Yearly Archives: 2010

RCR Unplugged: Intel not dumping WiMax despite Taiwan office closure

A report claiming Intel is closing down its WiMax Program Office in Taiwan has caused a bit of an online storm in a teacup,...

Featured Video: Device availability, 700 MHz roaming high on Rural Cellular Association's list

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Rural Cellular Association recently instituted plans to increase its presence in the regulatory halls of Washington, D.C., that included a...

Featured Video: CTIA provides update on hot topics for wireless industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The wireless industry is in the midst of dramatic changes as consumers continue to show increased interest in cutting the cord...

Worst of the Week: Would you like cheese with that whine?

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...

Analyst Angle (Special Edition): For all the hoopla over broadband, Indian operators focused on 3G : ‘WiMAX now, TD-LTE later' may pose challenges for...

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...

Bits and Bytes: Qualcomm launches gaming center; British Airways offers inflight portal; and more

Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) teamed up with the Georgia Institute of Technology to establish the Qualcomm Augmented Reality Game Studio, a research and design center...

Intel not dumping WiMax despite Taiwan office closure

A report claiming Intel is closing down its WiMax Program Office in Taiwan has caused a bit of an online storm in a teacup, with some dramatically pointing to the event as a sure sign Intel is distancing itself from WiMax, while the firm laughs off such allegations.

Intel buys cellular chip maker Comsys

Intel seems to have taken yet another surreptitious step towards the world of cellular, snapping up bankrupt Israeli based Comsys Mobile Communication and Signal Processing, a WiMAX/GSM modem chip maker for a reported $30 million.

In-Flight Broadband revenues to take flight

It used to be that only smokers had a really hard time fighting their obsessive, unhealthy addiction on long haul flights, but these days, us Internet junkies suffer from it too.

Motorola delays Android upgrades to Q3

Bad news for owners of Motorola’s Cliq and Cliq XT phones, as the firm announced the expected upgrade to Android 2.1 today would be further delayed.

Australian Android war heats up between telcos

While it may be Winter in the land down under, Aussie telcos are heating it up with the launch of a whole bunch of sugary Android goodies.

Kin is dead

Less than 2 months after being launched at Verizon Wireless and three months after its unveiling at a San Francisco bar at 10 in...

Steve Jobs arrogantly condescends to angry iPhone 4 owner

Rudeness and arrogance are two words oft associated with Apple, and Steve Jobs himself, but a recent email exchange with a customer has taken customer service and care to a whole new low.

@ Uplinq: Jacobs hints of sale of FLO TV

SAN DIEGO – During a press conference with reporters at Qualcomm Inc.'s Uplinq developer's conference, CEO Paul Jacobs said Qualcomm's relationship to its subsidiary,...

@ Uplinq: Qualcomm entices developers with augmented reality SDK, peer-to-peer support

SAN DIEGO – Qualcomm Inc. has paid $3 billion to developers using its BREW platform, CEO Paul Jacobs told a crowd of about 3,000...

Reality Check (Special Edition): The Kin kill

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...

Riding The Wave: The Forces Impacting Carrier Strategy

July Special Edition Featues: * The forces of change * Retail channels follow device's evolution of more choices, more complexity * Mobile technology critical...

Alliances: NetMotion teams with Sierra; AT&T targets utilities; and more

NetMotion Wireless, which provides mobile productivity and management software, and Sierra Wireless (SWIR) announced a joint marketing agreement to deliver a solution that...

Korean Telco gets Medico – a potentially lucrative trade

For many, going to the doctor for that regular health check-up is something we delay as other daily life activities take priority. For others, black marks start to accumulate on our appointment cards as we postpone those visits to avoid coming face to face with our fears.

Nokia finally dumps Symbian for MeeGo at high end

It was hardly heart stopping news to discover Finnish phone maker Nokia had decided to dump its antiquated Symbian operating system for future high-end smartphones in favour of its sleeker, Linux-based MeeGo mobile OS.

Cisco's tablet shakes up the space

Cisco has surprised the world yet again, announcing at the company's Cisco Live 2010 conference on Tuesday that it would come out with its own tablet, called “Cius,” aimed at corporate users and singularly-focused on delivering high-quality video conferencing.

Analyst Angle: A market perspective on LTE's rollout

Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News' May Special Edition, "Enabling the Mobile Revolution – Mobile Chips, Devices and Accessories."...

Featured Video: Motorola remains committed to municipal service networks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Motorola Inc. has a long history in supplying equipment to the municipal service networks market, also known as muni Wi-Fi. The...

Featured Video: Inmarsat unveils its first mobile satellite handset

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Inmarsat plc recently launched its first mobile satellite handset, filling out its roster with a portable device designed to tap into...

iPhone to Verizon Wireless rumors are fun

Stop me if you have heard this one before: Apple Inc. is set to break free of its AT&T Mobility bonds and begin offering...
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