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The “unlimited” wars continue to heat up as T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) today unveiled a new unlimited calling, messaging and data offering priced at $80 per month. The carrier does …

Further proof that the prepaid space is the mobile industry’s hottest segment came this morning with AT&T Mobility (T) announcing it will begin offering its first smartphone through its GoPhone …

The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules mandating that wireless operators offer data roaming on what it calls commercially reasonable terms and conditions along a 3:2 party-line vote, with Republicans Robert …

The wholesale world of mobile broadband services continues to glean results as Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) today said it has signed prepaid wireless mobile virtual network operator Locus Telecommunications Inc. The …

Few carriers have garnered more curious glances in the past several months than LightSquared, which is in the midst of rolling out a wholesale wireless network using a hybrid satellite/terrestrial …

ORLANDO, Fla. – The world’s wireless attention shifted back to the United States and the CTIA Wireless 2011 event following its yearly start in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics …

UPDATED: ORLANDO, Fla. – Few would argue the allure of a mobile device for consumers when they are selecting which wireless carrier they are looking to join. Sure, carriers like …

Dan Meyer with Matt Stoiber, VP/GM Device Development, Cricket

ORLANDO, Fla. – AT&T Mobility’s plans to acquire T-Mobile USA Inc. for $39 billion overshadowed most news at this year’s CTIA event in Orlando, Fla., and definitely had an impact …

ORLANDO, Fla. – LightSquared continued its promotional tour this morning with company chairman and CEO Sanjiv Ahuja taking the stage during the Day 2 keynote extolling the benefits of LightSquared’s …

ORLANDO, Fla. – Leap Wireless International Inc. is set to move forward with LTE network plans that will include building out coverage in its current markets and striking a roaming …

The quick takeaways from analysts on AT&T Inc.’s plan to buy T-Mobile USA Inc. in a $39 billion deal are largely positive, albeit slightly reserved in a congratulatory tone as …

Wondering what the topic of conversation will be at this week’s CTIA event in Orlando, Fla.? Wonder no more.AT&T Inc. (T) announced plans over the weekend to acquire the domestic …

Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) looks to be distancing itself from plans by Pentwater Capital Management L.L.C. to nominate three directors for election to Leap’s board of directors. Pentwater said …

The lack of mandated data roaming remains a hot topic for just about every domestic operator outside of AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ), highlighted by the continuous push …

Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) added 430,000 customers in the fourth quarter, the majority of whom came from Leap’s acquisition of Pocket Communications in October. The flat-rate carrier ended the …

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.Sprint Nextel Corp. …

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) continued its pioneering work in the LTE space announcing today the imminent availability of Samsung Telecommunications America’s LTE-equipped Galaxy Indulge smart phone. The device is the …

Vodafone Group Plc announced that Sir John Bond, the chairman of Vodafone, will be retiring from the board in July 2011. He will be succeeded as chairman by Gerard Kleisterlee, …

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 …

Cricket Communications Inc. isn’t necessarily blazing any new trails with Muve Music, but it hopes to generate some early interest in the all-you-can-listen service in the city that never sleeps. …

The fourth quarter is shaping up as being a tough one for prepaid focused operators as MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) released preliminary customer results that showed a dip in growth. …

Leap Wireless International Inc. LEAP), desperate for a positive spin following two disastrous quarters, released preliminary fourth quarter operational results highlighted by growth in its customer base and positive trends …

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. It’s been …

Leap Wireless International Inc.’s subsidiary Cricket Communications Inc. completed its acquisition of Denali Spectrum L.L.C., providing the carrier with “ownership and control” of Denali’s Chicago and southern Wisconsin markets. Leap …