The Federal Communications Commission approved the use of small antennas by 11 GHz fixed licensees, a ruling that could indirectly help 3G and wireless broadband operators via lower and more competitive wireless backhaul offerings.The FCC's action was in response to a petition field by...
FiberTower Corp. announced that it has inked a deal with the No. 3 carrier to provide backhaul services in seven of Sprint Nextel's initial WiMAX launch markets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed due to confidentiality agreements, according to FiberTower.FiberTower did, however, disclose...
Details about Sprint-Nextel Corp.'s ongoing build out of its WiMAX network are continuing to come to light. FiberTower Corp. announced that it has inked a deal with the No. 3 carrier to provide backhaul services in seven of Sprint Nextel's initial WiMAX launch markets....
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SAN FRANCISCO-Wireless backhaul transporters FiberTower Corp. and First Avenue Networks Inc. said they plan to merge in an all-stock deal worth about $1.5 billion. First Avenue said it will issue approximately 74 million shares of its common stock to FiberTower shareholders, giving them a...
SAN FRANCISCO—Wireless backhaul transporters FiberTower Corp. and First Avenue Networks Inc. said they plan to merge in an all-stock deal worth about $1.5 billion. First Avenue said it will issue approximately 74 million shares of its common stock to FiberTower shareholders, giving them a...
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-FiberTower Corp., which provides backhaul services for wireless carriers, said it closed a $150 million financing round led by Crown Castle International Corp.Other investors included Oak Investment Partners and Affiliates, Tudor Investment Corp. and Affiliates, Goldman Sachs & Co. and Meritech Capital...
Crown Castle International Corp. announced it plans to acquire 467 towers from TrinTel Communications Inc., based in Irving, Texas, for about $145 million in cash. The acquisition of the towers is expected to close on or about Aug. 1. TrinTel's portfolio produces about $14.4...
HOUSTON-Crown Castle International Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire 467 towers from TrinTel Communications, Inc., based in Irving, Texas, for about $145 million in cash. The acquisition of the towers is expected to close on or about Aug. 1.TrinTel's portfolio...
NEW ORLEANS-FiberTower Corp. announced a backhaul service built specifically for wireless carriers. The company said copper T1 circuits, which the wireless industry has relied on for years to handle backhaul requirements, are not well suited for current wireless networks. FiberTower's facilities-based solution includes a...
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America's board of directors adopted a proposal to restructure the company's board, committees and councils. The restructure calls for a two-year transition from a board of 42 voting members to a board of 18 voting members; the creation of...
OREM, Utah-QComm International Inc., provider of prepaid transaction processing and electronic point-of-sale distribution solutions, announced Terry Kramer, who has served as interim president of the company since last November, will become full-time chief executive officer and president.Kramer has more than 15 years of experience...
As the wireless industry comes of age, upgrades are necessary to keep existing, legacy infrastructure in working order and compatible with emerging wireless communications technologies. Those upgrades and enhancements start with the very foundation of wireless communication, wireless tower sites.Physical tower upgrades occur mainly...
