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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Outshines on iPhones</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T), the second largest mobile service provider in the U.S., reported first quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share, surpassing both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago earnings by 3 cents. The company made a strong start to the year, with mid-single-digit growth in operating income and earnings. Lower sales of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone during the quarter helped it to cut expenses that resulted in more profits but hurt subscriber growth to some extent. Further, the out performance was attributable to the healthy wireless and wireline businesses. Revenue grew 1.8% year over year to $31.82 billion, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $31.81 billion. Improved performance in the quarter was mainly driven by continued 4G mobile broadband sales, strong wireless network performance and improved ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Plans New 4G Rollouts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/13/t-new-markets-for-att-4g-analyst-blog/94875</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:33:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T) plans to introduce Long Term Evolution (LTE) based 4G networks in several markets by this summer. The LTE offers mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The targeted markets are Cleveland, Canton and Akron in Ohio; Staten Island in New York; New Orleans and Baton Rouge in Louisiana; St. Louis in Missouri; Naples in Florida; Bloomington, Lafayette and Muncie in Indiana; and Bryan-College Station in Texas. Currently, AT&#38;T’s LTE service is available in 28 markets. The addition of 12 markets will take the number to 40. AT&#38;T is the only U.S. carrier that provides 4G network through both LTE and High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) technologies. Late last summer, the second-largest U.S. mobile service provider initially rolled out 4G LTE networks, which went on ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Unveils Home Broadband</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/09/vz-verizon-communications-unveils-home-broadband/94678</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) launched an in-home wireless broadband service –– HomeFusion Broadband –– based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Verizon introduced this service in rural and remote homes, which do not have access to DSL or cables. The service will be available initially in Birmingham, Alabama, Dallas and Nashville, Tennessee later this month. The company will charge $59.99 per month for 10 gigabytes (GB) of data and an initial fee of $199.99 for installing the antenna device either on an outside wall or at the roof. Home Fusion provides download speed of 5 to 12 megabits per second and 2 to 5 megabits for upload. Verizon is further seeking the deployment of 4G services to rural areas using tower and back-haul assets ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Telecom Stock Outlook &#8211; March 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/06/vz-telecom-stock-outlook-march-2012-industry-outlook/94351</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The telecommunications industry is identified as a major driver of global economic recovery. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive, and keenly contested industry. In addition, emergence of mobile broadband technology has created several new service areas, which potentially offers huge growth potential. This includes IPTV, collaboration and cloud computing, videoconferencing, and mobile payment to name a few. Several industry researchers estimated that the market size of the global telecommunications industry may reach $1.8 trillion &#8211; $2 trillion in the next three years. The U.S. telecommunications industry will hold the largest share of it. Structure The telecommunications industry encompasses a lot of technology-related businesses. Besides the legacy local and long-distance wireline phone services, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Gets a Blow to Spectrum Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/24/vz-verizon-communications-gets-a-blow-to-spectrum-deal/92523</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:11:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Verizon Communications’ (VZ) proposed $3.9 billion purchase of wireless spectrum is facing a major setback. T-Mobile, a unit of Deutsche Telekom, is urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to block the deal citing unfair competition. T-Mobile as a strong foe stated that the purchase would lead to concentration of excess spectrum in the hands of Verizon, which is already the largest U.S. mobile service provider with the maximum number of licenses. The deal would also allow the cross selling of each other’s products and services, and raise concerns among some politicians and consumer advocacy groups. In December last year, Verizon proposed to buy wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies, including Comcast (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks for $3.6 billion, and radio-spectrum licenses from the privately ]]></description>
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		<title>(FTR) Frontier Communications Beats The Street &#8211; Cuts Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/23/ftr-frontier-communications-beats-the-street-cuts-dividend/91753</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rural telecommunications service provider Frontier Communications (FTR) reported fourth quarter adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share. The quarter’s results were above both the Zacks Consensus Estimate and the year-ago earning by 2 cents. Adjusted earnings exclude acquisition and integration costs of $42.2 million related to the integration of the operations acquired from Verizon Communications’ (VZ) fixed-line business and $1.1 million in severance and early retirement costs (a total of $26.8 million after tax or 3 cents per share). On a GAAP basis, earnings slipped to 4 cents from 5 cents in the year-ago quarter. Fiscal 2011 earnings per share declined 35.1% year over year to 24 cents. Revenue Revenue fell 5.6% year over year to $1,283.1 million in the reported quarter but edged past the Zacks Consensus Estimate ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon to Offer Streaming Services</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/13/vz-verizon-to-offer-streaming-services/91444</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has formed a joint venture with Coinstar Inc. (CSTR) to launch nationwide video rental and online streaming services comparable to those of its rival Netflix Inc. (NFLX). The venture would combine Coinstar&#8217;s Redbox new release DVDs and Blu-ray disc rentals with an on-demand streaming and download service from Verizon. The service is slated to be introduced in the second half of the year. While the financial terms were not disclosed, Verizon will hold a majority 65% stake in the venture while Coinstar own the remaining 35%. The success of both Verizon and Coinstar will depend on the pricing of the video streaming services