VZ/MCI Networks at a Glance
Beats off Qwest with a stock, cash, and dividend deal worth $6.75 billion to MCI's shareholders
On the heels of its bid for CoSine, Tut Systems plans to pick up Copper Mountain for $10M
VOIP gear firm is shrinking fast and could disappear without a cash injection
Chipset vendor trails rivals, but makes grand cost-cutting claims on eventual silicon offering
After five years of ups and downs, the optical switch supplier is mulling its options -- and may turn out the lights
Verizon is close to landing MCI, according to WSJ, but it isn't the first time the two have engaged in merger talks
Verizon is close to landing MCI, according to WSJ, but it isn't the first time the two have engaged in merger talks
SBC's merger with AT&T set to shake up pecking order in the fixed telecom market, says TNS Telecoms
Some hosted VOIP service providers question the capabilities of commercial IP Centrex platforms
WiMax won't support VOIP and other apps as standard when it hits the market
Tellabs, Calix, and Entrisphere fight it out in a triple-play bakeoff at Sprint
Plans commercial launch of video services but insists that broadcast TV won't be part of the package
Share price gets hit despite 9 percent rise in sales
SBC/AT&T merger may or may not hurt, but resellers could make or break the core router vendor
Merrill Lynch analyst notes that wireless is not growing as fast as other 'advanced technologies' from Cisco
World's first cellular couple will hear wedding ringtones at local Cingular store
The Chinese vendor joins the core-router market that killed many a startup – taking on Cisco, Juniper, and Avici
Merrill Lynch analyst notes that wireless is not growing as fast as other 'advanced technologies' from Cisco
Gives 21CN hopefuls a tough ultimatum: Hand over your source code if you want a piece of the action
French incumbent leans on Alvarion for fixed-wireless 802.16 kit but has its own mobile plans
Calix Networks chief says IPO isn't imminent – but it could be, now that its fiscal house is in order
Claims to have the first university-owned fiber optic link between the US and Mexico
An old customer down Mexico way has bought some more CoreDirectors, raising hopes of a revival in sales
ADVA has beaten off some stiff competition to land a deal at French triple-play operator Neuf Telecom
Cisco's Q2 earnings and revenues match expectations, but its projected growth may cause some grumbling
Cisco's Q2 earnings and revenues match expectations, but its projected growth may cause some grumbling
Recently merged chip makers Redux and Lycium get some extra cash to pursue the circuit emulation market
Unstrung Insider warns that Aironet street pricing could damage standalone AP market
Named as first two suppliers for RBOC's access expansion project
Adds partnership with Covad to its Infonet acquisition to give it a broader set of business services
Analysts say the network overlap between Qwest and MCI might hurt vendors, should a merger occur
IP Centrex platform vendor has plans to go public as it ramps up its customer base and approaches profitability
Chinese vendor will next week announce network partnership tieup: Sources cite Alcatel as likely candidate
Says it's discontinuing its 3(Tone) wholesale IP Centrex service because it won't scale
VOIP company announces partnership with Hutchison Global Communications
More ports and support from the wireless LAN switch pioneer
The router company sees IPTV as its best prospect, and that means a focus on Ethernet and Europe
Sources say startup is plotting a new centralized architecture for larger enterprise deployments
Comcast reported a record setting year for high-speed data services, adding 1.7 million subscribers and generating $3.1 billion in revenue in 2004. However, the MSO lost momentum in Q4 following a red-hot Q3.
With an accounting scandal ending, and a replacement in view, speculation grows by the day
Carrier will shut down Flash-OFDM network in June
Video server firm's stock tanks as it lowers Q4 revenue guidance by 25%, but CEO says it's just a timing issue
Chinese vendor pooh-poohs suggestions it is trying to offload its optical and access business units
A plugged-in source says AOL's commercial VOIP launch will happen on March 16
Spectrum-rich operator will kick WiMax's tires for wireless triple-play services
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Spectrum-rich operator will kick WiMax's tires for wireless triple-play services
Nortel is asking its former CEO, CFO, and controller to pay back their allegedly ill-gotten gains
Verizon is linked to Sprint and MCI, which is fielding an offer from Qwest
A step up in fiber-to-the-whatever activity has given test-and-measurement firms a shot in the arm
Growth in wireless and data services keep Q4 numbers in the black
Unstrung readers are upbeat on chances of 802.16 market success. Just don’t hold your breath
What's going on at BT Exact? And why are cloggers fleeing Eastern Europe?
Stock slips as 2004 dividend fails to materialize, but CEO says it's all about preparing for growth
Wall Street Journal says Qwest is ready to wheel and deal, but how would it pay up?
ARRIS Inc. announced a letter of intent (LOI) with Cox Communications covering the vendor's circuit-switched and VoIP cable telephone gear.
Boosts the throughput of its gear to target wireless triple-play
SBC may realize 'synergies' from its AT&T buy, but not at the expense of gear suppliers. At least not yet
AT&T shareholders trade a premium price for long-term security
City officials grant Verizon a cable franchise, giving it a chance to compete with Charter in the video market
Chipset vendor partners with Cambridge Silicon Radio on development of voice-over-WLAN silicon, sources say
The sorry exchange rate hurt Q2 earnings, but execs promise better things as more manufacturing shifts to China
Nortel filed its restated Q1 and Q2 2004 earnings today, and analysts were neither surprised nor satisfied
Nortel filed its restated Q1 and Q2 2004 earnings today, and analysts were neither surprised nor satisfied
RBOC is feeling the pressure to expand after SBC/AT&T announcement. What's the next move?
IPTV drives the Swedes to team up with a Canadian remote Ethernet DSLAM startup
Sees continued pricing pressure in the optical components market as it reports further losses and a flat forecast
Tut Systems' $24.1M deal to acquire CoSine has been challenged in San Mateo County
Networking giant says WiMax could rival 3G, but won't be mainstream for years
Fujitsu and Atrica have teamed to provide a carrier-grade Ethernet network for a large Cox enterprise customer