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Following up on comments made earlier this month, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it plans to begin rolling out an updated CDMA-based push-to-talk service later this year. The offering will …

Despite the continued hemorrhaging of postpaid customers from its iDEN operations, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) is highlighting the benefit its current Network Vision initiative will have for services that were …

In a bit of a tangled infrastructure web, Nokia Siemens Networks said it would not complete its proposed acquisition of Motorola Inc.’s wireless networks infrastructure business this quarter because Chinese …

The on-again, off-again dance between Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) and T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) looks to be on again as published reports this morning indicated that the nation’s No. 3 …

BARCELONA, Spain – Machine-to-machine communications are gaining traction among the world’s top wireless operators and vendors, which recognize the potential of the emerging market, characterized by lower revenues, but also …

OKLAHOMA CITY–Tim “Huey” Burnham, president of operations of Alpine Tower and Technology in Wasilla, Alaska, leads a tower company that must overcome the unique challenges of operating in a tundra …

OKLAHOMA CITY—“Compassion kills,” said Steve Fleming, director of training for Safety One International, as he addressed a crowd at the National Association of Tower Erectors’ (NATE) 16th annual conference and …

Jobs in the computer sector improved in 2010, as did the overall economy, although the telecommunications sector did not fare as well, according to figures from the U.S. Bureau of …

Clearwire Corp.’s (CLWR) transition from a retail operator to a wholesale partner gained further momentum during the fourth quarter as the carrier posted record wholesale net additions and announced plans …

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) reported an extension of its current supplier contract with Western States Contracting Alliance, which is a multi-state cooperative contracted to help states acquire goods and services. …

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. In my …

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. said it has signed agreements with Canadian telecommunications providers Bell Canada (BCE) and Telus Corp. (TU) to create “joint innovation centers” in Canada. With Bell Canada, …

While many analysts thought the CES Internet TV battle would be a strictly Apple/Google affair, dark horse Cisco crashed the party early with CEO John Chambers announcing the firm’s new …

How are mobile broadband deployments impacting Pennsylvania consumers and businesses? Join RCR Wireless News, the wireless industry news leader since 1981, online and in person Jan. 28 in Hershey, Pa., …

January 6 2011 – 1:56 pm ET | Tracy Ford | RCR Wireless News American Tower Corp. (AMT) CEO Jim Taiclet said the company would continue its plan to buy …

American Tower Corp. (AMT) CEO Jim Taiclet said the company would continue its plan to buy and build tower assets internationally and domestically in 2011, as it brings its operational …

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) has in the past been the butt of jokes when it came to customer care issues. This view was bolstered by repeated poor showings in customer …

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 …

To the surprise of few, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) this morning announced an extension with Motorola Inc.’s (MOT) Solutions business to provide support for the carrier’s iDEN network through the …

Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. (TU) said it expects its 2011 financial success to hinge increasingly on its mobile operations.Telus said that it expects its mobile operations, which is currently …

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 …