January 9, 2008 - FairPoint, Vermont come to terms on Verizon sale

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January 9, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day  FairPoint, Vermont come to terms on Verizon sale A deal between FairPoint Communications and Vermont telecom regulators could finally smooth the way for the sale of Verizon Communications' wireline business in the state, FairPoint said. Reuters (1/8) 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.   Business & Industry Watch  AT&T CEO: Economy causing bad customer debts The weak economy is hurting some customers' ability to pay their land-line and high-speed Internet bills, according to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson, who told investors Tuesday that the company had to cut off service to some residential customers in the fourth quarter. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (1/9) Sprint sees spring launch of WiMAX service Sprint Nextel will introduce its WiMAX service at the end of April, said Chief Technology Officer Barry West. He said the company would not subsidize the cost of the next-generation high-speed wireless network, adding that "people will be excited about our rates. They won't be ecstatic about them because we're not going to give it away." CNET/Reuters (1/8) , The Kansas City Star (Mo.) (1/8) Essar Telecom Retail plans smaller stores Essar Telecom Retail will roll out a new smaller store format in March 2009 that will be designed for residential apartments, offices complexes and malls. Initially, it will set up 250 of the smaller multiservice telecom outlets. The Economic Times (India) (1/8) Mexican wireless giant, cable company reach deal Mexican wireless carrier Telcel will exchange local phone traffic with Empresas Cablevision, a cable company, under a new interconnection deal, the companies said Tuesday. Cablevision offers a triple-play bundle of services, and Telcel said it was talking to other telecom companies about similar agreements. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (subscription required) (1/8) 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!   Technology Trends  Greater video demands put pressure on bandwidth The spread of new media video technologies over the Web will put a strain on the available bandwidth and spur large-scale upgrading of the Internet's infrastructure, said Neal Page, CEO for Inlet Technologies, a new-media-technology company. He cited seamless interconnections between devices and demands from young people to get online anywhere and everywhere as major reasons for the crunch. TMC Internet Telephony (1/8) Ciena expands Ethernet capabilities Ciena is looking to extend its reach in the packet-optical-networking arena by adding new features to its CN 4200 multiservice-transport platform, including Layer 2 Ethernet aggregation and switching. The modules are expected to be available in March. Telephony Online (1/9) Analysis: Will Frontline's lack of funding affect FCC auction? Frontline Wireless, a high-profile startup that had hoped to bid on spectrum in the FCC's upcoming auction to build a public-private network for public-safety communications, has closed its operations. Co-founded by former FCC Chairman Reed Hundt, Frontline failed to raise adequate funding to finance its participation. The shutdown could put a dent in the FCC's agenda of building a reliable network for public-safety communications, according to industry analysis. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (1/9) , The New York Times (1/9) Gates: Microsoft won't make iPhone-type devices Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has said that the company will stay the course on its strategy of partnering with wireless-phone makers rather than competing with them with a device like Apple's iPhone. In an interview with a German publication, Gates said, "In the so-called smartphone business we will concentrate solely on software with our Windows Mobile program." The Boston Globe/Reuters (1/9) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Fixed Mobile Convergence feeling a little experimental? To successfully converge your mobile and wireline networks, all the parts have to fit together seamlessly. Don't let the need to offer new and innovative services turn your network into a big experiment download your copy of Open, Intelligent, and Secure FMC Networks from Juniper Networks today. Monitoring Hybrid Networks Operators are deploying NGN, 3G & IMS networks, while continuing to maintain existing networks. The hybrid network consists of many different network elements, from different vendors supporting different protocols. This complex monitoring challenge is addressed in the Tekelec webinar - "Monitoring a Hybrid Network" Webinar. Interested in learning more about advertising in the USTelecom dailyLead? Contact Eric Hoffman at 773-549-3868 or ehoffman@smartbrief.com.   IP Download  Panasonic readies IPTV sets that mimic PC displays Panasonic will launch a large-scale TV set for viewing Internet downloads this spring with a twist. When in Internet mode, the screen resembles PC displays with a home page and a collection of widgets designed to make it easier to call up online services. The Seattle Times (1/9)   Regulatory & Legislative  Verizon partnership gains India licenses India authorities have awarded Verizon Business India licenses for providing both national and international services, the company said. Verizon Business India, a joint venture with India's Videocon Group, will provide IP and MPLS services. 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