Telephone services
US West's push to merge with Qwest Communications has seen the company offer concessions to proponents of rapid broadband deployment, including agreements with Rhythms NetConnections and other critics. In exchange for easing regulatory approval, US West has promised to invest in digital subscriber line (DSL) infrastructure and reduce
Telecommunications industry
Major players in the telecom industry made several significant moves in the week of April 21, 2000, further shaping the landscape of broadband technology, global Internet access, and digital services. Amidst these developments, key concerns about innovation, accessibility, and competition remained central to the industry's progress. Key Takeaways:
Telecommunications industry
The American Stock Exchange will introduce options trading for several listed stocks, including American International Group, Inc., BP Amoco plc, and Loral Space & Communications. The new options will be available for trading on Tuesday, April 25, 2000, and the trading cycle and strike prices will be disclosed at a
Telephone services
Colorado regulators have long been in the fight against telephone slamming, a practice where consumers' phone services are switched to new companies without their consent. The state is among 35 states that have asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to turn over enforcement of its anti-slamming rules to the
Telephone services
Qwest Communications International Inc. and U S WEST, Inc. have reached an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General on key service, competition, and investment issues prior to their planned merger. The agreement ensures continued investment in Minnesota's telecommunications network,
Telephone services
As part of a massive joint venture between Bell Atlantic and Britain's Vodafone AirTouch PLC, the PrimeCo brand disappears, replaced by the new nationwide Verizon Wireless name. The merger brings over 24 million mobile phone customers, more than twice the number of AT&T, the No. 2
Telephone services
As part of the formal combination of Bell Atlantic's and Vodafone AirTouch's U.S. cellular, paging, and PCS businesses, Verizon Wireless has been launched, solidifying its position as the nation's largest wireless company. With the addition of GTE's domestic wireless business, Verizon
Telephone services
The openNET Coalition has reiterated its call to AT&T, Comcast Corporation, and Cox Communications to open their high-speed cable lines to competition ahead of the June 2002 deadline outlined in their contracts. The coalition, representing over 900 Internet service providers, emphasizes that the recent reorganization among the owners
Telephone services
Proginet Corporation has announced a new "B2B-Unplugged" communications technology aimed at addressing the growing demand for wireless data transmission. The technology is designed to enable the interconnection of data communication devices without physical network connections. This innovative solution is poised to revolutionize the booming wireless computing device market,
Telecommunications industry
Microsoft, IBM, and AT&T have joined forces to support a program by the United Negro College Fund aimed at improving computer access for students and faculty at its 39 member institutions, historically black colleges and universities. The $101 million pledge includes software, hardware, training, and financial support. According
Telecommunications industry
1stUp.com Corporation, a leading provider of sponsor-subsidized Internet access solutions in the United States, has entered into an agreement with GTE Internetworking, a world leader in E-business infrastructure. The partnership will add hundreds of new dial access numbers accessible to 1stUp.com-affiliated free access users across the U.S.
Telecommunications industry
ACT Networks, a leading provider of multi-service access products, today announced that its next-generation NetPerformer Multi-Service Access products have been approved by Sprint's Frame Relay Certification Lab for connection to the Sprint Frame Relay Network Service. This approval marks a significant milestone for ACT Networks, as its NetPerformer