and the quality offered in the booming subscription video service market. The alliance would strengthen their respective competitive ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Earnings Falls Short by a Penny</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/30/vz-verizon-communications-earnings-falls-short-by-a-penny/90723</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the opening bell, the largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share. The quarter’s earnings were a penny below the Zacks Consensus Estimate but 2 cents ahead of the year-ago earnings. Adjusted earnings per share excluded $1.20 related to non-cash pension items and 3 cents for the early extinguishment of debt during the reported quarter. Including these special items, Verizon generated a loss of 71 cents compared to earnings of 93 cents in the year-ago quarter. In fiscal 2011, adjusted earnings per share grew 3.4% year over year to $2.15. Total revenue increased 7.7% year over year to $28.44 billion in the fourth quarter and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $28.43 billion. This represents the highest year-over-year ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Sells 4.2 Million iPhones in 2011 Fourth Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/15/vz-verizon-communications-sells-4-2-million-iphones-in-2011-fourth-quarter/89776</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications (VZ) and Vodafone Plc (VOD), sold 4.2 million Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhones in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. This brings the total iPhone sales closer to Verizon’s targeted 11 million for fiscal 2011. The fourth quarter iPhone sales more than doubled from the prior quarter. Verizon added 2 million iPhones in the last quarter, trailing AT&#38;T’s 2.7 million activations. Even then, Verizon outpaced AT&#38;T in total subscriber gains, on the demand for handsets that run on Google Inc.’s (GOOG) Android operating system. The company sold 2.2 million smartphones apart from iPhones in the recently concluded quarter using its highest-speed wireless network. We believe the record fourth quarter iPhone sales is strengthening Verizon’s competitive position against the other telecom bigs AT&#38;T (T) ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Riding High on LTE Devices</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/13/t-att-riding-high-on-lte-devices/90077</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second-largest U.S. mobile service provider AT&#38;T Inc. (T) plans to roll out seven new smartphones and a tablet based on the 4G LTE network early in the year. These devices will offer mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The LTE smartphone portfolio includes two handsets from HTC Corp and Nokia Corporation (NOK) that runs on Microsoft Corporation’s (MSFT) Windows Phone software. In this regard, AT&#38;T revealed Nokia “Lumia 900” smartphone, which is expected to hit the U.S. market in the coming months. The other five smartphones are based on Google Inc.’s (GOOG) massively popular Android software and include Pantech Burst, Sony Xperia ion, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket and Samsung Exhilarate. AT&#38;T will be the first carrier to offer Sony’s first-ever 4G ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) U.S. Wireless Telecom Providers Deliver Consistant Growth Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the sluggish economy and stiff competition, U.S. telecom service providers are delivering consistent growth. These companies are innovating products and services as well as enhancing the existing ones to grow market share. Telecom operators provide Voice Telephony, Data, Internet, Cable and Satellite Television services through either wireless or wireline networks. Future growth of the telecom industry depends on the wireless segment as subscribers are discontinuing landlines and moving quickly to wireless connections. We expect wireless services to grow at a larger pace and account for 46% of the industry&#8217;s revenues in 2013, up from the current 42%. The carriers are rapidly entering into the cloud computing business due to increased competition and changing consumer habits. Cloud computing is now a business prerequisite that is high in demand. The global ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Communications in Spectrum Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/24/vz-verizon-communications-and-cox-communications-in-spectrum-deal/88899</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile services provider Verizon Communications (VZ) plans to buy radio-spectrum licenses from the privately held cable operator Cox Communications Inc. The deal is awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Verizon is progressing fast to acquire more spectrum licenses in order to support its video content and other data services in the rapidly growing smartphone market. The demand for Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone 4 and 4S is also gaining traction. We believe the purchase of new spectrum will boost Verizon’s capacity to offer services at a much higher speed, thereby driving data revenues. Verizon would acquire the 20 MHz Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) licenses covering 28 million Americans in cities including Boston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Florida, Phoenix, San Diego and Las Vegas for $315 million. Verizon and ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Raises Dividend &#8211; Risks Remain</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/24/t-att-raises-dividend-risks-remain/88900</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Investing in telecom stocks seems risky as the global market faces the threat of yet another recession. While we await a political resolution to the Euro-zone sovereign debt crisis, the contagion is spreading globally, weighing on economic growth. The problems in Europe are swelling and spilling over to the rest of the world and might even stall the slowly moving U.S. economy. In the ongoing turmoil, dividend-paying stocks appear safe investments. These stocks must necessarily have strong financials and the companies should have the ability to invest further for new developments. In this regard, we believe this is the right time to buy telecom stocks paying higher dividends as these companies would emerge stronger when the economy recovers. Let us move to AT&#38;T Inc.’s (T) investment consideration and dividend analysis, ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Motorola Mobility Holdings Gears Up for the Holiday Season</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/vz-motorola-mobility-holdings-gears-up-for-the-holiday-season/88193</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/vz-motorola-mobility-holdings-gears-up-for-the-holiday-season/88193#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:05:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc.