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Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. tied the knot last week in what the two telecom providers call a $35 billion “merger of equals.” The newly formed Sprint Nextel operation …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission left the few remaining independent wireless carriers twisting in the wind last week when it said that mobile-phone and long-distance carriers could not get access to …

With carriers focusing on network efficiency, tower companies are not expected to yield any immediate benefits from the anticipated merger between Sprint PCS and Nextel Communications Inc., according to analysts. …

Global Signal Inc. said its board of directors has increased its cash dividend for the fourth quarter to 40 cents per share of common stock from 37 cents in the …

Fundamental changes in wireless sometimes take place with a bang (the disappearance of AT&T Wireless, the combination of Sprint and Nextel) and sometimes creep in (location-based services, telemetry, etc.). While …

WASHINGTON-Cable TV channel Speed said it will offer an interactive promotion campaign using mobile phones that will allow viewers to guess at the value of various classic cars. The channel …

TORONTO-Canadian wireless provider Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. reported that its board of directors had approved a loan of up to $1.4 billion to parent company Rogers Communications Inc. RCI said …

BURLINGTON, Mass.-Lightbridge Inc. announced it will cut 36 positions, or 9 percent of its work force, due to Cingular Wireless L.L.C.’s acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. The announcement follows …

ATLANTA-Highlighting its growing presence in the enterprise market, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. said it has closed deals with more than 135 business and government customers in the first 45 days since …

SAN DIEGO-LG Electronics Co. Ltd. boasted of its gains in the U.S. handset market, claiming the top spot for CDMA sales in the third quarter. According to research firm IDC, …

In the wake of its acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc., Cingular Wireless L.L.C. created a new Business Markets Group, which the carrier said would provide business customers with access …

IRVING, Texas-Since it was unable to score a distribution deal with Cingular Wireless and other GSM carriers, NEC America Inc. plans to sell its new GSM/EDGE clamshell-style 232E mobile phone …

Less than two months after Cingular Wireless L.L.C. garnered governmental approval for its $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc., creating the nation’s largest wireless operator, the wireless industry …

SAN DIEGO-Semiconductor company Sequoia Communications led the fund raising pack last week with $15 million in its fourth round of financing, while ringtone company Improvista Interactive Music Inc. and wireless …

Our neighbors to the north may be suffering through withdrawals brought on by the ongoing National Hockey League lockout, but that did not distract Canadian wireless operators during the third …

SAN FRANCISCO-Intel Corp. said it has signed a deal with AT&T Corp to research and develop high-speed wireless broadband, Internet telephone technology and converged voice and data devices for enterprises. …

Less than two months after Cingular Wireless L.L.C. garnered governmental approval for its $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc., creating the nation’s largest wireless operator, a Wall Street …

Our neighbors to the north may be suffering through Hockey Night in Canada withdrawals brought on by the ongoing National Hockey League lockout, but that did not distract Canadian wireless …

Semiconductor company Sequoia Communications led the fund raising pack Wednesday with $15 million in its fourth round of financing, while ringtone company Improvista Interactive Music Inc. and wireless credit card …

ATLANTA-In the wake of its acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. that created the nation’s largest wireless operator, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. created a new Business Markets Group that the carrier …

NEW YORK-Verizon Communications Inc. said it plans to sell its 20.5-percent stake in Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. beginning early next week. Verizon noted that its current stake in the …

Everything has to come to an end, whether it’s Ken Jennings’ winning streak on Jeopardy! or Tom Brokaw’s 23-year reign on NBC Nightly News or wireline telephony. OK. That’s a …

Just more than a month after closing its $41 billion acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc., Cingular Wireless L.L.C. said it expects to post a quicker return on its investment …

Cingular Wireless L.L.C. continued the business of integrating AT&T Wireless Services Inc. with a pair of deals to sell spectrum and wireless assets designed to comply with government divestiture requests …

MIAMI-Guests on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ships can soon use their personal cell phones to stay in touch while at sea. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has teamed with …