Monthly Archives: December, 2010

Google includes Verizon 3G data with Chrome OS netbooks

Netbooks running on Google Inc.'s (GOOG) Chrome OS won't be commercially available until the middle of next year, but they will include a wireless...

Ntelos to split wireless, wireline operations

Rural telecom operator Ntelos Holdings Corp. (NTLS) said it plans to split up its current operations into separate wireline and wireless businesses in an...

Neustar targets cable operators moving to all-IP networks

Neustar Inc. (NSR) is targeting cable operators with IP enablers drive to networkefficiencies, offering and improve service delivery in cable operators' networks, offering...

Analyst Angle: Mobile devices – Which company will lead the next innovation cycle?

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the...

Hi-Def Connectivity Optimized for Mobile – Opportunities Across the Mobile Ecosystem

The Mobile High-Definition Link standard defines a new mobile interface to directly connect mobile phones and other portable devices to high-definition televisions and displays....

Capital Markets: Zynga closes Newtoy acquisition; American Tower prices offering; and more

Social games developer Zynga Inc. acquired Texas-based mobile game developer Newtoy Inc. Newtoy is best known for its ‘Games With Friends' series of games,...

RCA pushes FCC, Congress on data roaming, interoperability

The Rural Cellular Association is pushing Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to mandate automatic data roaming between wireless carriers and to regulate 700...

RIM opens up app submissions for BlackBerry PlayBook

Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) is now accepting early applications for its forthcoming tablet, BlackBerry PlayBook. Developers can submit apps to BlackBerry App World...

With new funds in hand Clearwire looks towards network expansion

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) seems to be breathing a little easier following its recent fund raising activities with talk of expanding its network operations to...

Gift-card disruptor Swagg launches on iOS and Android

If credit cards are eventually going to be usurped by mobile devices, why not gift cards and membership cards? Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) subsidiary Outlier...

Wireless capex spending up for first time since 2008, Strategy Analytics says

Wireless capital expense spending grew for the first time since 2008, according to new research from Strategy Analytics. The company said the 1.7% uptick...

Reality Check: Deciphering the Level3/Comcast dispute, and what it means to wireless

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their...

Contracts: ZTE provides equipment in Peru; Sprint awards Network Vision contracts; and more

Following are infrastructure contracts announced during the past week:ZTEPeru: With ChinaTel to provide equipment and services for the carrier's deployment of a wireless broadband...

MobileMonday Toronto slated to host 500 people tonight

More than 500 people are scheduled to attend a MobileMonday Toronto event tonight. RCR Wireless News Publisher Jeff Mucci will moderate an open mobile...

U.S. Cellular tops Consumer Reports survey, AT&T Mobility in last place

AT&T Mobility took last place in Consumer Reports' annual survey of wireless service providers. The carrier has worked extensively to try to better its...

Juniper Networks pays $95M for Altor Networks

Juniper Networks has acquired Altor Networks for $95 million in cash. The Sunnyvale, Calif-based company said it bought the virtualization security technology company to...

Telecom unemployment at 8.4%, monthly labor statistics says

Employment in the computer and electronic products sector remained flat month to month, up just 700 jobs to employ 1.1 million positions in the...

Has Verizon already signed an AT&T-like deal for the iPhone?

Another day, another iPhone-coming-to-Verizon Wireless rumor. It turns out the nation's largest carrier might have already agreed to a deal similar to the one...

Sprint Nextel taps Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, Samsung for $5B network upgrade: iDEN to be shuttered beginning in 2013

UPDATED: Sprint Nextel Corp.'s (S) plans to overhaul its network operations took shape yesterday as the carrier announced contracts with Ericsson (ERIC), Alcatel-Lucent (ALU)...

Reader Forum: Latent consumer demand for 4G

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum...

Movers and Shakers: Gomez to lead Movius; Funambol appoints Chawla CEO; and more

Dominic A. Gomez has been named president and CEO of Movius Interactive Corp., which provides value-added communication services. Prior to joining Movius, Gomez was...

American Tower looks to raise $1B for acquisitions

American Tower Corp. (AMT) is planning to raise $1 billion to expand its tower holding portfolio.The company is planning to pay 4.5% interest on...

FCC seeks comment on adding 'disadvantages' criteria to auction bidding credits

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on whether to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to consider how the agency could adopt...

Verizon Wireless calls for dismissal of LTE equipment requirements

Verizon Wireless (VZ) is claiming that Cellular South's recent announcement that it was working with Samsung Telecommunications America calls into question the rural operator's...

France readies spectrum auction for 4G networks

The exact price and terms are still being worked out, but France is preparing to auction off a new round of wireless frequencies for...
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