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Alliances: Nuance and ZTE, Novatel and Qualcomm

Novatel Wireless said it completed a technology transfer with Qualcomm Inc. consisting of two of Qualcomm’s Wearable Mobile Device module designs. Novatel said it will use the designs to expand its portfolio of embedded machine-to-machine and consumer electronic devices. Qualcomm’s 1x and 1x...

Capital Markets: Quarterly earnings roundup: American Tower, US Cellular and 15 more

Airvana Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues of $47.7 million, down from revenues of $63.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $13.1 million, or 19 cents per share, compared with net income of $24.8 million, or 36 cents per...

Reality Check: Three dinosaurs

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.Greetings from the ice-crusted prairie where we celebrate mid-30 degree temperatures. The mercury wasn't the only thing...

MetroPCS, Leap post customer gains: Even as prepaid market sees more competition

Regional flat-rate operators MetroPCS Communications Inc. and Leap Wireless International Inc. posted similar increases in subscriber additions for the fourth-quarter, although both carriers reported increased churn and expect continued pressure in the no-contract market segment in 2010. The carriers did not comment on recent...

Capital Markets: Motorola, Brightpoint, and more

Aruba Networks Inc. released financial results for its second fiscal quarter that ended Jan. 31. The company reported revenues of $62.7 million, up 31% from revenues of $47.7 million during the corresponding quarter last year. Net loss for the quarter was $4.4 million,...

Capital Markets: Ericsson/Singlepoint, Motorola Ventures and more

Alvarion Ltd. reported revenues of $60.2 million for the fourth quarter, down 14% from revenues of $70.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Net loss for the quarter was $1.3 million, or 2 cents per share, compared with a loss of $4.8 million,...

Worst of the Week: If Google bought Leap, the soap opera

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 us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs us the wrong way....

Capital Markets Roundup: American Tower, Motorola Ventures

American Tower Corp. said it completed a previously announced exchange offer for its 4.625% senior notes due in 2015. The notes originally were issued in October 2009. The company received $594.2 million at that time and used the proceeds to redeem outstanding 7.125% senior...

Leap merger speculation on again

As speculation mounts that Leap Wireless International Inc. has hired advisers to explore a potential sale or merger of the company, look for international operators to be interested in the property.Leap stock was up 13% Monday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the...

Prepaid, indirect channels set to dominate Q4 results

Verizon Communications Inc. posted surprising fourth quarter results this week showing that the increasing focus on non-traditional wireless customers has hit even the most traditional of carriers.For the fourth quarter, Verizon Wireless said it added more than 2.2 million customers to its network during...

Capital Markets Roundup: Mobixell buys 724 Solutions

Mobixell Networks, which provides mobile multimedia and advertising solutions, acquired mobile Internet company 724 Solutions. The combined company will focus on rich media mobile Internet and messaging solutions for mobile operators.EMS Technologies Inc.Sky Connect divisions. The new business unit will provide a variety of...

LTE trials reinforce Cox's wireless plans

Cox Communications Inc.’s announcement this week that it had completed trials of voice calls and high-definition video streaming over a LTE network was an important step for the cable television giant as it prepares to enter the highly competitive mobile space.Unlike many of its...

CTIA responds to planning groups' protest of shot-clock provision

CTIA has challenged a petition for reconsideration from municipal planning authorities that ask the Federal Communications Commission to clarify its position on a 30-day “tolling” period related to the federal shot-clock on tower siting issues.The FCC in November adopted a shot-clock policy on...

Price war sign of shifting priorities: New plans show increased attention on data

The recent adjustments made to rate plans by Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility are good news for customers that talk a lot each month, and do nothing else with their cellphone. They will see their monthly bills drop by 30%, a significant sum in...

U.S. Cellular joins latest price war

Not wanting to be left out of the fun of a price war, regional wireless operator U.S. Cellular Corp. announced today that it would also join the recent rush to offer unlimited voice calling for $70 per month.The move follows the announcement late last...

New decade, new price war: Verizon Wireless slashes voice prices, looks to make up difference on data

Continuing a price war that it started in early 2008, Verizon Wireless this morning ratcheted up the pressure on its competitors by rolling out new rate plans that are more than 30% cheaper than previous offerings from the nation’s largest operator. The new plans...

MetroPCS, Boost heat up prepaid space

The wireless industry's increasing desire to attract customers looking for service without the hassles of a contract is taking its toll on those operators focused on such goals. MetroPCS Communications Inc. this morning released limited fourth quarter 2009 results that showed net customer additions...

Core names new chairman, director

Cell site professional services provider Core Communications appointed Keith Pinter chairman of its board and Mark Carney to director of development. Pinter formerly served as CEO of Matrix Group International Inc. and in his new position will be responsible for Core’s strategic direction and...

VC firm forecasts strong broadband demand in ’10

With just weeks left in 2009 (and not a moment too soon) predictions of what to expect in the new year are beginning to trickle out. The telecommunications industry is sure to look back at 2009 with a wary eye as a brutal economic...

North America becomes Ericsson’s largest sales region: And second-largest employment region

North America has become Ericsson's largest sales region and its second-largest employment region with the just completed acquisition of Nortel Networks assets and the recent outsourcing win from Sprint Nextel Corp. Ericsson's $1.13 billion purchase of bankrupt infrastructure vendor Nortel, which was finalized...

MetroPCS CEO: Disappointed In subscriber growth

MetroPCS Communications Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Roger Linquist said he was disappointed with the wireless provider's customer growth, and blamed competitive forces and high unemployment for the shortfall. Wall Street Journal

MetroPCS expands Florida presence, to add 50 jobs

Regional wireless operator MetroPCS Communications Inc. reported plans to expand its no-contact, unlimited calling service into Gainesville and Ocala, Fla. The carrier said the expansion builds on its current coverage throughout much of the state, including Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tampa, Orlando, Naples and Miami. To...

DAS networks gain traction among carriers

Distributed antenna systems are gaining traction as an alternative way for service providers to fill in coverage or add more capacity to the wireless network when macro cellsites are not an option, as well as a way for smaller carriers trying to get to...

MetroPCS launches flirting app

MetroPCS Wireless Inc. is targeting the youth market with a new flirting application that has been pretty successful in the United Kingdom.“At its core, we've taken dating and reinvented it for a younger generation,” said Gary Cohen, VP and general manager of North America....