(MMI) recently expanded its product portfolio by launching two latest versions of XOOM tablets namely, DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2. These new tablets will be sold through Verizon Communication Inc. (VZ) stores along with the company’s massively popular DROID RAZR smartphone. Furthermore, these devices can be upgraded to the latest Android 4.0 (Ice cream Sandwich) operating platform. Both the Android 3.2 based DROID XYBOARD tablets feature Verizon’s 4G LTE network, dual-core 1.2 GHz processors and Wi-Fi connectivity. These tablets also comprise 5-megapixel rear-facing HD cameras and 1.3-megapixel HD front-facing cameras. XYBOARD 10.1 inch tablets are priced at $529.99 (16GB), $629.99 (32GB), $729.99 (64GB) while XYBOARD 8.2 inch tablets are priced at $429.99 (16GB), $529.99 (32GB). The new tablets as well as the smartphone come with a two ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T&#8217;s Big Fat Smartphone Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/09/t-atts-big-fat-smartphone-sale/88271</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make hay while the sun shines is what best describes AT&#38;T‘s (T) current strategy on the smartphone market. Despite the present economic upheaval and loss of exclusivity on Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone sales in February this year, the company continues to deliver jaw-dropping smartphone sales figures, thanks to the iPhone frenzy. AT&#38;T recently projected smartphone sales to break the historical mark of 6.1 million and set new records in its ongoing fourth quarter. The company has already sold approximately 6 million smartphone during the last two months and with the gift giving season still on, a new quarterly high seems quite likely. Given the launch of iPhone 4S on October 7, simultaneously by three mega carriers including Sprint (S) and Verizon (VZ), AT&#38;T hit bull’s eye with more than 200,000 pre-orders ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Wireless and AT&amp;T Wireless to Form Duopoly in Telecom?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-wireless-and-att-wireless-to-form-duopoly-in-telecom/88204</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Competition sometimes creates strange bed fellows. Last week, this proverb was proved when Verizon Wireless entered into a spectrum purchase and products resell deal with SpectrumCo. Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communicatons Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group plc. (VOD), and SpectrumCo, a consortium of U.S cable giants Comcast Corp. (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), and Bright House Networks, are arch rivals. But most importantly, does this deal has the ability to transform the U.S. telecom market structure into a duopoly, especially when FCC and Department of Justice are raising several questions regarding the proposed merger of AT&#38;T Inc. (T) with T-Mobile USA. A Duopoly in Disguise   Major concern for the U.S. regulators regarding the proposed AT&#38;T and T-Mobile merger is that this deal may ultimately result ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications and Leap Wireless Swap Spectrum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-communications-and-leap-wireless-swap-spectrum/88171</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/07/vz-verizon-communications-and-leap-wireless-swap-spectrum/88171#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:52:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has entered into a deal to swap its wireless airwaves with the low-cost wireless service provider Leap Wireless (LEAP). Verizon is moving quickly to acquire more spectrum licenses to support its video content and other data services in its rapidly growing smartphone market. The demand for Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone 4 and 4S is also gaining traction. We believe the purchase of new spectrum will boost Verizon’s capacity to offer services at a much-higher speed, thereby boosting data revenues. The swap deal would enable Verzion to acquire 23 PCS licenses and 13 Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) licenses across the U.S. for $204 million. The swap deal comes within a week of the announcement that Verizon will buy wireless spectrum from a ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) The Going May Get Tough in Wireless</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/t-the-going-may-get-tough-in-wireless/88075</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/t-the-going-may-get-tough-in-wireless/88075#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:53:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We believe that the wireless majors, AT&#38;T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ) may be lulled by the proverbial calm before the possible storm. While these giants remain eminently solid, yet their outlook is opaque. Also, issues such as huge capital costs, uncertain returns on investment, high penetration rates and churn (customer switch) rates provide continued room for concern. Furthermore, the proposed $39 billion merger between AT&#38;T and T-Mobile USA to create the largest mobile phone entity shows increased chances of failure rather than success. The deal is under regulatory attack even as AT&#38;T is seeking to divest substantial assets to salvage the takeover. Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), although much smaller than the majors, is capable of engaging in aggressive price warfare. Also, calling plans are being treated as commodities. One ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Buying Wireless Spectrum</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/05/vz-verizon-communications-buying-wireless-spectrum/88073</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has agreed to buy wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies, including Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks. Verizon will acquire 122 radio (or Advanced Wireless Service) spectrum licenses covering 259 million Americans for $3.6 billion. The company will buy $2.3 billion wireless spectrum from the country’s largest cable provider, $1.1 billion from Time Warner Cable and $0.2 billion from Bright House. Nevertheless, the acquisition is currently under review by the Hart-Scott Rodino Act. It is also pending customary clearances from the Federal Communications Commission. The deal is expected to close in the middle of the next year. If approved, Verizon and cable operators would be able to market and sell each other’s products and ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T and China Telecom Hook Up</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/02/t-att-and-china-telecom-hook-up/87927</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:29:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T (T) is now set to venture into the Chinese telecom market. The company has joined hands with one of China’s largest telecom companies, China Telecom Corp Ltd. to expand both companies’ market presence by offering cross-country corporate telecommunication services like telepresence, managed hosting, cloud-based services, network integration services, enterprise mobility and other technological solutions to multinational companies. The financials of the deal were not disclosed but the deal terms entail AT&#38;T to expand its Internet and corporate services into the Chinese market. In turn, China Telecom will avail access to AT&#38;T‘s superior network and cater its corporate customers in the U.S. Further, both these companies remain keen on jointly exploring new markets and provide mutual support to strike a long-term association. AT&#38;T made its foray into the Chinese telecom ]]></description>
