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FCC and ISPs Join to Get Low-Income Families Online November 10, 2011 
Several cable companies and the U.S. FCC have launched a program that will assist low-income families in getting access to broadband and low-cost computers. The initiative is part of the FCC's push to increase broadband adoption across the U.S.
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Will Google Upend Moldy Cable-TV Business Model? November 07, 2011 
Google may be taking aim at one of the few digital screens and content sources it doesn't dominate -- paid television. The search engine provider is reportedly considering offering paid cable-TV services to leverage its high-speed Internet access project under way in Kansas City, where it is planning to distribute stations over fiber optic lines.
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Xbox Gets Set-Toppy With Cable Deal October 05, 2011 
Verizon and Microsoft are teaming up to bring new FiOS TV-powered entertainment offerings to the Xbox 360 gaming console, a move that highlights the rapid expansion of diverse content across multiple platforms. The deal will use Verizon's FiOS TV application to allow Xbox Live Gold members to watch live TV from participating partners through their video game consoles.
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Sprint May Swing for 4G Boost With Clearwire Buy August 22, 2011 
Sprint is reportedly in talks with Clearwire and cable companies regarding the possible acquisition of the wireless Internet provider to help build its 4G LTE network. The talks are allegedly happening between Sprint and cable providers such as Comcast, according to a Bloomberg report. Clearwire is looking for an investment of $600 million to expand its high-speed wireless network and upgrade to 4G LTE technology.
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CNN News Fans Run Into Brick Pay Wall on the Web July 18, 2011 
Live streaming of CNN's and HLN's 24-hour television networks became available on CNN.com, the CNN App for iPad, and the CNN App for iPhone and iPod touch on Monday -- but only to a limited audience. CNN's rollout of its version of TV Everywhere for consumers reaches AT&T, Comcast, Cox, DISH Network, Suddenlink and Verizon subscribers. Those who are customers of other cable or satellite companies are out of luck.
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ISPs Agree to Mete Out Punishment for Illegal File-Sharing July 08, 2011 
Comcast, Cablevision, Verizon, AT&T and Time Warner Cable have promised to be more proactive in alerting possible copyright violators using their networks in a voluntary agreement with the music and film industries. The antipiracy model they've adopted has been pushed for some time by the Recording Industry Association of America and Motion Picture Association of America.
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Sprint Nextel and Lightsquared: Uh-Oh June 30, 2011 
I have been impressed with the recovery that Sprint Nextel has shown over the last few years, but now it has struck a deal with LightSquared that puts the cart way ahead of the horse. Is Sprint making a big mistake while trying to bounce back from another body blow it just took?
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Skype Video-Calling Will Require Comcast Customers to Think Different About TV June 15, 2011 
A new partnership between Comcast and Skype will let Comcast subscribers place video calls through their television sets. The new service will require some setup -- customers will need to install Comcast-provided equipment including an adapter box, video camera, and special remote with a QWERTY keyboard that connects to the service.
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Visions of Android@Home Dance in Google's Head May 19, 2011 
Let's take a peak into the future. Over the next few years, we will see the industry continue to transform itself. Industry leaders may change. We have seen that happen in the smartphone industry already. Are telephone and cable television companies next?
Companies like AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, Time Warner and Cox have a target painted on them, and Google is an expert shot.
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Note to TV Nets: Steer Clear of Music's Painful Path April 07, 2011 
New technology may be cool, but it can also be a double-edged sword. Different industries are starting to overlap, and even though the blending of different technologies can be very exciting, it can also be very confusing. One example is how cable television companies have been starting to use the Apple iPad and other tablet computers as a super-powered remote control.
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Comcast OK With Feds' Conditions for NBC Merger January 19, 2011 
After a year-long review, the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice have approved Comcast's proposed merger with NBC Universal -- but only if a variety of conditions are met. Chief among them is that Comcast must give up management control of the video website Hulu.
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Level 3 Cries Foul Over Comcast Streaming Fee November 30, 2010 
Level 3 Communications on Monday complained when Comcast demanded the content delivery network pay a recurring fee for transmitting online moves and games to Comcast customers. Level 3 said the move violates the principles of Net neutrality. Comcast notified Level 3 on November 19 that it would begin charging for streaming and asked for a recurring fee to transmit online movies and other content.
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How Cable Television Can Stop Losing Customers November 26, 2010 
Competition has been increasing in the cable television world in recent years, and we have been expecting prices to come down, but they haven't. I have been scratching my head wondering why competition from satellite and telephone companies wasn't working. Well, it's taken years, but apparently the wait is over.
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FCC Could Be the Winner in Fox/Cablevision Standoff October 20, 2010 
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has weighed in publicly in the dispute between the Fox broadcasting empire and cable provider Cablevision over payments for broadcasting Fox programming. The scuffle could wind up giving the agency greater power to regulate such standoffs. Genachowski's agency released a letter to Fox and Cablevision executives on Tuesday in which he expressed dismay over "petty gamesmanship."
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Telecom and Wireless in 5 Years: Who Will Lead and Who Will Follow? August 26, 2010 
This is one of the times of the year that wireless and telecom CEOs invite me to speak at an upcoming meeting of directors or executives or employees or customers. Over the years, I have learned they have one of the toughest jobs. First, they have to accurately see the changing industry. Second, they have to understand how their company must change. Third, they must bring everyone else up to speed.
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Can Apple Make It Big in Television? August 25, 2010 
Apple is reportedly negotiating with some major entertainment companies for television content consumers can lease to watch on Apple TV for 99 US cents a pop. These deals might give Apple TV users access to some of their favorite TV shows and would help drive the sales of Apple TVs, iPod touches, iPads and iPhones. The content will be leased through the iTunes store.
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