Monthly Archives: October, 2010

Ericsson beats Q3 estimates amid ongoing component shortage

Ericsson AB (ERIC) reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, which lifted profits to $554 million, up 360% from a year ago.Sales were basically...

LTE-Advanced, 802.16m make ITU cut for 4G

The International Telecommunications Union narrowed down the requirements for technologies looking to gain official “4G” status claiming that LTE-Advanced and WirelessMAN-Advanced will be accorded...

U.S. faces spectrum crunch by 2014: Freeing 275 megahertz of spectrum could save $120B

The United States will need another 275 megahertz of spectrum by 2014 to keep up with mobile broadband demand, according to a white paper...

KPCB announces $250M sFund for social startups

Following the success of its $200 million iFund targeted specifically at mobile apps on Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iOS platform, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers...

Prepaid defections hit Verizon Wireless' branded Q3 growth

Verizon Wireless (VZ) continued to maintain its position as the nation’s largest wireless operator at the end of the third quarter, but its year-over-year...

Worst of the Week: Simplicity's sequel equals complexity

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...

Bits and Bytes: PlayPhone launches social gaming platform; Sequans intros WiMAX SIP; and more

Mobile entertainment company PlayPhone Inc. launched its PlayPhone Social mobile social gaming platform. The company said the platform represents a strategic shift from the...

@ 4G World: Operators need to partner, find balance with over-the-top providers

CHICAGO—Wireless operators have the opportunity with next-generation networks and services to partner with over-the-top providers in new ways to make “a heck of a...

@ 4G World: Carriers brace for data storm

CHICAGO – The final day of this year’s 4G World event included a roundtable discussion of representatives from a diverse selection of wireless operators,...

@ 4G World: Verizon, Alcatel-Lucent explore enterprise opportunities

CHICAGO—In a dual-presentation keynote this morning, Verizon Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent detailed how the LTE network, paired with new devices and applications will drive mobile...

Nokia slashes 1,800 jobs after improved Q3 results: Layoffs come as Nokia changes developer playground once again

Nokia Corp. (NOK) could well be on its way to reversing the downward spiral that it's been on for about three years. If the...

iPhone, 'connected devices' propel AT&T Mobility's Q3 growth

AT&T Mobility (T) posted robust overall customer growth during the third quarter led by strong activations in its “connected devices” and prepaid operations that...

@ 4G World: Increased video adoption leads to new optimization tools

CHICAGO—Video optimization techniques are getting more attention as wireless operators try to manage consumers' increased appetite for YouTube and other videos on their networks.Openwave...

Partnerships: MetroPCS chooses Seven solution; Motorola, Nokia enter 4G license agreement; and more

Seven, which provides push-enabled mobile messaging solutions, said MetroPCS has deployed its push mobile e-mail technology for its mail@Metro consumer e-mail service. Seven's service...

RCR Wireless News, American Roamer launch global interactive spectrum, carrier information service: Free service provides mobile industry with traditionally hard-to-find 2G, 3G and 4G...

RCR Wireless News and American Roamer have teamed up to provide industry professionals with country- and carrier-specific spectrum and technology information that includes a...

Virgin Mobile USA adds high end to PayLo

The cavalcade of changes in the prepaid space continued today as Sprint Nextel Corp.’s (S) Virgin Mobile USA division launched a new plan for...

@ 4G World: KDDI exec discusses CDMA roadmap, LTE buildout plans

Editor's Note: KDDI's Dr. Hideo Okinaka, VP and general manager of Japanese operator KDDI Corp., spoke about the operator's perspective on deploying various technologies...

EA acquires Angry Birds publisher Chillingo for up to $80 million

In another major vote of confidence for iOS app developers, Electronic Arts Inc. (ERTS) has acquired Chillingo for as much as $80 million.The publisher...

@Wireless Retail Summit: Dealers and Operators discuss the future of wireless retail

Optimism about 2011 remains high according to a panel of six independent wireless retailers representing both large and small businesses on the second day...

@ 4G World: MetroPCS expands LTE to Detroit

CHICAGO – MetroPCS Communication Inc. (PCS) continued to bully its way into the “4G” discussion today adding yet another market to its LTE coverage...

Yahoo's North American mobile chief leaves on heels of Q3 results

Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) continues to be a revolving door for executives who are either being pushed out or leaving for greener pastures. David Katz,...

Yahoo’s North American mobile chief leaves on heels of Q3 results

Yahoo Inc. (YHOO) continues to be a revolving door for executives who are either being pushed out or leaving for greener pastures. David Katz,...

@ 4G World: Clearwire pushes past 90 Mbps in LTE trials

CHICAGO – Clearwire Corp.'s (CLWR) trial of LTE technology is showing promising results that have pushed well-known web-based network speed testing sites to their...

Verizon Wireless to offer Tab Nov. 11

Verizon Wireless this morning stepped forward with its launch plans for Samsung Telecommunications America's recently unveiled Galaxy Tab device.The carrier said it plans to...

@ 4G World: RCR Wireless News names 2010 Ecosystem Awards winners

RCR Wireless News, the leading online resource for all things wireless, has announced the winners of the 2010 RCR Ecosystem Awards, which recognizes leading...
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