Monthly Archives: February, 2008

Testing industry’s mettle

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

In the Digital Age, when you hear about theft and how to combat/punish it, the common nomenclature for such activities include cybercrime, hacking, piracy,...

Pained about the roaming in Spain?: Domestic carriers offer options, but heavy usage can be costly

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Anyone who has traveled abroad and decided to use their cellphone to call home or check e-mail knows how shocking the total on your...

ETF class-action lawsuit against VZW certified: Case could cost No. 2 service provider close to $1B

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

An arbitrator certified a class-action lawsuit against Verizon Wireless that potentially could cost the No. 2 cellphone carrier close to $1 billion in refunds...

Hedgehogging: hedgehogging v. Interrupting conversations in an office environment by poking your head over the top of the cube.

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

If Google does manage to exit the 700 MHz spectrum auction with a substantial chunk of airwaves, it will be interesting to see what...

Entertainment industry ripe for change: Mobile seen as one avenue, though market remains small

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

LAS VEGAS - It is no doubt a tumultuous time for the television industry - writers' strike not withstanding - and NBC Universal President...

WAP VS. APP: Age-old question continues to haunt developers

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

The answer to that old "WAP or app" debate? It might be, both.Ever since the early days of WAP - which, yes, was often...

Analysts debate ‘missing’ iPhones: NYC reseller said he ships 500 to 1,000 overseas each month

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Call it "the anatomy of an industry dustup" or, if you're feeling dramatic, call in Sherlock Holmes.After all, over the past week or so,...

Mobile TV space looks for growth in 2008: Players believe pieces in place, but awareness needed

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Mobile television is all over the place, yet going nowhere fast all at the same time. Consumer choice for TV and video on cellphones...

VZW yields strongest emotional brand, TNS reports

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Research firm TNS said that Verizon Wireless is the clear leader when comparing brand power on an emotional level with customers. Verizon Wireless' dominance...

Asia to spur mobile WiMAX growth

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Asia will account for more than half of all mobile WiMAX 802.16e subscribers by 2013, predicts a new study from Juniper Research.The firm expects...

Auction total passes $18B: Action centers on A and B Blocks

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Bidding in the Federal Communication Commission's 700 MHz auction continued to slow throughout today, though enough money has been thrown around to push total...

What’s to become of Motorola?: Speculation runs rampant on upshot of surprise news

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

As word sank in that Motorola Inc. is "exploring the structural and strategic realignment" of its business - including the possible creation of a...

Wireless ringing with potential of Microsoft-Yahoo combo

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Microsoft Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Yahoo Inc. may be centered on Internet search, but the takeover - if consummated - could make huge waves...

Auction bids slow, but money continues rolling in: Martin optimistic D Block will reach reserve, but open for alternatives

RCR Wireless News - February 1, 2008

Compared with yesterday, when potential winning bids added more than $4 billion to the bottom line, bidding early today in the Federal Communication Commission's...