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  • Ericsson shuts down cable manufacturing operations in Sweden

    Ericsson is shutting down its telecom cables operation within its networks business unit due to what it says is the result of the shift from copper to fiber. Cable production is moving to Asia, where there has been a growing demand for fiber.

FairPoint to build next-generation 911 system for state of Maine

FairPoint Communications has been awarded a $32 million contract to build its Emergency Services IP network (ESInet) 911 service for the state of Maine, one that will serve over 1.3 million people.

Tech Valley hires Sidera veteran Mahoney to lead marketing, product management

Tech Valley Communications has named 20-year telecom veteran Maura Mahoney as its senior director of marketing and product management.

Inteliquent reveals shareholder cash return strategy

Inteliquent, a voice interconnection provider, is continuing its turnaround strategy with a plan to return cash to its shareholders, including a special dividend of $1.25 per share, and to initiate a quarterly dividend of $0.0625 per share of its common stock. The service provider said that both dividends should be declared and paid within the next three months.

Windstream wins seat on GSA's GRITS-II contract

Windstream has been awarded a seat on the General Services Administration Region 4 Integrated Telecommunications Services - II contract where it will compete with Level 3 and tw telecom to provide telecom services to federal government agencies in eight Southeastern states.

Time Warner Cable, Charter, Cablevision capitalize on the broadband-only opportunity

While traditional cable operators--namely Time Warner Cable, Charter and Cablevision--have spent years trying to lure subscribers with triple-play voice, video and data bundles, they are increasingly finding the best recipe is one that includes a broadband-only option.

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