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Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. announced they have entered a reciprocal Wi-Fi roaming agreement. Through the partnerships, the carriers’ customers will be able to access each other’s public Wi-Fi …

Regulatory fees have been a contentious item for both wireless carriers that claim they are just passing along government-mandated charges and customers who have found up to 30-percent increases in …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. announced they have entered a reciprocal Wi-Fi roaming agreement. Through the partnerships, the carriers’ customers will be able to access each other’s …

HERNDON, Va.-CDW Corp.’s government and education subsidiary CDW Government Inc. signed a data solutions provider agreement with AT&T Wireless Services Inc. to stock, sell and activate data devices designed for …

Despite reports from most wireless carriers that they have seen little to no impact in customer churn related to the implementation of wireless local number portability in the top 100 …

Dobson Communications Corp.’s Dobson Cellular Systems jumped into the converged market last week with the launch of its MERGE product, which the company said would help bridge the gap between …

ANCHORAGE, Alaska-Dobson Communications Corp. and GCI have entered distribution and spectrum-leasing agreements in Alaska. The companies said the 10-year agreement will allow GCI to market wireless services to its current …

COPENHAGEN, Denmark-Two billing services companies, Dan Net A/S and Mach Sarl, have reached an agreement to merge their businesses. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals, according to the companies. …

WASHINGTON-State regulators should be stopped from implementing restrictive billing requirements, Nextel Communications Inc. told the Federal Communications Commission in comments on a consumer advocate petition on truth in billing. “Confirming …

Wireless retailer FTS Wireless Inc. reported it will begin offering Nextel Communications Inc. subsidiary Boost Mobile L.L.C.’s prepaid wireless services. FTS, which also operates Wi-Fi hot spots, operates six retail …

NEW YORK-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. led the list of consumer complaints made through Consumers Union’s Escape Cell Hell Web site during the second quarter, with 41 complaints just beating out …

NEW YORK-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. led the list of consumer complaints made through Consumers Union’s Escape Cell Hell Web site during the second quarter, with 41 complaints just beating out …

Vodafone Group plc signed a long-term global framework agreement with billing and customer retention management provider Amdocs. The deal will position Amdocs as the global billing solutions provider for Vodafone’s …

The continued emphasis carriers are placing on alternative sales and information channels appears to be paying off as a report from industry research firm Compete Inc. showed a dramatic increase …

LONDON-Mobile carrier T-Mobile International will deploy intelligent packet core networking equipment from Nortel Networks Ltd. to allow for more flexible mobile-data billing. The value of the agreement was not disclosed. …

In a move expected to bolster its spectrum position and coverage in the western United States, Verizon Wireless reported late last week that it had agreed to acquire Qwest Communications …

WASHINGTON-The mobile-phone industry continues to find its battlefield expanding, with carriers increasingly drawn into fights with one state after another on issues ranging from billing to contracts to taxes. Last …

LUBBOCK, Texas-Sprint PCS affiliate Alamosa Holdings Inc. said it has amended its management and services deals with Sprint PCS for back-office billing and service charges, activation fees for new users …

LUBBOCK, Texas-Sprint PCS affiliate Alamosa Holdings Inc. said it has amended its management and services agreements with Sprint PCS relating to back-office billing and service charges, activation fees for new …

In a bid to provide comprehensive operation support systems, big vendors and carriers may be biting off more than they can chew, according to a new study. Many smaller players …

SHANGHAI, China-Chinese software vendor Discovery Telecommunications Ltd. announced it acquired two wireless data subsidiaries of Intrinsic Technology Holdings Ltd., a Chinese company that works to develop Chinese wireless content and …

CINCINNATI-Convergys Corp. has extended its relationship with Centennial Communications Corp. in a recently signed multi-year contract extension. Convergys will provide outsourced billing, customer care and professional services, including its Infinys …

TEWKSBURY, Mass.-Starent Networks said it has signed a contract with China Unicom to provide infrastructure to address its added subscriber base, using its ST16 equipment on the intelligent edge. “These …

BURLINGTON, Mass.-Lightbridge Inc. today launched GroupTalk, a new voice conferencing product that alerts and connects members of a conferencing group to a meeting whether they are at their desks, online …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless said it will provide an additional 100 anytime calling minutes per month for customers who sign up for its re-designed My Account online service by Aug. 30 …