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		<title>(EQIX) Equinix Announces nScaled Cloud Provider Utilizing Their IBX Data Centers</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/eqix-equinix-announces-nscaled-cloud-provider-utilizing-their-ibx-data-centers/87842</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:06:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Data center provider Equinix Inc. (EQIX) recently made an announcement that the cloud infrastructure provider nScaled has started using the Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centers in London and Ashburn. The company is expected to deliver its hybrid cloud and disaster recovery services to customers. This apart, nScaled has also opened a storefront, where it is using the Equinix Marketplace to promote and sell its services to the more than 4,000 potential customers that are on Platform Equinix. The basic services offered by nScaled help customers to connect with service providers to quickly and securely deploy services. Equinix’s global footprint of highly secure data centers enables nScaled to provide services that are at par with the most stringent compliance requirements and deliver end-to-end enterprise-class service. These two solutions taken ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T and T-Mobile Merger Gets Second Blow</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/t-att-and-t-mobile-merger-gets-second-blow/87473</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:42:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc.‘s (T) proposed $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA, is facing another setback following opposition from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Earlier in August, the Department of Justice blocked the proposed merger and filed an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Washington. The trial is expected to start on February 13. Now, the FCC is seeking to send the proposal to the administrative law judge for hearing, which is expected to start after the completion of the trial. According to the FCC, the combination of the second and fourth wireless operators will create America’s largest mobile phone company surpassing the present leader, Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of  Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc (VOD). The deal could also mellow down innovation ]]></description>
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		<title>(FTR) Frontier Communications Announces Sale of AT&amp;T Line</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/ftr-frontier-communications-announces-sale-of-att-line/87122</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/ftr-frontier-communications-announces-sale-of-att-line/87122#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The rural telecommunications service provider Frontier Communications Corp. (FTR) will now sell AT&#38;T Inc.’s (T) wireless voice and data products to its customers. The recently inked deal however does not give Frontier the right to sell Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone. Reselling AT&#38;T’s product and services reflects Frontiers efforts to expand its business following the acquisition of rural fixed-line operations from Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) last year. Successful integration in 14 states would provide cost synergies of approximately $600 million by the end of next year. We believe the Verizon lines would lead to higher profits and improved free cash flow. The three-year deal supports Frontier’s strong portfolio of broadband, voice and satellite TV services. Along with AT&#38;T’s mobile broadband network, Frontier will offer a broad range of smartphones, tablets and ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) Telecom Stock Outlook &#8211; November 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/08/t-telecom-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/86654</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/08/t-telecom-stock-outlook-november-2011-industry-outlook/86654#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AT&T Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telecommunications industry is witnessing consistent growth despite experiencing a sluggish U.S. economy. Most of the large national telecom service providers together with the regional prepaid telecom operators generated net subscriber addition in the third quarter of 2011. In the last couple of years, capital spending constraints among telecom operators due to severe recessionary conditions were the main hindrance to the industry’s growth. However, with the economic recovery in progress, albeit a slow pace, telecom service providers are gradually expanding their network coverage on the back of significant subscriber growth. The telecommunications industry is a major driver of global economic recovery. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive and keenly contested industry. In addition, emergence ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Soars in 2011 Third Quarter</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/06/cht-chunghwa-telecom-soars-in-2011-third-quarter/86586</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/06/cht-chunghwa-telecom-soars-in-2011-third-quarter/86586#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:54:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) declared solid financial results for the third quarter of 2011. Quarterly total revenue was approximately $1,900 million, up 9.5% year over year. This improved performance was the combined result of increasing smartphone sales with continuously growing revenue from both mobile and Internet value-added services (VAS). In the previous quarter, smartphones constituted 45% of total handsets sold by Chunghwa. Third-quarter GAAP net income was approximately $406.8 million, down 0.2% year over year.  However, net earnings per ADR were 51 cents, up 5% year over year. The increase was primarily attributable to the higher net income and the capital reduction in January 2011, which reduced the total number of outstanding shares by 20%. Quarterly operating income was $473.3 million, down 3.9% year over year. Operating margin was ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Shedding Assets for T-Mobile</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/t-att-shedding-assets-for-t-mobile/84176</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/t-att-shedding-assets-for-t-mobile/84176#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to a Bloomberg report, AT&#38;T Inc. (T) is seeking to sell some assets or spectrum to rival companies in order to salvage its ambitious $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA. Earlier in March, AT&#38;T was keen to bring T-Mobile under its fold in a deal that would to be the largest in the wireless industry since 2004. AT&#38;T affirmed that the sale of assets would minimize the merger concerns like unfair competition, higher prices, job losses, lower innovation and investments in the industry. The move would help the company to gain necessary approvals from the government. AT&#38;T’s effort to buy T-Mobile is facing a major roadblock, with the Department of Justice (DoJ) filing