX 3D platform and a 'universal edge' can be quickly primed for mobile packet-core work, the company thinks
Arris Crafting Its Own Video Sling
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October 30, 2009 : Video place-shifting is just one 'TV Everywhere'-like feature that could grace a multimedia cable gateway that Arris is cooking up for MSOs
Huawei Breaks US Set-Top Seal
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October 29, 2009 : Sources say Huawei has digital terminal adapters (DTAs) in the door at Suddenlink and Mediacom, with bigger ambitions in mind
Juniper Takes Over the Network
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October 29, 2009 : Or at least tries to, with an ambitious flurry of products aimed at a 'new network' blending enterprise and service provider needs
Comcast Forges 'Excalibur' for IPTV
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October 28, 2009 : Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!
Rogers Seeks Tru2way Alternative
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October 28, 2009 : Tru2way could fall off the table as Canadian MSO starts to vet out a more Web-like, IP-capable interactive platform of the future
SCTE Expo: MSOs Prep IPTV Push
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October 28, 2009 : MSOs want IPTV, but they're still mulling how to get there without breaking the bank or abandoning their massive RF video investments
AlcaLu Routers Dress Down
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October 28, 2009 : After all that 100-Gig talk, AlcaLu moves its routers down-market to the T1/E1 world
G.hn No Slam Dunk With Service Providers
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October 28, 2009 : Confusion still exists around global home networking standard that lacks compatibility with everything deployed today
ZTE Rides High on Chinese 3G
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October 28, 2009 : With market-defying revenue and profit growth, ZTE plans to step up its efforts in Europe and North America
Juniper's Wireless Worry
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October 27, 2009 : A deal with Dell keeps Juniper on a roll in the enterprise, but now analysts are worried about its carrier prospects
Vendors Vie for LTE Limelight
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October 27, 2009 : Wireless equipment vendors compete for LTE bragging rights as Nokia Siemens announced its latest LTE interoperability test
Comcast Clicking With EBIF
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October 27, 2009 : Tru2way will factor in longer-term, but Comcast exec says more than 60% of MSO's plant is wired up with the simpler enhanced TV platform
Comcast Thinks Big With ITV
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October 26, 2009 : MSO plans to scale up its interactive television platform to include 50 networks by the end of 2010
Hitachi Takes Nortel's LTE Packet Core
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October 26, 2009 : The pending $10M deal would take another chunk of wireless technology off of Nortel's hands
Verizon: No Capex 'Blip' for LTE
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October 26, 2009 : Verizon sticks to its capex guidance, stressing that its LTE project won't cause a spike in spending as the carrier reports Q3 results
Discovery Exec: Free Web TV Is a Biz Kill
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October 26, 2009 : Don't expect the Hulu-ization of Discovery's stable of nets so long as the Web-centric service continues to rely on a free, ad-supported business model
WiMax Clear to Roam in Taiwan
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October 26, 2009 : Clearwire demonstrates international WiMax roaming with two Taiwanese operators, moving the proto-4G technology toward maturity
Moto Hones Super-Dense CMTS Blade
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October 26, 2009 : Moto expects to start shipping a CMTS module that packs in 48 dedicated upstream ports and reduces per-port costs by 60% by mid-2010
EchoStar: We're Cable's Answer
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October 23, 2009 : EchoStar will amp up its pitch to cable MSOs next week, claiming it can fulfill their vision for 'TV Everywhere'
Hitachi Preps P-OTS Box
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October 23, 2009 : Coming out of optical hibernation, Hitachi is readying a new packet-optical platform that targets North America. Oh, and it mentions 100-Gig, too
Online Video Growth Stunted
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October 23, 2009 : Execs say rights issues and doubts about monetization are holding back online video
FCC: Spectrum Shortage Will Be a 'Crisis'
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October 23, 2009 : Without more wireless spectrum, the US could become the 'Doug Flutie of mobile broadband,' the FCC's broadband chief warns
More US WiMax Launches Planned for '09
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October 23, 2009 : Clearwire, Sprint, and Comcast expect to introduce their mobile WiMax services in Philly, Chicago, and Seattle by year's end
Ericsson, Samsung Make LTE Connection
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October 23, 2009 : The vendors achieve LTE interoperability between infrastructure and device, but one industry analyst believes Ericsson has an additional agenda
Net Neutering: Telcos Threaten Pullback
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October 22, 2009 : Telco policy hawks say they will slow broadband investments if the government decides to force them to treat network traffic impartially
FCC Sets Sail on Internet Rulemaking
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October 22, 2009 : FCC OKs a draft set of rules aimed at preserving a 'free and open Internet,' but two Commissioners aren't entirely on board
Nokia Fires Volley at Apple's iPhone
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October 22, 2009 : Finnish device maker claims the popular iPhone infringes 10 patents, allowing Apple to get a 'free ride on the back of Nokia's innovation'
Core Blimey! Tellabs Buys WiChorus
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October 22, 2009 : Tellabs follows Cisco's lead and buys a wireless packet core specialist, paying $165 million in net cash for WiChorus
Pressure Tells on Ericsson's Q3
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October 22, 2009 : Swedish giant is feeling the pinch as network equipment sales dip significantly in Q3, and even Professional Services has its issues
Supercomm: Hyperchip Returns, Gets Small
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October 22, 2009 : Yes, the core router vendor is still alive, and selling a dense router card that could give optical gear a P-OTS flavor
Ixia Splashes $44M on Agilent Unit
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October 22, 2009 : The acquisition of Agilent's N2X product line gives Ixia an apparent lead in the network test market
AlcaLu Looking to Strike LTE Gold
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October 21, 2009 : Alcatel-Lucent claims early LTE momentum as the battle becomes fierce for trial selection and commercial deals
Russia on the Rebound?
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October 21, 2009 : The Russian economy got hammered during the global downturn, but the telecom sector largely weathered the storm and is showing signs of growth
Tele2 Eyes Russian Acquisitions
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October 21, 2009 : Swedish operator outlines buy-to-grow strategy for the Russian mobile market as it reports third-quarter results
Juniper's Packet-Optical Spells M-P-L-S
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October 21, 2009 : The router vendor has an unusual take on packet-optical convergence that (here's a shock) doesn't focus on router bypass
Chip Firms Prepare for Home Networking Faceoff
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October 21, 2009 : A co-op of Entropic and Intellon may strengthen ties between MoCA and HomePlug and lay the ground for a war with the G.hn standard
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