Cablevision launching fastest U.S. broadband service to date
04.30.2009
Cablevision Systems today announced the launch of a new high speed internet product that will deliver the nation's fastest downstream broadband connections, up to 101 megabits-per-second (Mbps), over Cablevision's fiber optic network.

Verizon Wireless suing telemarketing companies over cellular calls
04.29.2009
Verizon Wireless said today it is suing several telemarketing companies to stop them from calling wireless customers with offers for an extended car warranty.

Internet video traffic grows 11 percent in March
04.28.2009
The number of videos viewed online grew 11 percent in March, according to the latest report from comScore.

Cox adds BET HD to lineup
04.27.2009
Cox Communications of Hampton Roads, Virginia announced the addition of another free high definition channel with the offering of BET HD on channel 736, starting April 30.

Study finds old laptops not worth the cost
04.27.2009
Companies looking to hold onto their laptops past the typical three-year warranty period will spend more money on repairs than it would cost to buy a new computer, according to a new study.

Verizon looking to poach iPhone from AT&T, report says
04.27.2009
Apple's hugely popular iPhone, which is carried exclusively on the AT&T wireless network, could be changing carriers, according to a report in USA Today.

AT&T to discontinue CallVantage internet phone service
04.23.2009
AT&T said Wednesday that it will be discontinuing its CallVantage Internet-based phone service, which will be replaced by its U-verse combined TV, internet and phone service, according to BizJournals.com.

Wireless association endorses common cell phone charger format
04.23.2009
CTIA-The Wireless Association yesterday announced its support for a standard format for wireless phone chargers, known as the Universal Charging Solution (UCS). All new wireless devices will be compatible with the new format by 2012.

Twitter was fastest growing website in March
04.23.2009
Americans went in search of financial advice and affordable travel arrangements and increasingly were drawn to the social media site twitter.com in March, according to data compiled by comScore.

Lifetime Movie Network hits 70 million U.S. subscribers
04.22.2009
Lifetime Movie Network, the number two-rated women's cable channel behind only its sister network, Lifetime Television, has officially reached 70 million U.S. subscribers, the company announced.

Verizon offers new DSL service bundles
04.22.2009
Verizon is offering bundles of Verizon High Speed Internet (HSI) service, Verizon Freedom unlimited local and long-distance calling services and DIRECTV service, starting at $79.99 per month, the company announced today.

AT&T and MTV team up on Justin Timberlake's The Phone
04.22.2009
A new MTV reality program executive produced by pop singer Justin Timberlake will feature contestants using LG Mobile Phones with AT&T wireless service, the companies announced.

Verizon security package named a top trusted product
04.21.2009
The Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS) has been recognized as one of the best products for internet security by the Info Security Products Guide, Verizon announced.

Washington, DC to premiere free mobile television
04.21.2009
The nation's capital will be the first location to get free, over the airwaves TV broadcasts for mobile devices like cell phones, smartphones and laptop computers, but so far there are no devices compatible with the signal.

Study: Mobile banking revenues of $124 billion over next five years
04.21.2009
Applications developers and wireless service providers will generate as much as $124 billion over the next five years from mobile banking, according to a new report.

Affordable smart phones buck up wireless industry
04.20.2009
After earnings reports last week from wireless phone makers Nokia and Sony-Ericsson showed plummeting sales of mobile handsets, the industry is watching hopefully to see how well moderately priced handsets are faring.

Next generation entertainment brings 3D to TV
04.20.2009
TDVision Systems is developing a groundbreaking methodology to HD stereoscopic 3D digital video streams, resulting in a video format that can be deployed on Blu-Ray disc and broadcast platforms, such as cable, satellite and high speed internet TV, the company said.

Time Warner Cable backs down on metered internet access
04.17.2009
High speed internet provider Time Warner Cable yesterday backed down on its plan to charge internet users based on their bandwidth, with tiered billing and caps on use. Consumers and advocacy groups had strongly criticized the plan.

Survey: Online audience growing fast among U.S. Hispanics
04.16.2009
Hispanics in the United States are going online at an increasing rate, with the growth of the Hispanic online audience outpacing growth in the total U.S. population by 50 percent, according to a new study.

TV subscribers will reach 1.4 billion by 2013
04.15.2009
The number of television services subscribers through broadband cable and internet will reach 1.4 billion by the year 2013, according to a new report.

Verizon announces area code overlay in Southern California
04.15.2009
A new area code will go into operation in the current area served by 818 numbers beginning April 18, meaning landline and digital phone customers with 818 numbers will have to dial the number 1 and the area code when dialing.

