December 11, 2007 - AT&T continues U-verse expansion

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December 11, 2007 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day    AT&T continues U-verse expansion AT&T is gearing up for its first U-verse rollout in a Southeast city, with the launch planned before year's end in Atlanta. The telecom expects to continue its Southeast expansion in 2008. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (free registration) (12/11)   Business & Industry Watch    WealthTV joins FiOS HD-VOD offering Verizon Communications' FiOS TV service will begin to distribute high-definition programming from WealthTV via its on-demand platform to several markets this year with more to follow in 2008. The network features entertainment and lifestyle shows geared to viewers interested in upscale tastes. World Screen News (12/10) AT&T forecasts wireless growth AT&T expects wireless revenue to grow by a mid-teen percentage next year. The projection includes revenue generated from its newly acquired Dobson Communications business. Reuters (12/11) France Telecom pays $43 million for Al-pi stake France Telecom said it had bought the remaining 25% stake in Al-pi that it did not already own from the Catalonian government for about $43 million. The company is paying about $25 million in cash for the telecom operator, and the government will receive the rest as a series of networks and "rights of use." Forbes/AFX News Limited/Thomson Financial (12/10) Andrew approves sale to CommScope Shareholders of Andrew Corp. approved its sale to CommScope on Monday, paving the way for the communications-equipment maker's $2.6 billion buyout to be completed by Dec. 27, according to Andrew. Antitrust regulators recently approved the merger after requiring CommScope to sell Andrew's minority stake in Andes Industries. Chicago Tribune (free registration) (12/10) Winning the US Bundled Pricing Game Communications providers' bundled pricing offerings are becoming commoditized - so how do you differentiate? To learn more about segment-based pricing that can improve incremental operating income and provide greater value to the customer, read Accenture's point of view, "Innovative Approaches to Win the US Bundled Pricing Game". USTelecom Spotlight IPTV and NextGen Network webinars available now on demand View these free webinars on demand. IPTV: The Time Is Now, sponsored by Minerva Networks, discusses how to quickly deploy an affordable, best-in-class IPTV solution; plus learn what's driving IPTV growth and how you can benefit. Razorsight's Next Generation Network Cost Management for Carriers provides insights into how forward-thinking carriers are embracing innovative, on-demand technologies to automate network cost-management processes. Learn more about USTelecom -> NXTcomm  |  News  |  Join USTelecom  |  Bookstore  |  Webinars   Technology Trends  Sprint readies "soft" WiMAX test Sprint Nextel will begin tests of its WiMAX networks in three cities within the week, but only to employees, in preparation for a broader trial early in 2008. The company said its soft launch would include downtown Chicago, Baltimore and Washington, with plans to expand the tests in rapid fashion. Telephony Online (12/10) Vodafone issues card to help those with impairments use phones In India, Vodafone Essar has launched a service to help mobile-phone customers with hearing and speech disabilities. Using a prepaid card, those who need the service can send text messages and make emergency phone calls under the trial in Kolkata. Business Standard (India) (12/11) AT&T closes purchase of tech company Ingenio AT&T has completed its buyout of closely held Ingenio and its pay-per-call advertising platform, which the company will integrate into its YellowPages.com subsidiary. American City Business Journals/San Antonio (12/10) Survey: Adoption of cell-phone-only service may be slowing A new federal study reports the growth of the number of people who have cell phones but no land lines has slowed and stands at about one home in eight. CNN/Associated Press (12/10) Other News Alcatel-Lucent aims to protect data eWeek (12/10) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Considerations for FTTX Splitter Modules Extreme-Environment Performance Optical splitter modules used in FTTX networks contain the splitters that make passive optical networks possible. Learn more. Register for ADC's Next Gen white paper series. Electro-Wire, Inc. is a leading provider of interconnect wire, cable, and cable assemblies to the Telecom industry for 20 years. Three strategic locations provide same day shipments of Central Office Power cable "Telcoflex", Coax cable DS3, DS1, and other multipair cables cut to order lengths. Make the connection with Electro-Wire, Inc. Interested in learning more about advertising in the USTelecom dailyLead? Contact Eric Hoffman at 773-549-3868 or ehoffman@smartbrief.com.   IP Download  Verizon Business unveils new VoIP capabilities Verizon Business expects new VoIP offerings that expand IP trunking options will bring more businesses to to the technology. The telecom is committed to VoIP, with expansion plans set for next year. Telephony Online (12/10) Closing the Internet-TV gap Despite lagging sales of Web video players, technology companies haven't given up on the next-generation gadgets that let viewers hook up their TV to the Internet. 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