Ambition vs. practicality in cable-phone link

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The evolving technology that will offer customers video-on-demand and multimedia capabilities through the cable television networks is in the experimental stage and is expected to suffer through the inevitable glitches. Telecommunication industry insiders say the core principles of the technology are well established but some crucial components, such as high-speed switches that can process voice, video and computer data simultaneously, are still in the development stage. The giant computers, known as servers, that can store massive amounts of digital code and distribute them to users are also still evolving. The most challenging problem that will confront the new technology is developing consumer-friendly software that will not intimidate technophobic viewers.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Cable and other pay TV services, Services, Internet services, Systems analysis, Cable television, Product introduction, Multimedia systems, System Design, Interactive Video, New Technique, Cable Television/Data Services, Multimedia Technology

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Phone-service theft at companies surges

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Telephone systems are being victimized by a new type of theft that involves unauthorized use of their long-distance telephone services. Some companies have tried to force the phone companies to pay costs illegal calls, but so far, the FCC has not agreed with this view. Now, sophisticated thieves are going as far as using stolen access codes to place calls through pirate telephone companies. The heaviest concentration of pirate companies is New York City. Many illegal calls are placed by immigrants who want to call home, or calls are placed by drug dealers who do not want their calls traced. Telephone companies say customers should take precautions and avoid becoming victims of pirate phone companies.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Credit cards, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Telephone companies, T, Long distance telephone services, Fraud, Crime, Computer crimes, Long-distance telephone service, Security, Telephone Company, Computer Crime, Telecommunications Service

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