January 16, 2008 - Analysis: Rural telecoms and the economy

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January 16, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day  Analysis: Rural telecoms and the economy Some analysts say they believe rural companies are less prone to the wide economic swings inherent in a slowdown. "Our core business has been steady throughout," said Jeff Gardner, president and chief executive officer of Windstream Corp. "Remember we're in the rural markets. Our defensive nature is by design. That's what attracted investors to this space in the first place." CNNMoney.com/Dow Jones Newswires (1/15) Publish Press Releases in SmartBrief SmartBrief has joined with Business Wire to allow customers to post press releases. Push your release directly to your audience and afterwards you'll receive a click report to measure ROI. Releases will reach the audience you're looking for -- that industry's movers and shakers. Visit www.smartbrief.com/businesswiread/ for more information!   Business & Industry Watch  Alcatel-Lucent lands five-year supply deal U.S. Cellular has awarded a contract to Alcatel-Lucent to deliver network equipment, software and services. Financial details of the five-year deal were not disclosed. Reuters (1/15) The triple-play bundle has some flexibility Customers of triple-play telecom services are finding companies increasingly willing to negotiate when they call to switch providers. Analysts say companies, fearful of losing three revenue streams, are moving into "customer-retention mode," a natural development in a maturing market. "We have many options," said a Verizon Communications representative. "We make it clear to customers that it is value, not price, that matters." Telephony Online (1/15) Martin: Economy could damper spectrum bidding FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday that the struggling economy could discourage telecom companies from bidding aggressively at next week's auction of wireless frequencies. "Is it an ideal time to necessarily be conducting an auction? I'm not so sure," Martin told reporters. MSNBC/Reuters (1/15) Other News N.Z. Telecom spinoff finds Chorus voice National Business Review (New Zealand) (1/16)   Video Upload  Oprah Winfrey gets her OWN network Discovery Communications and Oprah Winfrey are teaming up to launch the Oprah Winfrey Network, a cable network that will take over for the Discovery Health channel, a widely distributed cable station that currently reaches around 70 million households. OWN will show original programming on subjects typically associated with Winfrey's daily talk show. OWN debuts next year. The Washington Post (1/16) , The New York Times (1/16) Apple introduces iTunes movie rental service Apple has officially introduced a new Web movie-rental service, in which several major studios already have said they will participate. The Washington Post (1/16) , The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (1/16) Delaware capital is latest supporter of FiOS TV The City Council in Dover, Del., approved a franchise for Verizon Communications' FiOS TV on Monday. About a dozen other Delaware municipalities have given similar nods to Verizon. EngadgetHD (1/15) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Using Metro Ethernet to Control Costs? Let Juniper Networks put you on the path to "zero-touch" provisioning! By combining intelligent routing and script automation, MPLS Plug-and-Play from Juniper Networks gives your network the ability to proactively adapt to changes, detect potential problems, and even initiate corrective actions. Learn more >> Innovation on the Islands – Learn how IT&E optimized its tandem network and brought real voice competition to Guam through white label offering to island's cable provider. Download a free case study from MetaSwitch. Interested in learning more about advertising in the USTelecom dailyLead? Contact Eric Hoffman at 773-549-3868 or ehoffman@smartbrief.com.   Technology Trends  T-Mobile completes 3G tests in sending data via ADSL In German beta tests, T-Mobile has succeeded in using more efficient ADSL technology to backhaul data from 3G base stations instead of using the traditional leased-line or ATM-enabled microwave connections, according to this article. In the six-month-long trials, T-Mobile encapsulated HSDPA data in the IP stream and appears ready to introduce the technology across its networks. The Register (U.K.) (1/16) Clearwire extends applications offering with Google deal Clearwire plans to expand its applications portfolio by adding Google communication tools to the mix. This year, Clearwire intends to roll out Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk and AdSense for Search. Computerworld (1/15) Algerie Telecom pioneers fiber-to-home service The operator Algerie Telecom has developed plans to provide the first fiber-to-the-home services in Africa by deploying a network from France's Sagem Communication. The technology remains expensive for connecting homes, but the telecom company wants to build a large customer base for a new triple-play bundle it hopes to introduce throughout Algeria this year. OneWorld South Asia (New Delhi, India) (1/16) Forecast: Asia will drive spread of WiMAX Asia will dominate the mobile WiMAX market by reaching 40 million customers in five years who will account for more than half of the world market for the 802.16e technology, according to a new report from Juniper Research. The study argues that WiMAX is particularly suited for underdeveloped regions of countries such as India, Korea, Pakistan and Australia, while government backing will fuel its growth in Taiwan. cellular-news (U.K.) (1/16)   IP Download  Nokia Siemens wins MegaEyes deal in China China Telecom has tapped Nokia Siemens Networks to provide the next-generation solution for its high-end video-monitoring service, known as MegaEyes, NSN said Tuesday. Nokia Siemens will bring new broadband and multimedia services to MegaEyes and migrate its existing technology into the new mobile-enabled platform. Total Telecom Magazine (U.K.) (1/15) New Vonage adapter goes under microscope The grades are coming out for Vonage Holdings' new VoIP phone adapter, dubbed the V-Portal, which features a built-in LCD screen to help consumers program and troubleshoot the device. 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