We just came through a very dynamic week in the telecom industry as events unfolded on multiple fronts. On the spectrum front, AT&T announced that it would be purchasing 1.7/2.1 GHz advanced wireless services spectrum from Cable One.
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!
--AT&T this week announced it would...
The Federal Communications Commission has stopped its formal review of AT&T Inc. (T) plans to acquire 700 MHz spectrum assets from Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) as it now plans to review that deal in coordination with AT&T's attempt to acquire T-Mobile USA Inc.The decision came...
The Wireless History Foundation opened nominations for the 2011 Wireless Hall of Fame. Nominations, which are due March 321, will be accepted in four categories: service provider; technology; industry associate; and pioneer. A candidate must be recommended by one nominator and two seconders. Nomination...
It turns out Qualcomm Inc.'s (QCOM) spectrum for FLO TV is actually worth more on its own — at least to AT&T Mobility (T).The carrier has agreed to buy licenses for the 700 MHz spectrum that the service ran on for $1.92 billion. Qualcomm...
SAN FRANCISCO — CTIA-The Wireless Association elected a series of new members to its board of directors that will serve a one-year term at the beginning of 2011.The 35-member board is adding representatives from nine small carriers and eight suppliers, the organization announced at...
THE NATION'S TOP TWO CARRIERS plan to deploy Long Term Evolution network technology over their recent spectrum winnings. However, Verizon Wireless executives said an LTE rollout won't happen until 2010 at the earliest, while those from AT&T Mobility pegged a rollout date as far...
The nation's top two carriers plan to deploy Long Term Evolution network technology over their recent spectrum winnings. However, Verizon Wireless executives said an LTE rollout won't happen until 2010 at the earliest, while those from AT&T Mobility pegged a rollout date as far...
The European Commission has formally adopted Digital Video Broadcasting Handheld (DVB-H) technology as the standard for mobile television throughout the European Union's 27 member states.The move was entirely expected despite objections from three of the EU's most powerful members, some of whom where calling...
AT&T Inc., parent company of the largest U.S. mobile phone carrier, said it completed the $2.5 billion purchase of Aloha Partners L.P."AT&T is committed to connecting our customers to their worlds," said Forrest Miller, group president of corporate strategy and development. "The addition of...
The Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T Mobility's $2.5 billion purchase of Aloha Partners L.P.'s 700 MHz properties, triggering an angry dissent from a Democratic member of the GOP-led telecom agency. The deal, which is expected soon to get the Justice Department's blessing, gives AT&T...
After a soft opening during rounds five and six early Monday, bidders in the Federal Communication Commission's 700 MHz auction turned up the heat in the afternoon, sending potential winning bids for the 967 licenses that have garnered interest to past the $6 billion...
Editor's Note: The following are the stories that had the biggest impact on the wireless industry in 2007, as chosen by the RCR Wireless News editorial staff.1. Jan. 15 issueApple Inc. introduces the iPhone.2. Feb. 19 issueAT&T Mobility announces plans to use Qualcomm Inc.'s...
Consider WiMAX a bit schizophrenic. The technology is taking two divergent paths as different countries and different companies explore how best to put it to use in their respective markets.Dr. Mohammad Shakouri, board member and VP of marketing for the WiMAX Forum, has described...
AT&T Mobility's data traffic is "growing like crazy," according to Mark Collins, the carrier's VP of consumer data. But whether users will actually pay for this stuff is still far from clear.Collins touted AT&T's "quite staggering" growth in messaging, and continued to hammer away...
AT&T Mobility left nothing to chance in its quest for 700 MHz spectrum. The nation's No. 1 carrier agreed last week to shell out $2.5 billion in cash for 700 MHz licenses from Aloha Partners L.P. in advance of the upcoming Federal Communications Commission's...
The domestic broadcast mobile TV space has gone from three potential providers to one in less than three months.AT&T Mobility's announcement last week to pay $2.5 billion in cash for Aloha Partners L.P.'s 700 MHz spectrum portfolio likely signaled an end for its HiWire...
AT&T Mobility said it will pay $2.5 billion in cash for all of Aloha Partners L.P.'s 700 MHz spectrum, apparently signaling Aloha's exit from the mobile broadcast space.AT&T, which said it remains committed to using Qualcomm Inc.'s MediaFLO network for multimedia wireless broadcasts, said...
Aloha Partners L.P., the parent company of broadcast mobile TV outlet HiWire L.L.C., entered into an agreement to purchase 32 lower 700 MHz licenses from LIN TV Corp. for $32.5 million in cash.The acquisition will boost the company's portfolio to more than 270 licenses...
LAS VEGAS-Less than two months into a broadcast mobile TV service trial, HiWire L.L.C. has wrapped the first phase of its study and is now preparing to increase its scope by 800% before month's end.T-Mobile USA Inc., which has signed on with the Aloha...
It appears the case has been made for mobile TV. The big question now is, what do on-the-go users want to watch? Once a questionable proposition even for early adopters, wireless video is quickly moving into the mainstream. Dedicated mobile broadcast networks and 3G...
CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP. cut its losses in mobile video last week, agreeing to lease its Modeo L.L.C.'s nationwide spectrum for a dedicated mobile broadcast network to a pair of venture capital firms. What will become of that spectrum, though, is far from clear....
The big three in broadcast mobile TV has been cut to two rather unceremoniously with Crown Castle International Corp. bailing on its Modeo L.L.C. business before it really even got its feet wet in the mobile TV space.Modeo, one of only two DVB-H providers...
Crown Castle International Corp. is spinning off its Modeo business, agreeing to lease Modeo's nationwide spectrum for a dedicated mobile broadcast network to a pair of venture capital firms.The Houston-based tower company said it will rent the spectrum for $13 million a year to...
