This week's sponsor is Ineoquest. |  | Webinar: Assuring Customers’ Multiscreen and OTT Video Viewing Experience
Monday August 19th, 2pm ET/ 11am PT
This webinar is intended to provide a general description and recommended practices for monitoring adaptive streaming video networks, provide an opportunity to understand how many others have successfully deployed a video service assurance solution for multiscreen and OTT video. Register to attend the webinar. |
Also Noted: Alcatel-Lucent
Spotlight On... AT&T faces challenges expanding U-verse in Illinois town
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Sponsor: Ateme, Harris Broadcast, Kontron, Ramp, Vubiquity and PacketVideo Corporation FierceLive! Webinars > Assuring Customers' Multiscreen and OTT Video Viewing Experience- August 19, 2013, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT
> Getting started with carrier WiFi - what's it take for a great user experience? - August 27th, 11am ET/ 8am PT
> LTE Advanced is here! - Wednesday, August 28th, 1pm ET /10am PT
> Scoring with the Second Screen- September 4th, 2 pm ET/ 11 am PT Events > TIA 2013 - October 7-10 - Washington D.C.
> TelcoVision 2013 - October 23-25 - Las Vegas, NV Marketplace > Whitepaper: Cisco ONE: Framework for the Internet of Everything
> Whitepaper: The Financial Benefit of Cisco's Elastic Core
> Whitepaper: Touch Technology Extends Mobile Gaming
> Whitepaper: New Wi-Fi Business Models Create Real Value for SPs
> Whitepaper: Gain Business Advantages with Service Provider Wi-Fi
> Whitepaper: SP Wi-Fi: Authorization Options for Mobile Network Operators
> eBook: Making Money from Multiscreen
> Whitepaper: Five Steps to Building Visibility and Security Into Your Network Jobs > Wireless Store Manager – Florham Park, NJ – Cricket Communications
> Sr. Account Executive – San Diego, CA – Cox Communications
> Inventory Specialist /Revenue Analyst – Oklahoma City, OK – Cox Communications
> Field Auditor I – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Cox Communications
> SAS Administrator – Atlanta, CA – Cox Communications
> Senior Director, Technology Delivery Assurance – Atlanta, CA – Cox Communications
> SMB Account Exec (Cox Business) – San Diego, CA – Cox Communications
> Commercial Development Executive – Anywhere – WhistleOut
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> CLEC CFO - Anywhere - National CLEC
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* General ad info: Click here | Today's Top News 1. Time Warner Cable blackout saps CBS local news ratings
While CBS Corp. (NYSE: CBS) insists its blackout on Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) systems in New York, Los Angeles and Dallas has had a minimal impact on ratings for its primetime programming lineup, Nielsen data shows that the local newscasts of its stations in TWC markets have dropped significantly. CBS's KCBS-TV station in Los Angeles saw the viewer count for its 5 p.m. newscast drop by 33 percent from Aug. 5-8 compared to the same days the previous week, and the viewer count for its 11 p.m. newscast dropped 25 percent, according to the Los Angeles Times. It's a similar story in Dallas, where KTVT-TV has seen viewing for its 6 p.m. newscast fall 19 percent, while its 11 p.m. newscast is down 13 percent. The Eye Network's WCBS-TV station in New York has seen viewing for its 11 p.m. newscast drop 17 percent, according to the report. On Friday, FCC Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn warned that the commission could take action to help resolve the dispute. "We will continue to urge all parties to stay and resolve in good faith this issue as soon as possible. However, I will affirm to you that I am ready to consider appropriate action if this dispute continues," Clyburn said. But there may be little Clyburn and the FCC can do to end the blackout of CBS stations and Showtime Networks, which began on Aug. 2. The 1992 Cable Act prevents the FCC from interceding in retransmission-consent disputes, and the commission may not be able to force TWC to restore CBS programming until a new law is passed by Congress. For more:
- the Los Angeles Times has this story
- Reuters has this story Related articles:
Time Warner Cable pitches NFL Network, online video as CBS alternatives
Time Warner Cable dumps CBS, Showtime from systems in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas
Time Warner Cable restores CBS, Showtime after brief blackout Read more about: FCC, Time Warner Cable
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| This week's sponsors are Ateme, Harris Broadcast, Kontron, Ramp, Vubiquity and PacketVideo Corporation. |  | eBook | Making Money from Multiscreen Cable operators and networks are slowly building a platform that could make multiscreen programming and advertising a much bigger business. Learn more today. |
