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Qwest revenue falls short, shares up on outlook
Qwest Communications International Inc posted quarterly revenue that was slightly below Wall Street expectations but its shares rose almost 4 percent as it increased its profit outlook for the year.
Tech Round Up: Verizon profit falls, Sony to stream Netflix on PS3
Sony Corp said on Monday it is partnering with Netflix Inc to provide access to the online movie rental company's library through Sony's PlayStation 3 video game console.
Key U.S. lawmaker backs FCC on eve of Web rule
A key U.S. lawmaker threw his support behind the Federal Communications Commission's open Internet proposal, despite renewed protests from telecom companies including Verizon on Wednesday.
Verizon discontinues Internet Hub phone
Verizon Wireless, the No. 1 U.S. mobile service, quietly stopped selling the Verizon Hub on Tuesday, just eight months after it launched the experimental device which combined a home telephone and Web applications.
U.S. CEOs still not ready to hire, spend
U.S. chief executives are not ready to step up hiring or capital spending, though a majority expect sales to rise over the next six months, according to a Business Roundtable survey released on Tuesday.
U.S. CEOs still not ready to hire, spend: survey
U.S. chief executives are not ready to step up hiring or capital spending, though a majority expect sales to rise over the next six months, according to a Business Roundtable survey released on Tuesday.
U.S. court rejects FCC cable ownership limit
A U.S. court struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the subscription television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp that could spark many industry deals.
Court rejects FCC cable ownership limit
A U.S. court struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the subscription television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp that could spark many industry deals.
UPDATE 2-US court throws out FCC cable ownership limit
WASHINGTON - A U.S. court on Friday struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the subscription television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) that could spark a wave of consolidation in the industry.
UPDATE 4-US court rejects FCC cable ownership limit
WASHINGTON - A U.S. court struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the pay television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) that could spark a wave of industry mergers.
UPDATE 3-US court rejects FCC cable ownership limit
WASHINGTON - A U.S. court struck down a rule limiting a cable company to no more than 30 percent of the pay television market, a victory for companies like Comcast Corp (CMCSA.O) that could spark a wave of industry mergers.
Broadband industry group say U.S. rules go too far
U.S. government guidelines to spend $4 billion to expand broadband access to underserved areas across the United States may go beyond current laws, a broadband industry group, said on Thursday.
U.S. CEOs' view of economy a bit less bleak: survey
U.S. chief executives took a slightly less grim view of the economy in the second quarter, but still plan to cut jobs and capital spending, according to a Business Roundtable survey released on Tuesday.
U.S. CEOs' view of economy a bit less bleak
U.S. chief executives took a slightly less grim view of the economy in the second quarter, but still plan to cut jobs and capital spending, according to a Business Roundtable survey released on Tuesday.
U.S. court dismisses suits in warrantless wiretaps
A U.S. District Court on Wednesday dismissed lawsuits against telecommunications companies in a warrantless wiretap case, ruling that former President George W. Bush's administration had properly requested the cases closed for national security reasons.
Frontier to buy Verizon phone access lines
Frontier Communications Inc has agreed to buy 4.8 million access lines from Verizon Communications Inc for $5.25 billion in stock, in a deal that triples its size and makes it the largest U.S. communications provider serving rural areas.
Frontier to buy Verizon phone access lines for $5.25 billion
Frontier Communications Inc has agreed to buy 4.8 million access lines from Verizon Communications Inc for $5.25 billion in stock, in a deal that triples its size and makes it the largest U.S. communications provider serving rural areas.
Verizon aims at Sprint with 'Push to Talk'
Verizon Wireless unveiled its plans to offer more advanced walkie-talkie functions on its handsets that will put it in better position to better compete with Sprint Nextel Corp.
Court Backs FCC, Rejecting Sprint
A federal court denied a petition on Friday by Sprint Nextel Corp. and Qwest Communications International Inc. which challenged a decision made last year that gave Verizon Communications Inc. relief from pricing caps and regulations on broadband services.
Vonage CEO Steps Down; Firm to Trim Expenses
Shares of internet call provider Vonage Inc. (NYSE: VG) rose on Thursday after its CEO resigned and the firm said it would reduce expenses.
Verizon Adds User-Generated Videos on TV, Broadband
Verizon Communications, Inc. (NYSE: VZ) said Thursday that its FiOS television and consumer broadband customers will have access to user-generated videos from Revver, a marketplace for viral videos.
Verizon Seeks 18 million Fiber Optic Customers by 2010
Verizon Communications Inc. said on Wednesday it expects its upgraded fiber network project, FiOS to be in more than 50 percent of all households in the US by 2010 that are within the company's service area.
Verizon near decision on directory business: report
Verizon Communications Inc. is close to putting in motion long-awaited plans to shed its directory business, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.