Qwest is expanding the availability of its fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) broadband service throughout their Colorado footprint. The top tier of Qwest’s broadband capability offers top speeds of 40 Mbps downstream/20 Mbps upstream. Qwest is ‘pushing the envelope’ regarding technology terminology for…
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–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. The new Qwest-owned and…
Let the wooing begin. Google’s approach to select locations for its new FTTH initiative should be interesting to watch. They are asking localities (including their respective citizens) to basically compete with each other and woo Google to come build their…
No large service provider, cable or telco, applied for the broadband stimulus program in round one, citing onerous rules and requirements. We may see a different approach in round two. Qwest may be eyeing the program. “The good news is…
CHARLOTTE, NC, January 22, 2010 – ACN has introduced bundling local and long distance services with high speed DSL into its product portfolio. ACN customers are now able to choose the calling plan that fits their needs and add a…
In the competitive world of telecom, when all else fails, sue. That’s one way of looking at Syringa Networks approach to a dispute with the state of Idaho over an education network being built statewide there. Syringa Networks, a Boise,…
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. The roll out of DOCSIS 3.0…
Company targets wireless service providers with fiber-based Ethernet to cell sites DENVER, Sept. 15, 2009 – Qwest Communications (NYSE: Q) (www.qwest.com/wholesale) today announced the launch of its new fiber-based, Ethernet backhaul service designed for wireless service providers (WSPs). By leveraging…
Qwest announced that upgrades to its backbone network through Alcatel-Lucent gear will soon allow them to offer 100 Gbps capacity at the edge. The new faster Ethernet based services will be delivered through Qwest’s iQ Networking and QWave brands. Qwest…
Effective Oct. 31, Qwest Wireless Service Will No Longer Be Available DENVER, Aug. 18, 2009 – Starting today, Qwest Wireless customers will begin to receive notification that they have 60 days to switch their Qwest Wireless service to another wireless…
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. The package also includes Qwest’s free Wi-Fi offer…
Customers Can Expect New Integrated Home Entertainment Services DENVER, July 21, 2009 — 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…
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