Netopia Partners with Eircom and Intel Doubles Dividend

Strategic Insights -

Netopia, a leader in broadband equipment and services, has partnered with eircom, Ireland's largest communications company, to provide ADSL broadband households throughout Ireland with a range of DSL services. Netopia's residential portfolio, including smart modems and 3-D Reach wireless gateways, enables eircom to target a broad range of customers, from single PC households to premium home networking subscribers. Separately, Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, has doubled its quarterly cash dividend to four cents a share, citing a $16 billion cash position and a recent dividend tax cut.

Key Takeaways:

  • Netopia has partnered with eircom to provide ADSL broadband services to households throughout Ireland, using their complete residential portfolio of smart modems and 3-D Reach wireless gateways.
  • Intel has doubled its quarterly cash dividend to four cents a share, effective March 1 for shareholders of record as of February 7.
  • The increased dividend brings Intel's annual dividend to 16 cents per share, a yield of 0.5 percent based on Wednesday's closing price of $32.20.
  • Air-Q Wi-Fi Corporation has opened two new Wi-Fi hotspots in Phoenix, Arizona, and plans to install Q-Spots in hotels and office buildings.
  • World View Research may have an equity position of up to 4.9% in the companies mentioned and may buy or sell stock at any time.

Statistics:

  • $16 billion: Intel's cash position cited as a reason for doubling its quarterly cash dividend.
  • 4 cents: The new quarterly cash dividend per share, a doubling of the previous rate.
  • 16 cents: Intel's annual dividend per share, a yield of 0.5 percent based on Wednesday's closing price of $32.20.
  • 2: The number of new Wi-Fi hotspots opened by Air-Q Wi-Fi Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona.

Sources:

  • "Netopia Announces Partnership with Eircom and Intel Double Quarterly Cash Dividend" by World View Research.
  • "Intel to Double Quarterly Dividend to 4 Cents a Share" by M2 PressWIRE.
  • "Air-Q Wi-Fi Corporation Opens Two New Wi-Fi Hotspots in Phoenix" by M2 PressWIRE.