* Motorola mulls selling unit: WSJ Nov 13, 2009
Motorola Inc is seeking to sell its largest division, which makes equipment for cable and wireless companies, the Wall Street Journals (WSJ) Web site reported on Wednesday. The company is exploring a sale worth about US$4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
CommScope Names Edwards President, COO Nov 13, 2009
Cable and wireless infrastructure vendor CommScope announced that Eddie Edwards, previously head of the wireless network solutions unit, will assume the role of president and chief operating officer of CommScope, effective Jan. 1. Eddie EdwardsEdwards, 60, will take over for Brian Garrett, who will retire later in 2010 after 30 years with the company. (Multichannel News)
Google Takes On AT&T in Fight Over `Terrifying' Internet Neutrality Rules Oct 22, 2009
The rules would bar Internet providers led by AT&T, and from favoring or blocking Web content from companies such as Google, and Twitter Inc. The prospect of losing some control over their networks has phone, cable and wireless services on the defensive, said former FCC chairman. It looks like a fait accompli to many companies, said , a senior adviser in Washington with Providence Equity Partners Inc., in an interview. (Bloomberg)
FCC ponders Internet data laws... Oct 19, 2009
Although Genachowski has the support of the other two Democrats on the five-member commission, his proposal has run into strong opposition from the large phone, cable and wireless companies that provide the bulk of U.S. high-speed Internet connections. Broadband providers such as AT, Verizon Communications Inc. and Comcast Corp. argue that after pouring billions of dollars into their networks, they should be able to operate those networks as they see fit. (The Drudge Report)
Boehner, Cantor Want Obama To Back Off Net Neutrality Oct 4, 2009
"The president has it exactly right...Net Neutrality is simply a guarantee of fairness, a prohibition on discrimination. Telephone, cable and wireless companies will still manage their networks and will still invest as they wish. Putting the telephone, cable and wireless companies in control of the content, however, is a recipe for economic disaster.". Network neutrality got a shout out Friday from a , which argued it was crucial to the future of community access to news and information. (Multichannel News)
'Bold Move'... Sep 19, 2009
Julius Genachowski, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, plans to propose a new so-called net neutrality rule Monday that could prevent telecommunications, cable and wireless companies from blocking Internet applications, according to sources at the agency. Genachowski will discuss the rules Monday during a keynote speech at The Brookings Institute. (The Drudge Report)
Rogers Names Edward Rogers Deputy Chairman, Combines Wireless, Cable Units Sep 17, 2009
The changes are in response to fundamental changes in the market as the lines between the cable and wireless businesses blur, Chief Executive Officer said on a conference call. The company gets more than half its total from the wireless business and an additional third from wired telecommunications, which includes cable, Internet and home- phone service. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
C&W lifted by fresh demerger hopes Aug 22, 2009
Cable and Wireless was among the risers, gaining 1. 6 per cent to 142p amid hopes that the market rebound would allow it to revive plans to split out its Worldwide division. (FT.com -- Markets)
Sunrise Telecom Appoints Industry Veteran Bahaa Moukadam as CEO Aug 7, 2009
Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunrise Telecom(R) Incorporated (Pink Sheets: SRTI), a leader in test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks, today announced the appointment of Bahaa Moukadam as the company's new chief executive officer ... Sunrise Telecom is a leader in test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks. (PR Newswire)
Anixter's shares crushed after 2Q loss Jul 29, 2009
(Reuters) - Cable and wireless products distributor slipped into a second-quarter loss on one-time charges and said it would exit its contract with Alcatel Lucent, sending its shares down more than 19 percent early. The results, when stripped of goodwill impairment and severance charges, also missed analysts' expectations. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Nokia Siemens Networks Remains Committed to Long Term Wireless Leadership and Growing its Business in North America Jul 26, 2009
Momentum also continues to build in the U.S. where Nokia Siemens Networks has a leading position in long-haul optical networks and is building its business with both cable and wireless operators as illustrated by recent key deals for IMS technology with Time Warner and with Verizon Wireless to support the roll-out of LTE.. Nokia Siemens Networks is well positioned to transition its leadership in 3G into long-term success in LTE throughout the network from the core IMS system it is building for... (PR Newswire)
