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Wi-Fi technology, which used to be the red-headed step child of wireless operators, is getting renewed interest from those operators as carriers look to offload traffic from their 3G networks …

A dozen photos and some light details about a forthcoming HTC Corp. device for Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) new LTE network have leaked.No doubt the device maker and carrier plan to …

India’s Department of Telecommunications has levied fines against three wireless operators for not meeting deadlines for the launch of new services on fresh spectrum.The agency requires mobile operators to launch …

Editor’s Note: The mobile space witnessed a lot of news over the past 12 months that have and will alter the mobile landscape for years to come. With the end …

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. …

TelecomPaper | Tuesday 28 December 2010 | 01:20 CET The Japanese communications ministry will require mobile service providers to disclose how they calculate fees charged for network access. With the …

Leap Wireless International Inc.’s subsidiary Cricket Communications Inc. completed its acquisition of Denali Spectrum L.L.C., providing the carrier with “ownership and control” of Denali’s Chicago and southern Wisconsin markets. Leap …

AT&T Mobility (T) announced plans to expand its Wi-Fi “hotzones” offering in New York City as well as plans to move the program out west to San Francisco. Networks in …

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.Many publications are …

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. There has …

Editor’s Note: The mobile space witnessed a lot of news over the past 12 months that have and will alter the mobile landscape for years to come. With the end …

Editor’s Note: The mobile space witnessed a lot of news over the past 12 months that have and will alter the mobile landscape for years to come. With the end …

The Indian mobile phone market jumped 2.76% in October to 706.69 million subscribers, according to the latest statistics from Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. The regulatory body noted the country’s …

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 …

Each and every jump from one network technology to another presents wireless infrastructure vendors with a chance for new business. And sure enough, changes are afoot in the infrastructure space …

A feather long missing in Google Inc.’s (GOOG) Android Market cap has been procured. Android users on the AT&T Mobility (T) network can now pay for app purchases directly on …

The Russian conglomerate Sistema has received $600 million from the Russian government for a 17% stake in MTS India. Following the deal’s close, Sistema will hold a 57% share interest …

Just over two-and-a-half months after its launch, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) said more than one million customers have signed up for or switched to its The Belief Project rate plans. …

Industry market research firm iSuppli Inc. reports that due to the continued growth in the cell phone market, worldwide factory equipment revenues associated with the wireless industry will hit $271.3 …

Regional wireless provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) said it has closed on its acquisition of the remaining 15% and controlling “limited liability” interest in Royal Street Communications L.L.C.As a result …

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) reported a deal with Boingo Wireless Inc. to pre-install the Boingo Mobile application on select Wi-Fi enabled smart phones. The application will allow users unlimited access …

L.M. Ericsson (ERIC) said it purchased OSS/BSS company Optimi Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Ericsson said the acquisition, including 200 Optimi employees, will strengthen Ericsson’s network modernization skills in the …

Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) LTE network might be using a new technology, but so far there is nothing new about the companies that will build the devices running on that network. …

The RCR Wireless News comprehensive stock listing show steady improvement during the second half of the year. The RCR Composite stock listing is up 16% (167.39 points) since the beginning …

Nokia Siemens Networks reported that it has garnered a network equipment deal with Indian cellular provider Idea Cellular Ltd. to deploy HSPA-based services over the carrier’s existing GSM infrastructure. Terms …