August 22, 2008 - AT&T expands scope of tech-support services

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August 22, 2008 Sign up Forward Archive Advertise Read more at SmartBrief.com News for telecom industry leaders       News of the Day  AT&T expands scope of tech-support services AT&T will offer technical support on devices other than its own, the company said Thursday. Starting at $99, AT&T ConnecTech will provide in-home tech service for "virtually all" electronics. The plan will serve not only AT&T customers, but non-AT&T customers as well. Google/Associated Press (8/21)   Business & Industry Watch  TXP to merge with Cambridge Industry Group A merger between TXP and Cambridge Industry Group has been announced. The venture unites two independent suppliers of passive optical networks and optical network terminals and will create the largest original design manufacturing and services company for FTTH CPE. xchange (8/21) Qwest prepares DNC communications Qwest Communications International was thrown a curve ball last month when presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama changed his acceptance speech venue for the upcoming Democratic National Convention with less than a month to go before the event, but Qwest executives say the company has added 2,600 more data lines and 3,400 voice-grade circuits. "The fact they announced a month ahead that they were going to use Invesco for the acceptance speech threw us a real challenge," said Charlie Ward, president of Qwest's Colorado operations. Telephony Online (8/22) AT&T offers incentives to new broadband customers AT&T has started offering potential customers $125 if they switch their broadband service away from a cable provider. Those who do so by Nov. 15 also get AT&T's introductory broadband price for two years. CED Magazine (8/2008) Report: Verizon said to be near search deal with Google Verizon Communications and Google could soon reach a broad deal on mobile search in a landmark partnership in which the telecom giant offers a portion of search ad revenue for a much broader array of services. If the deal goes through, it could give the search business a boost by essentially establishing a one-stop platform for consumers to locate Internet sites, ringtones or entertainment destinations. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) (8/22)   Video Upload  Orange TV juices up channel choices Orange TV, the French IPTV service, has announced that it is offering subscribers five new TV channels at no extra cost and several new pay-TV choices. The new channels also are expected to be available on Orange's satellite-TV service. TeleGeography Research (8/22) Verizon casts Fishing Network on FiOS Verizon Communications is offering the WFN: World Fishing Network in HD to FiOS customers in the New York metropolitan area. The 24-hour channel is currently available in 20 million homes throughout North America. MediaPost Communications (8/21) The Buzz(CORPORATE ANNOUNCEMENTS) Integrated Technologies – Global Solutions, a Volt Telecom Group division, (ITGS) delivers products and comprehensive, design, engineering and installation services to improve the security of public, private and government facilities nationwide. Contact us today for a FREE brochure on our turnkey voice, data, security, access and video systems. salesinfo@volt-telecom.com. 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  Move Networks gives details of new WiMAX media player Move Networks said this week that its upcoming WiMAX media player would include Intel's Atom processor Z5 series and Moblin-based software. CED Magazine (8/2008) FCC: Ban wireless mics in auctioned frequencies Prompted by the 2009 digital transition and complaints that users of wireless microphones were operating them without a license, the FCC has proposed banning those that operate in the 700-MHz spectrum -- the frequencies the FCC auctioned off earlier this year. Further, the FCC has directed its enforcement division to begin an inquiry into how wireless microphones are marketed. The Washington Post/Associated Press (8/22) , Broadcasting & Cable (8/21)   IP Download  Wireless technology invades new home construction When builders construct new homes, they can add wireless technology from the ground up by adding control hubs. Machine-to-machine technology uses the hubs to connect sensors, computers and other devices to each other. The wireless applications range from security to energy efficiency for the automated home. 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