January 31, 2008 - Study: U.S. closing in on broadband-for-all goal

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January 31, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day    Study: U.S. closing in on broadband-for-all goal A new government report says that the U.S. is well on its way to achieving President George W. Bush's goal to make access to high-speed Internet available to all U.S. residents. According to the study, broadband access for all Americans has been reached "to a very great degree." The Washington Post/Associated Press (1/30) Mobile Security Webinar: Malicious attacks are just around the corner. Are you protected? Mobile SMS spam, spoofing and other SMS-related scams are a global problem. Operators are demanding spam control and anti-spoofing capabilities to protect their SMS network and subscribers. Learn more by registering for Tekelec's Mobile Security Webinar.   Business & Industry Watch  Verizon Wireless: We'll pursue wireless 411 provider Verizon Wireless said it would take whatever steps were needed to protect the privacy of customers' cell phone numbers in response to concerns about Intelius, a data broker that has operated a cell phone directory site since August. Intelius charges $15 for obtaining information about cell phone users; and while Verizon said it would aggressively pursue the matter, the company was unsure if it could bring a legal case against Intelius. PC Magazine (1/30) Spectrum auction passes key financial threshold The U.S. government's auction of airwaves in the 700-megahertz communications spectrum has passed the $10-billion mark. After five days and 16 rounds of bidding, companies such as cable firms and telecoms have committed $11.57 billion, according to this article. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (subscription required) (1/30) Egyptian carrier wins North Korean contract Egypt's Orascom Telecom has secured a license to provide wireless services in North Korea. The company said that its CHEO Technology subsidiary, a joint venture with North Korea's state-owned carrier, plans to offer 3G-based services. Financial Times (subscription required) (1/31) China to adopt stricter Web regulations China will improve its Internet security standards to keep a tight watch over what it considers subversive videos that can easily spread across sites like Tudou.com and Youku.com, according to this article. Chinese regulators will require video sites to obtain state-issued licenses to continue operations. MSNBC/Associated Press (1/30) Other News Cable cut in Mediterranean disrupts Web service The Wall Street Journal/Associated Press (1/31) IPTV: challenges and opportunities Developing a successful value-added service is key to future success; IPTV currently offers the most significant opportunity here and is a much discussed topic. By 2011 Ovum estimates that there will be 55 million IPTV subscribers; a significant percentage of the total market. This report highlights the major trends shaping the future of the IPTV market.   Video Upload  Eisner: How to make money on Web video Keeping costs low and running a disciplined business are the keys to making money on Web video, former Walt Disney Co. Chairman Michael Eisner said during a speech recently. Eisner, now an independent producer, said that while few had found the ultimate business model for the Internet, companies would continue to experiment with content creation and pricing models. Multichannel News (1/30) South Korean IPTV providers sign Disney VOD deal South Korea's KT Corp. and Hanaro Telecom have gained access to some of Disney's most high-profile television and movie content for their video-on-demand services under a new agreement. The IPTV carriers will offer such ABC-TV series as "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost" as well as recent hit movies from Walt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures and Miramax Films. Variety (1/30) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Looking for ways to get more out of your network? Accelerate the pace of innovation with JUNOS! JUNOS software from Juniper Networks leads the industry in advanced capabilities that increase the availability and efficiency of today's services. JUNOS offers a rich set of service features and open interfaces for developing new solutions. Learn more >> Interested in learning more about advertising in the USTelecom dailyLead? Contact Eric Hoffman at 773-549-3868 or ehoffman@smartbrief.com.   Technology Trends  Jupiter jumps into enterprise market Juniper Networks has entered the business market with its introduction of a line of Ethernet switches that the company says will significantly change how corporate networks operate. Techworld/Network World (1/30) Emerging markets fuel growth at Vodafone Vodafone reported 16% revenue growth in the latest quarter, and it said that for the first time, its number of customers in emerging countries surpassed those in mature markets. New acquisitions in India and Turkey helped fuel the strong sales figures, and CEO Arun Sarin said Vodafone remained interested in "certain assets" in Asia and Africa. The operator ended the quarter with a global customer base of 252.3 million. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (subscription required) (1/31) McDowell: Timetable uncertain for broadcast spectrum devices It may be possible in the future for unlicensed mobile devices to operate in the broadcast spectrum without disrupting broadcasters, according to FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell; however, McDowell said he does not think there should be a definitive date for allowing such uses, suggesting that the time line should be contingent on the development of technologies that are proven to eliminate interference issues. Broadcasting & Cable (1/30)   IP Download  Devices for IP services reach 64-million mark Consumer-electronics companies have shipped 64 million units of IP-ready products, a 73% increase from the previous year, according to a study from MultiMedia Intelligence, an industry analyst group. The report predicts a rosy future for online gaming, music and video applications delivered through a wide array of devices. 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