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Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Thursday, April 12, 2012 · 
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According to April 12 articles in the Kansas City Star and Dayton Business Journal, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Verizon Wireless have initiated joint promotions in several shared markets. Offering a $200 debit card as part of the promotion, the marketing effort has begun in Kansas City, Mo. and Kansas City, Kansas; Columbus, Ohio; Toledo, Ohio; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Raleigh, N.C.
The joint promotion is similar to the Comcast-Verizon effort launched earlier this year in Seattle and San Francisco. The two companies are offering debit cards to new subscribers who order cable and wireless phone products and services. The promotions are the result of joint marketing agreements that the country’s largest cable MSO signed with Verizon last year as part of the sale of Comcast wireless spectrum.
The FCC and U.S. Department of Justice are reviewing the sales agreements between Verizon Wireless and Comcast, as well as similar agreements between Verizon Wireless and Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks and Cox Communications. In each of the deals, the cable companies had agreed to sell advanced wireless spectrum (AWS) to Verizon Wireless and entered into joint marketing agreements to sell each other’s services. The deals also have drawn criticism and scrutiny from consumer groups and other communications organizations.
Posted by Steve FravelcloseAuthor: Steve Fravel
Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Thursday, April 5, 2012 · ·
Ericsson announced on April 2 that it has completed the acquisition of BelAir Networks, closing the transaction it first made public back in February.
BelAir is a carrier-grade WiFi company serving North America. Ericsson purchased 100% of BelAir giving it a boost in customer contracts using WiFi, but also in the requisite knowledge and technical expertise BelAir brings. BelAir was re-branded under the Ericsson name immediately upon closing the deal.
“We are gaining BelAir Networks’ leading position in carrier-grade WiFi equipment both in terms of installed base and product portfolio,” said Johan Wibergh, executive vice president and head of business unit Networks at Ericsson.
BelAir and its 120 employees will be integrated into the Ericsson business unit Networks over the next several months. Ericsson has indicated the intent to become the industry’s first integrated WiFi cellular provider covering a global customer base located in 180 countries.
Posted by Steve FravelcloseAuthor: Steve Fravel
Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Friday, March 30, 2012 · ·
CNet News reported on March 26 that HTC has purchased 20% of SyncTV as part of a partnership arrangement with Intertrust Technologies. SyncTV is a cloud-based service owned by Intertrust that supports streams to various platforms including Android, iOS, Windows phone, Xbox and Internet-enabled television sets.
HTC also agreed to license several of Intertrust’s patents. SyncTV uses Marlin, an open source digital rights management (DRM) tool that allows manufacturers to include the service in their mobile devices. Read more
Posted by Steve FravelcloseAuthor: Steve Fravel
Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 · ·
Akamai Technologies Inc. announced on March 6 that it had completed the acquisition of Sunnyvale, Ca.,-based Cotendo Inc. Privately held Cotendo provides an integrated suite of Web-based mobile acceleration services.
According to Akamai, the addition of Cotendo is designed to accelerate the Akamai innovation pace in cloud and mobile optimization. Quoted in a press release, Paul Sagan, Akamai president and CEO said, “As enterprises have embraced the move to the cloud and seek solutions for an increasingly mobile world, Akamai has added important technology and operational expertise across its global platform.”
The press release indicates that Akamai plans to open additional opportunities for the company in Israel, where a portion of the Cotendo team is based.
Posted by Steve FravelcloseAuthor: Steve Fravel
Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Monday, March 5, 2012 · ·
HickoryTech announced on March 2 that it had completed its acquisition of IdeaOne Telecom Group LLC, a competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) providing services in Fargo, N.D.
John Finke, president and chief executive officer of HickoryTech said, “The IdeaOne acquisition further expands our business and broadband services and gives us immediate access to the Fargo market for growth opportunities.”
Business services is the primary revenue source for IdeaOne. It provides direct fiber connections to 650 buildings offering IP-based voice, colocation and hosting services. IdeaOne brings 225 route miles and 3,600 consumer and business customers to the HickoryTech portfolio.
Once IdeaOne completes its transition to HickoryTech, its services will be marketed under the Enventis business-to-business brand.
Posted by Steve FravelcloseAuthor: Steve Fravel
Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Thursday, February 23, 2012 · ·
On February 28, the New Edge published an article concerning the sale of wireless assets by E.N.M.R. Telephone Cooperative d/b/a Plateau Wireless to Verizon Wireless. We incorrectly indicated that the telephone cooperative was selling all of its wireless assets. We apologize for that error and any confusion it may have caused. We are pleased to provide the following correction:
Verizon Wireless and Plateau Reach Sale Agreement
Verizon Wireless announced February 17 that it has reached an agreement with E.N.M.R Telephone Cooperative of Clovis, N.M., to purchase E.N.M.R.’s wireless operating assets for New Mexico RSA 6, currently doing business as Plateau Wireless in Southeastern New Mexico. Read more
Posted by Steve FravelcloseAuthor: Steve Fravel
Name: Steve Fravel
Email: sfravel@ntca.org
Site: http://www.ntca.org
About: Steve Fravel is Manager of Emerging Technologies for NTCA. Steve’s responsibilities include tracking and analyzing the impact of government regulation and legislation on telecommunications products including video products and services provided by rural telephone companies. Steve is the staff liaison for the NTCA Video Task Force. In addition, he follows current trends in video distribution and content so that he might provide resources for NTCA member companies who look to the association for information and direction.
With more than 30 years experience in telecommunications, Steve has a varied background having worked in radio, television and telephony. Prior to joining NTCA Steve spent 14 years with Iowa Network Services as Video Manager where he was instrumental in developing video related products and services.
Steve graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA in Communications. He and his wife Michele reside in Manassas, VASee Authors Posts (221) on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 · ·
Earlier this week, Vodafone Group confirmed industry suspicions, acknowledging that it is considering the purchase of Cable and Wireless (C&W) Worldwide. Vodafone is considered the world’s largest mobile phone company. Read more
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