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Nex-Tech Wireless Opts for Cloud RCS Solution
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FORT MYERS, FL — May 21, 2013 — Interop Technologies, a provider of core wireless solutions for advanced messaging, over-the-air handset management, and connectivity gateways, today announced that Nex-Tech Wireless will deploy its cloud Rich Communication Services (RCS) solution. The regional operator has also renewed its multi-year agreements for Interop’s cloud-based Short Message Service (SMS),...Learn More
TDS TV Gets Major Upgrades
Madison, Wis – (May 20, 2013) — TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) announced today it has updated their TDS TV Microsoft Mediaroom platform to version 2.3. TDS TV customers with Mediaroom gain more than a dozen new features and options, giving them more control over their TV-watching experience. Some of the new TDS TV features include:...Learn More
Sprint Closes on Spectrum Purchase from U.S. Cellular
May 17, 2013 — OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprint (NYSE: S) today completed its transaction with U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) to acquire 20MHz of PCS spectrum in various Midwest markets including Chicago, South Bend, Ind., and Champaign, Ill., and 10MHz of PCS spectrum in the St. Louis market. The additional spectrum will significantly increase Sprint’s network...Learn More
Windstream Pushes Rural Health Care Funding
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Each year, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) makes available $400 million in funding through the Rural Health Care (RHC) program, to be used for telecommunications and Internet services for health care providers located in rural areas. However, according to USAC, only $81 million was granted...Learn More
DISH Launches iPad Promotion for DVR Service
May 15, 2013 –ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DISH, a leading pay-TV provider, today announced it is offering new subscribers the choice of an iPad 2 instead of first year programming discounts for customers who sign up for the Hopper with Sling® Whole-Home HD DVR and a qualified programming package. This will give new customers a comprehensive TV...Learn More
Birch Signs Agreement to Acquire Lightyear Network Solutions Assets
Atlanta, GA – May 15, 2013 – Birch Communications, a leading IP-based communications and cloud services provider to small- and medium-sized businesses, announced today that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire select customer and network assets from Lightyear Network Solutions, Inc. (“Lightyear”). Lightyear, which is currently traded under the symbol LYNS, is...Learn More
DukeNet Upgrades Core Network to 100G
CHARLOTTE, NC–(Marketwired – May 13, 2013) – DukeNet Communications, a leading regional fiber provider of high-bandwidth connectivity solutions for enterprise, data center and carrier businesses in the Southeast, announces today that it has upgraded its core network, enabling it to deliver 100G wavelengths across its service area. The network enhancement provides 100G-capable coherent Dense Wavelength...Learn More
Iowa Telco Selects ADTRAN for FTTH
May 13, 2013 — HUNTSVILLE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ADTRAN®, Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), a leading provider of next-generation networking solutions, announced today that Marne Elk Horn Telephone is using ADTRAN’s Total Access broadband platform to underpin a network-wide upgrade of its last mile service offerings for local schools, residential subscribers and business customers in Southern Iowa. With the extensive...Learn More
Lumos Networks Launches Metro Richmond With 100 Gig Connectivity
WAYNESBORO, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lumos Networks Corp. (NASDAQ:LMOS), a leading provider of fiber-based bandwidth infrastructure & IP Services in key mid-Atlantic markets, today announced plans to build 100 Gig wavelength routes connecting Richmond to Ashburn and Lynchburg in Virginia. These networks are poised to handle the exponential growth in bandwidth as well as the need for superior...Learn More
TDS Introduces Live Chat for Sales, Service Assistance
May 07, 2013 — Connecting with the Sales and Service team at TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) just got easier. Now people looking for assistance can live chat with a TDS representative once a category is selected. Instant online conversations will assist both new and existing customers in selecting products, making changes to their account, pricing,...Learn More
AT&T to Work with Wipro on M2M
DALLAS and BANGALORE, India, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T is making it even easier for businesses globally to implement machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions by expanding its relationship with Wipro Ltd., a leading global Information Technology, Consulting and Outsourcing company. Announced today at the Axeda Connexion conference, the two companies will work together to offer M2M...Learn More
Sprint Launches New Infrastructure-as-a-Service
May 06, 2013 — OVERLAND PARK, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprint (NYSE: S) today announces the launch of Sprint CloudCompute, the infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solution that integrates CSC’s industry-leading virtualized, utility-based cloud computing solution with Sprint’s robust cloud-aware Global MPLS network. The integrated solution provides secure, reliable networking and IT efficiency to business customers headquartered within the United States....Learn More