Voyager Mobile, a new prepaid MVNO using Sprint’s 3G and WiMAX networks, has officially launched today. The company had to delay its opening last week after it suffered a malicious attack on its website. Voyager offers two options, including a $19 talk and text plan, as well as a $39 plan that will include talk, […]
Telecommunications
TWC, Cox, Bright House, Comcast team up for Wi-Fi roaming
Subscribers from Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Comcast, Cablevision and Cox Communications will be able to log in to each other’s Wi-Fi hotspots, thanks to a new roaming agreement. The deal among five of the top six largest cable operators in the nation will give their respective subscribers access to more than 50,000 Wi-Fi […]
Cablevision’s Wi-Fi network an industry beacon
While Cablevision has been in the news lately for the steady stream of executives that have left the company, its decision to build a Wi-Fi network in 2008 has turned out to be visionary. Today, Cablevision, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications, Comcast and Bright House Networks announced that their subscribers would be able to share […]
Suddenlink’s Kent sounds off on cable industry, Vanguard Award
This Wednesday, Suddenlink Communications Chairman and CEO Jerry Kent, along with Bridget Baker, president of TV networks distribution at NBCUniversal, will be honored with the NCTA’s Vanguard Award for Distinguished Leadership during a luncheon and awards ceremony. Kent has enjoyed a distinguished career in the cable operator industry. He played a pivotal role in building […]
Sarepta Advisors a dream team of former cable execs
Former Charter Communications CTO Marwan Fawaz has founded a new advisory firm, Sarepta Advisors, that features several high-level former cable operator executives in its lineup. In addition to Fawaz, who is a partner of the firm, Sarepta’s employees include Matt Bell, former vice president of IP network and development of Charter; Jim Buckley, former vice […]
Cablevision promotes Kanouff to EVP of corporate engineering, tech
Cablevision appears to be filling the void that was created by the exit of several high-level executives, this time from within as Yvette Kanouff was promoted to executive vice president of corporate engineering and technology. Kanouff worked her way up to president at SeaChange International prior to leaving the company in February. (In a cost-cutting […]
Verizon, MetroPCS spar on LTE roaming claims
Verizon Wireless is again going on offense against critics of the AWS deal, this time targeting MetroPCS. In a document posted Thursday afternoon to the FCC’s website, the operator rebutted MetroPCS’ claims that it has been unwilling to negotiate roaming agreements. According to Verizon, it had been “engaged in roaming discussions” about EVDO data roaming […]
FCC set to advance mHealth
An FCC proposal to allocate spectrum for wireless health monitoring devices could lead to the development of products that may lower healthcare costs and improve outcomes for patients, the head of the agency said today. “This new monitoring technology will result in higher-quality care and also lower healthcare costs,” FCC Chief Julius Genachowski said during […]
Sprint: Mergers on back burner, not off table
Sprint plans to wait until it finishes upgrading its network before seriously considering merging with another company, but it is not altogether dismissing the possibility of a near-term deal, its top executive said. Speaking at an investor conference Wednesday, CEO Dan Hesse said the company’s primary focus through 2013 would be its $5 billion overhaul […]
De la Vega talks shared data, subsidies
AT&T Mobility President and CEO Ralph de la Vega hinted that his company is eyeing shared data plans, similar to those Verizon Wireless has said it will offer by mid-summer. De la Vega made the comments while speaking this morning at the J.P. Morgan investor conference. He said that getting connected devices, such as tablets, […]