April 23, 2008 - Verizon brings 7-Mbps service to more markets

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April 23, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day  Verizon brings 7-Mbps service to more markets Verizon Communications' 7 Mbps DSL service is now available in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, bringing the new offering's national total to 1.6 million homes and small businesses. About 130,000 homes in Washington and an additional 37,000 in West Virginia can sign up for $39.99 per month. OneTRAK (4/22) 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!   Business & Industry Watch  SK Telecom denies China Telecom JV talks SK Telecom said it was "studying some contingency plans" for when China restructures its telecom market, but said it was not in talks about a possible joint venture with China Telecom, as reports have indicated. "We have not contacted China Telecom. Our cooperation with China Unicom will continue," said Ryu Mina, an SK spokeswoman. Reuters (4/22) Sprint's vision for a next-gen WiMAX network The executive overseeing Sprint Nextel's foray into offering WiMAX services said the technology could one day "unleash literally hundreds of new devices." Barry J. West, president of Sprint's Xohm division, outlined the carrier's plans Tuesday, saying that customers' experience will be similar to those who purchase wireless service at commercial hot spots. The Washington Times (4/23) Xohm delays attributed to backhaul, billing issues: Sprint Nextel Chief Technology Officer Barry J. West says Xohm is facing launch delays because of issues related to provisioning backhaul and its customer management and billing system. Telephony Online (4/22) Yang: Yahoo! open to offers after solid first quarter Having surpassed Wall Street's estimates for its first-quarter results, Yahoo! is open to "any and all" offers, including a higher bid from Microsoft, according to chief executive Jerry Yang. However, Yahoo!'s better-than-expected performance probably won't impact the "dynamics" of the talks with Microsoft, one analyst said. Microsoft chief executive Steven A. Ballmer also said Yahoo!'s results wouldn't change how valuable it is to his company. The New York Times (4/23) , Yahoo!/Reuters (4/22) Report: AT&T seeks re-entry into Indian cell market AT&T is holding discussions with Malaysia's Maxis Communications to acquire its 74% stake in Aircel, an Indian mobile-services provider, but talks are said to be at a "preliminary" level, according to a report. AT&T is not commenting on the report. The Economic Times (India) (4/23) USTelecom Spotlight NXTcomm08 to examine new communications services As new, nontraditional applications with very fast life cycles spring up and create customer and bandwidth demand, the network will have to evolve to accommodate those applications. On June 17, Jim Hansen of Embarq will address these issues in a NXTcomm08 program session in Las Vegas titled "New Communications Services." DailyLead readers receive complimentary registration to NXTcomm08 using the code "USTE8" – register today! Learn more about USTelecom -> NXTcomm  |  News  |  Join USTelecom  |  NextGenWeb  |  Webinars   Video Upload  ITV's library of classic shows to be available on iTunes Britain's ITV said it would offer classic shows in its library through iTunes in the broadcaster's first foray into selling TV programs online through a third-party outfit. ITV, whose library includes such U.K. classics as "Brideshead Revisited" and "Inspector Morse," will make available more than 260 hours of programming on Apple's iTunes U.K. store at prices starting from the equivalent of about $3.75 an episode. The Guardian (London) (4/22)   Technology Trends    Indian telecom signs Convergys to speed new services A leading Indian telecom company has tapped Convergys' Infinys rating and billing product under a multiyear agreement that includes providing licensing, support and maintenance services to the outfit, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. Under the deal with Convergys and its partner, Tata Consultancy, BSNL hopes to cut its IT costs and speed the launch of new advanced services to its 18 million wireline customers. TMC Internet Telephony (4/22) BT offers U.K. businesses Wi-Fi "hot spot" option More U.K. businesses may soon offer Wi-Fi services to customers under a new BT service that lets subscribers to its commercial Total Broadband plan provide or sell to customers access to their Wi-Fi network. BT, which created a distinct secure channel in its Wi-Fi routers for its service, said only 7% of small businesses offered wireless Internet access. cellular-news (U.K.) (4/22) Microsoft shifts emphasis to Web with Live Mesh launch Live Mesh is a new Web-based data storage and software system from Microsoft that will bridge the gap between Windows-based programs and applications from remote data centers for both PCs and a range of mobile devices. This article positions the move as a "significant strategic shift" for Microsoft from a PC-based business to one focused on so-called cloud computing, in which the Web is the hub. The New York Times (4/23) Other News Analysis: WiMAX faces U.K. shutout in auction Unstrung (4/22) Grade A Prime Mid-Band Ethernet services deliver 10x the bandwidth at 1/10th the cost– your new Cash Cow for growing your top-line. Let Hatteras show you how to convert your copper lines to high-bandwidth, profitable Ethernet services. To meet your new Cash Cow, visit www.hatterasnetworks.com.   IP Download  Market for IP/networked spy gear grew nearly 50% Sales of IP and networked surveillance equipment rose almost 50% in 2007, according to MultiMedia Intelligence, which said the market was approaching $500 million, still a small fraction of the overall video-surveillance pie. The research firm said revenue for IP- and networked-based gear jumped almost four times the overall market for video-surveillance equipment. vnunet.com (4/23) Telecom Broker offers VARs free VoIP design work Startup firm The Telecom Broker has begun a free service providing Internet and WAN design work to value-added resellers, saying it wants to help small and mid-size businesses cut costs, according to an online report. The company receives commissions after work on constructing the network is completed. 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