Public Utilities, Telecommunications
August 14, 2017
Via: Fierce TelecomAT&T, CenturyLink and Verizon got a victory this week as the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay the effect of the FCC’s reform of its rules governing business data services (BDS), but competitive providers say they […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
July 11, 2017
Via: Fierce TelecomAT&T executives maintain that the company will continue to support traditional POTS voice lines in Illinois for those consumers who want them regardless of a new state law. Just last week, the Illinois Legislature voted to allow AT&T to disconnect […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
June 13, 2017
Via: Fierce TelecomAs AT&T pursues more managed service opportunities that leverage its growing software network infrastructure model, it is finding that business customers are desiring a “hybrid” managed service model. Under this model, a customer will manage part of the service while […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
May 18, 2017
Via: Fierce TelecomAs AT&T builds out fiber to more residential locations, the service provider says its customers are purchasing multiple services besides broadband, a factor that’s enhancing average revenue per user (ARPU). John Stephens, CFO of AT&T, told investors during the MoffettNathanson […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
March 31, 2017
Via: StateScoopAT&T was selected to build the communications network for public safety that has been mused about since the 9/11 Commission Report. The 25-year agreement includes a $6.5 billion commitment from the government operating agency within the next five years and about […]
November 4, 2016
Via: Fierce TelecomThe FCC showed support for Google Fiber’s attempts to reform utility pole attachment rules via its One Touch Make Ready proposal in Kentucky, an effort that met vehement opposition from local incumbent providers AT&T and Comcast. AT&T and Comcast have sued Nashville for passing new […]
Public Utilities, Telecommunications
August 24, 2016
Via: Fierce TelecomService providers like Verizon, AT&T and CenturyLink need to make money on NFV (network functions virtualization) as soon as it’s deployed — so naturally, they’re looking to business services as a key part of their strategy. Service providers will initially […]