November 2012

T-Mobile USA is set to release its third quarter earnings and performance metrics on Nov. 8 as part of its overall parent’s

In a move that marks a significant operational shift, U.S. Cellular Corp. said it was selling its operations in Chicago, St. Louis and a handful of markets in the Midwest …

Mexican telecom operator Telcel announced late yesterday that it has launched LTE services in nine cities, with plans to expand to 26 markets during the first quarter of next year. …

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 hot topics in the wireless industry. Three …

Chilean telecommunications group Entel‘s revenue rose 15% in the third quarter of 2012, principally driven by mobile,  data (including IT) and network rental services. Entel’s total mobile customers also increased to …

The digital unit of Spanish group Telefónica is expanding its cloud computing services. The company announced the launch of an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offering, named “Instant Servers.” The new service aims …

Verizon Wireless’ attempt at cashing in on the “app store” craze appears set to come to an end as the operator said it plans to shutter the storefront by March …

The small cell market continues to outgrow its “small” nature with continued development across the space. The latest development is an agreement between two factions of the space: traditional small …

Investors and entrepreneurs alike are hoping that now that with the uncertainty of the elections in the rear view mirror, investment funds will start flowing again. “There are record levels …

Investors and entrepreneurs alike are hoping that today’s election will lift the cloud of uncertainty that has hung over financial marekts and get funds flowing again. “There are record levels …

MIPS Technologies (MIPS) is selling its patents and its operating business to two separate buyers in a deal structured to maximize the value of both. The Silicon Valley designer of …

NII Holdings (NIHD), which operates under the Nextel brand in Latin America, is facing hard times. The company, which recently delayed the launch of its 3G services across Latin America …

The Brazilian IT service market has good momentum. Brazil’s market represents the majority (49%) of the total U.S.$32 billion IT service market in Latin America. With a positive and promising GDP, …

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 insights into the marketplace. Ah, Brazil! The legendary sun-drenched …

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 insights into the marketplace.em> How paranoid …

For the first time, smartphones has overtaken laptops as the most popular way to connect to Wi-Fi hotspots, according to a report compiled by Informa Telecoms & Media and released …

The European Commission said it plans to add 120 megahertz of new spectrum near the 2 GHz band in support of next-generation mobile broadband services. The move requires member countries …

TelCo Systems has announced a new mobile backhaul cell site switch which can service sites with 2G, 3G or “4G” technology. The demarcation device can be used with either carrier …

Enterasys Networks aims to double wireless sales with the worldwide launch of its Wi-Fi portfolio, IdentiFi, aimed at enterprises deluged with an influx of employee-owned devices in the workplace. Globally, …

Nearly two years after signing up for Verizon Wireless’ LTE in Rural America program, Kentucky-based Bluegrass Cellular today launched its initial service from that agreement in the cities of Bowling …

Even after the merger of MetroPCS and T-Mobile USA, MetroPCS customers will still find themselves roaming on Sprint Nextel’s network. And T-Mobile USA may find itself footing the bill. Right …

Over the next five years, 65% of enterprises will adopt a mobile device management (MDM) solution for their corporate liable users. The forecast by Gartner shows how the increased functionality …

Even before its newest slate of mobile devices hit the market, Google’s Android operating system was winning the smartphone war. IDC says Android had a 75% market share in the …