WIRELESS NEWS: Hearings on BlackBerry's fate begin

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Wireless Industry & Market News.- U.S. District Judge James R. Spencer began considering an injunction to shut down BlackBerry services in the U.S. -- a decision that could affect nearly 4 million users. The hearings are the culmination of a long-running dispute over wireless e-mail patents between patent firm NTP and Research In Motion, the maker of the Blackberry. Although RIM still could settle, it also has a software workaround ready to go if Spencer backs NTP. For more information go to: Daily Wireless Updates

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IPTV NEWS: Verizon offers Disney content on FiOS, DSL services

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IPTV & VOD Industry Events.- Verizon Communications is now offering content from Walt Disney Co. properties including ESPN and ABC News Now on its DSL and FiOS TV on-demand platforms. For more IPTV go to: Daily IPTV Updates

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DAILY TELECOM NEWS: Nortel chief details road map

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Telecommunications Industry News and Updates.- Nortel Networks CEO Mike Zafirovski yesterday outlined an aggressive growth plan, saying the gear maker was shooting for a 20% share of any market in which it does business. If that goal turns out to be unattainable in a market, Nortel will pull out, Zafirovski said. For telecommunication tips go to: Cogni360 Blog

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WIRELESS NEWS: Orange announces fixed-line service in U.K.

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Wireless Industry & Market News.- Wireless carrier Orange said it will roll out a fixed-line service in the U.K. targeting small and midsized businesses as part of parent France Telecom's eventual goal of providing fixed-mobile convergence there. Orange said the service will run on Cable & Wireless' network, and that it will cost 20% than a similar offering from BT. For more information go to: Daily Wireless Updates

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ISP'S AND BROADBAND NEWS: EarthLink CEO touts growth prospects

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ISP's and Broadband Industry News & Updates.- EarthLink CEO Garry Betty said the company has made "some very bold steps" in its effort to create value for shareholders. Betty said the ISP plans to spend $75 million to $100 million this year on its growth initiatives, adding that it probably will report a net loss for 2006. He also touted the prospects for municipal Wi-Fi and its Helio wireless venture. Click here for free telecommunication tips.

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ISP'S & BROADBAND NEWS: Cablevision upgrades broadband offerings

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ISP's and Broadband Industry News & Updates.- Cablevision Systems, fighting new competition from Verizon Communications' FiOS service, announced speed upgrades for its broadband offerings in Connecticut. The cable carrier said upgrades were planned for the New York City market by midyear. Click here for free telecommunication tips.

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VOIP NEWS: Microsoft plans mobile VoIP offering

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VoIP Industry Events.- Microsoft reportedly plans to launch a VoIP service for mobile phones as part of its Microsoft Office Communicator rollout later this year. The service would run on Wi-Fi enabled phones equipped with Windows Mobile software. For more IP events schedules go to: Daily VoIP Updates

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VOIP NEWS: AOL's about to get on the VoIP game

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VoIP Industry Events.- In the coming months, America Online plans to release a range of new services, including a VoIP application that uses AIM as a "full voice platform." For more VoIP go to: Daily VoIP Updates

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INTERNET NEWS: Surfing the U.S.A.

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Internet Industry Events.- Logging on to the Internet just to surf ranked third among popular online activities, according to a new study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project. The report found that almost a third of Internet users are recreational surfers, while the top two reasons to log on were for e-mail and search. Click here to learn more about Internet service.

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WIFI NEWS: Cisco to join Michigan Wi-Fi project

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Wi-Fi Industry News & Updates.- MichTel Communications said Cisco Systems has agreed to supply equipment for MichTel's plan to build a Wi-Fi network covering 910 square miles of Oakland County. The addition of Cisco to the Wireless Oakland Project Team may help dispel concerns about completing the project, which is expected to cost about $100 million. Click here to get more WiFi News.

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ITV & VOD NEWS: Amazon to challenge Apple's iTunes

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IPTV & VOD Industry Events.- The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon.com is in talks with major music companies Vivendi Universal's Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group and EMI Group to launch an online music subscription service to rival Apple Computer's iTunes. Amazon boasts 55 million customer accounts and is in the process of ramping up its ability to sell downloadable media, in addition to books and CDs. For more IPTV go to: Daily IPTV & VOD Updates

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IPTV NEWS: Telecom TV services win support from key senator

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IPTV & VOD Industry Events.- AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications asked a Senate committee yesterday for help in bypassing local franchising regulations and building TV systems, and the telecoms seem to have found a receptive audience. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, said he'll introduce a bill next month that would streamline the video-franchising process. For more IPTV go to: Daily IPTV Updates

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