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> Level 3 Communications launched the Global Media Partners Program (GMPP), a collaboration comprised of production facilities, teleports and media hubs connected to Level 3's Vyvx broadcast network. Release
> Optical ROADMs are finding a new place in the cloud by increasing flexibility and efficiency in the data center interconnect transport network. Fibre Systems article
> Telco Systems introduced of the IP-PLUS downloadable Layer 3 software package for its Carrier Ethernet portfolio at GEN15 Dallas. Release
> Vodafone Group has opted against spinning off its entire emerging markets unit, including operations in India, Africa, New Zealand, Qatar and Turkey. Reuters article
> FirstLight Fiber announced that hopTo, a mobile workspace application that addresses the challenges of transporting applications to mobile devices, has chosen FirstLight to provide the communications network required to deliver a richer user interface and development environment. Release
> Axtel has received CEEDA certification, which recognizes the implementation of best practices for energy efficiency at its Apodaca data center. Telecompaper article
Cable News
> Calling its customer and employee trials of its white-label version of Comcast's X1 platform successful, Cox Communications said that it will deploy the service, called Contour, to customers in San Diego, Calif. Article
> On the same day that Comcast finally launched the anticipated trial of its IP-based "Stream TV" service in Boston, the MSO's video chief, Matt Strauss, laid out his company's vision for video services to investors at the Wells Fargo Securities Technology, Media & Telecom conference in New York. Article
Installer News
> CommScope said that its recently completed acquisition of TE Connectivity's Broadband Network Services assets will help it expand, particularly in the FTTx segment. Article
Online Video News
> Subscription video on demand services are enjoying a steady rise, with consumer spending growing 23 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2015 to $1.27 billion, a new report by The Digital Entertainment Group said. Article
Wireless News
> Sprint and AT&T executives discounted T-Mobile US' newly announced Binge On streaming video service that the operator will offer to all its customers who subscribe to 3 GB or higher data plans for no extra charge. Article
> Qualcomm officially debuted its Snapdragon 820 chipset, which it expects to be its flagship product that will power high-end smartphones next year. Article
And finally … Sizing up who has Google Fiber. Network World article