2007

The word last week that Nokia Corp.’s new N75 device would debut soon at AT&T Mobility drew its share of attention, for good reason. Though Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Nokia’s CEO, has …

When it comes to reporting global broadband rankings, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has become to Bush administration telecom officials what Al Jezeera’s coverage of the war on …

Dear Editor, Netflix recently made it possible for people to stream movies and television shows to their personal computers. According to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, this is not the end …

Congress and the courts are getting serious about intervening in the thriving American business known as patent litigation. While critics claim the U.S. patent system is a sordid mess that …

Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility continued to pummel Sprint Nextel Corp. in customer gains during the first quarter, but investors appeared encouraged by Sprint Nextel’s performance, which-in a back-handed sort-of …

New Motion Inc. completed its reverse stock split and adopted a new ticker symbol.The mobile entertainment company put the wraps on a 1-for-300 reverse split of common stock and converted …

Clearwire Corp. said it will expand its distribution agreement with AOL L.L.C.The Kirkland, Wash.-based WiMAX firm said AOL will offer its high-speed wireless broadband service to AOL customers, and that …

Regional carrier Rural Cellular Corp. reported healthy customer metrics despite posting a net loss for the first quarter of 2007; the carrier cut its churn rate, gained subscribers and improved …

Sprint Nextel Corp. affiliate iPCS Inc. reported a larger net loss for the first quarter despite increased revenues.The company reported revenues of $120.9 million, an increase from revenues of $112.5 …

The good news: The new Nokia Siemens Networks is intent on creating a “winning company” despite difficult market conditions. But 9,000 workers have to go. In a carefully worded press …

The following list details this week’s infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the …

The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.Carrier –Credit Suisse First Boston upgraded Qwest Communications International to neutral …

After a flurry of discouraging news in recent months, Nortel Networks Ltd. released brighter financial results for the first quarter and better expectations for the remainder of the year. First-quarter …

Two former executives from m-Qube are joining the crowded mobile advertising field with startup Quattro Wireless.The new company, which was founded late last year but came out of stealth mode …

Hello! And welcome to our Thursday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

Nokia Corp. announced seven new phones for markets outside the United States at an event in New Delhi, India, news that coincided with the firm’s annual shareholders’ meeting in Helsinki, …

Ntelos Holding Corp.’s net wireless customer additions in the first quarter were more than double what the carrier reported during the same quarter a year ago, and the firm also …

Despite a $2 million net loss in its most recent quarter, Andrew Corp. announced steady growth in sales. The news appeared to please investors, which sent the company’s stock up …

Research In Motion Ltd. is following up its pursuit of the consumer market with a device dubbed the “Curve,” which will sell exclusively at AT&T Mobility “later this spring,” according …

Microsoft Corp. expanded its mobile advertising business with the acquisition of ScreenTonic SA, a Paris-based outfit with carrier partners in Belgium, France and the United Kingdom.Terms of the deal were …

Mobile games publisher Glu Mobile Inc. reported improvements in both revenues and earnings for the first quarter, news that appeared to please the company’s investors. Glu’s stock was up almost …

Motorola Inc. said it hired a platform technology guru for its mobile devices business, a pragmatic move that reflects the ailing handset giant’s efforts to revive its fortunes-albeit one that …

Alltel Wireless added “The Wafer”-a new, thin, bar-style handset from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.-to its portfolio. The handset is $50 with a mail-in rebate and two-year contract, and is available …

Airvana Inc. announced it has acquired 3Way Networks, a provider of home base stations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Airvana said it hopes the acquisition will help expand its …