All Posts Tagged With: "TWC"
(TWC) Time Warner Cable Expanding Wideband via DOCSIS 3.0
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), the second largest cable MSO of the U.S. is quickly expanding its wideband coverage using high-speed DOCSIS 3.0 technology leveraging its fiber-optic network. The company recently launched its residential tier wideband Internet in North Texas. Time...
17Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable to Independently Offer VoIP
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) decided to offer VoIP services independently as a part of its project called “Go It Alone”. The company announced that it will phase out the existing VoIP agreement with Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) over the course of next four years. Time Warner...
12Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($VZ) Verizon-Frontier Communications Deal Blocked by Illinois Judge
Frontier Communications’ (FTR) impending acquisition of the rural fixed-line business of Verizon (VZ) suffered a major blow as an Administrative Law Judge in Illinois has issued an order to block the transaction in the state. The concerned judge has proposed to the state regulator...
10Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(ARRS) Arris Group Analyst Downgrades Stock to Neutral
We are downgrading our recommendation for Arris Group Inc. (ARRS) to Neutral, which means the stock will perform mostly in line with the broader market. The stock price moved up nearly 86% in the last year and is currently trading at the high-end of its 52-week price range. We...
9Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) DISH Network Shows Signs of Turnaround
Earnings estimates for DISH Network Inc. (DISH) are on the rise following the company’s encouraging financial results for fourth quarter 2009 with significant growth in net subscriber additions. Fourth quarter EPS of 40 cents was above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 33 cents....
8Mar2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(GOOG) Federal Communications Commission Broadband Plan
US telecom regulator Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reportedly unveiled its ambitious plan to catapult domestic broadband speeds over the next ten years. The agency seeks Internet service providers (ISPs) to offer broadband speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps)...
23Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Switched Digital Video is Thriving
The Switched Digital Video (SDV) technology is likely to boom in near future as more and more large cable MSOs in the U.S. are gradually moving towards overall services convergence. SDV technology distributes digital video content through cable network in a cost-effective manner...
9Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable to Ramp Up WiMAX Service
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) has decided to speed up its investment in the next-generation (4G) WiMAX venture in 2010. From December 2009, the company has started offering WIMAX services in Dallas, and parts of North Carolina and Hawaii. Under the brand name of “Road Runner...
5Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWX) Time Warner Beats Consensus Estimates
Time Warner Inc. (TWX) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2009 results that topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate, on the heels of record profits at its Studio and Networks segments. The quarterly earnings of 55 cents a share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of...
3Feb2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Beats Earnings Expectations
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) reported its fourth quarter 2009 financial results today. Supported by strong free cash flow in fiscal 2009, the Board of Directors of Time Warner Cable declared a quarterly dividend of 40 cents ($1.60 per annum) per share of its common stock for...
28Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WIN) Windstream to Expand Fiber Network
In an effort to expand its opportunities in wireless backhaul, leading rural wireline carrier Windstream Corp. (WIN), will invest $20 million in 2010 to expand its fiber-optic network to support its wholesale business to wireless carriers. The network expansion will enable the...
27Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CMCSA) Faltering Earnings Momentum at Comcast
Comcast’s (CMCSA) earnings outlook appears far less robust than in the recent past. The cable giant is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2009 results on February 3. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter is 27 cents, which has seen no revisions in the last...
23Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($VZ) Frontier Communications-Verizon Deal Remains Under Fire
Frontier Communications’ (FTR) impending acquisition of the rural fixed-line business of Verizon (VZ) continues to face resistance as the deal has been strongly opposed by the workers unions of West Virginia. Members and leaders of Communications Workers of America (“CWA”)...
12Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WIN) Windstream Corporation Unveils New Internet Protocol
Windstream Corp (WIN), a leading rural telecom carrier in the US, has reportedly launched a next-generation IP (Internet Protocol) solution that bundles voice, data and broadband Internet over a single IP connection. The new service, “Dynamic Office ? Session Initiation Protocol...
12Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) DISH Network Offers Unique TV Everywhere Service
DISH Network Corp. (DISH) has unveiled its unique TV Everywhere services. TV Everywhere is a suite of integrated products designed to maximize the convenience and ease of watching TV anytime and anywhere. The customers of DISH Network need to pay one time for the content and...
6Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) News Corporation’s Fox Strikes Timely Deal with Time Warner Cable
With the expiry of the earlier contract at midnight Dec 31, Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) forged a new programming deal with News Corp. (NWSA) to continue broadcasting hit programs from the Fox Broadcast Network, ending a series of public spat that threatened to deny customers...
4Jan2010 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NWSA) News Corporation’s Fox Shows Could Be Missing From Time Warner Cable
As the contract expires at midnight Dec 31, News Corp. (NWSA) could discontinue broadcasting hit programs from the Fox Broadcast Network on Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), with ongoing negotiations unable to find a mutually agreeable solution. The dispute has stemmed from the disagreement...
31Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Eyes Cable Vision
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC), the second largest cable MSO in the U.S., said it may try to acquire rival cable TV operators in order to consolidate its position in the industry as well as to put pressure on its major rival Comcast Corp. (CMCSA). The company has decided to remain...
23Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(NWSA) Time Warner Cable May Drop Popular Fox Shows
With ongoing negotiations unable to find a mutually agreeable solution, News Corp. (NWSA) has warned its viewers that Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) could discontinue to broadcast hit programs from the Fox Broadcast Network such as “American Idol” and NFL Football. The...
22Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued($CMCSA) Comcast Launches “TV Everywhere”
Yesterday, Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) rolled out a nationwide on-demand, web-based service for subscribers to both its video programming and Internet access. Branded “Fancast XFinity TV,” this on-demand online service is basically a broadband video service that will enable...
16Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T U-verse TV Hits 2Million Users
US telecom behemoth AT&T (T) has reportedly registered 2 million customers for its U-verse TV (an IP based TV service) service thereby, achieving its target for the current year. The company has added 1 million customers so far in 2009 (including 240,000 customers in the...
11Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) Dish Network Coverage Initiated as Neutral
We initiate coverage for Dish Network Corp. (DISH) with a Neutral recommendation. The company together with its subsidiaries operates the DISH Network direct broadcast satellite (DBS) subscription television service in the U.S. servicing more than 14 million subscribers. Dish...
11Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Inc Gets Coverage Initiated at Neutral
We initiate coverage for Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) with Neutral recommendation. Despite the deep recession, Time Warner Cable sharpened its focus on business telecom services to make up for sagging revenues from residential subscribers. The company has hiked its capital spending...
9Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(WIN) Windstream Corporation Initiated as Neutral
We initiate our coverage on Windstream Corporation (WIN) with a Neutral recommendation. The company is one of the leading rural telecom carriers in the US with approximately 2.93 million fixed access lines, 1.05 million broadband connections and roughly 323,000 video subscribers....
9Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CLWR) WiMAX Remains a Growing Technology
The next-generation (4G) WiMAX network architecture still enjoys a commendable growth potential and generates enthusiasm among U.S. telecom service providers. Recently, 300 WiMAX applications have been submitted to the U.S. government for a total value of $1.6 billion targeting...
9Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(RCI) Rogers Communications Launches TV Everywhere
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI) has started its TV Everywhere service, named “On Demand Online” in Canada, offering more than 1,000 hours of content from almost 50 broadcast and cable programming partners. TV Everywhere is basically a broadband video service that will...
1Dec2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CELL) Brightpoint Wins WiMAX Contract
Brightpoint Inc. (CELL) received a shot on its arm as the company received a major contract to provide an integrated supply chain management system for the next-generation (4G) WiMAX network. Yesterday, the company announced that it has entered into an agreement with Time Warner...
25Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(TWC) Time Warner Cable Delivers
Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) reported its third quarter results today. Total revenues of $4.5 billion marked a 4% year-over-year improvement and were in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This solid performance was the result of the continued growth in Subscription revenue...
8Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DTV) The DIRECTV Group Falls Short of Estimates
The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (DTV) reported revenues of $5.47 billion in the third quarter of 2009. On a geographical basis, revenues from United States grew 9% to $4.7 billion due to solid subscriber and average revenue per unit (ARPU) growth. The company added 136,000 net subscribers...
7Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CBB) Cincinnati Bell Reports Earnings – Reaffirms Outlook
Cincinnati Bell (CBB) announced third quarter results with adjusted earnings per share of 11 cents, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. However, this was above the year-ago EPS of 10 cents. Adjusted EPS excludes special items such as restructuring charges,...
4Nov2009 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued