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Industry Update 7
Feature Analysis 10
News Headlines 11
eOn Communications reports Q1 net loss 11
Zayo Group to acquire Citynet's wholesale division 11
Verizon launches FiOS TV in Oregon 11
AT&T launches 3G wireless broadband network in Huntsville 11
Harris names new director of communications 11
Sprint Nextel expands network in Florida 11
European carrier selects Evolving Systems's NumeriTrack solution 11
HCPT signs site sharing MOU with Excelcomindo 11
Telefonica Mexico selects Esmertec's USSD Platform 11
Telsima launches WiMAX 450 MHz/700 MHz BWA solution 11
iSkoot names new CEO 11
Sprint Nextel collaborates with MySpace 11
Iridium provides ITU global communications services for disaster management 11
KongZhong announces management change 12
Arris acquires C-COR 12
Verizon Wireless expands network in Lakeville, Massachusetts 12
InRob launches Telephone Control System 12
AT&T to provide Managed Internet Service to JOHA 12
Verizon to bring TV choice and competition to Newburgh, New York 12
Omron selects AT&T to provide LAN management in Europe 12
Alcatel, 3 Italia and RAI to launch first trial of mobile TV 12
North-West Telecom selects IPG Photonics for network expansion 12
Golden Telecom acquires NTT 12
Canadian runs up $84,000 phone tab 12
AT&T launches U-verse in Columbus 12
Nortel sues Vonage 12
Nokia and The Cloud sign music download deal 13
NeckarCom launches commercial VoIP service on Motorola WiMAX network 13
Cybercom receives order worth SEK80 million 13
ASUSTeK selects Ericsson's U360 mobile platform 13
Cognigen Networks names new directors 13
Wi-Fi Alliance names new executive director 13
Smith Micro launches multimedia application for smartphones 13
Du debuts in-flight connectivity through AeroMobile 13
Gwava launches Retain for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 13
AT&T to provide global telecommunications services to McAfee 13
Vodafone Malta selects Tektronix's Beamer monitoring solution 13
Saab names new managing director for Saab Communication 13
Textron's Greenlee acquires Paladin Tools 13
Comcast names senior vice president of strategic and financial planning 14
Intecon wins GASP telecommunications contract 14
AT&T to provide managed security services to ICI 14
Cognos extends wireless BI solution to Windows Mobile users 14
AT&T expands wireless offerings for customers with disabilities 14
Qualcomm acquires SoftMax 14
JDSU introduces three OTDR modules 14
Cook County School District adopts AT&T's OPT-E-MAN solution 14
Orckit announces management changes 14
Research in Motion selects Irving, Texas for US headquarters 14
Polaris Wireless launches network optimization product 14
Hughes selects Continuous Computing's Trillium Wireless protocol software 14
KDDI and Willcom to get WiMax license in Japan 14
Shanghai Simcom selects SkyCross antennas for mobile handset models 15
Zhejiang Unicom again selects ECI Telecom to expand its mobile network 15
iambic unveils Agendus for Windows Mobile 2.0 15
UMG and XM reach agreement on portable satellite receiver 15
Verizon Wireless expands network across Traverse City and Petoskey, Michigan 15
Verizon launches FiOS TV in Chesapeake, Virginia 15
STS awarded over $7.3 million in arbitration with Covad Communications 15
Sprint Nextel appoints new president and CEO 15
Verizon Business launches BillManager 4.0 15
Verizon Wireless and MediaFLO USA to bring coverage of 24 bowl games 15
Kyivstar deploys Amdocs OSS solutions 15
Embarq names interim CEO and non-executive chairman of the board 15
US DOJ to deploy itrezzo's communications solutions 16
AT&T U-verse introduces new interactive features in Wisconsin, US 16
Harris Stratex Networks to upgrade Sonaecom's network 16
Alcatel-Lucent to sell 50% share in Draka Comteq 16
Ciena wins BT 21st century network deal 16
Intel sells telecoms assets to Emcore for $85m 16
Sprint Nextel hires new chief 16
Ariel Way signs memorandum of understanding with Noventri 16
JDSU launches multi-mode/single-mode OTDR 16
Hughes accepts handover of Spaceway 3 satellite from Boeing 16
Towerstream's chief financial officer resigns 16
Motorola launches interactive payment terminals 16
Rainmaker Systems wins contract from network computing client 16
SR Telecom launches symmetryMX V5.2 voice solution 16
Reliance Communications to invest in Uganda 17
Option appoints new chief financial officer 17
Chongqing Unicom deploys Amdocs business support system 17
Frengo's social networking app goes mobile 17
VSNL plans a $250 million cable system to Europe 17
