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As the world becomes increasingly dependent on high-speed internet connectivity, a battle is raging between the big telephone companies and cable providers for control of this vital infrastructure. Cable companies, which have traditionally dominated the market, now face stiff competition from DSL services offered by telephone companies. This struggle for
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As two prominent U.S. technology companies, Cisco and General Instrument, join forces with telecommunications giant AT&T, a groundbreaking new Internet protocol network is set to revolutionize the way consumers access data, voice, and video services. This innovative collaboration plans to integrate broadband Internet, phone, and video services
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As the future of the Internet hangs in the balance, internet companies are lobbying for open access to the network that will be created through AT&T's acquisition of Tele-Communications Inc. The debate has moved to Denver, where a City Council committee is considering the issue today.
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Los Angeles Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI) has taken a significant step in the realm of interactive television by unveiling its new production facility in Hollywood. The sprawling facility, spanning over 125,000 square feet, boasts cutting-edge studios, control suites, and editing facilities, solidifying its position as the nation's leading
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Village Attorney Peter Rosenthal and TCI spokesman John Higgins are at the forefront of negotiations for a new cable television contract in Fox River Grove. Despite the village's desire for a more sophisticated contract that guarantees higher quality service and system upgrades, TCI maintains control over the specific
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Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's latest move in the cable industry has significant implications for the future of communications infrastructure. With the acquisition of Charter Communications, Allen is taking a major step towards creating a cable company of substantial size, serving over 2.4 million customers across the United
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TV's newest fall shows are always touted as the next big thing, but in reality, the industry is plagued by commercialism, outdated casting choices, and a lack of creativity. During the recent Television Critics Association meeting, stars and producers let their guard down, revealing some startling truths about
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DirecTV's Direct Broadcast Service (DBS)-1 satellite, the first DBS service in the United States, has become the third Hughes Space and Communications (GMH)-built bird to suffer a main spacecraft control processor failure in the past two months. The DBS-1 satellite, used by DirecTV Inc. (GMH) and
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Investors seeking opportunities in the Australian stock market have been advised to consider three prominent companies by ANZ Stockbroking. Woodside Petroleum, Pacific Dunlop, and Star City have been identified as strong buy prospects due to their solid positioning in their respective industries. While challenges in the oil and gas sector
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Time magazine has apologized to its readers in this week's editions for its report on U.S. military forces using deadly sarin nerve gas to kill American defectors in a secret mission in Laos in 1970. The story, which was a joint collaboration between Time and CNN, has
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Alaska's Congressman Don Young, a Republican, has been the subject of criticism and controversy in recent weeks. However, his supporters, including longtime resident and media consultant Arthur J. Hackney, are defending his reputation as a champion of Alaska's interests and a true Alaskan. Hackney shares his
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AT&T's merger with Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI) has triggered concerns among regulators and industry experts over the company's potential ownership of a significant stake in competitor Sprint PCS. The $1 billion value of TCI's 30 percent stake in Sprint PCS has been identified
