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1. Qwest disconnects S.W. carrier; N.M. regulators order service back on
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009
After failing to reach a compromise on payment terms, Qwest Communications on Tuesday shut down SkyWi's six-state wireless Internet and phone services. In November, Qwest issued a written warning to the telecom reseller because it had not paid it bills. SkyWi, whose 13,000 Internet and 5,000 phone subscribers are largely based in New Mexico, had gone to court to try to avoid the closure. After the shutdown, New Mexico regulators issued an order calling for Qwest to restore the service in the state. ClipSyndicate (01/01) American City Business Journals (12/31) BroadbandReports.com (01/01) BusinessWeek (12/31)
2. How Obama may usher in telecom-policy changes
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009
President-elect Barack Obama will probably act more aggressively to put his stamp on telecommunications policy than the current administration did, according to industry observers. "Obama looks at these issues as part of the solution to unemployment challenges and as an economic stimulant," said Andy Lipman, a senior attorney with Bingham McCutchen in Washington. Palm Beach Post (Fla.), The (01/04)
3. Blockbuster sees value in telecom partnerships
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 07, 2009
With rival Netflix breathing down its neck, Blockbuster now says it's looking to hook up with telecom providers to offer advanced video services to the home. "As we move toward video-on-demand and pay-per-view, Blockbuster is well-positioned not only to compete on our own, but also to partner with others," said Jim Keyes, the company's chief executive officer. Reuters (01/07)
4. U.S. leads Japan at top of broadband-revenue chart
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009
The U.S. produced more revenue through broadband services in 2008 than any other country by a margin of $9 billion, according to a report from Pyramid Research, which pegged the U.S. market at $32 billion. Japan was second, followed by Germany and China, which leads the U.S. in the number of fixed broadband connections. Light Reading (01/02)
5. Verizon ready to close on Alltel this Friday
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 05, 2009
Verizon Wireless will complete its purchase of the regional wireless company Alltel and its 14 million subscribers Friday, at which time it will become the largest wireless carrier in the U.S., with about 78 million customers. To get Justice Department approval of the $28.1 billion deal -- which includes assuming $22.2 billion in debt -- Verizon had to sell assets in areas where it shared networks with Alltel. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock) (free registration) (01/03) BusinessWeek (01/02)
6. Is Cisco's "media adapter" ready for prime time?
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009
This analysis ponders the question: Will Cisco Systems this year make significant progress with its home "media adapter"? Prototypes of the device have shown potential to link together a home's video, audio and other entertainment platforms. Light Reading (12/31)
7. Alabama begins multiyear broadband build-out
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 07, 2009
The State of Alabama has selected Cincinnati-based CostQuest Associates for a $1.7 million, two-year project to build new broadband infrastructure throughout the state. In many parts of Alabama, folks like dairy farmer Will Gilmer still rely on less-than-perky dial-up access: "I type in a request on my computer. Then I go fix a cup of coffee and I come back and my request is about halfway complete," Gilmer said. CED Magazine (01/2009)
8. Clearwire launches in Portland; Chicago plans unsettled
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 06, 2009
Clearwire will introduce its "Clear"-brand WiMAX service in Portland, Ore., today, the venture's second launch after its Baltimore debut last year. But the Sprint Nextel partner's plans for Chicago and other markets remain unsettled because of tight credit markets and competition from wireless services using the new Long Term Evolution standard for their upgrades to 4G networks. Forbes (01/05) Unstrung (01/05)
9. Rivals join wireless, fiber nets to expand base
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 06, 2009
A pair of rival New York broadband companies will join their networks and service capabilities to expand their enterprise-customer bases by contributing complementary elements to a new mesh network, they said. Rainbow Broadband, a provider of WiMAX services via RAD microwave radio technology, will combine operations with Atlantic Metro Communications, which operates a fiber network. Telephony Online (01/05)
10. Level 3 credit rating on the rise
USTelecom dailyLead | Jan 02, 2009
Just days after describing Level 3 Communications' financial structure "tantamount to default," Standard & Poor's elevated part of the company's credit rating to a "B-" with a stable outlook. However, Level 3's corporate credit rating, which was placed on "selective default" Dec. 29, remains unchanged. xchange (12/31)
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