2. GCI deploys TiVo-powered Pace XG1 gateways
Alaskan cable operator GCI is beginning to deploy home video gateways from Pace which run TiVo's DVR software and interactive program guide, TiVo (Nasdaq: TIVO) and Pace (LSE: PIC.L) said Monday. GCI is deploying TiVo on the XG1 gateway, which contains six tuners. Comcast is using the XG1 to power its X1 service as well. GCI began to deploy TiVo's four-turner Premiere DVR last year, and it started offering multiroom DVR subscribers the TiVo mini companion set-top in March. The company may be able to reduce capital spending by rolling out TiVo on the Pace set-tops. "The Pace offering in the United States is one that a number of our MSO customers are very interested in. Some will begin their rollout of TiVo with our hardware. But clearly, there was a view that Pace as a major manufacturer could have a high-quality lower cost hardware solution than our TiVo hardware represents," TiVo CEO Tom Rogers told analysts on an earnings call in November 2012. GCI is the first cable operator to deploy TiVo on the XG1. With the TiVo - Pace software integration complete, TiVo Premiere customers such as Mediacom and Cable One may be able to deploy the Pace DVRs. For more:
- see the release Related articles:
GCI launches TiVo Mini set-tops
Rogers: TiVo-Pace integration will be completed in 2013
GCI to deploy TiVo Premiere and Pace XG1 gateways
GCI drops 2,900 video subscribers in Q2 2013 Read more about: Xg1, Tivo
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3. ESPN, Cox, AT&T veteran Gary Perrelli named SVP at Ensequence
4. CSG posts revenue gain on Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Dish deployments
Billing system vendor CSG said it saw revenue increase by 1 percent in the first quarter, with Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA), Dish Network (Nasdaq: DISH) and Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) representing 43 percent of the revenue it generated. While CSG said last year that it had renegotiated an agreement with Comcast which would see it collect a reduced license fee, the company said Comcast is deploying its Workforce Express solution on all systems, including markets in which it uses another billing vendor. "Comcast has started implementing our Workforce Express solution in their non-CSG markets, standardizing their operations across their enterprise and continuing to increase the customers' experience and satisfaction," CSG CEO Peter Kalan told analysts on the company's earnings call last week. CSG said it generated 85 percent of its revenue from the Americas region; 9 percent of its revenue came from Europe, the Middle East and Africa region and 6 percent of its revenue was generated from customers in the Asia-Pacific region. Operating income at CSG dropped by 9 percent in the quarter to $21.7 million and it generated earnings per share of 37 cents. For more:
- see the release Related articles:
Comcast slashes fees to billing vendor CSG by 10%
CSG touts deployments with Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable
Police officer accused of helping former Comcast employee bilk $2.4M from MSO in 'Robin Hood' scam
CSG, FourthWall collaborate to help cable subscribers pay their bills
Amdocs adds over-the-top and self-service capabilities to billing solution Read more about: CSG
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5. Arbitrators reject Dish Network's bid for .direct top-level domain
Dish Network (Nasdaq: DISH) won't be able to use the .direct domain name to market TV Everywhere services and other products after the World Intellectual Property Organization found it could confuse customers of satellite rival DirecTV (Nasdaq: DTV). Several telecom companies submitted bids for new top-level domain names in an auction last summer, including Dish, Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) and Frontier Communications (Nasdaq: FTR). Dish submitted 13 applications for top-level domains. In addition to .direct, it was the top bidder on .dish, .dtv, .movie, .ott, .phone, .ollo and .blockbuster. Dish argued that it should be allowed to launch websites that end in the address .direct since it markets a subscription video service based on direct-to-home satellite technology. But WIPO noted in its July 29 ruling that DirecTV objected, arguing that Dish's move was "a clear case of underhanded business practices by a competitor." Arbitrators agreed to DirecTV's objection. "Under these circumstances, the panel concludes that consumer confusion would likely be the result if respondent [Dish] were allowed to keep using the .direct string," WIPO said in the ruling. For more:
