by Pivot
Month: May 2012
Telecom Service Provider Revenue is 5.8% of Global GDP
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T-Mobile: We Use Spectrum Most Efficiently, not Verizon
Verizon Wireless uses spectrum less efficiently than any of the other four major nationwide mobile network operators, according to an analysis conducted on behalf of T-Mobile. The findings contradict assertions made by Verizon Wireless earlier…
TDS Opens Bid Process for Broadband Stimulus Projects in N.H.
ontractors from five telecom construction companies received details earlier today to bid on two broadband Internet expansion projects in New Hampshire. TDS Telecommunications Corp. (TDS®) hosted the pre-bid meeting to outline the projects. Bids are…
Report: 80% of Heaviest Data Users are iPhone Users
iPhone users, on average use more data than any other smartphone user, accounting for 80% of the top 10% of heaviest data users, according to new research from Analysys Mason titled “Consumer smartphone usage: key…
AT&T, Union Reach Tentative Agreement
DALLAS, TX — May 30, 2012 — AT&T* today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers on a one-year contract extension covering nearly 7,000 core wireline employees.…
Intel to Power Free, Automatic Wi-Fi Service
The power of Wi-Fi continues to be on display. The latest news surrounding the ubiquitous wireless technology comes from Intel. In partnership with Devicescape, Intel will provide free and automatic access to a footprint of…
2012 Digital Home Summit Now Underway
If you read Telecompetitor regularly, you know we cover trends and implications of digital technology in the home. From home networking, to TV Everywhere, to home security and monitoring services, the digital home is an…
Fidelity Communications Acquires Cobridge Systems in Four States
SULLIVAN, MISSOURI, May 31, 2012—Fidelity Communications purchased 14 systems from Cobridge Holdings, LLC., a television, high-speed internet, and digital telephone provider, in late January. All systems will be rebranded from Cobridge to Fidelity Communications in…
Historic Reversal of Video Consumption Preferences?
Ooyala’s first quarter 2012 Video Index report shows consumers are spending more time with premium, long-form entertainment. Where online viewing used to consist largely of consumers watching short video clips, a growing number of users…
When Will the Big OTT Video Catalyst Appear?
Over-the-top video providers are not yet an adequate substitute for traditional pay TV, at least in the United Kingdom, according to Ovum. Instead, OTT video is complementary, and used for “catch up TV” or for…
Verizon/Cable Opponents Take Aim at CableWiFi, Comcast Xfinity Exemption
A recently launched opposition group yesterday sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission to protest Verizon Wireless’s co-marketing agreements with four of the nation’s largest cable companies and the partners’ plan to create a…
Windstream Announces Management Restructuring
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Windstream Corp. (Nasdaq: WIN) is restructuring its management ranks to increase the efficiency of decision-making and position the company for continued success. The company expects to eliminate approximately 375-400 management positions,…