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Obama wants more regulation of Internet providers
By ANNE FLAHERTY - AP - 24 mins ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Internet providers shouldn't be allowed to cut deals with online services like Netflix or YouTube to move their content faster, and should be regulated more like phone companies, President Barack Obama said Monday in an announcement that was swiftly rejected by industry.
T: 35.13 (+0.22), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
'Shark Tank' Investor Daymond John to Field Small Businesses' Questions on Verizon's Nov. 12 Free Webinar
PR Newswire - 59 mins ago
The latest free live webinar from Verizon's small business team on Nov. 12 will feature Daymond John, entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker and investor on ABC's "Shark Tank." John will be online to answer questions and provide tips, insights and best practices for webinar participants.
VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
Early Glance: Telecom companies
AP - 1 hr 31 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies are down at 10 a.m.:
T: 35.13 (+0.22), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
FireEye vs. Palo Alto: Which Is the Better Stock?
Brian Nichols, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
It wasn't too long ago that FireEye 's stock was fast approaching a price of $100 per share. The stock now trades around $30. Meanwhile, cybersecurity peer Palo Alto Networks is trading near its all-time...
HD: 97.58 (-0.07), FEYE: 31.92 (+1.30), JPM: 61.85 (+0.38), TGT: 65.49 (+1.32), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08), AAPL: 108.96 (-0.05), PANW: 109.19 (+2.17), MS: 35.67 (+0.01)
Post Earnings Update: Verizon Communications Has Climbed 4.5% Higher in Past 2 Weeks (VZ)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - 2 hrs 49 mins ago
When Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) reported earnings two weeks ago on October 21st, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $0.90 on sales of $31.6 billion. Verizon Communications actually reported earnings of $0.89 per share on sales of $31.6 billion, missing EPS estimates by $0.01 and missing revenue estimates by $5.6 million. Since the company's report, shares of Verizon Communications have risen from $48.69 to $50.86, representing a gain of 4.5% in the past 20 days.
VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
4 Surprising Facts You Didn't Know About Your Wireless Carrier
Chris Neiger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Nov 10, 7:30AM CST
The nation's top four wireless companies aggressively market themselves, sometimes leaving a slew of confusing claims in their wake. All would like to contend they have the best network, the most competitive pricing, the best benefits and the...
T: 35.13 (+0.22), P: 18.57 (+0.06), S: 4.81 (+0.09), TMUS: 28.74 (+0.40), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
Global Cellular Capacity and Coverage Optimization Market Analysis and Forecasts 2014-2019: Carrier WiFi, Small Cells, Cloud RAN, Distributed Antennas, and Self-organizing Networks
M2 - Mon Nov 10, 6:44AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/32ct2n/cellular_capacity) has announced the addition of the "Cellular Capacity and Coverage Optimization: Carrier WiFi, Small Cells, Cloud RAN, Distributed Antennas, and Self-organizing Networks with Market Analysis and Forecasts 2014 - 2019" report to their offering. With the significant expansion of global cellular network coverage, data demand, and system complexity comes the need for more intelligent networks, support systems, and optimization. Mobile network operators have a few key options including carrier WiFi, small cells, smart antennas, Cloud-RAN, and Self Organizing Networks. Each of these technologies offer unique solutions to solve specific problems that are common for wireless carriers worldwide. This research evaluates the major optimization technologies and solutions for mobile cellular networks. The report analyzes solution approaches, challenges, and benefits. The report provides a vision of future optimized networks as well as the market outlook and forecast for optimization solutions. All purchases of Mind Commerce reports includes time with an expert analyst who will help you link key findings in the report to the business issues you're addressing. This needs to be used within three months of purchasing the report. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Carrier WiFi and Small Cell Technology - Evolution towards Heterogeneous Networks - Carrier WiFi 15 2.2.1 Open Access vs. Mobile Data Offload Carrier WiFi - Small Cells - Convergent Small Cell Architecture - Small Cell Deployment Scenarios - Carrier WiFi and Small Cell Standardization 3 Business Case for the Carrier WiFi and Small Cells - Key Market Drivers - Market Barriers and Challenges - Carrier WiFi and Small Cells Value Chain - Carrier WiFi and Small Cell Industry Roadmap 2014 - 2019 - Carrier WiFi and Small Cells in LTE and Beyond: Key Trends 4 Major Carrier WiFi and Small Cell Deployments - AT&T Mobility - Eircom - KDDI - Korea Telecom - SK Telecom - Optus Australia - SFR France - Sprint - Reliance Communications - Softbank Japan - NTT DoCoMo - SingTel - Telefonica O2 UK - T-Mobile - Tim Brasil - U.S Cellular - Verizon Wireless - Vodafone - China Mobile - Comcast - Zain Bahrain - Zain Saudi Arabia 5 Vendor Landscape - Vendor Ranking Matrix - Vendor Product Portfolio and Strategy 6 Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) - DAS Technology - DAS Vendors - DAS Deployment - DAS and Small Cells - DAS Benefits and Challenges 7 Cloud Radio Access Network (RAN) - What is Cloud RAN (C-RAN)? - Why C-RAN? - C-RAN Advantages and Issues - C-RAN Impact on Small Cells 8 Self Organizing Networks (SON) - SON Overview - SON Market Drivers - SON 3GPP Releases - Auto Configuration and SON - SON Vendor Comparisons - SON Provider by Setup Cost - Leveraging SON for other Purposes 9 Strategies for Deployment and Operations - Network Planning and Dimensioning - Small Cell AP Type - Interference Management - Carrier Aggregation - Seamless Mobility - Authentication and Security - Backhaul Solutions - Upgradability - Target Site Selection - Requirements Specification and Procurement - CapEx, OpEx, and TCO 10 Market Analysis & Forecasts - Global Carrier WiFi Market: 2014 - 2019 - Carrier WiFi Unit Shipments and Revenues by Region: 2014 - 2019 - Global Small Cell Market: 2014 - 2019 - Small Cell Unit Shipments and Revenues by Region: 2014 - 2019 For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/32...r_capacity
DCM: 15.82 (-0.05), VOD: 32.98 (-0.09), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
5 Hidden "Gotchas" Carriers Sneaked Into Your Cell Phone Contract
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 09, 8:00AM CST
Do you own a smartphone? Chances are, you do. But do you know what's in your smartphone contract ? Chances are ... you don't. Source: AT&T Various sources offer various estimates of the extent of smartphone "penetration" of the U.S....
