Monthly Archives: September, 2009

@PCIA: Sprint Nextel outsourcing to Ericsson transforms both companies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Reducing costs is not the only reason for wireless carriers to outsource network management to telecom equipment operators, Johan Bjorklund, VP...

By the Numbers: Top 10 Tower Companies

This RCR Wireless News Top 10 Tower Companies listing is a compilation of the top 10 tower companies that responded to a survey from...

Weekly Deal Roundup

Skyterra announces going-private transactionSkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement for SkyTerra to be acquired by a new...

@PCIA: Strong value chain needed for 4G deployments

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As fourth-generation network rollouts begin, the wireless industry’s value chain has viable buildout opportunities that should keep the sector healthy, as...

Analyst Angle: Netbooks gaining traction with consumers

Those of us that follow the consumer electronics industry have been hearing about the promise of netbooks for quite some time now. The...

Industry reaction mixed to FCC net neutrality plans: New regs bring some clarity, beg new questions

The Federal Communication Commission’s announcement yesterday that it was looking to reinforce existing network neutrality regulations that would include porting wireline requirements to wireless...

Net neutrality concerns

If the Federal Communications Commission puts any teeth into net neutrality rules, look for the issue to land on the front doorsteps of the...

How to Survive the Mobile Data Tsunami

There has been a surge in attention on the subject of the mobile data tsunami – the increasing burden on mobile networks from the...

PCIA Products Roundup

4G Unwired 4G Unwired has introduced SkyView Microwave, microwave engineering software that provides the ability to design microwave and broadband networks in 3D...

Wireless bound by FCC open Internet rules: Some leeway granted for network management

The Federal Communications Commission unveiled its view of an open Internet with Chief Julius Genachowski explaining the new administration’s plans to keep access to...

@TC3: JIL initiative tries to attract developers

SAN JOSE, Calif. – JIL, the Joint Innovation Lab, is an effort by four of the world's largest wireless operators to put carriers back...

Executive Interview: Cox’s Stephen Bye: Ready for Wireless competition

Cable telecom giant Cox Communications Inc. is set to enter the highly competitive wireless space in a big way. The company is in the...

PCIA’s Fitch talks regs, buildouts on eve of show

As president and CEO of PCIA – the Wireless Infrastructure Association, Michael Fitch is charged with overseeing the group's mission of supporting the infrastructure...

Unlimited calling plans to challenge networks: High-traffic offers to require high-tech solutions

Nothing seems to drive adoption of a service as well as cutting the price of using that service. And for the wireless industry, the...

PCIA’s 2009 Wireless Infrastructure Show is set to inform

The tower industry gets its turn on the trade show spotlight this week as PCIA’s 2009 Wireless Infrastructure Show is set to kick off...

New networks, new opportunities : Tower market set for 4G spoils

Wasn’t it just yesterday the wireless industry was all abuzz about third-generation networks and how they would revolutionize the way we communicate? Taking a...

Palm’s results beat expectations: Company to focus exclusively on WebOS, ditching Palm OS and Windows Mobile

Palm Inc. said it sold 823,000 smartphones during its recently completed first fiscal quarter, dominated by the recent launch of its Pre device. Despite...

Palm's results beat expectations: Company to focus exclusively on WebOS, ditching Palm OS and Windows Mobile

Palm Inc. said it sold 823,000 smartphones during its recently completed first fiscal quarter, dominated by the recent launch of its Pre device. Despite...

@TC3: Carriers to Silicon Valley: We need your innovation

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Silicon Valley companies that are debating whether it's beneficial to work with telecom carriers should recalibrate their expectations in the...

Worst of the Week: Reality bites

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There's a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so...

@4G World: Day 2 brings a word from the WiMAX camp

CHICAGO – Day 2 of the 4G World 2009 event in Chicago continued where the first day left off: High-speed wireless data services are...

Vertical Markets: Product Announcement: Zultys MXmobileâ„¢ Healthcare Communication Leverages Mobility to Increase Care Options

Zultys Inc. recently announced a major new Unified Communications solution that seamlessly connects your office to your mobile device. Connecting with a broad...

Case Study : Mississippi State Upgrades Cellular for Capacity Crowds

Initially founded as a land-grant college in 1862, Mississippi State University (MSU) currently serves 17,000 students on its campus in Starkville, Mississippi. Campus facilities...

Case Study: Sierra Wireless facilitates remote monitoring of 50,000 miles of pipeline

SaskEnergy is a Crown-owned natural gas utility with a mandate to operate in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada. The corporation serves more than 90...

Case Study: Nokia Siemens Networks helps Stelera Wireless bring broadband connectivity to small-town America

ChallengesAs a new Internet Service Provider, Stelera was launching a new business model and targeting a new market for its services. The company needed...
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