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Communications

Lucent, Alcatel Talk Merger

Two phone equipment leaders seek cost synergies in the face of rapid consolidation among U.S. service providers.
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Communications

VoIP Prompts Carrier Backlash

Carriers plan to challenge VoIP ‘poachers’ with services to win back defecting small businesses and test the market’s economics.
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Internet

Senator Would Ban Web Tolls

U.S. lawmaker brings divisive Net neutrality debate to Capitol Hill with a proposed law to limit Internet charges.
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Media, Communications

PanAmSat Beams Global TV

After decades as just the transport medium, satellite service providers are picking out ethnic content for U.S. viewers.
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Communications, Internet, Finance

Google, Skype Fund FON's Wi-Fi

Internet service companies and VCs invest in the concept of international community Wi-Fi.
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Communications, Internet

Telcos Propose Web Tiers

Once seen as a money grab by ISPs, the idea of a two-tier Internet gains momentum.
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Communications

Verizon Taking over Wireless

With Vodafone’s shareholders demanding a sale of its stake, Verizon could become Verizon Wireless’ sole owner.
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Media

Consumers Rip Digital TV Law

With the government set to raise $10 billion from spectrum auction, consumers are footing a $3.5-billion bill, says group.
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Media, Communications

NTL Bids for Virgin Mobile

The $1.4B deal would make NTL/Virgin the U.K.’s first 4-play operator but presents serious branding challenges.
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Computers, Communications

Verizon Pushes Wireless PCs

The cellular carrier partners with PC makers to push new cellular broadband technology.
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Communications

Vonage Plans $600M IPO

VoIP operator could provide the first real test of the market’s appetite for telecom stock since the meltdown.
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Communications

Losses Mount for Marconi

Flat revenues, high costs not enough in very competitive telecommunications market, says analyst.
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General news, Communications

Skype Extends Wi-Fi Coverage

The VoIP firm strikes a deal with Wi-Fi hotspot provider The Cloud.
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Communications

Wireless Skype with Boingo

VoIP firm Skype partners with Wi-Fi hotspot provider Boingo to enable wireless VoIP calls at airports and cafés.
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Finance

Sorrent Scores $20 Million

The mobile game publisher proves the growing market by raising cash in a Series D round of funding.