T: 35.13 (+0.22), SCOR: 43.05 (+0.13), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
3 Ploys Wireless Carriers Use to Inflate Your Cell Phone Bill
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 08, 8:24AM CST
The major wireless carriers have never been shy about finding ways to jack up your monthly bill. For years AT&T , Verizon , Sprint , and the newly reformed T-Mobile did not have to be very clever when it came to charging customers more...
T: 35.13 (+0.22), S: 4.81 (+0.09), TMUS: 28.74 (+0.40), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
Here’s Why Your Verizon Cell Phone Bill Isn’t Going Down Anytime Soon
Evan Niu, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 08, 7:00AM CST
Generally speaking, it's a good time to be a cell phone user in the U.S. Thanks in large part to T-Mobile 's big Un-Carrier push, which kicked off in earnest in early 2013, the domestic cellular industry has gotten a lot more competitive recently...
VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
4 Top Dividend Stocks for November
Motley Fool Staff - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 08, 7:00AM CST
Finding top dividend stocks isn't easy, but it can be rewarding. That's why we asked four Motley Fool analysts to each give us one higher-yielding stock investors can be thankful for this November. Here's what they said. Jordan Wathen : Golub...
STWD: 23.05 (+0.02), T: 35.13 (+0.22), PMT: 21.51 (-0.09), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08), VOD: 32.98 (-0.09), GBDC: 17.30 (+0.07), HOT: 76.77 (+0.34)
Final Glance: Telecom companies
AP - Fri Nov 07, 5:08PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies were up at the close of trading:
T: 35.13 (+0.22), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08)
New Vonage CEO Intends to Grow Corporate Biz, Launch New Products
at The Street - Fri Nov 07, 3:26PM CST
Vonage will be introducing new products in 2015 to extend both its enterprise and consumer businesses, said the company's new CEO, Alan Masarek.
T: 35.13 (+0.22), CHTR: 152.09 (-4.28), VZ: 50.94 (+0.08), CMCSA: 53.25 (-1.90), VG: 3.59 (+0.08)
3 Things T-Mobile's John Legere Wants You to Know About His Competitors
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 1:07PM CST
John Legere has leveraged his own considerable charisma to bring attention to T-Mobile and turn the company from an also-ran to a rising contender in the wireless phone space dominated by AT&T and Verizon . The CEO's bravado and social...
T: 35.13 (+0.22), S: 4.81 (+0.09), TMUS: 28.74 (+0.40), TWTR: 40.04 (-0.27), VZ: 50.95 (+0.09), AAPL: 108.96 (-0.05)
Dow Jones (DJIA) Today: Verizon Communications (VZ) Higher
at The Street - Fri Nov 07, 1:00PM CST
The Dow component leading the way higher looks to be Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), which is sporting a 48-cent gain (+0.9%) bringing the stock to $50.76.
VZ: 50.95 (+0.09)
Midday Glance: Telecom companies
AP - Fri Nov 07, 12:18PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top telecom companies are up at 1 p.m.:
T: 35.13 (+0.22), VZ: 50.95 (+0.09)
How Sprint Is Spending Billions to Save Itself
Ted Cooper, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 12:16PM CST
Sprint is working to complete a network upgrade that has cost billions of dollars and integrating new spectrum into its upgraded network in an effort to spark growth. Sprint needs these investments to compete with AT&T and Verizon...
T: 35.13 (+0.22), S: 4.81 (+0.09), VZ: 50.95 (+0.09), AAPL: 108.96 (-0.05)
Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Investors: Remember, Remember the 13th of November
Nathan Hamilton, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Nov 07, 11:49AM CST
As wireless carriers wage a war on prices, a lesser known battle is taking place -- one of equal importance. Verizon , AT&T , and T-Mobile are all moving aggressively to modernize their networks by improving data speeds and call quality....
T: 35.13 (+0.22), S: 4.81 (+0.09), TMUS: 28.74 (+0.40), VZ: 50.95 (+0.09), DISH: 64.00 (+0.29)
Novatel Wireless Q3 Loss Narrows Y/Y, Revenues Decline - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Nov 07, 9:30AM CST
Novatel Wireless Inc. (MIFI) posted dismal financial results for the third quarter of 2014.
T: 35.14 (+0.23), S: 4.81 (+0.09), VZ: 50.95 (+0.09), MIFI: 3.48 (+0.04)