IPTV and Internet TV continued to be frequent headlines this week as additional service providers announce new offerings and...

• Google and IBM both show interest in Powerline Networking.
• Internet TV is taking off with CBS announcing a 24 hour news station and AOL/XM Radio partnering to broadcast live concerts.
• Cable and Telecom companies continue to battle in the U.S.

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Live Music, No Cover
MSNBC - July 13, 2005
"It was clear several months ago that Time Warner's America Online and XM Satellite Radio were destined to make beautiful music together, but today the two companies took the idea one step further. They have announced a venture through which they will each provide live concerts to music lovers."

"At this point, the content will be free, with revenues derived from advertising and license fees. According to the press announcement, the goal of the venture is to create a 24-hour platform for live entertainment."

Blogging + Video = Vlogging
Wired - July 13, 2005
"It was inevitable: Bloggers who previously wrote endlessly about everything from politics to tech tips to how to fry an egg on a hot sidewalk can now take their commentary, advice and random experiments to the next level by filming and broadcasting their work, thanks to the latest web trend -- video blogging."

IPTV takes off on planes with GSM to follow
ZDNet UK - July 12, 2005
"Singapore Airlines launched the first in-flight IPTV service on Saturday, and aeroplane makers say voice GSM will be available in-flight next year."

Can the future of TV be seen on the Web?
USA Today - July 12, 2005
"We're right at the cusp" of the Internet TV revolution, says Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Tom Wolzien. "I have talked about this with multiple network presidents and multiple of their big-time producers. All of them are thinking about this."

"They aren't just thinking. Programming powers including ABC, ESPN, CBS, Fox News, MTV, the BBC, Telemundo and Major League Baseball already are investing in subscription and ad-supported ventures offering TV-like video online."

Experts discuss IPTV
Netimperative - July 12, 2005
"Last week Netimperative gathered together some of the leading experts in IPTV, the hottest area of broadband and TV today, for a roundtable discussion. The following is a short extract of the discussion, while a full MP3 recording of the meeting is available for purchase for £50."

Broadband's power-line push
CNet - July 11, 2005
"Duke (Power) began its trial with 500 homes and plans to launch a commercial service to 10,000 to 15,000 homes by the end of this year, said Gerardi. The company, which will rent access to its network to ISPs such as EarthLink, said it will be able to handle high-speed data services at 512kbps to 5mbps, along with voice over IP services. The cost of the service will likely be about $30 a month."

Italy's Wind plans fast internet access, 150 TV channels
Forbes - July 11, 2005
"Italian telecom company Wind, which is being sold by Enel SpA, plans in next days to launch 4 megabit/second internet access, and access to 150 TV channels over the internet by end of the year, said La Repubblica, citing Wind officials."

Cable companies are trying to block Internet TV
The Union Leader - July 9, 2005
"IT IS SAD but not surprising that cable companies across the country are marshaling all their political resources and lobbying might to halt the advance of cutting edge technology that would offer consumers an alternative way of receiving video and Internet service in their homes."

Cable Shrugs at Video Franchise Bill
Light Reading - July 8, 2005
"Pending federal legislation exempting “competitive video providers” from obtaining local franchises would considerably ease the entry of the telcos into the TV business, and the cable industry, at least publicly, is saying it is open to the idea."