June 6, 2008 - Verizon seeks 20% cut in power on telecom wares

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June 6, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders Search recent stories:       News of the Day    Verizon seeks 20% cut in power on telecom wares Verizon Communications has set a goal of using 20% less power by next January on all of its new telecom-related equipment in what the company termed the first move of its kind among global telecom providers. The company said industry standards for both cutting power and helping the environment were too modest. Telephony Online (6/5) Telecom switches emphasis: Preliminary analysis of the 2007 Telecom Executive Survey. To remain competitive as industry boundaries blur, telecom providers recognize the need for new business models and other capabilities beyond their traditional strengths. Learn more by downloading this IBM white paper.   Business & Industry Watch    Martin's broadband auction put on hold FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has put the brakes on a plan to auction off a sizable chunk of wireless spectrum for the construction of a national broadband network. Instead of coming on its original June 12 date, Martin is now likely to present the proposal to the commission in July. The Washington Post/Associated Press (6/6) , PCWorld/IDG News Service (6/5) For Sprint and U.S. Cellular, now what? With pressure building on telecom carriers to bulk up, the remaining companies, such as the larger, national cell phone operator Sprint Nextel and the smaller, regional carrier U.S. Cellular, have some tough strategic decisions to make. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (6/5) , Chicago Tribune (free registration) (6/6) Vodafone pumps $38.5 million into N.Z. wireline bid Vodafone will invest $38.5 million to take advantage of a ruling by New Zealand that opens the copper-wire phone network of incumbent provider Telecom to competitors. Vodafone said it planned to provide service to one-quarter of the country's population. Reuters (6/6) L.A. cites poor service in Time Warner Cable suit The city attorney for Los Angeles announced plans to sue Time Warner Cable for causing distress to subscribers and for violating California law via false statements. In the complaint, city attorney Rocky Delgadillo alleges that subscribers were forced to wait on hold for excessive amounts of time and that repairs took too long to be completed. Forbes/Associated Press (6/5) USTelecom Spotlight Will sports push next-gen delivery? Find out at NXTcomm08 Sports programming and applications have made the final four in every popularity contest held since the dawn of television. Now sports are taking the prize in the world of network-enabled voice, video and data. In "Game On: Sports Pushes Next Gen Delivery to the Limit" on June 18 in Las Vegas, NXTcomm08 will look at digital delivery options that help companies profit from sports content. Register today   Learn more about USTelecom -> NXTcomm  |  News  |  Join USTelecom  |  NextGenWeb  |  Webinars   Video Upload  Verizon, AT&T say video tactics are right for them Despite taking different paths to deliver video to homes, AT&T and Verizon Communications both said this week that they were well-positioned to meet their future needs. AT&T touted its IPTV U-verse service as having vast channel capacity -- which it will use to deliver scores of HD channels -- while Verizon said its more traditional fiber-based network had more than enough capacity to suit its needs. Light Reading (6/5) BT Vision subs must pony up for BBC on-demand Customers of BT Vision will have to pay about $6 a month for a service that includes on-demand content from the BBC, the BBC reported. The BBC provides the same content for free online with its iPlayer service, but at a lesser quality. BBC (6/6) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) LightGAIN PPM-620 Optical Path Protection Module Optelian's Path Protection Module (PPM) provides automatic switching between primary and secondary optical paths based on provisionable power thresholds. Optical 1+1 protection is provided by redundant primary and secondary transmit paths. Visit Optelian at NxtComm2008, booth SL10411 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    Nortel eyes Cisco customers for turnaround Nortel Networks will try to move into Cisco Systems' backyard as part of its effort to turn its business around, according to CEO Mike Zafirovski. In laying out his strategic plans, he said Nortel would expand into new types of communications software and services, bring out a new class of optical-networking gear and attempt to take some customers away from Cisco in the enterprise market. The Globe and Mail (Toronto) (6/5) Juniper attempts reinvention with EX switch line Juniper Networks is counting on its long-awaited EX switching line to persuade enterprise customers to take a long look at Juniper 2.0 as the company tries to reposition itself as a provider of a wall-to-wall networking infrastructure. The company is also aggressively trying to allay possible fears about its finances by telling prospective clients that the $2.8 billion company is enjoying improved operating margins. Network World (6/5) From network planning through deployment and maintenance, Volt Telecom Group's Wireless Network Solutions division is the only nationwide single-source solution for your wireless infrastructure needs. Find out today how Volt Telecom Group can make it all happen for your business. Contact: salesinfo@volt-telecom.com for a free Wireless Solutions brochure today.   IP Download  Web site engages VoIP to serve home buyers Startup RealSeekr.com is using VoIP technology on its Web site to connect real estate agents with prospective buyers. The company said it provided a "full-service experience" to customers through the use of such tools as Skype, Twitter and SMS texting. VoIP-News (6/4) Cedar Point cuts work force again Cedar Point Communications, a provider of VoIP equipment, cut 20 workers last week after a 10% employee reduction in August. The layoffs come as the company works to reposition itself to take advantage of more international business. 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