an antitrust lawsuit to block the deal a month ago. But it isn’t ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Motorola Mobility Holdings Unveils 4G XOOM</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/30/vz-motorola-mobility-holdings-unveils-4g-xoom/84316</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/30/vz-motorola-mobility-holdings-unveils-4g-xoom/84316#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:50:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) has finally launched its next-generation (4G) Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology enabled XOOM tablet. This product was launched in mid-February 2011 with Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group plc. (VOD). Yesterday, Motorola Mobility and Verizon Wireless jointly announced that the existing XOOM owners will be able to upgrade their tablets to 4G LTE from September 29, 2011. The new 4G LTE XOOM will be available from Verizon Wireless stores for $499.99 from October 13, 2011 for a two-year data plan. XOOM was the first device to run on Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, specifically designed by Google Inc. (GOOG) for tablets. However, its 4G LTE version was delayed for nearly 6 months. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics introduced its Galaxy Tab ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Goes Live with 4G Long-Term Evolution Services</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/t-att-goes-live-with-4g-long-term-evolution-services/83674</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/t-att-goes-live-with-4g-long-term-evolution-services/83674#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T) has launched it long-awaited 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) wireless networks in the U.S. The LTE offers mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The company has initially launched its services in five cities namely Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio and looks to cover approximately 15 markets and 70 million Americans by the end of the year. By 2013, AT&#38;T intends to extend its 4G network to the entire American populace. Only AT&#38;T, the second-largest U.S. mobile service provider, delivers 4G services using both High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) and LTE technologies. However, it is still well behind its rivals in LTE network deployment. Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group plc (VOD), has already rolled out ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Launches Unlimited Prepaid</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/17/vz-verizon-communications-launches-unlimited-prepaid/83469</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/17/vz-verizon-communications-launches-unlimited-prepaid/83469#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Verizon Communications (VZ) recently unveiled its first unlimited prepaid plan for $50.00 a month. The plan would include unlimited voice, text and internet services. Prepaid wireless services remain an emerging business for U.S. telecom carriers, accounting for approximately 20% of the nation’s total wireless subscribers. Over the years, this segment has registered significant growth owing to the economic downturn that has made users wary of long-term contracts and additional cost burdens. As a result, users are always looking forward to prepaid plans that allow maximum cost optimization against post-paid plans. The launch marks Verizon’s foray into unlimited no contract plans which have been largely dominated by rivals like TracFone Wireless, Sprint Nextel (S), MetroPCS Communications (PCS) and Leap Wireless (LEAP). These companies have gained substantial market share given the growing ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/cht-chunghwa-telecom-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/83070</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/15/cht-chunghwa-telecom-analyst-maintains-neutral-on-shares/83070#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We reaffirm our Neutral recommendation on Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. (CHT) following its solid performance in the second quarter of 2011. Chunghwa is the dominant telecom operator in Taiwan. It holds 80% of broadband market share, coupled with 96% of local fixed-line and 77% of long-distance fixed-line market share. The company also commands 34% of the Taiwanese wireless market share. A recent ruling of the Taiwanese government has changed the pricing right of a landline-to-mobile call in favor of the fixed-line operator from mobile operator. This shift in government policy boosted Chunghwa’s revenue. Management sets a yearly revenue target of approximately $7.6 billion by 2015, which will be an improvement of 16% from 2010. Chunghwa is trying hard to enter into the Chinese telecom market. The company is also eyeing ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Raises Dividend by 2.5%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/14/vz-verizon-communications-raises-dividend-by-2-5/82559</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/14/vz-verizon-communications-raises-dividend-by-2-5/82559#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:39:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) has recently increased its quarterly dividend by 2.5% to 50 cents per share from 48.8 cents. The increased dividend equates to $2.00 per share on an annualized basis and will be paid on November 1, 2011, to shareholders of record as of October 7. Verizon remains committed to offer incremental returns to its shareholders via dividends and by leveraging a healthy free cash flow. The company distributed $5.3 billion and $5.4 billion as dividends to its shareholders in 2009 and 2010, respectively. For the first half of 2011, Verizon paid a total dividend of $2.8 billion. Verizon continues to benefit from its superior network coverage and aggressive marketing skills that have fostered operational growth and sustainability in a highly competitive telecom market, which has giant players ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Rise Again</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/vz-u-s-initial-jobless-claims-rise-again/82822</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/vz-u-s-initial-jobless-claims-rise-again/82822#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance rose by 22,000 last week to 414,000. This was worse than the expected level of 400,000. Last week’s numbers were revised upwards by 3,000, so one could see it as an increase of 5,000. Recently, initial jobless claims seemed stuck once again in a trading range above the 400,000 level, after a brief period lower than that earlier this year. The drop three weeks ago below 400,000 level was very good news, after 17th straight weeks above it. Alas, that was not destined to last, and it got revised away. Being below 400,000, as we were in February and March, signaled the start of much more robust job growth, such as we saw in March and April. We seem to be flattening out just over ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Ugly U.S. Jobs Report in Depth Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/vz-ugly-u-s-jobs-report-in-depth-part-1/82567</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/11/vz-ugly-u-s-jobs-report-in-depth-part-1/82567#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The