Google Inc.'s Nexus One smartphone lost a carrier partner before it even had a chance to launch as this morning Google announced that Verizon Wireless would not be carrying the Android-powered device.
In an update on its Nexus One site, Google noted that customers interested...
The Rural Cellular Association kicks off its 18th Annual Convention and Exhibition this week in Las Vegas, and as in years past the trade organization faces a number of issues that are impacting rural operators. Those issues include access to devices, roaming agreements, network...
The Rural Cellular Association kicks off its 18th Annual Convention and Exhibition this week in Las Vegas, and as in years past the trade organization faces a number of issues that are impacting rural operators. Those issues include access to devices, roaming agreements, network...
A new report studying the impact of newly proposed network neutrality regulations warns that as many as 1.5 million jobs could be lost by the end of the decade if the Federal Communications Commission implements the regulations.
The study, called "The Employment and Economic Impacts...
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 say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...
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 us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....
Lenovo , the world's No. 4 PC brand, has emerged as the leading candidate to buy struggling smartphone maker Palm, after the U.S. firm was rebuffed by other potential Asian buyers, sources said.
Reuters
Ericsson AB, the world's largest maker of wireless networks, on Friday posted a 26% drop in first-quarter profit as some emerging-market continued to hold back investment, but its margins improved significantly thanks to efficiency measures.
MarketWatch
SAN DIEGO – What equipment a company decides to outfit its workforce with will be one of its most important and lasting decisions. It can also be particularly challenging if the company is aiming to put a virtual office in the pocket of its...
CTIA renamed its fall show in an effort to convey the growing use of mobile technology in the enterprise. The show is now called CTIA Enterprise & Applications. The show is scheduled to take place Oct. 6-8 in San Francisco.
Nokia Siemens Networks began production...
CTIA renamed its fall show in an effort to convey the growing use of mobile technology in the enterprise. The show is now called CTIA Enterprise & Applications. The show is scheduled to take place Oct. 6-8 in San Francisco.
Nokia Siemens Networks began production...
Sandisk Corp. was basking in the warmth of rising share prices Thursday, after announcing a huge jump in profits this quarter, driven mainly by strong demand from mobile customers.
On Wednesday, Sandisk reported first-quarter net income of $234.7 million, or 99 cents per share, compared...
SAN DIEGO – In the closing keynote at Gartner's Wireless, Networking and Communications Summit, the research firm's VP and distinguished analyst, Nick Jones, offered his take on where mobility should fit into the general roadmap of enterprise. Looking out, five years down the horizon,...
As rumors go, it doesn't get more shocking than the whisperings Wednesday night, that gadget maker Apple Inc. was mulling a move to buy British chip shop ARM Ltd., the logic designer for the microprocessors and microcontrollers used in most of today's cellphones and...
The Federal Communications Commission yesterday eliminated the highly-contentious home roaming exclusion for mobile services that had allowed carriers to decline roaming requests from other operators if that requesting operator offered voice services in the market it was requesting the roaming agreement.
"By eliminating the exclusion,...
CenturyLink and Qwest Communications announced today that their boards of directors have approved a definitive agreement under which CenturyLink will acquire Qwest in a tax-free, stock-for-stock transaction.
PR Newswire
Shares of Qualcomm Inc. traded down sharply Thursday a day after the company said it swung to a profit, but also issued a guidance that analysts found disappointing.
MarketWatch
Nokia Corp. on Thursday posted a weaker-than-expected first-quarter net profit and cut its margin outlook as competition intensified in the premium smartphone market, sending shares sharply lower.
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Reports from analysts that the mobile industry would witness a sharp drop in postpaid customer additions during the first quarter held true this morning as Verizon Wireless posted results
The industry’s largest operator said it added 1.552 million customers to its network during the first...
Editor’s Note: The following are notable alliances announced over the past week:
Alcatel-Lucent and EADS Defence & Security announced they signed an agreement in principle to work together to develop a mobile solution for the U.S. public-safety market. The solution will be based on 4G...
Nominations Now Open Through September 17, 2010
April 12, 2010 Boston, MA: The Events and Media Division of Yankee Group, producer of 4G World, and RCR Wireless News, are collaborating to deliver the Best of 4G World and RCR Ecosystem Awards at 4G World 2010...
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Amidst the glitz and glamor of Sunset Boulevard, rubbing elbows with stars in LA's newest W hotel, little chip company Marvell Technology Group Ltd. told Hollywood to do what it does best; to dream.
Marvell told Hollywood to dream of blisteringly fast...
Apple Inc. posted a 49% increase in revenues and 90% increase in profits for its second fiscal quarter of 2010 ended March 27, bolstered by continued strong demand for its now iconic iPhone device.
Apple said it sold 8.75 million iPhones during the quarter, which...
T-Mobile USA Inc. garnered another exclusive to a top-flight device with the announcement today that it would begin offering Garmin International Inc.’s latest Garminfone. The device is the first from Garmin using Google Inc.’s Android operating system and integrates Garmin’s navigation service.
The device also...
