March 14, 2008 - Verizon works with P2P to speed file sharing

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March 14, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day  Verizon works with P2P to speed file sharing Verizon Communications intends to work with peer-to-peer file sharers by helping those who share files legally to do it at greater speeds -- company researchers say working with this group can increase download speed 60%, on average. "This test signifies a turning point in the history of peer-to-peer technology and ISPs," said Robert Levitan, chief executive officer of file-sharing company Pando Networks. "It will definitely show ISPs that the problem is not peer-to-peer technology, the problem is how you deploy it. It is possible to deploy P2P to their advantage." cellular-news (U.K.)/Associated Press (3/14) Premium Company Profile Verizon Communications Verizon is focusing on lowering its expenses and investing in high-growth markets to maintain its competitive positioning. Access important information and analysis on the company, understand their strengths and weaknesses and access Datamonitor's expert forecasts with this report.   Business & Industry Watch  SureWest grows broadband customers by 11% in Q4 SureWest Communications increased its broadband-subscriber base 11% in the fourth quarter, which helped bring about a 15% jump in broadband-related revenue. "We are transforming SureWest from a voice provider to triple-play provider," said CEO Steve Oldham, referring to the telecom's recent purchase of Everest Broadband and its decision to sell its wireless unit. The Sacramento Bee (Calif.) (free registration) (3/14) , American City Business Journals/Sacramento, Calif. (3/13) Analysts aim to predict Sprint's next move Several analysts are speculating what the future will hold for Sprint Nextel, including becoming a possible takeover target or shed some of its units, but there is no consensus surfacing as to what it will do next. "Any time you have a stock that's down as much as this one is and with management departures and things like that, people start speculating on all kinds of things that the company may or may not do to improve things," said Todd Rethemeier, an analyst with Soleil Securities. Google/Associated Press (3/14) Qwest sues Oregon city over tax City attorneys for North Plains, Ore., will respond to a Qwest Communications lawsuit over the town's recent privilege tax on public utilities. Qwest asserts the 5% tax violates state law and does not apply to wireless or Internet phone service. The Oregonian (Portland) (3/14) AOL to acquire social net Bebo for $850M AOL is expanding its reach in the social-networking space with the pending acquisition of Bebo, which boasts 40 million members and is especially popular in the U.K., for a reported $850 million. Bebo will be integrated with AOL instant messaging products AIM and ICQ, in the hopes of expanding the social network's reach. The Washington Post (3/14) , CNNmoney.com/Fortune (3/13) Publish Press Releases in USTelecom dailyLead USTelecom dailyLead 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.dailylead.com/businesswiread/ for more information!   Video Upload  Nielsen signs Zenith to new services for multiplatform video content Zenith Media Services has become the first to sign up with Nielsen Co.'s Out-of-Home Report, as well as its new Online VideoCensus and Mobile Audience Measurement. "We believe that it isn't about linear television anymore," said Peggy Green, vice chairwoman of Zenith. "This is just one step we are taking to master the new world of video content." Mediaweek (3/13) Verizon, Viva Vision team up for mobile entertainment Verizon Wireless is offering its Get It Now customers access to a Car and Driver SlideShow application for their wireless devices that features photography from Car and Driver magazine. Verizon is using Viva Vision's platform to facilitate content delivery. TMC Internet Telephony (3/13) Other News BBC patches iPlayer vulnerability Pocket-lint.co.uk (3/13) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Making the Switch -- TDM to Softswitch that is Switch migrations require extraordinary attention to detail, and can easily go wrong. Learn how One Communications did it right -- and reduced operating expense and while delivering new applications at the same time. Download a free case study from MetaSwitch. Interested in learning more about advertising in the USTelecom dailyLead? Contact Amy Abbey at 202-737-5500 ext 250 or aabbey@smartbrief.com.   Technology Trends  AT&T advances open-network approach AT&T has introduced a set of style guides for third-party developers of wireless applications to help foster its support of an open network. Once a design is certified by AT&T, the carrier will offer it for purchase on its MEdia Mall mobile site, and split collected revenue with the developer. CNNMoney.com/Dow Jones Newswires (3/13) Zayo deals to increase fiber capacity Zayo Group is leveraging its Citynet Fiber Network purchase, which doubles the size of its fiber-optic network, to better service its customers. Zayo's client roster includes wireless and wireline carriers, hospitals, universities and government agencies. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (3/14) Microsoft chairman pushing for broadcast-spectrum access Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Thursday repeated his call for the FCC to allow the immediate use of vacated broadcast spectrum to help expand wireless services through the use of unlicensed devices. Broadcasters oppose the move, fearing they will cause interference. Bloomberg (3/13) , CNNMoney.com/Dow Jones Newswires (3/13)   IP Download  China closed 2007 with 210 million Internet users, researcher says China's estimated 210 million Internet users was slightly behind the total in the U.S. at the end of 2007 at 216 million, according to an analysis of industry data. One research firm predicts, however, that based on past growth patterns, China has likely passed the U.S. in terms of Internet users. 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