Yearly Archives: 2010

@ 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...

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...

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...

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...

MetroPCS joins Wal-Mart frenzy

Regional, flat-rate cellular provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has joined the growing list of providers to offer traditional prepaid wireless service exclusively through mega-hyper-giant...

Analyst Angle: Windows Phone 7: If at first you don’t succeed …

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...

Capital Markets: Broadcom to acquire Beceem; Dragonwave buys Axerra; and more

Broadcom announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Beceem Communications, which provides 4G wireless platform solutions. The deal is valued at...

@ 4G World: Day 1 round up

Below is just some of the news announced during the first day at the 2010 4G World eventMotorola Inc.’s Motorola Solutions business introduced its...

@ 4G World: Operators will use multiple networks for new revenue opportunities

CHICAGO—The new normal for mobile broadband will require operators to forge new relationships, using hybrid technologies and a network of multiple networks to offer...

HP readies Palm revival with Pre 2 and webOS 2.0

Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ) is finally going public with its next plans for Palm and the webOS operating system after acquiring the company last April.HP...

Humm assumes CEO, president title at T-Mobile USA

T-Mobile USA Inc. said it has completed its senior leadership transition with Philipp Humm taking over as president and CEO of the nation’s No....
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