Broadband Providers Archives for June 2009
Fiber-to-the-home broadband a selling point for homes
06.30.2009
Research sponsored by Verizon shows that fiber-based telecommunications services like Verizon FiOS high speed internet and FiOS TV could be a major selling point in the real estate market.
Comcast premiering 4G wireless network in Portland
06.29.2009
Comcast Corporation, the broadband cable and internet provider, will launch its 4G high speed wireless data service Tuesday in Portland, Oregon. The company plans to roll out Comcast High-Speed 2go in three other cities by the end of the year.
Education tool teaches kids about cyberbullying
06.25.2009
AT&T, iKeepSafe, DARE and Symantec today announced the results of a study that demonstrates the effectiveness of an educational program launched last year to teach children how to respond to a cyberbullying situation.
Verizon cybercrime experts to present at IT security summit
06.25.2009
Verizon Business and the U.S. Department of Justice experts will speak next Tuesday at the Gartner Information Security Summit to highlight findings from Verizon Business' 2009 Data Breach Investigations Report.
ATT iPhone app lets customers remotely record on home DVRs
06.25.2009
AT&T U-verse TV customers can now use a free application from the Apple app store to record content remotely on their DVR.
Time Warner, Comcast to test showing cable content online
06.24.2009
Time Warner announced today an agreement with Comcast Corporation to distribute some of its television content online. The agreement between the companies will make it possible for Comcast customers to access programming from Turner Broadcasting's TNT and TBS networks free online and on demand.
Verizon announces sweepstakes tied to HBO's Entourage
06.24.2009
Just in time for the start of the sixth season of the series Entourage on HBO July 12, Verizon FiOS is offering fans a chance to win online instant prizes like flat-screen TVs and Entourage DVD sets, as well as a grand-prize trip for two to Los Angeles.
Comcast Foundation rewards Mass. graduating seniors
06.23.2009
Comcast honored 105 graduating high school seniors from across Massachusetts at a state house ceremony Tuesday with $1,000 scholarships from the Comcast Foundation, the charitable arm of the broadband cable provider.
AT&T and Verizon go head-to-head with mobile TV offers
06.22.2009
Verizon Wireless said Monday that it will offer live mobile TV over its V CAST Mobile TV service in four additional markets, some of which have direct competition from AT&T Mobile TV.
Verizon giving away netbooks with FiOS sign-ups
06.22.2009
Verizon announced new package deals on Monday that include offers of a free Compaq Mini netbook or a free Flip Ultra camcorder for qualifying customers who sign up for high speed internet bundle offers and FiOS internet bundles.
iPhone 3GS sales hit 1 million in first weekend
06.22.2009
Apple CEO Steve Jobs said Monday that sales of the iPhone 3GS reached 1 million units in the first weekend of availability at AT&T and Apple stores and online.
OnStar joins Verizon lawsuits over wireless robocalls
06.19.2009
OnStar is joining a lawsuit filed by Verizon Wireless over the use of automatic dialers by telemarketers to sell auto warranties to cell phone customers. Verizon said it is updating the lawsuit to name additional companies as defendants.
Cox cable adds family-friendly HD channels
06.18.2009
Cox Communications customers will now have access to new family friendly high-definition channels with the addition of Disney Channel HD and ABC Family HD to Cox's lineup.
iPhone 3G S hits stores Friday, pre-orders available at 7 a.m.
06.18.2009
The highly-anticipated iPhone 3G S will be available nationwide tomorrow morning in more than 2,200 AT&T retail stores and 211 Apple stores. AT&T said it will begin shipping devices to customers who preordered online for arrival beginning Friday.
EarthLink launches 'hot deals' website for online savings
06.16.2009
Internet provider EarthLink today announced the launch of its Hot Deals website, a free online resource offering savings and coupons through online vendors such eBay, Expedia.com and price comparison sites.
Mobile broadband surging with smartphone popularity
06.16.2009
A wide range of options in the smartphone market, from the iPhone to newer offerings such as the Palm Pre and BlackBerry Curve, is driving consumer adoption of mobile broadband at breakneck speed.
Verizon offering unlimited access gaming package
06.15.2009
New and existing Verizon broadband customers in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island can sign up now for unlimited access to more than 1,400 computer games for $9.99 a month, the company announced today.
Digital TV switch happens today
06.12.2009
Friday June 12th is the final day for over-the-air analog television and viewers without cable access or a digital converter box will see their television screens go blank.
AT&T Music offering live webcast of Bonnaroo festival
06.11.2009
AT&T plans to offer live streaming video of the music festival at Bonnaroo 2009 from June 12-14, for viewers on the AT&T web portal.
Apple iPhone 3G S available June 19th
06.09.2009
AT&T and Apple will begin offering the upgraded iPhone 3G S in retail and online stores beginning June 19, the companies announced.
Comcast asks FCC to promote broadband adoption
06.08.2009
Comcast is asking the Federal Communications Commission to deploy resources for broadband adoption similar to its efforts on the switch to digital television (DTV).
BlackBerry Pearl Flip available from Verizon June 19th
06.05.2009
Verizon Wireless announced today that the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 smartphone will be available in Verizon stores and online beginning June 19th. The device comes with a variety of features such as wireless broadband connectivity in a popular flip design.
Small business bundle offered by AT&T
06.04.2009
In what the company calls the first ever bundled offer targeted at small businesses, AT&T announced today a package deal for wireless, wired and high speed internet services priced for SMBs.
Qwest unveils enterprise IT resource center
06.03.2009
Qwest Communications, a provider of data and voice networking communications solutions to enterprises as well as consumer broadband internet, today launched the Qwest Beyond Business Connectivity Resource Center, an online resource site for Information Technology (IT) professionals.
AT&T announces satellite TV for vehicle video systems
06.03.2009
A new service announced today by AT&T would allow subscribers to receive satellite TV and radio for rear-seat entertainment systems in cars, trucks and SUVs. Called CruiseCast, the service is available in the continental U.S. and offers 42 channels of content for a monthly rate.
AT&T upgrading 3G network for faster speeds
06.02.2009
AT&T plans to upgrade its 3G network to deliver faster mobile broadband speeds, with network upgrades beginning later this year, with completion expected in 2011, the company said.
Verizon advising customers: Be secure on the web
06.02.2009
The growing popularity of broadband internet and social networks for children, teens and young adults has also meant more exposure to risks from computer viruses, identity theft and online predators.
EarthLink adds DSL service in 15 states
06.02.2009
Internet service provider EarthLink announced the expansion of its DSL internet footprint in 34 markets across 15 states, adding 2.5 million additional households.
Former Alltel customers now on Verizon network in Virginia
06.01.2009
Verizon Wireless, which acquired rival wireless provider Alltel in January, announced that former Alltel customers in five central Virginia cities have been switched over to the Verizon network.
White House cybersecurity plan earns praise
06.01.2009
President Obama's proposals to increase the security of U.S. computer networks, which he outlined in a speech last Friday, received praise from high speed internet providers and others in the IT industry.
Comcast Foundation awards scholarships for Conn. students
06.01.2009
At a ceremony in Hartford today, the charitable foundation of cable provider Comcast awarded $1,000 scholarships to 39 graduating high school seniors, as part of its Comcast leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.
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