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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Network outsourcing has the potential to reduce mobile operators’ expenses by 20 to 25 percent, according to a new report from Pyramid Research. “Operator savings stem from reduced capex …

SAN FRANCISCO—Directions and map services are proving to be popular among wireless users who download mobile applications, according to a new study from Telephia. The report found MapQuest Mobile was …

STAMFORD, Conn.—The enterprise wireless local area network space is picking up steam with 64 percent of businesses indicating they plan to increase WLAN deployments during the next year, according to …

The dissolution of the Nokia Corp./Sanyo Electronics Co. Ltd. CDMA joint venture may leave a void in the United States for CDMA handsets, estimated by analysts at about 7 million …

SAN FRANCISCO—Mobile gamers in the United States continue to opt for puzzle and strategy games instead of first-person shooters and other console-type titles, according to the latest figures from Telephia. …

JENKINTOWN, Pa.—Despite the growing reliance on wireless phones as a primary communications device among an increasing number of households, a good percentage of Americans still believe wireline phones are the …

The satellite industry as a whole is rebounding, driven by new technologies and applications in the mobile satellite services space, plus consumer applications such as high definition television and satellite …

The market for mobile phones’ onboard memory is undergoing transformation and commoditization, threatening incumbent companies and opening opportunities for small, nimble companies with a competitive differentiator to their product, according …

The good news is that about 80 percent of the world’s population is covered by wireless networks, and only about one-quarter of those actually subscribe to a wireless service, which …

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Disparate standards and lack of spectrum could hinder the growth of the mobile TV industry, according to a new report from Telecom Trends International Inc. The industry has …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—U.S. businesses are ready to invest heavily in wireless services and applications to boost productivity, according to a survey from Compass Intelligence. They’re just waiting for the industry to …

BOSTON—Motorola Inc., Jabra and Plantronics Inc. continue to lead the Bluetooth headset market with a combined 57 percent share of total global sales last year, according to research from Strategy …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.—Consumers will flock to mobile television services in the next few years, with most subscribers tuning into wireless broadcast offerings, according to two new studies. More than half …

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of thousands of people were scattered across the country. People’s homes were destroyed, their neighborhoods were flooded or left without power, and many …

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Text-savvy Southerners may help explain why all five “American Idol” winners hail from south of the Mason Dixon line, according to figures from The NPD Group. Cingular Wireless …

BOSTON-Despite dozens of announcements about municipal Wi-Fi deployments and feverish hype regarding the growth potential of the industry, incumbent operators have little to fear long-term from the technology, according to …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Despite low adoption today, wireless over-the-air music services could become a booming market segment, with the potential to reach more than 50 million users and exceed more than $1 …

SEATTLE—Companies looking to create a “mobile MySpace” may want to target U.K. wireless subscribers, according to the latest figures from M:Metrics. British users are more inclined to use wireless social …

NEW YORK—Despite prepaid and reseller additions driving much of the growth within the wireless industry, Fitch Ratings concludes in a new report that the industry will continue to be profitable. …

BOSTON—Despite dozens of announcements about municipal Wi-Fi deployments and feverish hype regarding the growth potential of the industry, incumbent operators have little to fear long-term from the technology, according to …

NEW ORLEANS—Hurricane Katrina may have substantially changed communications patterns in Gulf Coast cities such as Houston and New Orleans, a new mobile usage report by Telephia concludes. Mobile phone use …

BOSTON—Place your finger on the pulse of U.S. consumers desperately seeking a mobile phone this summer and you find all the attributes that makes anything a success in America: It’s …

BOSTON—Family plans are still driving growth in North America, according to a Yankee Group report—but prepaid plans will continue to be a significant factor for the U.S. market. About 54 …

A snapshot of the 3G handset market in the United States reveals a nascent business on the verge of growth, as carriers upgrade their networks and more aggressively market their …

BOSTON—More than 100 million people worldwide now use W-CDMA and CDMA2000 1x EV-DO third-generation technology on their cell phones, according to ongoing research by Strategy Analytics. After reaching the 100 …