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Bell Atlantic, a leader in advanced telecommunications, is significantly accelerating its converged network strategy to bring the benefits of Internet Protocol (IP) technology to its customers while maintaining the high-quality, feature-rich capabilities of its Advanced Intelligent Network. The company's introduction of the Centrex No Risk Technology Protection Plan
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A controversy has erupted over the unavailability of cellular phone service in the underground portions of Washington's subway system, a situation that has raised safety concerns in the wake of an April 20 Metro fire near the Foggy Bottom station. The dispute between Bell Atlantic Nynex and Metro
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Bell Atlantic has selected General DataComm Industries Inc. as the supplier of key multimedia systems for its next-generation interactive video services deployment. The three-year contract has a potential value of $16 million and will further advance Bell Atlantic's leadership position in the deployment of this technology. The improved
Telephone services
Bell Atlantic, a major US telecom provider, is diversifying its wireless business by investing in international partnerships. The company's stake in Stet Hellas Telecommunications and Omnitel Pronto Italia has enabled it to tap into new markets and technologies. In Greece, Bell Atlantic's partner Telestet has deployed
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As the summer approaches, Verizon Wireless reminds wireless callers to use their phones safely and responsibly in the car during high-travel holiday weekends. To recognize National Wireless Safety Week, the company is introducing new initiatives and products to make using wireless phones in the car easier and ultimately safer. These
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As of June 1, customers in New York will have a simpler way to access the state's Relay Service, thanks to a new three-digit dialing capability introduced by Bell Atlantic. The 7-1-1 number will allow people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired to communicate with standard telephone users
Telephone services
Bell Atlantic's Infospeed DSL service provides direct Internet access to residents and businesses in parts of Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, offering fast and unlimited access to the Internet. The service is now available to the greater Capital District region, with options ranging from $49.95 to $189.95
Telecommunications industry
Qwest Communications International Inc. has announced the industry's first next-generation Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution, Qwest VPN Service. This comprehensive suite of managed VPN services leverages Qwest's nationwide Internet Protocol-based network to deliver high-performance, secure, and reliable VPNs. Qwest VPN is an end-to-end, network-based service that
Telecommunications industry
Sprint's new Sprint Broadband Direct(SM) service has launched in Phoenix, Arizona, providing two-way, high-speed Internet access to 85% of the metropolitan area. This revolutionary service, using fixed wireless technology and the EarthLink Sprint Internet service, offers multi-megabit download speeds and does not require a second phone line
Telecommunications industry
Telelogic AB, the leading supplier of software development solutions for the communications industry, has announced a major collaboration with Ericsson, Ltd. on the adaptation of Ericsson's AXE switch for use in the British Telecommunications (BT) trunk network. This project utilizes Telelogic's Telelogic Tau development and testing
Telecommunications industry
Co-marketing agreement between GTE, Linksys, and buy.com aims to simplify DSL service signup process and encourage adoption of broadband networking solutions. The partnership develops an online solution for consumers, allowing them to easily purchase network hardware and tap into the benefits of DSL broadband technology. This collaboration is expected
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Rhythms NetConnections, a North American provider of DSL-based broadband communication services, has signed an interim agreement with U S WEST for the deployment of line-sharing services in U S WEST's 14-state region. The agreement provides deployment schedules, ordering procedures, and network architecture choices that will enable Rhythms to
