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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">$10B and counting: 700 MHz auction hits 11-digit mark >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Skyfire joins ‘real Web’ playground with proxy browser >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Yahoo turns to wireless as Internet biz languishes: Firm plans to cut 7% of workforce >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Interest intensifies during round 10, B Block reserve met: Copps: We have no backup plan if D Block remains untouched >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Auction action heats up: Potential winning bids surge past $6B >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Nokia moves to realize Internet ambitions: Seeks $153M purchase of Trolltech for open-source, cross-platform expertise >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Bids top $4.4B after round six: C Block remains highest priced, D Block not feeling the love >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle: Phone Wars: Apple vs. RIM vs. Microsoft + HTC or HP >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">700 MHz auction ends first week of bidding at $3.7B: Los Angeles generates interest in the fourth round >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">700 MHz Round 3 tops $3B >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">YouTube video goes mobile >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">700 MHz auction rings up $2.4B in first-round bids: C, D blocks licenses garner highest bids >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Google to offer search to DoCoMo users >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Wall Street’s stumbles cast pall over 700 MHz auction: Verizon Wireless plans open-access development conference >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T frees Wi-Fi for broadband customers: Carrier’s move comes amid municipal Wi-Fi troubles >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Let the bidding begin: Concern remains, but 700 MHz auction set >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sun’s plans for MySQL:wireless? >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Tech, spectrum decisions to impact investments in ’08 >by rcrwirelessby rcrwireless
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Location, location and (still) location: How wireless remains tethered to the store >by rcrwirelessby rcrwireless
One 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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Hedgehogging: hedge*hog*ging v. Interrupting conversations in an office environment by poking your head over the top of the cube. >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle: Driving connectivity >
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">FCC begins new round of white-spaces testing >
The Federal Communications Commission said the next round of laboratory testing of prototype TV white-spaces devices will begin Jan. 24, a public process lasting four to six weeks that will …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Worst of the Week: The 700 MHz club and other terrible jokes >
Hello! And welcome to our Thursday 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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">214 qualified to bid in 700 MHz auction >
The Federal Communications Commission said 214 applicants qualified to bid in the 700 MHz auction set to begin Jan. 24. Internet search engine giant Google Inc. joins a mix of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Clearwire to use Google apps >
Clearwire Corp. said it will offer Google Inc. applications including Gmail, Calendar and Google Talk to its subscribers.Craig McCaw’s WiMAX startup said the Internet services will be available to customers …