Monthly Archives: December, 2011

Reader Forum: Is the wireless tipping point here? Don’t ask; just get ready

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...

Reader Forum: Wi-Fi holds the key to mobile operator strategy

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...

Apple loses twice in court as Samsung and Motorola win cases

The iPad and iPhone are looking much more successful in retail stores than in courtrooms, with Samsung and Motorola Mobility both scoring significant court...

Telecom equipment makers raise national security concerns with PM

The Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association today raised the issue of the susceptibility of the Indian telecommunications network to collapse at any juncture due to what the group called a lack of initiative on the part of the current United Progressive Alliance government.

Domino’s hits 1M online orders in a week, 13% mobile

In a sign that the Web and mobile e-commerce are now meaningfully affecting even the most mundane parts of our lives, Domino's Pizza said...

Mobile app processors: the sweet spot for chipmakers

Texas Instruments says fourth-quarter revenue will be lower than expected, thanks to weakness in all markets -- except mobile. Success in the wireless market has been a key differentiator for chipmakers this year, as companies that have a strong presence have posted markedly better results than their competitors.

Worst of the Week: Priced to move … or not

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...

India’s mobile subscriber base at 881.4 million in October

India's total of telephone subscribers (wireless and wireline) increased to 914.6 million at the end of October from 906.9 million the previous month, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India reported. The country's wireless subscriber base grew to 881.4 million from 873.6 million in September, an increase of 0.89%.

Brazilian electronics sector grows 8% in 2011, short of forecast

The Brazilian electronics industry will close this year with revenue of U.S. $73.7 billion (R$134 billion), an increase of 8% from 2010 but short of an initial expectation of 13%, nonprofit trade group Abinee said this week, citing a trade imbalance and a stronger real.

Entel takes out $200M loan with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi

Entel, the second-largest mobile telephone operator in Chile, has signed a $200 million loan with Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi and a unit of Bank of Nova Scotia. The money will be used to pay down a $600 million loan Entel has coming due in June.

American Tower, MTN partner in Uganda

American Tower (NYSE: AMT) expanded its presence in Africa signing a deal to form a joint venture with MTN Group to acquire nearly 1,000...

BroadSoft survey: Shift to mobile-only communications an opportunity for MNOs

Global enterprises are shifting to mobile-only communications more rapidly than expected, as well as adopting unified communications services more broadly, notes the 2011 BroadSoft Mobile Enterprise of the Future survey. This trend could be an opportunity for mobile network operators, because enterprises believe their MNO is better positioned to deliver services such as video calling and conferencing, Web conferencing, voice mail, presence management and instant messaging than fixed-line providers like Microsoft, Google or IBM.

Highlights from the RCR Wireless Global Tour, San Francisco

Wireless technology innovators and other RCR Wireless community members gathered in San Francisco this week to discuss the future of the world's most exciting...

OnLive brings more games to mobile devices

Just in time for the holidays, OnLive has a new application to stream popular games to the tablets and smartphones that will be waiting...

FCC posts image of Nokia 710 with T-Mobile branding

The Federal Communications Commission gave consumers a big clue today about what T-Mobile USA and Nokia will be announcing next week in New York....

Clearwire adds $50M to stock offer

Clearwire (CLWR) has upped the ante in its previously announced stock offering with plans now to raise an additional $50 million through the sale. Clearwire...

Competitive carriers need pathway to 4G, RCA chief says

Large wireless companies in the U.S. have balkanized the 700 MHz spectrum and made it difficult to invest in next-generation data networks, RCA's president and CEO said in a briefing on Capitol Hill.

Mobile VAS will empower India’s masses, IT minister says

Indian Information Technology and Telecommunications Minister Kapil Sibal has said that even with a subscriber base of 899 million and 120 million Internet users, conducive regulatory environment is far from a saturation point.

Astellia to launch C-Sight for executives on the go

Astellia, a French company that provides monitoring solutions for the optimization of mobile networks, revealed its C-Sight application for smartphones and tablets designed for executives of mobile operators who are on the move.

Nextel, Iusacell agree to withdraw lawsuits over spectrum auction

Nextel Mexico, the local unit of Virginia-based NII Holdings and Mexican group Iusacell have agreed to withdraw lawsuits and end litigation related to an October 2010 auction.

Telefónica Colombia to invest $500M in 2012

The Colombian unit of the Spanish group Telefónica will receive about U.S. $500 million from its parent company in 2012 from for investments, focusing on expanding its infrastructure for data services, fixed and mobile telephony.

IBM unveils solutions to meet IT consumerization demand

Although IT consumerization is a relatively new phenomenon, it cannot be ignored by chief information officers. IBM is taking steps to address enterprise-class requirements with a series of new mobile apps.

Global Tower signs management deal for 41 cell sites

Global Tower Partners said it has signed an agreement with Brookfield Real Estate Opportunity Fund to manage and lease 41 properties to wireless carriers...

Verizon Wireless’ LTE network down (Updated)

Verizon Wireless’ LTE network looks to have taken a hit with the carrier acknowledging “issues” with its high-speed data network. The issues, which have...

Report: North America early leader in LTE

Expected at some point to be a worldwide phenomenon, the carriers in the Western Hemisphere are currently the leaders in rolling out LTE technologies...
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