Telecom Services – Domestic
(BCE) BCE Offers New Net Security
Bell Canada – a wholly owned subsidiary of BCE Inc. (BCE) – unveiled its latest Internet security offering – McAfee Security. This security software is compatible with both Windows and Mac and enables Internet users to stay protected...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(T) AT&T Offers New Calling Plan
Premier telecommunication company AT&T Inc. (T) announced the launch of its latest international calling facility for a select group of customers. Starting Apr 12, the company’s GoPhone subscribers will enjoy a new global calling...21Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Bundle Services
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has tied up with Cox Communications to offer bundled service packages consisting of video, phone and Internet in Phoenix and Las Vegas. Customers will now be able to access video, Internet and home phone...18Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(T) AT&T Eyes High-Speed Fiber Plan
AT&T Inc.(T) – the second largest telecom operator in the U.S. just after Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) – recently announced its plan to build a high-speed fiber...13Apr2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verzion Communications Wireless Unit to Offer BlackBerry Z10
Verzion Communications Inc. (VZ), the largest telecom carrier in the U.S., plans to follow suit with the second-largest carrier AT&T, Inc. (T), in launching Research...23Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Deploys Networkfleet
Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc. (VOD) is set to roll out its Networkfleet management solutions on...23Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Remains Neutral
On Mar 5, we maintained our Neutral recommendation on Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ), considering its tight grip over the telecommunication business, plus ample growth opportunities and market share capture potentiality. However,...9Mar2013 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications to Ink Overseas 4G LTE Deal
Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) – the largest 4G LTE operator in the U.S. — plans to enter into an international roaming agreement for 4G LTE services for the first time since its launch in 2010. The new deal is expected...2Mar2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(T) AT&T Expands Mobile Broadband
AT&T, Inc. (T) announced the expansion of its wireless broadband services by installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) in New Orlean’s Central Business District, Convention Center and the French Quarter. Through the DAS system...22Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(WIN) Windstream Seeks Debt Refinancing
Windstream Corporation (WIN) intends to refinance $1 billion of its debt, maturing 2015. Earlier this week, the company also announced refinancing for its $1.1 billion term loan due in 2013. Given the company’s balance sheet position,...16Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon to Buy Stake from Vodafone
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is contemplating a possible buyout of its remaining 45% stakes of Verizon Wireless, currently retained by Vodafone Group Plc. (VOD)....10Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(EQIX) Equinix Analyst Reaffirms Shares at Neutral
We maintain our long-term Neutral recommendation on Equinix Inc. (EQIX) based on the company’s decent third quarter 2012 results and weak fiscal 2012 guidance. In the third quarter of 2012, Equinix’s revenue increased 19.2%...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(T) AT&T Expands Mobile Internet
AT&T Inc. (T) is expanding its mobile Internet coverage for customers in South Florida. The company is experiencing strong momentum in its wireless business driven by demand for data services. We expect the company’s expansion...1Jan2013 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(T) AT&T Gets FCC Nod
In order to boost 4G LTE markets in the U.S. as well as to free up the nations under utilized spectrum, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved AT&T Inc. (T) – the second-largest wireless carrier in the country to...26Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(EQIX) Equinix Sells 16 Data Centers
It is difficult these days for companies to operate without data centers. However, surplus availability of data centers has somewhat affected the demand for data centers in recent times. San Francisco-based data center developer 365 Main Inc. has announced the purchase of 16 data centers from...24Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(CHT) Balanced View on Chunghwa Telecom
We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) as we believe Chunghwa’s mobile and Internet/Data operations will drive overall growth in the years to come. However, a highly competitive Taiwanese telecom...22Dec2012 | Shawn | Comments Off | Continued
(T) Revealing the Hidden Profit Potential in These “Toll Collectors”
It’s tough making money in a flat market. And with all the uncertainty looming, investors don’t really seem to know what to do with their investment dollars. If the overall market doesn’t grow by itself, you really have to dig deep under the macro issues and into sectors to find...3Dec2012 | InvestmentU | 0 comments | Continued
(CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Underperforms in Third Quarter
Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) declared weak financial results for the third quarter of 2012. Quarterly total revenue was approximately $1,822.4 million, showing a 2.3% drop year over year. Third-quarter GAAP net income was approximately...29Nov2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Taking the Pulse of Earnings Season
There is a lot going on this big day for data, ranging from a flood of third quarter earnings to a reassuring-enough Chinese GDP report and a U.S. Jobless Claims report that reverses all of the gains from the previous week. It gets hard at times to make sense of it all in real time, but the bottom-line...31Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Preview
The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is slated to release its third quarter 2012 earnings before the opening bell on October 18. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 65 cents for the...28Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Misses Earnings
Before the opening bell today, the largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) reported third quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share, excluding charges of 8 cents related to patent litigation...19Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Telecom Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook
The unprecedented growth of high-speed Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed the Telecommunications industry into the most evolving, inventive and keenly contested space. In addition, the emergence of mobile broadband technology has created several new service...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(T) FCC to Agree on AT&T’s Wireless Communication Services Plan
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing AT&T Inc.’s (T) proposal to ease rules for the 4G LTE deployments. The commission is planning to sanction the use of the 2.3 GHz Wireless Communication Services (WCS) band...9Oct2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) LTE Wireless Technology Thriving Globally
The recent data on LTE network by Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) proves that with the increasing adaptation of LTE 4G technologies, the global telecom industry is about to enter into a new era of communication. As per the data provided by GSA, 68 carriers spread across 46 countries...18Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Reports Mixed Second Quarter Earnings
Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) declared mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly total revenue was approximately $1,826.2 million, remaining flat year over year. Second-quarter GAAP net income was approximately...5Sep2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Closes Swap Deal with Leap Wireless
The largest U.S. wireless provider, Verizon Communications (VZ) has completed its swap deal to acquire spectrum from the low-cost wireless service provider Leap Wireless (LEAP)....29Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(CTL) CenturyLink Wins GSA Contract
One of the leading integrated telecommunications service providers, CenturyLink, Inc. (CTL) has won a project order worth $20 million from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The contract entails CenturyLink to provide...28Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Wins FCC Approval on Wireless Spectrum Buy
Verizon Wireless has received the approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to purchase $3.9 wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies. Verizon Wireless is a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)...28Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Stock Market News for August 6, 2012 – Market News
A strong nonfarm payroll report helped benchmarks snap their four-day losing streak on Friday. More importantly, strategists believed that better-than-expected jobs data did not completely rule out chances of further economic stimulus from the central bank. The Dow had its best day since June 29,...6Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued
(VZ) Verizon Communications Earnings Scorecard
The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) generated double-digit earnings growth and significant cash flow growth once again in second quarter 2012. Second Quarter Review Verizon’s...2Aug2012 | vitalstocks | Comments Off | Continued