Friday, June 5, 2009

Verizon broadcasts its TV visions - Telecom News Analysis

June 4, 2009

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ) director of product development and management for video services, Joseph Ambeault, outlined the carrier's wish list for developments in the TV services sector, during a keynote speech Wednesday at the Connections conference organized by analyst firm Parks Associates .

It's a pretty ambitious list, too. For example, Verizon wants to see user-based licensing take hold, something that would allow users to consume content anywhere. Essentially, said Ambeault, Verizon wants the TV sector to avoid the content consumption and protection issues that have affected the music industry...