Carriers

Won’t it take time to develop an open-source version of Symbian, giving competing open-source groups time to get their products out? One of the factors that sets our initiative apart …

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., the Chinese vendor of entry-tier phones, is seeking a capital infusion for its handset division to fuel international expansion of that business, particularly in the United …

While wireless providers – large and small – differ on such hot-button issues as universal service support, exclusive handset arrangements and special access, the controversy over roaming has the potential …

T-Mobile USA Inc. asked the Federal Communications Commission to extend up to three months the public comment cycle for a controversial free wireless Internet plan, a request that would provide …

Sprint Nextel Corp. has sued ICO Global Communications Ltd. and TerreStar Networks Inc. to force the mobile satellite service licensees to pay the No. 3 mobile-phone operator for relocation costs …

Verizon Wireless’ latest effort in the full-track download space is a step in the right direction for mobile music. But it’s a very small step.In case you missed it, the …

Sprint Nextel Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the No. 3 mobile-phone carrier violated federal and state labor laws for failing to pay wages to employees at retail …

Two key House Republicans urged the Federal Communications Commission not to attach conditions to advanced wireless services-3 spectrum and to forgo approval of final rules for that band until after …

Sprint Nextel Corp. has launched an expensive, frontal assault on rivals in a bid for a hit handset that will resuscitate its fortunes. While it remains early in the game …

T-Mobile USA Inc. announced it will raise its texting rates to 20 cents a message. The change will go into effect August 29 for those without text bundles or for …

Motorola Inc. is replacing top executives in key markets around the globe as its share of worldwide cellphone sales falls to new lows. In an internal memo circulated last week …

The following list details this week’s infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the …

Verizon Wireless finally rolled out its new full-track download service, coupling an all-you-can-eat subscription offering with a pay-per-download option.The carrier is teaming with RealNetworks and MTV Networks to offer Vcast …

Even with a probable end in sight, Alltel Communications L.L.C. is pulling out all the stops. Shortly after the carrier’s announcement to expand and speed up its network, Alltel announced …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. …

With wireless connectivity becoming ever more common in vehicles, security systems and utility meters, machine-to-machine technology is on the path to transform vending machines, real estate lock boxes and mail …

Virgin Mobile USA’s purchase of fellow MVNO Helio L.L.C. allows Virgin to evolve beyond its low-ARPU customers to higher-paying subscribers, as well as gain a sophisticated handset portfolio, improve its …

A couple years ago, starting your very own mobile virtual network operations company was a sizzling hot idea and everybody was trying to cash in. But now, two years and …

While cellphone sales may be on the decline in the United States, retailers may be able to bridge the gap with accessory sales, according to a new report from consumer …

The Federal Communications Commission is rushing toward auctioning too much spectrum in too short a period of time and is going to be disappointed with the results. While auctioning 25 …

Last year, of course, the iPhone launch drove hand-wringing over the need to revamp user interfaces, accompanied by a move to large-display touchscreens.A wave of devices sporting large-display touchscreens followed, …

Hello! And welcome to our Thursday 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 …

Microsoft Corp. said it will acquire the Portuguese mobile software developer MobiComp for an undisclosed sum.MobiComp specializes in data protection and management technologies that allow the backup and restoration of …

Suddenly, it’s all about consolidating handset platforms. Today, LiPS said it would jump on the LiMo. Earlier this week, Nokia Corp. said it would buy out its partners in Symbian …

Regional wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications Inc. announced a new promotion, MetroFlash, that will allow shoppers with a compatible CDMA handset to connect to the MetroPCS network; users will be able …