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Verizon FiOS TV Expands in Los Angeles Area

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 21:29 in Broadband News | viewed 32 views times | 0 Comments

Verizon has expanded its FiOS TV service to additional residential and small business customers in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties. Verizon FiOS TV service is now available in parts of Baldwin Park, Hemet, La Puente, San Bernardino,... (Continue reading)

Verizon FiOS Launches in More Western New York Communities

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 21:17 in Broadband News | viewed 51 views times | 0 Comments

Verizon has announced it is now offering Verizon FiOS service to consumers and businesses in additional Western New York communities. Verizon FiOS TV, FiOS Internet, and voice services are now available in parts of Blasdell, Kenmore, and Lackawanna. Verizon is... (Continue reading)

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NAB Launches Digital Transition Hotline

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 21:01 in Broadband News | viewed 40 views times | 0 Comments

In the ongoing effort to assist television viewers prepare for the transition to digital television (DTV) in February, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the creation of a national hotline to answer consumers’ questions. NAB Toll-Free Hotline Assists... (Continue reading)

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FCC Commissioner to Hold DTV Transition Meeting in Phoenix

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 20:48 in Broadband News | viewed 46 views times | 0 Comments

FCC Commissioner Jonathan Adelstein will hold a public town hall meeting in Phoenix to address issues concerning the federally-mandated digital television (DTV) transition that will go into effect in February. The meeting will be held at the end of the... (Continue reading)

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Comcast Rolls Out Wideband in Baltimore

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 20:29 in Broadband News | viewed 40 views times | 0 Comments

Comcast has announced the launch of next-generation DOCSIS 3.0 wideband to residential homes and businesses in Baltimore including areas in Anne Arundel County, City of Annapolis, and Howard County. Comcast expects to complete the rollout in the remainder of the... (Continue reading)

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ATT Business Offers 18 Mbps Speeds to Small Business

Written on 26 Dec, 2008 at 17:59 in Broadband News | viewed 51 views times | 0 Comments

AT&T Business has announced the launch of AT&T U-verse High-Speed Internet Max 18 service for small businesses. AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Business Edition features speeds of up to 18 Mbps downstream and can serve up to 50 Internet user... (Continue reading)

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Verizon Business Receives ISO/IEC 20000 Certification

Written on 23 Dec, 2008 at 17:23 in Broadband News | viewed 29 views times | 0 Comments

Verizon Business has announced it has earned certification as ISO/IEC 20000-compliant for its Ashburn, VA, Government Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC). Verizon Business is the first telecommunications company in the U.S. ... (Continue reading)

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Ponemon Study Ranks Verizon Internet Most Trusted in Customer Privacy

Written on 23 Dec, 2008 at 17:22 in Broadband News | viewed 51 views times | 0 Comments

In a recent study, Verizon has been named as one of the most trusted top U.S. companies in the area of protection of customer privacy. In the results of a survey by research firm Ponemon Institute and TRUSTe, the online... (Continue reading)

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PCMag.com Names Verizon FiOS Fastest Internet Service

Written on 16 Dec, 2008 at 18:07 in Broadband News | viewed 52 views times | 0 Comments

Verizon FiOS has been named the fastest Internet service in the country by PCMag.com. The independent online technology guide and magazine polled tens of thousands of its readers nationwide and determined Verizon FiOS provided the fastest speeds and highest customer... (Continue reading)

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DIRECTV Signs Distribution Agreement with The Sportsman Channel

Written on 16 Dec, 2008 at 18:04 in Broadband News | viewed 30 views times | 0 Comments

DIRECTV has announced a distribution agreement with The Sportsman Channel that will make the network available to DIRECTV Choice Xtra subscribers by the end of January. "The Sportsman Channel and its terrific line-up of branded outdoor programming is a welcome... (Continue reading)