NeoNova hires EarthLink executive as CEO May 20, 2009
At NeoNova, Heys will take the helm of a company that helps telecommunications, cable and wireless companies deliver Internet service to rural areas. NeoNova Network Services began as a division of , following a divestiture from in 1999. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Quebecor and Les Habs: Is Péladeau on thin ice? May 15, 2009
The chief executive officer of Quebecor Inc. is pitching the business case for buying the Montreal Canadiens as a source of cable and wireless content, raising alarms bells among analysts. The storied NHL franchise and its Bell Centre arena are up for sale - the price tag is expected to exceed $400-million - and Mr. Pladeau was quizzed about a possible purchase during a Quebecor's conference call with analysts late Wednesday. (Globe and Mail)
Sunrise Telecom(R) Reports $14.2 Million in Sales for First Quarter of 2009 May 8, 2009
Sunrise Telecom develops and delivers high-quality communications test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks. The Company's robust portfolio of feature-rich, easy-to-use products enables service providers to deliver premium voice, video, data and next-generation digital multimedia services quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. (PR Newswire)
Matt Reed: A look back at legislative issues May 5, 2009
It could give consumers more choices by helping companies built on traditional phone service compete more easily with cable and wireless providers. At the same time, it would end the requirement that phone companies file rates and seek any increases through the Public Service Commission. (Florida Today)
Rogers CEO warns of tough times May 1, 2009
The country's largest cable and wireless company posted results in line with analyst expectations, quelling some investor concern that the recession might have crimped growth in the lucrative mobile phone segment. Rogers said it added 72,000 new cell phone accounts in the three months ended March 31 and saw wireless data revenue increase 43 per cent from a year earlier. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Dennis calls it quits Apr 17, 2009
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Sunrise Telecom(R) Exploring Strategic Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value Mar 11, 2009
March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Sunrise Telecom(R) Incorporated (OTC: SRTI.PK), a leader in test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks, today announced it is exploring its strategic alternatives in order to enhance shareholder value ... Sunrise Telecom develops and delivers high-quality communications test and measurement solutions for telecom, cable and wireless networks. (PR Newswire)
Speed adds spice to cable war Mar 11, 2009
Since it was dumped from the tender, Telstra has been promoting its "Plan B", which entails shifting its fixed-line customers on to both its cable and wireless NextG networks. Mr Trujillo has admitted that up to $2 billion of the company's revenues are at long-term risk if a competitor builds a national broadband network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Last rites for the landline as Optus joins the 'naked DSL' brigade Mar 4, 2009
Cable and wireless broadband have never required a phone line but for those on ADSL broadband plans, a landline was necessary until November 2007 when the third largest ISP, iiNet, launched Australia's first naked DSL plans. Several smaller ISPs such as iPrimus and Internode have since launched naked DSL plans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Drop in TV ads sends Rogers into red Feb 19, 2009
But the strongest contender is widely considered by company observers to be Nadir Mohamed, president of the communications group, which includes cable and wireless. Edward Rogers, has already assumed the key ownership role at Rogers Communications, as anticipated in the succession blueprint. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Rogers posts loss, treads cautiously Feb 19, 2009
The cable and wireless giant, which yesterday blamed the poor economy for a $138-million fourth-quarter loss, said its board of directors is still in the process of selecting the best candidate to replace founder Ted Rogers, who died last December at age 75 ... But the strongest contender is widely considered by company observers to be Nadir Mohamed, president of the communications group, which includes cable and wireless. (Globe and Mail)
Biz council opposes increased taxes Feb 10, 2009
The Business Council of New York State has voices its opposition to increased taxes on energy, cable and wireless telecommunications. Proposed tax increases on energy companies, cable providers and wireless telecommunications will damage New York s economy, said Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of the Business Council of New York State. (Albany Business Review, NY)
