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GLOBAL: Huawei sues ZTE over alleged patent infringement

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has filed lawsuits in Germany, France, and Hungary against ZTE Corp. for patent and trade mark infringement, alleging ZTE is infringing on Huawei's patents for data card and LTE technologies, and using a Huawei-registered trademark on some of its data...

GLOBAL: Huawei sues ZTE over alleged patent infringement

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has filed lawsuits in Germany, France, and Hungary against ZTE Corp. for patent and trade mark infringement, alleging ZTE is infringing on Huawei's patents for data card and LTE technologies, and using a Huawei-registered trademark on some of its data...

Motorola caves to consumers, will allow unlockable bootloaders

It always raises a wry smile when well-intentioned customer relations moves result in a user backlash, which is why we smiled with more than a hint of wryness when Motorola's "Let's engage our users!" Facebook activity saw fans of the manufacturer voting with their feet and demanding an end to locked bootloaders.

RadioShack blames T-Mobile for poor first quarter

Fort Worth-based RadioShack Corp. (RSH) reported a 30% decline in first-quarter profits this week and points at its agreement with T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) as the culprit. The chain said it has lowered expectations for earnings to $1.60 to $1.80 per share, a decrease...

Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel continue device parade

Verizon Wireless (VZ) and Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) shed some launch light on a pair of handsets that both expect to begin offering over the coming days and weeks.Verizon Wireless said it will begin offering the HTC Corp. Droid Incredible 2 on April 28...

Google slapped with $5M fine in Linux patent lawsuit

A Texas jury decided to fine Google Inc. (GOOG) $5 million for infringing on Linux technology patents owned by Bedrock Computer Technologies.Google's Android operating system uses the Linux kernel code, and the verdict from the Eastern District of Texas could also result in...

RCA 2011: SouthernLINC maintains uniqueness amongst rural players

LAS VEGAS – As one of the few iDEN-based rural operators in the country, as well as being one of the few owned by an electric company, SouthernLINC Wireless always brings a different perspective to the mobile space. This perspective is also helped by...

Verizon Wireless expands LTE reach, set for Droid Charge launch

Verizon Wireless (VZ) is looking to keep the momentum building for its LTE network announcing today the launch of service in six new markets and plans for a new smartphone.The new markets Clarksville, Tenn.-Hopkinsville, Ky.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Columbia and Hilton Head, S.C.; Wilmington, N.C.;...

NII extends iDEN handset deal through 2014

Motorola Mobility Inc.’s (MMI) iDEN technology either received a new lease on life or an expiration date today as the company announced an extension to its supplier agreement to supply iDEN handset to NII Holdings Inc. (NIHD) through 2014. NII, which was formerly the...

NSN revenues up 17%, Moto purchase approved

Nokia Siemens Networks posted a gross profit of $1.23 billion for the first quarter, up 8% from a year ago. However, gross margins trickled down a few percentage points to 26.7% as the telecom equipment vendor said it continues to experience an “intense pricing...

Capital Markets: America Movil acquires StarOne; Motricity buys mobile advertising firm; and more

Motricity announced it has completed its acquisition of Adenyo, a mobile advertising, marketing, and analytics solutions provider with operations in the United States, Canada and Europe. Motricity’s integration of Adenyo’s capabilities into its software as a service platform, mCore, significantly expands the company’s solution...

Motorola Mobility and Claro Announce Availability of Motorola XOOMâ„¢ and Motorola ATRIXâ„¢ in Brazil

Motorola | April 12, 2011 | Press Release Coming first to Claro´s users, the Lapdock™ accessory for Motorola ATRIX provides an enhanced and more interactive computer-like experience SÃO PAULO – April 12, 2011 – Motorola Mobility, Inc. and Claro announce the arrival of two highly anticipated products: Motorola XOOM™, the world’s first tablet with the...

Motorola Mobility Launches Motorola XOOMâ„¢ in Argentina Through Personal

Motorola Mobility | April 14, 2011 | Press Release The pre-sale of the world’s first device running Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb) that delivers a powerful tablet experience on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display starts tomorrow through Personal’s website BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Motorola Mobility, Inc. today announced...

Bits & Bytes: Ericsson's sustainability report; Fujitsu expands in rural Britain; and more

Fujitsu, one of the world’s largest technology and communications companies, announced plans to work in collaboration with Virgin Media, TalkTalk and Cisco to deliver next generation internet services to 5 million homes in rural Britain. The proposals will provide future-proofed connectivity to 5 million...

Nokia Siemens Networks, Motorola Solutions agree new price for acquisition of Networks assets at US $975 million

Nokia Siemens Networks | April 13, 2011 | Press Release Espoo, Finland - April 13, 2011 Preliminary injunction from Huawei preventing transfer of certain assets withdrawn Companies target April 29, 2011 to close transaction Anti-trust approval still pending from Chinese regulatory authorities A new purchase price of US $975...

Ericsson, Huawei, NSN leaders in HSPA and LTE, Arthur D. Little says

Infrastructure suppliers are going to have to adapt their business models to help shape the global telecom market, including helping to finance and drive deals with operators, according to a new report from Arthur D. Little. The research company said that despite six years...

Motorola and Huawei settle lawsuits

Two lawsuits between United States-based Motorola Solutions Inc. and Chinese telecom provider Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. appeared to have been resolved. Motorola and Huawei issued a joint release today announcing plans to withdraw and dismiss claims against each other if ...

Reality Check: Voice over LTE – Balancing technology choices with commercial imperatives

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.Mobile World Congress 2011 represented the debut for voice over long term evolution (VoLTE) technology among leading...

@ NAB: HD radio could be reason for operators to embed FM chips

LAS VEGAS – High-definition radio could bring the value proposition of adding an FM chip to mobile devices because the service can offload traffic from the wireless operator's network and drive revenue to the operator by using music tagging services to push consumers to...

Gartner says iOS will rule tablet market for next four years

Funny things, analyst forecasts. The short-term ones tend to be fairly accurate, but the long-term predictions often fall entirely flat. That's not the fault of the analysts, it's due to the inherent unpredictability of mobile and technology markets. Nobody saw Android's success coming, just as nobody thought poor old Nokia Corp. would be in the sorry state they are today ten years ago.

Aussie to replace Spradley at Nokia Siemens Networks

Nokia Siemens Networks said Sue Spradley, head of its North America region, will step down from the company, and will be replaced by Rick Corker, who runs the infrastructure provider's Asia-Pacific region. The change is to be effective April 15.No word yet on where...

@ CTIA: T-Mobile USA fills out smartphone, data device portfolio

ORLANDO, Fla. – Following up on its plans for expanding HSPA+ enhancements across its network, T-Mobile USA Inc. also announced several new devices at this year's CTIA event as well as provided more launch details on some already announced models.The carrier showed off the...

Reality Check (2-fer): It's trade show week – The question that should be on everyone's mind (and) Boy, was I wrong!

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.With the new year comes the parade of trade shows, including the Consumer Electronics Show (Las Vegas...

Reader Forum: Cooperation breeds success

Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this as open as possible,...