Telecompetitor

Earthlink delivered some interesting financial results for 4Q08. Net income totaled $27.2 million, $0.25 per share compared to a net loss of $9.5 million, $0.08 per share, in 4Q07. For the full year, net income totaled $189.6 million, $1.72 per share, compared to a net loss of $135.1 million, $1.11 per share, in 2007. Unfortunately for Earthlink, the improvements are a result of aggressive cost ...

EarthLink announced the launch of naked DSL, or ‘Freestanding DSL’ as they call it. Pricing packages include a 1.5Mbps/768kbps DSL for $14.95 per month for six months, after which the price increases to $39.95 per month and a 3Mbps/768kbps service for $19.95 for three months, after which also rises to $39.95. There is an early termination fee of $149. EarthLink leases copper loops ...

Earthlink recently announced a retail strategy that offers their municipal wireless broadband and other solutions through an unnamed retail partner. Utilizing a retail channel is increasingly becoming required to compete in today’s landscape. Both telecom and cable carriers are leveraging retail relationships to their fullest extent. AT&T recently announced expanding the role of their wireless retail presence. Cable MSOs continue to utilize retail channels through ...