Broadband coalition applauds Alabama law
04.14.2009
A proposed law that has passed the Alabama state senate would boost the adoption of broadband high speed internet by encouraging greater choice and competition among telecommunications companies, a move applauded by a nonprofit supporter of improved broadband access.

PC data card use grew 163 percent in 2008
04.10.2009
Americans in the last year rapidly adopted the use of PC data cards to connect to wireless high speed internet service for mobile internet access, according to a report released today by technology research company comScore.

Mobile games coming based on Pandorum movie
04.09.2009
Starz Media and Artificial Life announced that they will co-create mobile gaming applications inspired by the upcoming sci-fi horror movie Pandorum, from the makers of the popular Resident Evil film franchise.

European soccer finals streaming online through Verizon
04.09.2009
Fans of the world's most popular sport, soccer, can now take the game with them wherever they go, as Verizon and ESPN360.com announced an agreement to host online coverage of the quarterfinals, semifinals and the final for the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League.

BlackBerry app provides all-in-one mobile blogging
04.09.2009
For today's connected individual with a digital lifestyle, the combination of wireless high speed internet and mobile devices like BlackBerry is a potent combination.

Survey shows mobile banking yet to catch on in U.S.
04.08.2009
American consumers typically strive for the most convenient services, but a new survey has found that a majority of U.S. consumers have never tried mobile banking through their wireless devices.

Verizon reaches video on demand deal with YES Network
04.08.2009
Fans of the New York Yankees and should be thrilled that this baseball season games will be available on demand for New York and Northern New Jersey customers of Verizon's FiOS broadband cable service.

iPhone app can help you find a job
04.07.2009
After last week's CTIA Wireless 2009 trade show, everybody, it seems, is unveiling applications for the popular iPhone. One app that could draw a crowd in this tough economy can send or "beam" a resume and electronic business card straight from your iPhone.

Gaming conference comes to LA this month
04.07.2009
The convergence of digital entertainment means movie studios and telecommunications carriers are lining up to get hip to the gaming industry, which holds the LA Games Conference in Los Angeles on April 28th and 29th.

Survey: Wireless consumers oppose new taxes on service
04.06.2009
Consumers overwhelmingly say they are pleased with the level of service they receive from their wireless providers and similarly oppose new taxes on wireless phone service, according to an industry-sponsored survey.

Cox announces multi-room DVR
04.06.2009
Cox Communications plans to offer a multi-room viewing option for DVR customers, allowing viewers to access content on digital video recorders from any television in the home, the company announced today.

Consumers more engaged with local news
04.06.2009
Despite the availability of unlimited information through cable television and on the internet, or perhaps because of it, consumers prefer their local broadcasters for news coverage, a new survey has found.

Gen Yers prefer smart phones over PCs
04.03.2009
Baby Boomers and Generation Y are different animals in their tastes, habits and attitudes. A recent survey on consumer electronics preferences shows that the younger generation prefers handheld devices - smart phones - over traditional computers.

OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network previews content
04.03.2009
This week OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network previewed some of the projects and series coming to the new network for members of the advertising and media communities.

Cable executives look for way to get paid for online content
04.03.2009
Executives from the major cable companies gathered this week for the industry's Cable Show '09, where they hoped to find common ground around a plan to protect the subscription business model from the rise of free online video content.

Verizon announces new content for Verizon Hub
04.02.2009
The Verizon Hub, a device that connects landline phone, wireless cell phones and the internet, will offer more functionality and new content, including horoscopes, puzzles, Sudoku and streaming radio in the near future, Verizon announced.

Study finds huge growth in mobile-friendly websites
04.02.2009
The number of websites featuring content that is designed to be viewed on mobile handsets and cellular phones shot from 150,000 last year to 1.1 million, according to a new study.

AT&T announces netbook offering at wireless show
04.01.2009
As anticipated, AT&T announced at the CTIA Wireless Show 2009 in Las Vegas that it would begin offering a variety of light-weight mini-laptops, called netbooks, with built-in AT&T 3G wireless capabilities.

Verizon offers security suite for online tax payment
04.01.2009
Online security is more important than ever with tax day looming on April 15. As more people file tax returns electronically, Verizon is offering a Verizon internet security suite (VISS) to protect customers from identity theft and fraud.

Wireless association survey shows growth trends
04.01.2009
The Wireless Association announced today the findings of its semi-annual industry survey, as wireless data service revenues for the year 2008 rose to more than $32 billion, a 39 percent increase over 2007.