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Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s stake in Dutch JV VodafoneZiggo 

Total Telecom

It was formed as a merger between Vodafones mobile services and Ziggos broadband and television operations in the Netherlands. VodafoneZiggo is a Dutch telco company formed as a joint venture (JV) between Vodafone Group and Liberty Global in 2016. The JV is spit equally between the companies.

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NCTA Backs 180-Day Automatic Mobile Device Unlocking

Broadband Breakfast

23, 2024 – FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants to unlock mobile phones within 60 days of activation. But a major cable broadband association says that her plan does not provide mobile carriers sufficient time to cope with bad actors. million mobile customers and Charter with 8.8 WASHINGTON, Sept.

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RTL Deutschland Expands FAST Channel Offering with Harmonic and netorium

Total Telecom

15, 2024 — German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for customers of its streaming service RTL+. SAN JOSE, Calif. and COLOGNE, Germany — Aug. Currently, the focus is on digital transformation incl.

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NCTA Warns 60-Day Phone Unlocking Rule Could Fuel Billions in Fraud

Broadband Breakfast

22, 2024 – A major cable industry group is warning that a proposed 60-day mobile phone unlocking standard could open the door to billions of dollars in fraud. WASHINGTON, Oct. “Handset fraud has blossomed into a billion-dollar industry: criminals obtain handsets under a subsidized/financed arrangement in the U.S.,

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Unlock a New Era of Television: How to Stream TV Without the High Cable Costs

All West Telecommunications

Streaming TV refers to the method of watching television shows, movies, and even live broadcasts over the internet instead of through traditional cable or satellite services. Anyone who currently subscribes to cable TV or is considering a new television service can benefit from streaming. What is Streaming TV?

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Ateme and ORS Group Achieve 5G-Broadcast Breakthrough

VoIP Review

As 5G-Broadcast technology continues to evolve, it promises to enable linear television on mobile devices. However, broadcasters face the challenge of efficiently using limited frequency bands, such as the UHF channels typically reserved for terrestrial television.

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'Cyber Incident' Forces Arkansas Fiber ISP to Shut Down Linear Video Service

Broadband Breakfast

OzarksGo, a telecommunications subsidiary of Ozarks Electric Cooperative, said it services include high-speed internet and premium television and telephone services to northwest Arkansas and northeast Oklahoma using an all-fiber-optic network. The company had no details about the source or duration of the cyber incident.