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Tag: Qwest
CenturyLink Quietly Launches prism IPTV Product
I discovered prism TV – CenturyLink’s new product name for their IPTV service.
Qwest Introduces New Heavy Duty Internet Service
Qwest Heavy Duty Internet is the culmination of Qwest’s commitment to providing dependable, fiber-optic-fast Internet speeds, with security features and free wireless access at home and away.
Qwest Offering Dedicated IPv6 Internet Addresses
Qwest Communications is offering public and private Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) addresses to its government and business customers.
Mammoth Networks Touts DSLAM Aggregation in Qwest Footprint
Mammoth Networks today announced that it has surpassed 21,000 DSLs on its network and now supports more than 160 Service Providers across the United States.
Qwest Pushes Ethernet Down Market to SMBs
That’s probably one factor taken into consideration by Qwest when prepping their new scaled down Ethernet offerings. They now offer 3/5/7 Mb/s Ethernet tiers
Will CenturyLink-Qwest Be a Boon for IPTV?
One of the more interesting dynamics surrounding the announced CenturyLink-Qwest merger is the implications for video and IPTV.
CenturyLink, Qwest Announce a Merger Agreement
The new companywill be headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana and current CenturyLink CEO Glenn Post will assume CEO duties of the combined company.
Qwest Tries to Put Customers @Ease With New Security Suite
Qwest launched a new campaign targeting its broadband customers with a suite of security and online backup services branded as Qwest @Ease.
Qwest Looks to Unified Communications, Launches iQ HUCS
A lot of blue chip companies including Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft (and most large service providers) are banking on unified communications as a growing cash cow.
Qwest Launches Managed Security, Network Management Portfolio
Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced the launch of two new managed solutions: Qwest iQTM Managed Security Service (MSS) and Qwest iQTM Network Management Service (NMS).
Qwest Seeks $350 Million in Broadband Stimulus Funding, Promises Rural Investment
Qwest is applying for a grant from the RUS’s BIP program, and intends to add $117 million in private investment, pushing the project’s total to $467 million.
Qwest Looking to Future with ZillionTV, OTT Video
But Qwest is apparently hedging their bets. They’re looking to the emerging trend of over-the-top (OTT) video as an answer to those critics.
Qwest Expands FTTN Powered 40 Mbps Broadband Tier
Qwest is expanding the availability of its fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) broadband service throughout their Colorado footprint.
Qwest Expands Cloud-Computing Services
Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) today announced the opening of its 17th data center nationwide and third center in the Washington, D.C., metro area, in response to continued customer demand for hosting and cloud-based infrastructure services.
Cities Start Lining Up for Google Fiber Network, Seattle to Make a Bid
And it didn’t take long for cities to begin the process. For one, Seattle’s chief technology officer, Bill Schrier, announced Seattle will make a bid to bring
Qwest to Apply for Broadband Stimulus Program?
Of all the former Bell companies, Qwest makes the most sense for rural broadband stimulus funding. They serve vast rural territory in their footprint,
ACN To Resell Qwest DSL
ACN’s relationship with Qwest provides customers with two flexible Internet plans to choose from, depending on their needs.
Syringa Networks Sues Idaho over Qwest Contract
Syringa Networks, a Boise, Idaho based regional fiber network, claims that the award to build the state educational network was wrongfully awarded to Qwest.
Comcast Brings D3 to Colorado, Challenges Qwest
Comcast plans to introduce two faster tiers of Internet service, as well as upgrade Internet speeds for all its customers, in Colorado, thanks to the launch of DOCSIS 3.0, the company announced Sept. 21.
Qwest Looks to Cash In on Ethernet Wireless Backhaul
Qwest today announced the launch of its new fiber-based, Ethernet backhaul service designed for wireless service providers (WSPs).
Qwest Looks to 100 Gbps Capacity
Qwest announced that upgrades to its backbone network through Alcatel-Lucent gear will soon allow them to offer 100 Gbps capacity at the edge.
Qwest to Officially Shut Down Wireless Service
Starting today, Qwest Wireless customers will begin to receive notification that they have 60 days to switch their Qwest Wireless service to another wireless provider.
Qwest Targets Iowa and Nebraska with $80 Triple Play
Qwest launched a targeted triple play offer of 7 Mbps DSL, a DirecTV CHOICE XTRA package, and unlimited nationwide calling for $80/month. The offer is available to Qwest’s Iowa and Nebraska markets.
Qwest and DirecTV Extend Relationship
Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) and DIRECTV, Inc. (NASDAQ: DTV), today announced a 5-year extension to their existing strategic partnership allows Qwest to continue to offer DIRECTV services to residential customers.