With the impending launch of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone on its network looming, Verizon Wireless (VZ) made a case that it’s doing just fine sans the industry’s most iconic eye …
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We’re already in the early stages of the connected world. Soon cars will provide rich Internet and multimedia consumer experiences by communicating with websites, refrigerators will notify a repair company …
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Seven Networks' optimization tool reduces data traffic, improves battery life
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordSeven Networks introduced a wireless traffic optimization tool that it says can cut down data consumption on the network by up to 70% as it reduces the number of times …
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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.In 2010, there …
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Kenneth Hill covers the advantages of joint-use pole attachment between carriers and utilities and the major trends in infrastructure including the challenges of moving to 4G coverage.
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Japanese operator KDDI Corp. reported a 2.5% drop in net income during its recently closed quarter as revenues from voice services fell 17%.The second largest carrier in Japan, which entered …
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Nokia Corp. (NOK) is still finding the United States a very hard nut to crack, with reports T-Mobile USA Inc. has cancelled yet another of the Finnish phonemaker’s launches, this …
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International telecom giant Telefonica SA (TEF) and China’s second largest wireless operator China Unicom Ltd. (CHU) said they plan to “enhance” their current Strategic Alliance by each investing approximately $500 …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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Associated Foreign Press | January 19, 2011 LUCKNOW, India — Indian police said Wednesday they had arrested three Chinese employees of telecom group Huawei who strayed into Indian territory from …
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RCR Wireless News sat down with Brewster McCracken, executive director of the Pecan Street Project in Austin, Texas, to discuss how the telecommunications sector will intersect with utilities. McCracken, a …
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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 …
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Ten operators eyeing Windows Live on SIM card, says Gemalto – Regional
by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra CuyaBusiness News Americas | January 19, 2011 | Phil Anderson Netherlands-based SIM card manufacturer Gemalto believes at least 10 Latin American operators are planning to introduce Windows Live Messenger embedded on SIM …
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NZ Telecom unable to structurally separate its business by June 2011, says the NZ telecoms giant
by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra CuyaInvest in NZ | January 20, 2011 After failing to sign a contract with the New Zealand government in its Ultra-Fast-Broadband (UFB) network plans, the NZ Telecom has reported it …
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Channel News Asia | January 19, 2011 | Rachel Kelly Singapore’s smallest operator M1 has announced a 4.5% increase in profits for the year ending 31 December 2010. The firm’s …
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T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) is looking to put its recent tumultuous past behind it and move aggressively forward with ambitious plans to jump past current rival Sprint Nextel Corp. as …
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The Bangkok Post | January 19, 2011 DTAC, the country’s second-largest mobile phone operator, has announced the appointment of Jon Eddy Abdullah as chief executive for its Thailand operation, succeeding …
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Apple Inc. (AAPL) had another outstanding quarter — this time raking in $6 billion in profit on $26.74 billion in revenues for the period ending Dec. 25, 2010. The company …
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Canadian wireless operator Wind Mobile is using Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s HD Voice services to its customers. Wind Mobile is the first wireless operator in Canada to use the service, …
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Business Wire | January 14, 2011 | Press Release MONTERREY, Mexico–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has taken the following rating actions for Alestra, S. de R.L. de C.V.’s (Alestra) Issuer Default Ratings …
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Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) replaced one wireless industry legend with another today as it announced that John Stanton would replace Craig McCaw as chairman of its board of directors. McCaw left …
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Canadian wireless operator Wind Mobile is using Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s HD Voice services to its customers. Wind Mobile is the first wireless operator in Canada to use the service, …
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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.We quickly forgot …
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Sprint Nextel expands $10 data charge to all smart phones, some feature phones
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerSprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it will begin charging a $10 per month premium for all smart phone devices and a select line of feature phones activated on its network …
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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.A few months …