- see the ruling (.pdf)
- Denver Business Journal has this story Related articles:
Dish Network, Comcast, Frontier secure top level domains
Dish Network trademarks Ollo for mobile video, high-speed Internet and voice products
Redbox eyes 'Redbox Instant' brand for streaming video service Read more about: Dish Network, Directv
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SPOTLIGHT ON... AT&T faces challenges expanding U-verse in Illinois town In today's spotlight, FierceIPTV takes a look at some resistance AT&T (NYSE: T) is seeing regarding a plan to expand its U-verse TV and Internet service to Skokie, Ill. One village board member in Skokie questioned the "size and appearance" of the utility boxes AT&T uses to power U-verse TV and also pressed executives at the company to explain why the service may not be available to all residents. ATT&T hopes to compete with Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA) and RCN in Skokie. Read more Quick news from across the Web. > Verizon said it completed a field trial that demonstrated it could double the capacity of fiber using 200G technology. The trial, which ran on its ultra-long-haul network between New York and Boston, used a Ciena Wavelogic3 coherent optical processor. News release > AT&T said it won a contract worth up to $31 million to manage a virtual private network at 93 sites for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). News release > TiVo said its Premiere DVR and whole-home solution won the 2012-2013 Emmy Award for technical and engineering achievement for personalized recommendation engines for video discovery. News release > EchoStar said five of its products, including the Hopper multi-room DVR, are finalists in this year's Cable & Satellite International Awards. News release Telecom News > FiberLight, a competitive service provider, has completed its first 100G link between Dallas and Ft. Worth--two key markets in its growing Texas network footprint. Read more Wireless News > BlackBerry's board said it has formed a special committee to explore "strategic alternatives to enhance value and increase scale in order to accelerate BlackBerry 10 deployment." The possibilities for the company include joint ventures, strategic partnerships or alliances or a sale of BlackBerry, the company said. Read more And finally… About 20 people in Seoul, South Korea, were injured at a promotion event held by LG Friday while attempting to retrieve coupons for its new G2 smartphone which were attached to balloons. Article > Assuring Customers' Multiscreen and OTT Video Viewing Experience- August 19, 2013, 2 pm ET / 11 am PT This webinar is intended to provide a general description and recommended practices for monitoring adaptive streaming video networks, provide an opportunity to understand how many others have successfully deployed a video service assurance solution for multiscreen and OTT video. Register to attend the webinar. > Getting started with carrier WiFi - what's it take for a great user experience? - August 27th, 11am ET/ 8am PT Meeting customer expectations has never been more challenging than it is today. Learn how Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess™ Wireless LAN switch family and Access Point product line can help you deliver the Wi-Fi solution your customers want and create new revenue streams. Register Today! > LTE Advanced is here! - Wednesday, August 28th, 1pm ET /10am PT Tune into this webinar to understand the success factors behind the proliferation of LTE and an impressive line-up of enhancements that LTE Advanced encompasses, including Carrier Aggregation. Register Today! > Scoring with the Second Screen- September 4th, 2 pm ET/ 11 am PT This webinar from FierceCable will focus on applications for smartphones and tablets that content providers and distributors are relying on to drive increased ratings and ad revenue.
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| > TIA 2013 - October 7-10 - Washington D.C. TIA 2013 will address disruptive technologies and changing business models as companies position themselves for success with wireless, the transition to all-IP networks, Cloud, M2M, smart buildings, and more. The conference will offer ideas for thriving in the changing ICT environment. www.tia2013.org. Registration opens June 2013. > TelcoVision 2013 - October 23-25 - Las Vegas, NV TelcoVision (formerly TelcoTV) is the premier conference and expo devoted to Tier 2 - 4 broadband service providers. Don’t miss this opportunity to join other industry decision makers and thought-leaders in the broadband field. Register now and save $200 off all conference passes with priority code MPTV1314.
