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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:00 GMT

Reportlinker Adds The Cable Set Top Box Market: After a Record Year in 2008, Slightly Lower Demand in 2009

After a record-setting year in 2008, demand for digital cable set top boxes is leveling off in 2009. Last year, there were just over 46.6 million digital cable set top box unit shipments. Due to cable TV operator spending reductions, in 2009, we are
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:13:00 GMT

Suddenlink Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results

Cequel Communications Holdings I, LLC ("Cequel Holdings" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "Suddenlink") today reported financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Third Quarter 2009
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:11:00 GMT

3 charged with hacking Comcast site

Three men have been indicted on charges of hacking into Comcast's e-mail and voice-mail service for its Internet customers during two days last year, federal prosecutors announced today. Using the screen names of Defiant, Slacker and EBK, and associated
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:00 GMT

Reportlinker Adds The Cable Set Top Box Market: After a Record Year in 2008, Slightly Lower Demand in 2009

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06:00 GMT

10th Annual Comcast America`s Children`s Holiday Parade Set for Saturday, Dec. 5

OAKLAND, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- The tenth annual Comcast America's Children's Holiday Parade, which will be telecast nationally via public television stations, will be held in downtown Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade, which contains some 90
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:00 GMT

Buckeye Cablevision Selects Kabel-X USA for Fiber-to-the-Home Trial

Kabel-X USA announced that Buckeye Cablevision has chosen its new process to deploy a fiber-to-the-home trial in its Toledo, OH system. Buckeye will transition an existing subdivision to a fiber-to-the-home solution without construction of new facilities
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:00 GMT

10th Annual Comcast America's Children's Holiday Parade Set for Saturday, Dec. 5

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Viacom, Verizon CEOs talk Comcast, retrans

NEW YORK -- Viacom president and CEO Philippe Dauman expressed some concerns about a possible Comcast acquisition of a majority stake in NBC Universal Friday, but said his firm will wait with a full evaluation until terms and other details are announced.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:00 GMT

Cable group calls on FCC to probe shared service pacts

The FCC should launch an inquiry into the impact on competition of shared service agreements in local TV markets and whether viewers are harmed when local signals are interrupted because of retransmission consent disputes, according to the American Cable
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

Report: Valuation of Vivendi's stake could slow Comcast's NBCU bid

Vivendi and General Electric, according to published reports, are still $1 billion to $2 billion apart on a valuation for the 20% stake Vivendi holds in NBC Universal. The disparity, unnamed executives said, is slowing a completed deal for Comcast to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT

10th Annual Comcast America's Children's Holiday Parade Set for Saturday, Dec. 5

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The tenth annual Comcast America's Children's Holiday Parade, which will be telecast nationally via public television stations, will be held in downtown Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade, which contains some 90
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:27:00 GMT

10th Annual Comcast America's Children's Holiday Parade Set for Saturday, Dec. 5

OAKLAND, Calif. (Business Wire) -- The tenth annual Comcast America's Children's Holiday Parade, which will be telecast nationally via public television stations, will be held in downtown Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade, which contains some 90
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:00 GMT

More cuts at Virgin Media

Virgin Media TV has cut some 16 jobs across the business, while senior commissioning editor factual and factual entertainment Rebecca Johnson has stepped down from her role. The positions affected are thought to be company wide, with a number of
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:12:00 GMT

Arqiva Eyes Broadcasting Future With New Network From ntl:Telewest Business

Arqiva has made a significant investment in a new high capacity fibre network from ntl:Telewest Business, part of the Virgin Media Group, to serve its broadcast and enterprise customers. The new network is at the heart of the company’s strategy to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:24:00 GMT

Gemalto to Supply SIM Cards, Device Management Solution to Virgin Media

By Nathesh TMCnet Contributor Gemalto, a dealer in digital security, has reportedly formed a new agreement to supply Virgin Media, a UK based Entertainment and Communications Company, with its SIM Cards and LinqUs Device Management solution. Company
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:00 GMT

TV Guide Network Extends Comcast Carriage Deal

Services Scores Multiyear Renewal With Top U.S. Distributor Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 11/20/2009 7:30:17 AM TV Guide Network has extended its carriage contract with top U.S. distributor Comcast Corp. The new multiyear deal, terms of which were
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:00 GMT

Virgin Media reveals top picks for TV Choice

Digital TV provider Virgin Media has revealed a range of top US shows have been added to its on-demand service. With the cold, long winter nights drawing in, it is likely that many of us will be spending more time in front of the TV. Virgin Media has
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

Stake Valuations Affect Comcast NBC Deal: Sources - FT

General Electric Co. (GE) and vivendi SA (VIV.FR) are at least $1 billion apart on their valuation of the French group's stake in NBC Universal, the Financial Times reported Friday on its Web site, citing unnamed people familiar with the negotiations.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

TV Guide Net Reups With Comcast

TV Guide Network has reached a multi-year extension of a carriage agreement with Comcast Corp., the largest U.S. cable operator, the companies said Friday. They didn't disclose financial and other details. Now controlled by Lionsgate and One Equity
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:39:00 GMT

Virgin Media reveals on-demand digital TV line-up

Dramas including Six Feet Under and The Wire are now available on Virgin Media's on-demand digital TV service. Digital TV provider Virgin Media has revealed that a host of top dramas have been added to its on-demand broadcast service. The company, which
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:27:00 GMT

Livingit prepared for Virgin Media digital TV relaunch

Virgin Media has revealed details about the revamped channel that is set to be launched on its digital TV platform. Virgin Media has announced that Living2 is to be relaunched on its digital TV platform on November 30th. The fibre optic broadband
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Tina Fey roasts NBCU, Comcast at Ad Council dinner

Hosting the annual Ad Council dinner in New York, actress Tina Fey ribbed her employers at NBC Universal and General Electric, and joked about the network's rumored sale to Comcast. "Will I have to change the name of my show from '30 Rock' to 'Industrial
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:24:00 GMT

Virgin Media plans to cut its costs

Fibre optic broadband provider Virgin Media has revealed it has started a drive to cut costs across its operations. Fibre optic broadband and digital TV provider Virgin Media is looking to cut some of its operational costs over the near future, it has
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:22:00 GMT

Siga telecom to distribute Kabel BW products

Dutch market leader Nokia losing ground to competitors Liberty Global increases leverage for Unitymedia Dutch Mobile Consumer Q3 2009 - Handset Edition Dutch Mobile Consumer Q3 2009 - Operator Edition Only 10% use VoD in the Netherlands Ethnic
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:06:00 GMT

Siga telecom to distribute Kabel BW products

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT

TV Guide Network to continue carriage on Comcast

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:00 GMT

TV Guide Network to continue carriage on Comcast

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:00 GMT

TV Guide Network to continue carriage on Comcast

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

TV Guide Network to continue carriage on Comcast

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

TV Guide Network to continue carriage on Comcast

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:26:00 GMT