March 2014

For network operators, key themes at this year’s MWC included faster networks, densification through small cells, and monetization through software. The need for speed Some carriers are just beginning LTE …

The Federal Communications Commission continues to dole out fines related to abuses of the government-subsidized Lifeline Program, this time targeting Budget Mobile. The FCC noted that Budget “willfully and repeatedly …

Perhaps sensing increased competition in a segment it has yet to aggressively target, Verizon Wireless bolstered its prepaid smartphone offering with more data capabilities, though the service remains 3G-only. Verizon …

This past week, several well-known device vendors unveiled new products, including BlackBerry’s flagship smartphone and Fujitsu’s STYLISTIC S01. Additionally, eRecyclingCorps also announced the collection of 20 million devices, 10 million of which were gathered last year alone.