| > Whitepaper: Cisco ONE: Framework for the Internet of Everything Prepare service provider networks to harness network value, increase business agility, and achieve greater operational efficiency. Learn More > Whitepaper: The Financial Benefit of Cisco's Elastic Core This whitepaper describes the financial benefits of an intelligent, converged, and programmable network. Read Now > Whitepaper: Touch Technology Extends Mobile Gaming Get the latest in touch and sensory technologies. This edition explores the frontiers of touch computing, mobile lifestyles and more. Learn more today. > Whitepaper: New Wi-Fi Business Models Create Real Value for SPs The rapid growth of mobile data and the popularity of Wi-Fi have created new and innovative money-making opportunities for service providers. This whitepaper shares how service providers can make money by implementing new and innovative Wi-Fi business models and how correctly deploying the right model can lead to significant business benefits. Download Whitepaper Now. > Whitepaper: Gain Business Advantages with Service Provider Wi-Fi Wi-Fi has become a strategic asset for Service Providers to keep up with the growing mobile data demands on their network. As a result, Wi-Fi is seen as a place for business innovations and monetization opportunities. Explore the different ways operators can monetize their network with Wi-Fi through lowered costs and increased revenues. Download Whitepaper Now. > Whitepaper: SP Wi-Fi: Authorization Options for Mobile Network Operators The availability of Hotspot 2.0 and Passpoint devices will remove the historical friction users have faced in getting their Wi-Fi devices to seamlessly and securely connect to a new Wi-Fi network. Learn more about the standard for authenticating the user within a Wi-Fi environment and, how to authorize a particular user for access to the Wi-Fi network. Download Whitepaper Now. > eBook: Making Money from Multiscreen Cable operators and networks are slowly building a platform that could make multiscreen programming and advertising a much bigger business. Learn more today. > Whitepaper: Five Steps to Building Visibility and Security Into Your Network This five-step approach can help IT easily deliver the right information to the right tools at the right time to optimize your network. Download Now
| > Wireless Store Manager – Florham Park, NJ – Cricket Communications Cricket Communications offers nationwide wireless voice and mobile data services over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks. Every day, our Store Managers at Cricket run all aspects of the Cricket retail business including, but not limited to, financial management, business operations... Learn More > Sr. Account Executive – San Diego, CA – Cox Communications The Sr. Account Executive - Enterprise is responsible for meeting or exceeding sales goals for large accounts. The position is responsible for initial contact with customers, follow-up, proposal preparation, making customer presentations and seeing the sale through to the signing of a contract...Learn More > Inventory Specialist /Revenue Analyst – Oklahoma City, OK – Cox Communications The Inventory Specialist is responsible for providing accurate and detailed reports regarding inventory sell-out levels with recommendations and guidance to assist sales leadership in yield management through the development of optimized rates...Learn More > Field Auditor I – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Cox Communications The Field Auditor will maintain the security of the cable system by designing and implementing an effective and efficient audit program, asset and loss prevention programs; investigate internal and external security problems; implement internal and field security programs with other departments... Learn More > SAS Administrator – Atlanta, CA – Cox Communications SAS Administrator is responsible for providing senior level expertise on overall technology, infrastructure and administration as it relates to the SAS Grid enabled architecture, installed on RHEL/JBOSS server platform. Manages, configures and supports SAS...Learn More > Senior Director, Technology Delivery Assurance – Atlanta, CA – Cox Communications This position is accountable for driving Standard Processes, Governance, and Continuous Process Improvements across the Technology organization to improve the consistency and repeatability of our delivery processes. This role supports all technology organizations and closely partners with our enterprise portfolio management team...Learn More > SMB Account Exec (Cox Business) – San Diego, CA – Cox Communications The SMB Account Executive promotes, sells, and retains commercial business solutions for voice, data and video to SMB level customers. Sell bundled telephony, data and video products to existing/new commercial business customers based on assigned revenue targets...Learn More > Commercial Development Executive – Anywhere – WhistleOut This is an easy, 'open and shut' opportunity for an experienced and well-connected telco executive who is looking for a fresh opportunity in digital marketing with a unique, innovative and fast growing online comparison engine. This position is tasked with enhancing the depth of relationships with carriers and resellers in the US and Canada... Learn More > Director of Operations Engineering – Tyler, Texas – Suddenlink Communications Suddenlink Communications is the 7th largest provider of broadband cable, internet, phone and security services in a multi-state environment. We are currently seeking a Director of Operations Engineering to support our Texas and Oklahoma markets. This position requires cable gurus with the following experience...Learn More > CLEC CFO - Anywhere - National CLEC The Chief Financial Officer (the "CFO ") will be an integral part of a Local Exchange Carrier (the "Company") leadership team, lead the finance organization, be key in aligning the Company's finance and business strategies, and drive shareholder value creation through efficiencies, lower costs and tightened operations... Learn More > Need a job? Need to hire? Visit FierceWirelessJobs | |
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