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A Qwest for survival

February 27, 2008 9:15 AM PST

Phone company's CEO says new partnerships are intended to help it fill holes in its business, develop its wireless service.
Qwest in talks with Verizon about wireless deal

Should AT&T police the Internet?

January 17, 2008 4:00 AM PST

AT&T has said it is testing filtering technology that will look for copyrighted material. But should the company be acting as Internet cop?

Google versus the telecoms

December 20, 2007 12:35 PM PST

If Google wins the 700MHz wireless spectrum auction in January, expect Google-branded phones galore.

The future of telecom regulation in Europe

November 14, 2007 9:59 AM PST

Reformed regulatory framework would affect access, Internet calling, privacy, security, and Net neutrality across Europe.

Microsoft dials up phone ambitions

October 17, 2007 8:14 AM PDT

Company formally makes its push into "unified communications"--software to bring together e-mail, IM, voice mail and telephony.
Video: Microsoft moves to business telephony
Photos: Gates talks up 'unified communications'

Police Blotter: Justice Dept.'s warrantless eavesdropping rejected

September 26, 2007 9:54 AM PDT

Federal judge denies Justice Department's request to record parts of phone calls sans a wiretap order, concluding it violates the 4th Amendment.

IBM follows Microsoft with unified communications push

August 24, 2007 12:47 PM PDT

Siemens technology to be built into IBM's Lotus Sametime software to enable integrated telephony and presence features.

Call centers put accent on speech recognition

August 23, 2007 11:13 AM PDT

Talking machines, especially those with the sound of home, may be gaining an edge over offshore operators.

What does 'open access' mean?

November 12, 2007 5:13 AM PST

perspective Policy analyst Randolph J. May warns that wireless operators are about to get thrown into a "morass of regulation."

New CEO enters as Qwest faces stiff competition

August 13, 2007 1:09 PM PDT

Telecom veteran Edward Mueller has been named the new chief executive of the smallest of the major U.S. phone companies.

FAQ: How far does the new wiretap law go?

August 6, 2007 3:51 PM PDT

Protect America Act signed Sunday temporarily makes it easier for the feds to eavesdrop on calls and e-mail. But what are the privacy impacts?

Verizon technology chief talks fiber

July 6, 2007 9:54 AM PDT

CTO Mark Wegleitner explains why Verizon is spending billions to take fiber to the doorstep.

Taking your meds? Sensors will know

July 5, 2007 7:40 AM PDT

High-tech monitors, Webcams and GPS devices can help caregivers check in on elderly parents--from afar.
Photos: Home monitoring
Video: Long-distance eldercare

Some iPhone customers put on hold

July 2, 2007 5:24 AM PDT

As iPhone supply finally starts to dwindle, reports emerge of problems with the device's activation process.

Switching carriers for the iPhone

December 20, 2007 12:43 PM PST

AT&T competitors could take a hit in the next few quarters as enthusiastic Apple fans switch providers for the hyped device.

Verizon CEO: No need for iPhone killer

June 20, 2007 1:22 PM PDT

Verizon will be able to compete against AT&T, the exclusive carrier of the iPhone, with its advanced 3G services, CEO says.

IPTV chugs along

June 20, 2007 9:06 AM PDT

Microsoft is upgrading IPTV software for service providers, but flashy, consumer-oriented features will take more time to roll out.

Senators oppose plan to curb phone taxes

June 12, 2007 7:57 PM PDT

Limits on federal spending will "place rural America at a tremendous disadvantage," say pro-tax senators in rural states.

Qwest CEO stepping down after five years

June 11, 2007 9:24 AM PDT

Richard Notebaert, 59, announces his retirement as chief executive and chairman of the telecommunications giant.

Apple, AT&T stores prepare for iPhone frenzy

June 7, 2007 6:26 AM PDT

Eager fans are expected to line up outside stores when the new music-playing device hits store shelves June 29.