November 13, 2007 - Study: Broadband-customer gains to total 9 million in 2007

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November 13, 2007 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day    Study: Broadband-customer gains to total 9 million in 2007 The top broadband providers acquired more than 2.1 million high-speed Internet customers in the third quarter and 6.76 million for the year thus far, according to a research group report, which projects total 2007 growth to reach 9 million. Telecoms account for about 27.5 million of the country's 60 million broadband customers. Multichannel News (11/12)   Business & Industry Watch    Google dangles cash to bring software developers to Android Google is launching a contest with $10 million in prizes for software developers to create programs for its Android mobile platform. The "Android Developer Challenge" will distribute cash prizes worth $25,000 to $275,000. The Boston Globe/Bloomberg (11/13) , CNNMoney.com/Associated Press (11/12) AT&T to set up wireless services at Costco AT&T will sell wireless services at nearly 370 Costco stores in the U.S., reaching more than 35 million potential customers. The company said it had completed a deal with Wireless Advocates, a third-party provider for the retailer. Forbes/AFX News Limited/Thomson Financial (11/12) Viewpoint: Approve phone transfer to Fairpoint A New Hampshire business leader argues for the transfer of Verizon Communications' local phone operations to FairPoint Communications. He cites the state's lagging broadband penetration in urging the state's Public Utilities Commission to go along with the transfer. Concord Monitor (N.H.) (11/12) Emerging markets propel Vodafone In a swing to profitability, Vodafone reported net income of $6.76 billion for the first six months, aided largely by growth at its EMAPA division in Europe and Asia. "These results reflect our continuing focus on the execution of our strategy. In Europe, we have performed well in competitive markets by driving strong growth in voice usage and data revenue, whilst improving cost efficiency," Chief Executive Officer Arun Sarin said. The Wall Street Journal (free content) (11/13) Do you influence Telecommunications Decisions for your company? Join the ELITEOpinion Panel and get paid to share your knowledge and ideas about Telecommunications, Technology and Business issues and products. It is quick, easy and free to join. Register here and you will be entered into our $1500.00 Quarterly Drawing.   Technology Trends    Green is the word at Extreme Networks, Avaya Extreme Networks and Avaya say their Go Green IP telephony product will power down when not in use, a practice that will curtail energy use by as much as 75% compared with the current solution, according to this article. Go Green is built around ExtremeXOS Universal Port Automation technology and Avaya's Power over Ethernet gigabit Ethernet desk phones. Total Telecom Magazine (U.K.) (11/2007) Italian telecoms expand site-sharing hookup Telecom Italia and the Italian unit of Vodafone will share access sites for their mobile networks under a new six-year deal that builds on an existing one between the companies. A Telecom Italia executive said the deal would shave costs off the renting of sites while allowing companies to maintain ownership of their infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (subscription required) (11/12) Researchers aim to make smartphones smarter Newly developed software, dubbed "Magitti," uses artificial intelligence to help people use their smartphones to plan their leisure time. The brainchild of researchers at Palo Alto Research Center, Magitti uses an array of cues -- such as a person's past behavior or the time of day -- to infer their interests and then offers a list of suggestions, such as movies, concerts, restaurants and bookstores. Technology Review (11/13)   IP Download    Korea's Contela chooses Converse unit for IP platform Korean telecom maker Contela has tapped Ulticom's Signalware software as the signaling platform for its IP-based wireless office product. Ulticom, a unit of Converse Technology, will help Contela deliver new services to customers. Globes (Israel) (11/13) Who's getting one? The Plum Card. The first everything, everywhere trade terms card from American Express OPEN.™ Up to 2% early pay discount or up to 2 months defer pay, interest free.*Terms and conditions apply Application available now at PlumCard.com   Regulatory & Legislative  India opts for open auction of 3G spectrum India's top telecom authority has outlined rules for its upcoming sale of 3G spectrum, opting for an open auction and accepting stiff new rules offered by Telecom Regulatory Authority. Three operators will likely receive spectrum of up to 10 MHz apiece with bidding open to both current service providers and new players. Business Standard (India) (11/13) U.N. group to decide on future of UHF mobile bandwidth United Nations officials will decide as early as Thursday whether to transfer part of the UHF TV spectrum to mobile companies. The decision would allow mobile carriers to offer 3G service to a larger client base at cheaper costs, according to this article. 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