Carriers

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) witnessed a surge in its stock price this morning following another published report indicating a possible acquisition by current majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp. (S)Clearwire’s stock was …

China Unicom Ltd. (CHU) said it added 2.126 million customers in July, pushing its total customer base to more than 183.7 million subscribers. The carrier remains the second largest operator …

RIM believes it could hit a harmonious note with consumers by launching its own music streaming service say sources. The news comes on the same day wireless phone carrier MetroPCS …

Hindustan Times | August 16, 2011 India’s Directorate of Enforcement is investigating the country’s top mobile phone carrier Bharti Airtel for suspected violations of foreign exchange rules, a junior finance …

Hindustan Times | August 18, 2011 The country’s largest telecom operator Bharti airtel on Thursdau joined hands with the Formula One (F1) Group Companies to become title sponsor of the …

Reuters | August 17, 2011 |  Devidutta Tripathy (Reuters) – Beetel Teletech, part of India’s Bharti Enterprises that controls top mobile carrier Bharti Airtel (BRTI.NS), launched a tablet computer priced at …

India’s wireless market may not be as big as thought, according to a report that claims nearly 30% of the country’s mobile customers are classified as “inactive.”The Wireless Intelligence report, …

Some Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) shareholders appear to be getting nervous about a fellow investor’s attempt to purchase a growing interest in the regional wireless operator.In an open letter …

The United States accounts for four of the top 10 operators ranked by mobile data revenues in the second quarter, led by Verizon Wireless (VZ), which pulled in $5.8 billion, …

China Mobile Ltd. (CHL) continued to show strong customer growth and solid gains in its 3G operations and accompanying data services during the first half of the year.The carrier said …

As of today, Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) LTE network cover more than half of the U.S. population. The carrier lit up 15 new markets today and now blankets a population of …

Cable Bahamas, cable and broadband service provider in the Bahamas, has selected Nokia Siemens Networks voice over cable (VoC) softswitch platform to roll out the services. Department of Defense, other …

Analyst comments are pouring in following Google Inc.’s (GOOG) somewhat out of left field announcement that it would make Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. (MMI) it’s largest acquisition target yet to …

It’s amazing where a little publicity will get you. The Federal Communications Commission reported that inquiries to the agency around wireless issues increased more than 450% in the fourth quarter. …

Despite the promise of greater network efficiencies and lower pre-bit rates, it appears that those price savings are not being included in the initial roll out of LTE-based services.AT&T Mobility …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Diameter signaling routers …

Times of India | August 12, 2011 | Kaylan Parbat KOLKATA: Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Communications (RCom), the country’s second-largest mobile phone company by customers, is in advanced talks to ink a near …

Hindustan Times | August 10, 2011 In order to curb the nuisance of unsolicited commercial SMSs, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is considering imposing termination charges on commercial …

IB Times | August 11, 2011 | Anissa Haddadi The Obama administration is hardening its position against the Assad regime and has announced new sanctions, in an attempt to increase pressure …

The Korea Times | August 11, 2011 | Kim Yoo-chul KT, the nation’s second-biggest teleco has announced a much-awaited new mobile rate plan in a response to government pressure to …