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• FCC Sets Franchise Order.(local government authority on licensing of telecommunications companies for cable television service)

  By Ted Hearn Washington-- The Federal Communications Commission last Monday released a previously adopted order that gives local governments 90 days to reject or approve cable-service licenses sought by phone companies that already have facil By Ted Hearn...

  Research articles 2007-03-12

  Tags: cable, cable television, FCC, phone company, telecommunications, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Martin Eyes Fast Track for Franchises.(Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin )

  By Ted Hearn Atlanta-- Local governments might be required under new federal rules to act on phone company video franchise applications within six months, Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin indicated last Tuesday at a Nat By Ted...

  Research articles 2006-04-17

  Tags: cable, FCC, phone, phone company, Verizon Communications Inc.

• SBC, Verizon Execs Say ’05 Will Bring Big Start In Video (Multichannel News)

  Las Vegas-- This Consumer Electronics Show might well be remembered as the video coming out party for the big phone companies. Las Vegas-- This Consumer Electronics Show might well be remembered as the video coming out party for the big phone companies.

  Research articles 2005-01-10

  Tags: phone company, Verizon Communications Inc., video

• At your service; Telephone companies get the call to enforce quality.(Technology)(Michigan Public Service Commission issues quality-of-service rules)

  Byline: Amy Lane The state has put new teeth in its service requirements for local-telephone companies, and it's not making the phone companies happy. AT&T Corp., SBC Ameritech Michigan and Verizon Communications Inc. are protesting parts o Byline: Amy Lane...

  Research articles 2002-10-14

  Tags: AT&T Corp., company, phone, phone company, PSC Inc., QoS, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Bell resale rules upheld. (Policy).(Baby Bell phone companies equipment leasing requirements from the Supreme Court)(Brief Article)

  WASHINGTON -- A U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week that required Baby Bell phone companies to lease equipment to competitors at a discounted price is unlikely to have a major impact on cable operators, industry officials say. Verizon Communi ...

  Research articles 2002-05-20

  Tags: cable, cable company, network, phone, phone company, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Verizon Criticized for Poor Telephone Service in Upstate New York.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  Nov. 17--Information moves at lightning speed today -- except when you're waiting for the phone company to hook up your line. Nov. 17--Information moves at lightning speed today -- except when you're waiting for the phone company to hook up your line.

  Research articles 2000-11-20

  Tags: phone, phone company, telephone service, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Verizon Communications to Offer Stock Option Grant to Employees.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  Sep. 9--Phone giant Verizon Communications yesterday unveiled a stock option grant that will make shareholders -- or traders -- of 210,000 employees. Sep. 9--Phone giant Verizon Communications yesterday unveiled a stock option grant that will make shareholders -- or traders -- of 210,000...

  Research articles 2000-09-11

  Tags: Phone company, stock option, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Verizon Strike Negotiations Heat Up.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  Aug. 19--The strike against local phone giant Verizon Communications neared the start of its third week with both sides citing "pretty intense" negotiations that appeared to be closing in on a deal last night. Aug. 19--The strike against local phone giant Verizon Communications...

  Research articles 2000-08-21

  Tags: negotiation, phone company, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Verizon Talks Reach Crucial Point; Union Threatens to Sever Negotiations.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  Aug. 18--Contract negotiations aimed at settling a strike against the local phone giant Verizon Communications reached a critical phase yesterday. Aug. 18--Contract negotiations aimed at settling a strike against the local phone giant Verizon Communications reached a critical phase yesterday.

  Research articles 2000-08-18

  Tags: negotiation, phone company, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Deal with San Francisco Start-Up Gives Verizon Better DSL Service.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  Aug. 13--Brian Monahan has an itch for data that the phone company won't scratch. Aug. 13--Brian Monahan has an itch for data that the phone company won't scratch.

  Research articles 2000-08-14

  Tags: DSL, DSL service, phone company, Verizon Communications Inc.

• Retired Phone Workers Urged Not to Work as Verizon Strike Replacements.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

  Aug. 11--An association of retired phone company workers yesterday said it has asked its 46,000 members not to serve as replacements for the tens of thousands of operators, technicians and customer service representatives who walked off their jobs at Aug. 11--An association of retired phone company...

  Research articles 2000-08-13

  Tags: phone, phone company, Verizon Communications Inc.

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• Verizon Launches Video Distribution Network For Entertaiment

  To meet the dramatic increase in demand from consumers and content providers for online video services, Verizon intends to provide its broadband customers with a richer menu of choices delivered over a new content-delivery network now in operation. Verizon can now begin to offer movie studios, entertainment networks,...

  Articles 2008-12-01

• Camas, Wash. Awards Video Franchise To Verizon

  Residents of Camas, Wash., are a major step closer to having an innovative, reliable and competitive alternative for their television services, thanks to a unanimous vote by the City Council authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic-powered FiOS TV. Camas is 18th community in the state to grant a...

  Articles 2008-12-01

• Verizon Wireless Mobile Cell Sites Fuel Coverage At Raceway

  Verizon Wireless' pit crew of network technicians have deployed two Cells on Wheels to Phoenix International Raceway PIR to ensure "pole position" wireless service during a rent race. Verizon Wireless deploys mobile cell sites to enhance its network following natural disasters, and for large community events like the...

  Articles 2008-12-01

• Verizon Wireless Network Expands In Vernon, Vermont

  In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Windham County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. The new site increases wireless voice and data coverage and capacity along I-91, Brattleboro Road, Vernon Street, and Fort Bridgman Road in Vernon, Vermont and the...

  Articles 2008-12-01

• Nfl Network/Verizon Kick Off Unique Football Experience

  Verizon broadband and NFL Network are giving hard-core football fans access to the virtual broadcast booth, enabling them to customize their NFL viewing experience for eight highly anticipated games, and giving them access to a variety of other game-enhancing features as well. With NFL Network Game Extra, Verizon...

  Articles 2008-12-01

• Verizon expands High Speed Internet service in Monroe, North Carolina

  TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 November 2008-Verizon expands High Speed Internet service in Monroe, North CarolinaC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ), a provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless communications, announced on Monday (24 November) that the company has expanded its High Speed Internet service in Monroe, North...

  Articles 2008-11-25

• Verizon announces completion of High-Speed 3G network in Indiana state

  TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 November 2008-Verizon announces completion of High-Speed 3G network in Indiana stateC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Verizon Wireless, a provider of wireless voice and data network and a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD) (LSE:VOD), announced on Monday (24 November) that it has completed enhancements...

  Articles 2008-11-25

• Verizon expands network wireless in Sterling, Connecticut

  TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 November 2008-Verizon expands network wireless in Sterling, ConnecticutC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Verizon Wireless , a provider of wireless voice and data network and a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD) (LSE:VOD), announced on Monday (24 November) that it has activated a new cell...

  Articles 2008-11-25

• Verizon and HTC announce availability of the HTC Touch Pro phone

  TELECOMWORLDWIRE-25 November 2008-Verizon and HTC announce availability of the HTC Touch Pro phoneC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com Verizon Wireless, a provider of wireless voice and data network, in a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), Vodafone (NYSE:VOD)(LSE: VOD) and HTC Corporation, a mobile phone designer, announced on...

  Articles 2008-11-25