June 25, 2012

Cable vs. Telco—Smart Home Battle Heats Up

Telcos and cable ops are both making pitches as to why their particular suite of services is the best for home automation and security. With smart homes seen as a lucrative market, everyone is looking at rapid expansion. It is not just telcos and cable ops looking to get a foot into the door of homes. One satellite company has already expanded its in-home services across the country and is testing additional services like home and office automation.

Also in the June 25  issue of CableFAX Daily:

Google execs said Motorola Mobility will remain a separate company for now and won’t be integrated into Google anytime soon.

DirecTV confirmed that it shifted 3D net n3D to a part-time channel earlier this month, but said it will continue to look for more programming for the net.

Attendees of Wednesday’s “40 for 40” event reflected on the passing of Title IX, the law that leveled school playing fields for girls. Read on to see what honorees from the event had to say.