total number of people employed was unchanged in August, not a single job gained or lost. That is much worse than consensus expectations for a gain of 75,000. This report was also worse than the ADP report on Wednesday. That report showed 91,000 private sector jobs created, and the expectations were for the BLS to show 111,000 new private sector jobs. The “actual” BLS number of private sector jobs was just 17,000. Government payrolls declined by 17,000. The Federal Government employment fell by 2,000 jobs. The State level added 5,000 but the Local levels laid off 20,000. The pace of government layoffs slowed sharply from last month when a total of 71,000 were laid off (revised from a loss of 37,000). The unemployment rate, which is derived from a ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T and T-Mobile Merger Blocked by Department of Justice</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/02/t-att-and-t-mobile-merger-blocked-by-department-of-justice/82492</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a antitrust lawsuit to block AT&#38;T Inc.‘s (T) ambitious $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA, announced in March. The proposed AT&#38;T and T-Mobile merger is the largest in the wireless industry since 2004. According to the DoJ, the combination of the second and fourth wireless operators will create America’s largest mobile phone company surpassing the present leader, Verizon Wireless, a joint venture of  Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group Plc (VOD). In addition, the deal, which is still under review by the Federal Communications Commission, will mellow down innovation and investments in the industry and eventually affect customers. Further, the merger would lead to higher prices and stifle competition making AT&#38;T and Verizon Wireless the only two dominant players ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) U.S. Jobless Claims Fall &#8211; All Eyes on Friday</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/01/vz-u-s-jobless-claims-fall-all-eyes-on-friday/82428</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[September has not been a very happy month for stocks in the past. But we all want to put August&#8217;s unusual turbulence behind us and look forward to something stable, if not necessarily exciting. The month-to-month peculiarities notwithstanding, we all know that at the end of the day the market&#8217;s movements are reflecting developments in the broader economy. And with some of the more dire recessionary fears easing, stocks have been gaining ground lately. But the economic picture remains unsettled as this morning&#8217;s weak productivity and labor market data shows. A little later this morning, we will likely get a soft read from nation&#8217;s manufacturing sector in the August ISM manufacturing report. Tomorrow we will get the all-important August non-farm payroll report. Weekly Jobless Claims dropped by 12 thousand to ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Strike Raises Inital Jobless Claims</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/25/vz-verizon-strike-raises-inital-jobless-claims/82050</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Initial Claims for Unemployment Insurance rose by 5,000 last week to 417,000. This was worse than the expected level of 400,000. Worse, last week’s numbers were revised upwards by 4,000, so one could see it as a increase of 9,000. Recently, initial jobless claims seem stuck once again in a trading range above the 400,000 level, after a brief period lower than that earlier this year. The drop two weeks ago below 400,000 level was very good news after 17th straight weeks above it. Alas, that was not destined to last. This is the second straight week of claims going in the wrong direction. There was, however, a special factor in the last two weeks: the Verizon (VZ) strike &#8212; now on hiatus while talks continue &#8212; added at least ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T-Qualcomm Deal Hits Hurdle</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/22/t-att-qualcomm-deal-hits-hurdle/81176</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:48:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc.’s (T) $1.93 billion pending acquisition of spectrum licenses from Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) is facing regulatory hurdles. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the buyout of Qualcomm’s wireless spectrumin the lower 700 MHz frequency band and the ambitious $39 billion proposed mega-merger of AT&#38;T and T-Mobile USA hold the same regulatory concerns. Hence, the FCC has combined the investigation and review of both transactions, postponing the completion of the spectrum purchase to the first quarter of 2012 from the second half of the year. The FCC said that the Qualcomm deal as well as theT-Mobile purchase would give additional spectrum rights to AT&#38;T, boosting data services to customers. However, the Commission is concerned that AT&#38;T could create a monopoly in terms of spectrum (airwaves that carry signals for ]]></description>
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		<title>(CBB) Cincinnati Bell Earnings Fall a Penny Short</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/22/cbb-cincinnati-bell-earnings-fall-a-penny-short/80797</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:47:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telecom services provider Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) has reported second quarter adjusted earnings of 7 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny and deteriorating 4 cents from the year-ago earnings. Revenues grew 8.5% year over year to $367.5 million in the reported quarter but was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $357 million. The increase in revenue was driven by higher Data Center Colocation as well as IT Services and Hardware revenues, partially offset by declines across Wireline and Wireless segments. Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.8% from the year-ago quarter to $137.2 million and represents the highest first half EBITDA since 2002. Segment Results Wireline revenue dipped 1% year over year to $185.2 million. Lower voice revenue (down 10%) was partially offset by higher revenues from entertainment ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T to Debut 4G Devices</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/18/t-att-to-debut-4g-devices/81543</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:44:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second-largest U.S. mobile service provider AT&#38;T Inc. (T) will debut two 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) devices and one smartphone in the U.S. on August 21. The two devices, USBConnect Momentum 4G and Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G, will be available at $49.99 and $69.99, respectively, with a two-year contract. The monthly data plan starts at $50 for 5GB with additional GB at $10. The devices will operate on both High-Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) and LTE technology. The 4G smartphone, BlackBerry Torch 9810, will be priced at $49.99 with a two-year contract. This will be AT&#38;T’s first smartphone in