FCC approves AT&T-BellSouth merger   29 Dec 2006 22:13 GMT
After months of partisan deadlock, Federal Communications Commission approves the merger valued at around $85 billion.
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Virtual reality to get its own network   29 Dec 2006 19:08 GMT
Neuronet, separate from the Internet, to be launched in 2007 purely for virtual-reality games and business applications.
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Ford in Sync with Microsoft's technology?   29 Dec 2006 12:53 GMT
Bluetooth system and OS from software giant will eventually be an option for entire Ford lineup, the Journal reports.
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AT&T offers more for BellSouth deal approval   29 Dec 2006 04:55 GMT
Telephone carrier agrees to stiffer conditions on its acquisition of BellSouth to try to win approval from the FCC.
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Verizon plans improved Pacific network after quake   29 Dec 2006 00:00 GMT
The phone carrier plans to build a multiroute network across the Pacific Ocean after an earthquake in Asia disrupted service.
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Laying a new path to your TV   28 Dec 2006 19:26 GMT
As AT&T brings its Internet-based service to more markets, Comcast is souping up a network upgrade of its own.
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Vodafone submits offer for Hutchison Essar: report (AFP)   28 Dec 2006 05:13 GMT

AFP - Vodafone, the world's largest mobile phone operator, has submitted an offer for Hutchison Essar of India valuing the company at 17-18 billion dollars, a report has said.

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Vodafone submits Hutchison Essar bid: FT (Reuters)   28 Dec 2006 00:24 GMT

Reuters - Vodafone has submitted a bid for Indian mobile phone operator Hutchison Essar that puts a value of at least $17 billion on the company, the Financial Times reported, citing sources close to the talks.

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Quakes disrupt phone, Internet service in Asia   27 Dec 2006 19:44 GMT
Casualties limited, but undersea cables damaged during powerful earthquakes, causing 40 to 60 percent loss of capacity.
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Samsung develops new mobile memory chip   27 Dec 2006 14:29 GMT
Its new 1Gb DRAM memory chip is thinner and uses less power than previous generations of chips, company says.
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