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Comcast matches Verizon Fios speeds

March 28, 2006 Cable operator doubles download speeds of its fastest broadband service in four cities. TAGS: broadband service, Comcast Corp., Verizon Communications, broadband, cable company, Virginia, spokeswoman, city

Verizon adds multiroom DVR

August 14, 2006 Company takes aim at cable with DVR service that lets customers watch recorded content in multiple rooms. Commentary: Verizon's DVR offers a new view of TV TAGS: DVR, Verizon Communications, set-top box, set-top, cable company, TV, broadband, video, PC

Verizon hikes DSL prices

April 18, 2006 Increases price of its lowest-tier DSL service 20 percent from $14.95 per month to $17.99 per month. TAGS: Verizon Communications, broadband, DSL, DSL service, cable company

NetZero launches broadband service

November 16, 2006 United Online's Internet service provider offers DSL broadband, which it'll deliver over the Verizon network. TAGS: United Online Inc., NetZero, EarthLink Inc., broadband service, Verizon Communications, broadband, service provider, subscriber, DSL, Internet Service Provider

DNS could slow broadband service

August 17, 2006 Poor-performing DNS servers could bog down broadband service, even on superfast connections, Nominum says. TAGS: Nominum Inc., VeriTest, domain name, DNS, DNS server, broadband provider, broadband service, broadband, FTTH, Verizon Communications, service provider, server, DSL

Beware of broadband speed overkill

May 17, 2006 Cable operators and phone companies are increasing speeds of their broadband service, but the average consumer may not need the boost. TAGS: Joe Laszlo, broadband service, broadband, bandwidth, cable company, high-speed Internet access, Verizon Communications, Comcast Corp., Time Warner Inc., Internet access, video

AOL hanging up on dial-up customers?

February 28, 2006 Many see price hike for dial-up services as part of its metamorphosis into a broadband Web portal. TAGS: America Online Inc., Web portal, subscriber, broadband, portal, Time Warner Inc., high-speed Internet access, DSL, Internet access, cable company, Verizon Communications, AT&T Corp., U.S.

Can DSL handle success?

February 6, 2006 Low-cost DSL services not only are popular, at least one provider is oversubscribed in some areas. TAGS: AT&T Corp., broadband, DSL, subscriber, Verizon Communications, pricing, success

Verizon adds Windows Live services

August 29, 2006 New contract expands partnership to include Microsoft's Windows Live products for Verizon's DSL, Fios customers. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Live, Verizon Communications, MSN 8, portal, MSN, Verizon DSL, agreement, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., DSL, broadband, Microsoft Windows

Commentary: Verizon's DVR offers a new view of TV

August 15, 2006 New multiroom service issues a challenge to cable companies and means consumers can expect more from providers of TV, broadband. TAGS: Verizon Communications, DVR, operator, Cox Communications Inc., broadband, commentary, VoD, set-top, set-top box, TV, cable company, view, Comcast Corp., Motorola Inc., photograph, PC

Verizon prepares for next generation of broadband

July 28, 2006 Telecom giant selects vendors to upgrade its fiber network to eventually offer consumers up to 100Mbps broadband. TAGS: optical network, gigabit, fiber, Verizon Communications, bandwidth, broadband, generation, AT&T Corp.

Verizon invests in online game company

May 8, 2006 Stake in SCI, which hosts online games, is part of effort to build game portfolio and fill broadband pipes. TAGS: online game, Verizon Communications, product development, gamer, game company, broadband, video game, Los Angeles, games, Web browser

Verizon to use new tech to slash costs

March 9, 2006 The technology will let broadband signals travel over existing cable wiring in homes to reduce Fios installation costs. TAGS: Verizon Communications, broadband service, VoD, broadband, fiber, multimedia, broadcasting, IP, TV

Verizon revenue grows on wireless

May 2, 2006 Revenue gets boost from wireless sales, but company faces competition from cable operators in broadband, wireline. TAGS: Verizon Communications, cable company, broadband service, MCI Inc., Vodafone Group Plc., broadband, Verizon Wireless, Time Warner Inc., Internet access, Comcast Corp., state, pricing, DSL, video

Verizon's fiber-optic payoff

June 21, 2007 Investors squawked a few years ago when Verizon said it would spend billions to take fiber to the doorstep. Now they're cheering. TAGS: Verizon Communications, subscriber, fiber, Bayer AG, fiber-optics, AT&T Corp., High-speed Internet, Internet service, CEO, broadband, TV, video

Verizon touts new music and networking services

January 5, 2006 Company CEO unveils long-awaited music service and talks up its network advances at CES in Las Vegas. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast Music, Verizon Communications, megabit, broadband network, Consumer Electronics Show, EVDO, song, Las Vegas, Texas, broadband, CEO, handset, networking, USB, video, PC

Year in review: Broadband ups the ante

December 23, 2005 Cable, phone companies step on each other's turf and spend big money to deliver high-speed phone, TV and Net service. TAGS: broadband over power line, broadband, FTTH, cable company, DSL, Verizon Communications, decision, San Francisco, TV, Internet Service Provider, Google Inc.

Big talk about broadband

June 21, 2007 Industry executives at the NXTcomm trade show in Chicago roll out ambitious plans for wired and wireless broadband services. TAGS: Verizon Communications, IP television, trade show, wireless broadband, fiber-optics, exec, telecommunications, AT&T Corp., CEO, broadband, Chicago, Apple iPhone, service provider, video

Verizon exemption could make businesses pay

March 22, 2006 Broadband deregulation could cause higher prices for Verizon's business customers and eliminate competition, say critics. TAGS: exemption, petition, business customer, Verizon Communications, competitive local exchange carrier, regulation, AT&T Corp., carrier, chairman, CEO, broadband

Will bigger AT&T spur a broadband TV price war?

March 8, 2006 Competition from a larger AT&T could force cable to lower prices, but experts caution not to expect changes overnight. TAGS: cable company, AT&T Corp., merger, BellSouth Corp., subscriber, broadband, broadband service, war, pricing, Time Warner Inc., Verizon Communications, TV, DSL
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