NTT Reaches 6.8 Million Optical Access Lines, DSL Continues Decline

As of the end of June, NTT was serving a total of 6.782 million "B-Flets" consumer optical access lines, up by 706,000 for the quarter. Meanwhile, ADSL access lines declined to 5.193 million, a loss of 130,000 ADSL lines for the quarter. Major subscriber trends are highlighted in the company's newly issued Q2 financial report.http://www.ntt.co.jp/index_e.h...

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CableLabs and MoCA

CableLabs and MoCA have formally established a cooperativerelationship to share published and draft specifications as well as proposed documentation to ensure seamless integration of each other's technology within the home. CableLabs and MoCA have always operated separately but in parallel. Both organizations will continue to develop specifications independently, butacknowledge the benefits of cooperation.http://www.mocalliance.orgIn May, The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), which promotes the distribution of digital video and entertainment...

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France Telecom Tops 872,000 TV-over-ADSL Subscribers

Citing strong growth from emerging markets and broadband services, France Telecom Group reported consolidated Q2 revenues of EUR 13.068 billion, up 1.8% compared to Q1 and up 2.1% compared to a year earlier. The Group consolidated net income was EUR 3.3 billion, compared with EUR 2.3 billion in the first half of 2006 (or EUR 2.4 billion versus EUR 2.2 billion on a comparable basis).Some highlights for the quarter:The number of mobile customers (excluding...

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SS8 Networks Divests Signaling and SMS business to Skyview Capital

SS8 Networks has sold its signaling and SMS businesses to NewNet Communication Technologies, a limited liability company formed by Skyview Capital, for an undisclosed sum. According to the terms of the deal, the Signaling and SMS businesses, which include a core team of SS8 Networks employees, will transition to NewNet Communication Technologies. This new independence will enable an increased focus on customer service, product line development and product deployment in the SMS and signaling sector.SS8 Networks said the deal will enable it to focus...

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NewStep Interoperates with HelloSoft for FMC

NewStep Networks and HelloSoft have completed interoperability testing to enable fixed-mobile convergence solutions on a variety of dual-mode and multi-mode handset devices. Specifically, the NewStep CSN platform has been tested with HelloSoft's VoIP software client and is now available on HTC Dopod, the QTEK S200 and Samsung SPH M4500 handsets. The NewStep-HelloSoft collaboration will also provide support for upcoming Sony Ericsson handsets. http://www.newstep.com http://www.hellosoft....

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BigBand Reports Q2 Revenues of $54.5 Million

BigBand Networks reported Q2 net revenues of $54.5 million, an increase of 43% over the second quarter of 2006. GAAP net income for the quarter was $1.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.6 million, or ($0.05) per share reported in the second quarter of 2006. Gross margin improved to 53.4% on a GAAP basis from a gross margin of 48.7% in the second quarter of 2006. "Video continues to be a major driver of capital expenditures in service provider networks. We believe that our technology innovation and time-to-market...

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Widevine Sues Verimatrix

Widevine announced a patent infringement lawsuit against Verimatrix for unspecified damages. Specifically, Widevine asserts that Verimatrix's content security solutions, such as the Verimatrix Content Authority System (VCAS), infringe on Widevine's Apparatus, System and Method for Selectively Encrypting Different Portions of Data Sent Over A Network patent number 7,165,175.For its part, Verimatrix refuted the allegation and said it would defend itself vigorously. http://www.widevine.com http://www.verimatrix....

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Nokia Ships 100.8 million Mobile Units in Q2, up 11% Sequentially

Citing strong sales of its new handset models (Nokia 6300, N95 and E65), Nokia reported net revenue of EUR 12.587 billion and diluted EPS of EUR 0.32, excluding special items, growing 39% from Q2 2006. However, Nokia Siemens Networks had a challenging quarter. Some highlights for Q2:Nokia device volumes of 100.8 million units, up 11% sequentially and up 29% year on year. Nokia estimated device market share was 38%, up from 36% in Q1 2007 and up from 34% in Q2 2006.Nokia now expects industry mobile device volumes in 2007 to grow by 10% or more...

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Centillium Reports Q2 Revenue of $10 Million

Centillium Communications reported Q2 revenue of $10.0 million, compared with $10.6 million during the first quarter of 2007 and $18.3 million during the second quarter of 2006. GAAP results were a net loss of $8.9 million, or a net loss of $0.22 per share, for the second quarter of 2007, compared with a net loss of $5.9 million, or a net loss of $0.14 per share, for the first quarter of 2007 and a net loss of $1.6 million, or a net loss of $0.04 per share, for the second quarter of 2006.During the second quarter of 2007, revenues by region, as...

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SoftBank Telecom Chooses Openwave's AJAX Rich Mail

SoftBank Telecom, the fixed-line telecommunications segment of SoftBank group, has selected Openwave's Rich Mail, an AJAX-based Adaptive Communications solution that provides a dynamic Web interface for broadband and mobile communications solutions. Specifically, Openwave Rich Mail, part of Openwave's Adaptive Communications suite of products and solutions, will serve as the Web front-end for SoftBank Telecom's ODN Internet service, allowing SoftBank Telecom to combine content, communications and community into a seamless Web 2.0 Internet experience....

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WSJ: Google Pushes Tailored Phones

Google has approached handset manufacturers with prototype designs customized for its ad-supported services, according to a front page story in The Wall Street Journal. Google reportedly is courting wireless operators such as T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless about offering the devices, although the industry appears to be wary of Google's role. http://www.wsj....

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