Apple plans iPhone launch in Japan 17
Time Warner promotes William Osbourn to senior VP and controller 17
Ericsson appoints head of Global Services 17
Intellistream offers 3G platform on single box 17
Nokia Siemens now has three femtocell partners 17
Google gets green light to bid for open airwaves 17
Golden telecom acquires the alternative operator in BryanskTel 17
Syniverse completes acquisition of BSG wireless unit 17
Ericsson appoints senior vice president 17
Entel PCS selects Ericsson as supplier for mobile network expansion 18
Ericsson acquires HyC 18
Cisco completes the acquisition of Navini Networks 18
InteleCom signs JV agreement to market products and services in China 18
Digicel wins bid for mobile license in Honduras 18
Phonetime acquires Symphony Telecom 18
Partner Communications signs agreement with Ericsson Israel 18
Paivis signs merger deal with Trustcash 18
Envox Worldwide announces management changes 18
Reliance Communications receives approval to acquire Yipes 18
Quanta Services and Northeast Utilities finalize contract 18
Guangzhou Global Telecom announces supplier agreement with SQRN 18
AsiaInfo to upgrade China Mobile's Business Intelligence system 18
Catcher Holdings appoints new CEO 18
Stream Energy adopts Genesys's software to create customer service system 19
Verizon Wireless launches Guitar Hero III mobile game 19
Harris Corporation signs licensing agreement with VT Miltope 19
Markwell Industrial to deploy UTStarcom's RollingStream solution 19
TalkSwitch signs Imeco Telecom as its Canadian distribution partner 19
Freedom Wireless acquires unlimited cellular plan capabilities 19
VoIP-PAL.com to launch transactional pay platform 19
RIM more than doubles profit 19
Webot available on Nokia N810 internet tablet 19
Cisco's chief development officer resigns 19
SFR planning to acquire Neuf for E4.5 billion 19
Protection One to re-brand Southeast operations 19
Arris announces final allocation for C-Cor acquisition 19
Glu Mobile completes acquisition of MIG 19
US National Telecom to expand European market 20
Partner selects Ericsson to replace and expand equipment 20
Genesys and IBM expand partnership in China 20
AT&T signs contract with Andover Public School 20
Telstra to sell its Telstra eBusiness Services to Ebix 20
AT&T names southwest president and CEO 20
interTouch to acquire MagiNet 20
RCN signs multi-year contract with Thompson Hotels 20
Metro One to provide contact center services to Pacific Bioscience Laboratories 20
Verizon Wireless expands network in Middlefield, Connecticut 20
TransMedia launches Glide Mobile in Russian, Thai, Greek and Turkish 20
Lucent Technologies to pay $1 million fine to resolve FCPA allegations 20
VimpelCom to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Golden Telecom 20
Verizon and Internet REIT settle lawsuit 20
Parkervision signs licensing agreement 21
Active Control receives purchase order from major coal mining company 21
Verizon Wireless expands network in Seekonk, Massachusetts 21
Verizon Wireless expands network in Lincoln, Nebraska 21
Comtech Group appoints new CFO 21
Mobile Entertainment's multi-players cell phone games get WAP 2.0 compliance 21
Redknee to acquire Argent Networks 21
Verizon Wireless activates new cell site in Holland, Michigan 21
Motorola extends tender offer to acquire Vertex 21
Three Westchester County communities approve franchises for Verizon FiOS TV 21
Villages in Great Neck and North Shore approve franchises for Verizon FiOS TV 21
NewMarket Technology signs contract with APC 21
VSNL sells stake in Sri Lankan subsidiary 22
New security device coupled with Ericsson technology launched in Japan 22
Spice to sell tower business to Srei 22
Verizon Wireless expands network in southwestern Virginia 22
Sumitomo launches new DWDM SFP Transceivers 22
Alcatel appoints new president for its business in India 22
VimpelCom board extends contract term for its CEO 22
TeliaSonera Skanova Access to launch its operations in Sweden 22
Asia Netcom partners with TM 22
SDC signs reseller agreement with Juma Technology 22
Verizon Wireless activates new cell site in Carlisle, Indiana 22
Verizon Wireless expands network in Dennis, Massachusetts 22
AT&T to provide network services to First Cash Financial Services 22
RCN Corporation renews Peter Aquino as president and CEO 22
Qwest and Ronald A Katz Technology Licensing settle patent litigation 23
Intel to nominate new representative on Clearwire's board of directors 23
Cyfoca loans Stream Communications to repay bank loan 23
