Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--Canadian telecom operator Rogers announced a...
The Canadian government said it plans to more actively promote competition in the wireless space, announcing a number of decisions today that it said would ensure that consumers have at least four choices in wireless communications across every region of the country. The moves...
At first glance, the solution to the so-called “mobile data crunch” looks simple: just allocate more spectrum. Hence the Federal Communication Commission’s National Broadband Plan, which recommends
Looking to regain the upper hand in negotiations, Sprint Nextel today sent a letter to Clearwire’s board of directors noting that Dish Network’s recent bid to acquire Clearwire was “not actionable,” citing “certain provisions violate Delaware law, Clearwire's certificate of incorporation or the rights...
Vodafone UK said it plans to increase spending on its LTE network by as much as 50% in an attempt to launch services by late summer. The company added that the spending would include both wireless and wireline assets, citing its recent acquisition of...
Clearwire’s future remains on hold for at least a couple more weeks as the financially beleaguered carrier late last night postponed its planned shareholder vote scheduled for today on a proposed acquisition by Sprint Nextel. The vote was delayed until June 13 following a...
To the surprise of few on this side of the pond, the GSMA released a report today stating the current superiority of the United States in deploying and monetizing mobile broadband markets in relation to operators across Europe.
The report, “Mobile Wireless Performance in...
Dish Network has again wedged itself in the middle of a pending acquisition attempt, announcing late yesterday an offer of $4.40 per share to acquire a minimum of a 25% stake in Clearwire, which is set to vote on a pending offer of $3.40...
Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--Vodafone Spain said it has launched...
The Global mobile Suppliers Association updated its vast inventory on tracking the worldwide mobile broadband market, unveiling updated charts tracking deployments of W-CDMA, HSPA+ and LTE networks across various spectrum bands.
The updates include a look at the evolution to LTE; the global LTE market...
Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--Verizon Wireless continued to inch its...
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LAS VEGAS – Verizon Wireless looks set to move aggressively into small cell deployments, announcing a deal with infrastructure powerhouses Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent to add small cells to enhance the carrier’s LTE network.
The deal with Ericsson calls for the infrastructure provider to provide its...
LAS VEGAS – Sprint Nextel may have had to alter the amount it will have to pay in order to acquire the remaining stake in Clearwire, but the carrier appears confident that at least some sort of network arrangement between the two companies in...
Sprint Nextel said it has closed on its $480 million acquisition of a handful of markets from regional carrier U.S. Cellular. The deal included operations in Chicago, St. Louis and a handful of markets in the Midwest and spectrum assets in the 1.9 GHz...
Canadian telecom provider Telus said it plans to acquire regional rival Mobilicity for $370 million, picking up the carrier’s approximately 250,000 customers. Telus is currently one of the “big three” Canadian operators that along with Rogers and Bell Canada dominate the country’s wireless market.
Mobilicity,...
Is Clearwire getting nervous about the pending shareholder vote on its potential acquisition by Sprint Nextel?
Clearwire today sent out a “reminder” letter to shareholders to vote with the “white proxy card” that signifies a vote in favor of Sprint Nextel’s $2.2 billion acquisition. The...
Editor’s Note: Wireless operators are a busy bunch, and as such RCR Wireless News will attempt to gather some of the important announcements that may slip through the cracks from the world’s largest carriers in a weekly wrap-up. Enjoy!
--The Australian Communications and Media Authority...
Verizon Wireless’ recent dividend payments to parent companies Verizon Communications and Vodafone Group could begin to slow as the wireless carrier turns to paying down its own debt and prepares for upcoming spectrum auctions.
Speaking at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference...
Clearwire’s management continues to show its preference for an acquisition by Sprint Nextel, sending a letter this morning to investors urging them to approve the pending $2.2 billion deal and laying out reasons for its decision.
The letter, authored by current Clearwire Executive Chairman John...
Softbank continued its push to convince Sprint Nextel shareholders that its proposed $20.1 billion acquisition of a 70% stake in the carrier is superior than a competing offer from Dish Network, with the latest salvo involving a sponsored report undercutting the proposed value of...
Clearwire looks to have officially endorsed its pending acquisition by Sprint Nextel, with a “special committee” set up by the carrier sending a letter out this morning to investors recommending they vote in favor of the $2.2 billion deal. The vote is scheduled for...
President Obama followed through on expectations today in nominating wireless industry veteran and former lobbyist Tom Wheeler as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Wheeler would be replacing current FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, who announced today that he will be leaving by the middle...
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to fire up the DeLorean and take a trip back in time to re-visit some of the more interesting headlines from...
