Verizon and Cablevision have been involved in an intense battle for years over broadband customers on Long Island.
So it really wasn't a huge surprise when Verizon tried to up the ante by suing Cablevision for patent infringement concerning DVR technology.
It was pretty clear the lawsuit had nothing whatsoever to do with Cablevision actually copying Verizon. It was just a way to attack a competitor via the courts.
broadband customersVerizon's Attempt To Attack Cablevision With Patents FailsTechdirt Mon, 05/23/2011 - 22:57
Average broadband speeds 'less than half those advertised'guardian.co.uk Technology Wed, 03/02/2011 - 00:45
Irish ISP and Major Music Labels Ready To Disconnect PiratesTorrentFreak Mon, 05/24/2010 - 06:16
AT&T's 4chan Block Raises Issue of Net NeutralityLinux Today Mon, 07/27/2009 - 15:32
PC World: "It appears some of AT&T's broadband customers across the United States were intentionally blocked from accessing the infamous forum 4chan over the weekend." |
In February 2009, IRMA – representing EMI, Sony, Universal and Warner – reached an 