Microsoft Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Yahoo Inc. may be centered on Internet search, but the takeover – if consummated – could make huge waves in the world of wireless.The Redmond, …
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Following a few tense rounds without any bids, the nationwide package of eight C-Block licenses picked up a new bid during round 17 to push the potential winning price for …
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In addition to more money piling into the coffers of the U.S. Treasury, the latest round of bidding in the Federal Communication Commission’s 700 MHz auction has injected some intrigue …
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Clearwire Corp. and Sprint Nextel Corp. still haven’t resurrected their now-defunct plan for a collaborative nationwide mobile WiMAX buildout, Clearwire CEO Ben Wolff said in a conference call this morning. …
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Following 14 rounds of bidding during the Federal Communications Commission’s 700 MHz spectrum auction, also known as Auction 73, pre-auction forecasts of between $10 billion and $15 billion in total …
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Skyfire is the latest player looking to bring the “real Web” to mobile phones.The Mountain View, Calif.-based startup came out of stealth mode this week with its flagship offering, a …
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Yahoo Inc. is looking to mobile to help offset its struggling online business.The Internet giant said it will slash 1,000 jobs — marking a 7% overall reduction in its workforce …
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Another couple of rounds, another $1.3 billion. So went rounds nine and 10 of the Federal Communications Commission’s 700 MHz auction this morning, where potential winning bids for 989 of …
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After a soft opening during rounds five and six early Monday, bidders in the Federal Communication Commission’s 700 MHz auction turned up the heat in the afternoon, sending potential winning …
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Nokia Corp. said it would purchase Trolltech ASA, a Norwegian software company, for about $153 million, subject to approval by Trolltech’s stockholders. Nokia appeared eager for the deal and Trolltech …
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The Federal Communication Commission’s 700 MHz spectrum auction picked up early this morning with a pair of bidding rounds that saw that total potential winning bids climb to just over …
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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. …
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The Federal Communication Commission’s auction of 1,099 wireless licenses in the 700 MHz band headed into an early weekend break having garnered more than $3.7 billion in potential winning bids. …
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The third round of the Federal Communication Commission’s ongoing 700 MHz spectrum auction ended this morning with potential winning bids topping the $3 billion mark. The latest round included 1,030 …
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YouTube is bringing its entire catalog of video clips to mobile.The Google Inc. subsidiary expanded its mobile Web site, allowing users with 3G phones to access tens of millions of …
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The long-anticipated 700 MHz auction kicked off today, attracting 1,849 bids totaling more than $2.4 billion during the first round. The Federal Communications Commission, which will hold a second round …
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Google Inc. scored yet another carrier partner, securing a deal to deliver its services to NTT DoCoMo Inc. subscribers.Japan’s No. 1 wireless carrier said it will offer Google services including …
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On the eve of the 700 MHz auction, the economy suddenly appears to have become a major factor for bidders.Even before the bidding begins, Frontline Wireless L.L.C. — an ambitious …
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AT&T Inc. is giving its 10 million broadband subscribers free access to its nationwide Wi-Fi network, the company announced. Previously, most subscribers were required to pay an additional $60 per …
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IT’S GAME TIME.The wireless industry’s version of March Madness is set to tip off Jan. 24, with 214 applicants vying for 1,099 spectrum licenses in the 700 MHz band being …
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Sun Microsystems Inc. raised eyebrows and garnered splashy headlines when it announced plans to acquire MySQL Inc. for $1 billion. But what the deal means in mobile – or just …
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Mobile network infrastructure spending in North America in 2008 is likely to be down vs. 2007. We expect Wideband-CDMA network investments to accelerate as AT&T Mobility continues to expand its …
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Location, location and (still) location: How wireless remains tethered to the store
by rcrwirelessby rcrwirelessOne of the most powerful tenets of retail sales is the law of retail location. Seemingly irrespective of what the actual product is, without strong retail distribution points, your product …
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We are two shows into the 2008 show season and so far not much has been announced to trip up the wireless market. The Consumer Electronic Show had but a …
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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. …