Telecommunications service providers are adding a new item to their product lines: cable TV services. Carriers view this as a natural addition to their ever-expanding service lines, which include local service, long distance communications, Internet access, and wireless capabilities. While video promises a new revenue stream, the companies must meet significant challenges, such as adding more bandwidth to their networks and linking their back-office systems together to present a seamless view of the various services to customers.
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Traditional Telcos Rallying Around Cable Services
Posted by: Paul Korzeniowski August 31, 2004 06:00 AMTelecommunications service providers are adding a new item to their product lines: cable TV services. Carriers view this as a natural addition to their ever-expanding service lines, which include local service, long distance communications, Internet access, and wireless capabilities. While video promises a new revenue stream, the companies must meet significant challenges, such as adding more bandwidth to their networks and linking their back-office systems together to present a seamless view of the various services to customers.