collaboration with Research in Motion Ltd. (RIMM). AT&#38;T is expected to introduce 20 4G devices in total by the end of 2011, including a large collection of smartphones, tablets, modems and ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Beats Quarterly Estimates &#8211; Subscribers Grow</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/08/t-att-beats-quarterly-estimates-subscribers-grow/79563</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:39:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T) announced second quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of 60 cents, a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and flat with year-ago earnings. Healthy mobile broadband growth, strong smartphone sales and sequentially stable wireline revenues led to the better-than-expected results. Revenue spiked 2.2% year over year to $31.5 billion and surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $31.3 billion. Operating income inched up 1.3% from the year-ago quarter to $6,165.0 million. Segment Results Wireless revenue, including service and equipment, climbed 9.5% year over year to $15.6 billion, primarily on the heels of robust mobile broadband growth, record smartphone sales and an upswing in branded computing subscribers. Wireless data revenue leaped 23.4% year over year to $5.5 billion, driven by multimedia and text messages. AT&#38;T added 1.1 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(VZ) Verizon Communications Beats Expectations &#8211; Hires New CEO</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/08/vz-verizon-communications-beats-expectations-hires-new-ceo/79663</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) declared its second quarter earnings results before the opening bell today. Adjusted earnings of 57 cents per share were two cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and above the year-ago earnings of 51 cents. Continued strength in the wireless segment and improved revenue trends in wireline led to higher-than-expected earnings in the quarter. Total revenue grew 6.3% year over year to $27.54 billion surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $27.45 billion. Including last year’s revenue from divested operations, total revenue increased 2.8% year over year. Verizon recorded the strongest revenue growth in the last ten quarters. EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) rose 5.2% year over year to $9 billion in the second quarter. Segment Results Wireless revenue ]]></description>
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		<title>(CTL) CenturyLink Incorporated &#8211; Bear of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/15/ctl-centurylink-incorporated-bear-of-the-day/79140</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:09:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are downgrading our recommendation on CenturyLink (CTL) to Underperform. First quarter earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate aided by synergies from Embarq but fell year over year. Although CenturyLink continues to grow its broadband customer base and associated revenues, it remains challenged by the decline in fixed voice access lines. CenturyLink&#8217;s core local phone business has slowed significantly, which is evident from the consistent decline in access lines on an organic basis. Moreover, the company faces intense competition from cable TV operators. We also remain cautious regarding the carrier&#8217;s high debt exposure, which adds a degree of financial risk. Our price target of $36 is based on 13.3x our earnings estimate for 2011. CENTURYTEL INC (CTL): Free Stock Analysis Report Zacks Investment Research]]></description>
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		<title>(EQIX) Equinix Offers 7% Senior Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/11/eqix-equinix-offers-7-senior-notes/78596</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Global data center service provider Equinix Inc. (EQIX) recently commenced a public offering of senior notes worth $750.0 million. Equinix filed for the registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The senior notes will mature in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as administrative agents for the purpose, along with certain other lenders. The offer will cease on July 13. The notes have been assigned ratings of “BB-“ by Standard &#38; Poor’s and “Ba2” by Moody’s Corp. (MCO). The ratings indicate that the obligator currently has the capacity to meet its financial obligation but faces major uncertainties that could impact its commitment. The credit ratings act as financial indicators for potential investors. Management stated that this is an enhancement of the previously announced ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T Enhances Broadband Service</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/10/t-att-enhances-broadband-service/78689</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:23:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T) announced that it has added new frequency layers to 12 cell sites of the Sarasota-Bradenton wireless network in South Tampa, Florida to enhance mobile broadband service. Since early 2011, AT&#38;T has been adding capacity to over 20 cell sites including Bradenton, Sarasota, Osprey and North Port. In Tampa, Florida, the company has upgraded about 130 cell sites and activated five new ones.  AT&#38;T has already invested over $80 million in this region from 2008 to 2010. The 2011 capacity upgrades in Sarasota-Bradenton is a part of the company’s $19 billion investment plan dedicated toward network upgrades for this year. AT&#38;T is following heavy investment plans to tap opportunities in the wireless data market. The company is aggressively deploying the high frequency 850 MHz band across its markets ]]></description>
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		<title>(CBB) Cincinnati Bell Debuts in 4G Space</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/07/06/cbb-cincinnati-bell-debuts-in-4g-space/78437</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:47:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) announced its debut into 4G wireless network promising faster and better services. Additionally, the company also unveiled the Huawei Ascend X 4G smartphone that uses Goggle’s (GOOG) advanced Android platform and will be sold at $99.00 for a limited time. The smartphone comes with a two-year equipment contract and data plan. Cincinnati Bell’s 4G networks will be available in the southern part of Dayton covering Butler and Warren counties. However, the city of Dayton will not be under the 4G coverage area. The company has entered into agreements with other telecom carriers, enabling subscribers to access the 4G network not only within Greater Cincinnati but also outside. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell is a full-service regional provider of data and voice communications services over wireline ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T to Offer Zynga Games</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/t-att-to-offer-zynga-games/78041</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T Inc. (T) a leading wireless carrier in the U.S. has collaborated with Zynga, a popular Web-based social gaming company to offer mobile social gaming options on its Google’s (GOOG) Android-based smartphones and tablets. The company plans to provide Web-based games such as Words with Friends and Zynga Poker. The games can be downloaded from its shelf in the Android Market application and will be available by the end of this year. In another recent development, the company had made a strong move in the enterprise market with cloud-based Content Delivery Network (CDN) platform and Managed Telepresence Services. AT&#38;T has now added another feather in its cap by being the first wireless carrier to join hands with a social gaming company to add more value to subscribers’ wireless experience. Currently, ]]></description>
