5 things to know today ...
1. Apple could face an $8 billion tax bill, according to an analysis from Bloomberg Intelligence. The iPhone maker has been engaged in an ongoing dispute with tax authorities over its subsidiaries in Ireland. The European Commission says Apple...
Apple is reportedly working on an application to make switching to Google's Android operating system easier for customers. According to a report from The Telegraph, the device maker agreed to create the app after facing pressure from European operators who say Apple puts up too...
5 things to know today...
1. Sprint will no longer offer subsidized pricing or two-year contracts to new customers. The move comes less than a week after AT&T said it will stop offering contracts. Sprint said back in August it would stop offering contracts by...
Apple fans in Mexico, Chile, Peru and Argentina will soon have the ability to purchase their next iPhone straight from an Apple store, according to a report by MacRumors.
An unnamed source provided this picture of an internal posting for jobs in Mexico to backs up...
As most of you will agree, 2015 was a mixed year at best for the telecom industry. Wireless subscriber growth (especially for higher average revenue per user smartphones) slowed, but housing showed signs of recovery, which increased homes passed and high-speed Internet connection opportunities....
Apple is in trouble in Italy for allegedly failing to pay taxes in the country to the tune of $347 million. According to multiple news outlets, the issue stems from a disparity in revenue reported between 2008 and 2013. It is believed in those...
Jim Patterson looks at his top 10 events across the telecom space in 2015
Last week, we highlighted the following top five events (in no particular order):
1. FCC approves the Open Internet Order
2. Verizon buys AOL and launches Go90
3. AT&T expands into Mexico
4....
The Christmas holiday was a productive one for Apple. From Dec. 19 through Dec. 25, Apple iOS devices accounted for 49% of all device activations, according to data from an analytics firm.
But its not all good news for Apple. The company was down overall...
Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...
1. Fujitsu is spinning off its mobile device unit into a new company, Fujitsu Connected Technologies Ltd. The Japanese maker of chips, devices and servers is also spinning off its personal computer unit. Fujitsu said it decided to spin off these businesses because the...
Before we turn the page on 2015, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories of 2015 across the mobile space. Since it would be foolish to rank these...
Deal between Ericsson and Apple ends an international probe and lawsuits in four countries
Effectively ending an international investigation and lawsuits in four countries, Ericsson and Apple this week announced a seven-year agreement covering technology licensure.
According to Ericsson, the deal includes “a cross license that...
Apple stock peaked back in April at a per share value of $134.54, which has now fallen to $106.03 per share as of Friday representing a collective loss of $160 billion in value. Based on a perceived decline in demand for iPhones, Apple is...
5 things to know today ...
1. AT&T's plan to swap spectrum with Telefónica in Mexico has been approved by the Mexican government. The Federal Telecommunications Institute authorized AT&T to use the 1.7/2.1 GHz band in certain areas of Mexico, according to Reuters. Telefónica will...
5 things to know today ...
1. AT&T and T-Mobile US received inquiries from the Federal Communications Commission about their free data programs. The agency told AT&T it is hearing some concerns about the carrier's sponsored data program. "Some have argued that sponsored data unfairly...
New York City, Seattle and Cincinnati latest T-Mobile LTE markets to swim in 700 MHz spectrum
T-Mobile US continues to throw 700 MHz spectrum at its LTE network, announcing the expansion of services in New York City, Seattle and Cincinnati. T-Mobile US said its LTE...
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 this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....
Apple announced new battery charger case for iPhone 6 and 6S; retails for $99
Smartphone battery life is a constant source of frustration for everyone from business travelers to social media fiends. And now, tech giant Apple has quietly debuted a new Smart Battery Case.
According...
5 things to know today...
1. Verizon Wireless is rolling out Wi-Fi calling December 8, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Verizon is the last of the nationwide carriers to offer Wi-Fi calling, and is saying that the capability will come to...
T-Mobile taps iPhone, accessories in targeting AT&T; Verizon pre-empts with data bonus
T-Mobile US is set to shift its latest marketing focus away from smaller rival Sprint and onto larger competitor AT&T Mobility, announcing Apple iPhone and accessory deals targeting customers willing to switch...
The Internet is awash in rumors that technology giant Apple, in its next smartphone release perhaps called the iPhone 7, could do away with the standard headphone jack in favor of the proprietary Lightning port.
That tidbit was initially reported by Japanese website Mac Otakara....
Apple is stealing users from rival Android in record numbers, according to a new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. The report found 26% of consumers who bought the iPhone 6s in the first month it was released were former Android users. That is...
Regional carrier claims new packages simpler, cheaper than larger rivals'
Regional telecom operator C Spire unveiled new package pricing for rate plans and devices in a move to simplify consumer choices and target larger rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility.
The packages include seven preselected “combos”...
Is Sprint device leasing arrangement a competitive advantage?
Last Friday, Sprint announced a new leasing structure, which could provide the company with a global competitive advantage. Here’re the highlights of the structure:
1. Customers lease the latest and greatest phones from Sprint. Depending...