Sogecable and Orange to offer triple-play 23
Hauppauge Digital reports Q4 and final results 23
Telelogic signs renewal agreement with telecom vendor 23
Broadcast International closes on $15 million offering 23
Verizon Wireless expands network in Iowa 23
Verizon Wireless expands network in Eddington and Orono, Maine 23
Verizon Wireless expands network in Massachusetts 23
Telovations appoints new vice president of sales 23
Daniel Hesse resigns from Nokia board of directors 23
Garmin upgrades marine radomes 23
Motricity acquires mobile services business of InfoSpace 24
Telstra expands Next G network coverage 24
Airtel launches SMS2.0 24
TRENDnet Wireless N Routers receive Wi-Fi certification 24
Telkonet, EthoStream to provide networking solutions to Destination Hotels 24
SingTel to record SGD118 million currency translation gain 24
Bezeq not to renew Nortel contract 24
UAE's Etisalat may buy stake in Algerie Telecom 24
Norsat appoints new CFO 24
ROK Entertainment completes reincorporation and changes corporate name 24
Verizon Wireless expands network in Fryeburg, Maine 24
Spreadtrum, Amoi and Kuro jointly launch solution for music phones 24
US extends probe into proposed acquisition of 3Com 24
FCC changes rules for analog to DTV migration 25
TRAI redefines broadband 25
Nokia Siemens Network acquires Apertio 25
Apple's new firmware to relock the unlocked iPhones 25
Celunite announces name change to Azingo 25
Acacia subsidiary enters into license agreement with Sprint Nextel 25
Maritime signs contract to operate the cellular network on cruise ships 25
Airtel signs memorandum of understanding with VeriSign 25
DDC hires Brian Hawkinson as senior vice president 25
T-Mobile UK and 3 UK collaborate to cut 3G costs 25
Globalstar signs agreement to acquire Brazilian satellite gateway operator 25
New Ulm Telecom and HTC receive approval for closing of merger agreement 25
NeuStar appoints new president and COO 25
SiRF Technology launches SiRFInstantFixII 26
Teledyne acquires Storm Products 26
LCC International appoints new board member 26
RBRC to help retailers to comply with Maine's new cell phone recycling law 26
Court issues injunction against certain Qualcomm products for the US market 26
Ericsson to supply optical solution to Chunghwa Telecom 26
Ambient hires former CEO of Palm to head its operations 26
TracFone Wireless and Ronald A Katz Technology Licensing settle patent lawsuit 26
Zecotek, Fujikura sign partnership agreement 26
Mandalay Media to merge with Twistbox Entertainment 26
Turtle Wireless unveils tri-band wearable GSM mobile 26
Telemedicus appoints advisory board member 26
SpinVox names chief commercial officer 26
APA announces business structure and name change 26
iBasis names vice president of sales for EMEA 27
AT&T wins $1.2 million contract from United Natural Foods 27
AT&T acquires Easterbrooke Cellular 27
Verizon Wireless expands network in Paducah, Kentucky 27
LCC International reaches settlement agreement with stockholders 27
Law Offices of Brian Felgoise announces lawsuit against Leap Wireless 27
UpSNAP adds Millennial Media to advertising partners program 27
Orange Group opens new facility in Cairo 27
Verizon launches FiOS TV in Rowley, Massachusetts 27
Siemens implements direct-access line for public safety communication center 27
SDIC acquires 35% stake in telecom firm 27
Nextwave forms new business units 27
Vitendo releases vFone 4.0 27
Broadcom launches high definition satellite set-top box solution 28
Global Capacity and VSNL sign strategic sourcing agreement 28
Channell appoints new managing director of its Australian operations 28
ISCO International acquires Clarity Communication 28
Innodata Isogen to support Alcatel-Lucent's technical documentation systems 28
Maine PUC approves merger agreement between FairPoint and Verizon 28
eLEC Communications changes name to Pervasip 28
PCTEL sells MSG to Smith Micro Software 28
Knology closes acquisition of Graceba Total Communications 28
GameRail adopts Internap's IP technology 28
Motorola unveils CPEi 100 WiMAX device 28
Vettro announces support for HP Service Manager 7.0 28
Alcatel-Lucent appoints vice president of investor relations 28
Sicap to offer device detection for Syriatel 29
Motorola wins $150 million contract from Mobily 29
Hughes signs definitive agreement to acquire Helius 29
Trimble launches GPS phone software for CDMA-based BlackBerry smartphones 29
Netgear unveils new Wireless-N products 29
Norpac agrees to acquire CelLynx 29
Neonode to launch N2 mobile phone 29