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		<title>(CBB) Cincinnati Bell to Offer Energy Services</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/cbb-cincinnati-bell-to-offer-energy-services/77657</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:04:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AT&T Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cinnati Bell Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DUK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Duke Energy Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Time Warner Cable Inc.]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telecom services provider Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) is entering into a new business arena that allows it to offer energy services to its residential customers through its new subsidiary Cincinnati Bell Energy. Cincinnati Bell inked a partnership deal with Connecticut-based renewable energy supplier, Viridian Energy, to provide electric services at discounted energy rates unlike local utilities’ companies. The energy rate will be 30% less than Duke Energy Corporation’s (DUK) regulated price of 8.24 cents per kw hour and offered initially in the southwest territory. The retail energy market is growing day-by-day. After entering the managed hosting and cloud services business, the telecom industry is now moving to the green energy solution business. The combination of telecom and energy services comes as the biggest opportunity for both companies. Cincinnati Bell is ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) AT&amp;T to Roll Out Content Delivery Network Services</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/28/t-att-to-roll-out-content-delivery-network-services/77667</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[AKAM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Akamai Technologies Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AT&T Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Limelight Networks Inc]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[AT&#38;T (T) has recently introduced its new cloud-based Content Delivery Network (CDN) platform. The launch comes close on the heels of Sprint Nextel’s (S) decision to offer Managed Telepresence Services to attract corporate customers. It is also indicative of AT&#38;T foray into the promising enterprise market. The CDN platform involves a cloud computing system that stores data located at various nodal networks. This is make access to digital content like media files, software, documents, applications, live streaming media and database queries faster and better. The new CDN service is expected to hit the market by the end of the third quarter and will be initially available to selected customers. In a cutting edge technology driven market, companies are increasingly looking forward to innovations to lure customers. Accordingly, not only is ]]></description>
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		<title>(CHT) Chunghwa Telecom Eyes Chinese Expansion</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/cht-chunghwa-telecom-eyes-chinese-expansion/77397</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taipei-based Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd., (CHT) recently announced its plans to enter into an agreement with Chinese telecom operators in order to provide value-added services and other application support to the Chinese subscribers. The agreement will allow the company to seize the $33.3 billion opportunity in the lucrative Chinese cloud computing market. The company had a pact with China Telecom Corp. and China Unicom (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CHU) to access software from its application stores as well as provide premium services to thesubscribers. The Taiwanese telecom market is rapidly approaching maturity and has become extremely competitive due to the telecom regulatory changes and smaller market size with approximately 23 million potential customers. Recently, Chunghwa Telecom is also exploring other markets particularly Southeast Asia and China. Chunghwa Telecom is the largest ]]></description>
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		<title>(T) Telecommunications Stock Outlook &#8211; June 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/25/t-telecommunications-stock-outlook-june-2011-industry-outlook/77467</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:32:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Telecom Services - Domestic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[AT&T Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Centurytel Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CMCSA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Comcast Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CTL]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[JDS Uniphase Corporation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nokia Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PLCM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Polycom Inc.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[QCOM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[QUALCOMM Inc]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RadioShack Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RCI]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research In Motion Limited]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RIMM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rogers Communications Inc.]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[T]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TELUS Corporation]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Telecommunications is one of the very few industries that witnessed massive technological improvement during the recession. An unprecedented growth of high-speed mobile Internet traffic, particularly for wireless data and video, has transformed this industry into the most evolving, inventive and keenly contested industry. The telecommunications industry is identified as a major driver of the global economic recovery. The world economy is currently going through a recovery phase. The momentum is expected to remain strong in 2011. Several industry researchers have predicted that 2011 may witness telecommunications spending even more than the pre-recession periods. In the last few years, capital spending constraints among telecom operators due to severe recessionary conditions were the main hindrance to growth of this industry. However, with the economic recovery underway, large telecom service providers are gradually ]]></description>
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