by Pivot
Month: November 2016
Execs: CenturyLink Level 3 Strategy Will Continue Level 3 Low-Cost Provider Approach
The CenturyLink Level 3 strategy post-merger will continue what has been a hallmark for Level 3 — operating a low-cost network. That, in turn, should help
FairPoint Broadband Coverage Extended to 18,300 Locations Across 50 Markets
The expansion of FairPoint broadband coverage was made possible, in part, by Connect America Fund money. This extension reaches rural areas that didn’t have
CS&L CFO: Dark Fiber is Great Fit for Telecom REIT Strategy
A telecom REIT strategy lets CS&L avoid taxes. But not all assets are REIT-able. As CS&L considers acquisitions, it will look at data centers but doesn’t
Margin Pressures, Modest Shipments Temper Carrier WiFi Equipment Revenue Growth
Carrier Wifi equipment revenue growth was minimal between the second half of 2015 and the first half of 2016, says IHS Markit Research.
Consolidated Communications CEO: Our 100 Mbps Service Beats a Cable Competitor’s 300 Mbps Service
Better QoS provides Consolidated Communications with a better broadband performance than their competitors reports their CEO
Could Increased Millimeter Wave Network Range for Wireless Broadband Offer Rural Applications?
Millimeter wave network range was as great as six miles without line of sight in tests conducted by New York University students. But what if it rains?
Lumos to Buy Clarity Communications, Mulls Regulated Wireline Divestiture
Lumos has been separating assets in preparation for regulated wireline divestiture. The company started as a rural telco but has refocused…
GTT To Acquire Hibernia Networks
MEF 16: CenturyLink NFV Demo Highlights Hybrid Open Source Approach
CenturyLink NFV service activation demo aims to let operators send software over the network to a Ciena or RAD network interface device to add functionality
Report: Strong SMB Interest for Wi-Fi as a Service
An iGR WiFi as a service survey estimates the cost of managing Wi-Fi at $27-30 per Access Point per month. This is in addition to
$21.7 Million Fine Planned, Alleging USF FCC Rural Health Care Program Fraud
A planned $21.7 million fine of Network Services Solutions alleges FCC Rural Health Care program fraud. The FCC alleges the telecom reseller forged
T-Mobile Offers SyncUP DRIVE Connected Car Solution
Windstream EarthLink Deal Hopes to Capitalize on Enterprise, SMB Growth Opportunity
An announced Windstream EarthLink deal highlights growing merger activity in the telecom sector, where carriers are looking for growth…
CenturyLink Data Center Sale Continues Telecom Data Center Divestiture Trend
CenturyLink data center sale is the latest example of a service provider selling data centers acquired just a few years earlier.
Comcast Netflix Deal Finalizes Comcast X1 Netflix Integration
A Comcast Netflix deal will let those who subscribe to Netflix and Comcast X1 video use a single remote control to reach both types of content. Search also
Mobile Video Viewing Survey Finds 85% Jump Since 2010
A mobile video viewing survey conducted by Ericsson ConsumerLab found that 40% of respondents daily watch YouTube and 37% watch two TV episodes in a row on
Digital Transformation Forecast: 40% of Initiatives to Include Artificial Intelligence by 2019
By 2020, 67% of all enterprise IT spending will be for cloud-based offerings, says an IDC digital transformation forecast.
Enterprise Unified Communications Survey: One Third Doubt Infrastructure Can Handle Traffic
An enterprise unified communications survey from Integrated Research found that IT decision makers who doubt their infrastructure can handle UC also believe
Carrier Elections of FCC A-CAM Model Based Broadband Support Exceed Budget by $1.6 Billion
FCC seeks input on what to do about a $160 million annual budget shortfall for 10-year broadband support program based on FCC A-CAM model.
GigUP South Carolina: 11 Carriers Collaborate on Gigabit
Eleven small carriers banded together to build a statewide fiber network, then again on GigUP South Carolina to promote gigabit throughout the state.
Parks Sees Apple Watch Market Share Gains Ahead Amidst Greater Device Engagement
Apple Watch market share hit 36% within one month of its launch and continues to grow. In comparison with similar devices, Apple Watch has a more engaged
Nokia Finalizes Acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent
Digital Gaming Research Finds Heavy Smartphone Video Gaming Usage
Smartphones lead tablets and laptops for online gaming use according to digital gaming research from from PayPal and SuperData. Almost 8 in 10 consumers
It’s AT&T Versus Google Fiber in Mocking Blog Post
It’s AT&T versus Google as an AT&T exec makes snarky remarks about “new-age marketing” and a checklist that “dictates” terms.