Qualcomm to supply low-power display technology to KT Freetel 29
NII Holdings appoints new CEO 29
Verizon Wireless expands network in Ocean Township, New Jersey 29
Verizon Wireless expands network in Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa 29
Verizon Wireless expands network in Oakville, Indiana 29
Verizon Wireless expands network in Galloway Township, New Jersey 29
Nextphase Wireless signs reseller agreement with Hughes Network 30
Andy Cooper joins i2Telecom's advisory board 30
Verizon Wireless launches SMT5800 30
Qiao Xing Mobile Communication launches mobile TV phone 30
WPCS wins $9 million in new contracts 30
MobiTV service extended to BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone 30
Space Systems/Loral to provide broadband satellite for ViaSat 30
EADS Astrium to deliver new Eutelsat Ka-band satellite 30
TechFaith expands in to Latin American market 30
MSV and SkyTerra Communications close $150 million financing agreement 30
Qwest Communications to provide networking technology to Spring Air 30
Cellcom Israel selects Ericsson's mobile TV and video solution 30
Nokia to optimize N95 8GB 30
Hughes Network Systems and Dow Electronics sign distribution agreement 30
Cincinnati Bell acquires data recovery vendor 31
Laird Technologies launches new virtual design tool 31
Alvarion and Bridgewater announce joint WiMAX deployment in Angola 31
Tropos appoints new president and CEO 31
Digi-Key signs global distribution agreement with Synapse 31
ATCi introduces new warrior satellite monitoring system 31
Smith Micro and Beceem team up to maximize WiMAX user experience 31
Bandwidth.com appoints new CFO 31
Atria Networks acquires FibreWired Hamilton 31
Hargray Communications deploys Verimatrix's VCAS 31
EXFO launches FIP-400 fiber inspection probe 31
BT selects Motorola as the lead supplier of set-top boxes 31
Cellfire names new vice president of business development 31
CellPoint launches Flamingo Music and Flamingo Mobile headsets 32
Chunghwa Telecom selects Juniper Network's T-series core routers 32
Hughes signs CVS Systems as distributor for broadband internet service 32
FairPoint reaches agreement with Vermont Department of Public Service 32
Nortel appoints executive vice president of global sales 32
DirecTV incorporates Entropic's Channel Stacking Switch technology 32
WJ Communications signs partnership agreement with Mouser Electronics 32
Parsons launches Wi-Fi service on Seattle/Bremerton ferry run 32
Verizon Wireless expands network in De Soto, Missouri 32
Sprint selects Amdocs's software for mobile internet initiative 32
Verizon Wireless enhances coverage in Ohio 32
Verizon Wireless activates new cell site 32
Verizon Wireless expands network in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 33
012 Smile, Intel and Alvarion launch WiMAX initiative in Israel 33
Aruba Networks to purchase AirWave Wireless 33
Verizon upgrades FiOS broadband and voice network with G-PON technology 33
Oneaccess purchases Aeta.com 33
Raketu launches VoIP for Blackberry 33
Frontline may bow out of US wireless auction 33
Covista acquires GT3 Holdings, ClearEnd 33
Velocent Systems appoints new president and COO 33
MTI Wireless signs distribution agreement with WAV 33
Bell Mobility selects FusionOne to restore services 33
Wegener wins contract from Telesat 33
Sonus Networks announces next phase of growth plans for Europe 33
Harris Corporation to modernize Voice of America facility 34
MetroPCS enters into license purchase agreement with PTA Communications 34
AT&T signs two-year networking agreement with Planit Solutions 34
AT&T to provide integrated network services to Herff Jones 34
ACCC issues final determinations for line sharing between Primus and Telstra 34
Verizon Wireless expands network in New Jersey 34
Pac-West Telecomm appoints new CEO 34
C-COM Satellite integrates mobile antenna systems with IPSTAR satellite 34
FCC licenses FairPoint's proposed acquisition of Verizon's wireline operations 34
StarTek signs lease for new customer care center in Mansfield, Ohio 34
Covista acquires GT3 Holdings and ClearEnd 34
Interdigital, SK Telecom extend collaboration agreement 34
Xirrus provides Wi-Fi solution for Occam Network's green headquarters 34
Ciena launches new ethernet service modules 35
Verizon introduces new broad band service 35
BCS adds Worksmart to its hosted VoIP services 35
Cogeco teams with Disney to provide video-on-demand 35
Indian DoT issues nine letters of intent for spectrum allocation 35
Company Spotlight: Sprint Nextel 36
Key Facts 38
Address 38
Further Reading 43
Index 44