Planning 5G-NR field trials using 28 GHz and 39 GHz bands in 2018
HONG KONG--Verizon, Qualcomm Technologies and Novatel Wireless are working together on 5G New Radio (NR) millimeter wave over-the air field trials based on the as-yet unfinished 5G NR spec, which is set...
The lack of IIoT security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyberthreats
A majority of U.K. manufacturers (62%) have plans to increase their investments in Internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to "industry 4.0."Â However, investment plans in industrial...
The lack of IIot security investments could put UK manufacturers at risk from cyber threats.
A majority of UK manufacturers, 62 percent, have plans to increase their investments in internet-connected capital equipment in the next five years as they transition to industry 4.0. However, investment plans...
LAS VEGAS – Sprint Nextel may have had to alter the amount it will have to pay in order to acquire the remaining stake in Clearwire, but the carrier appears confident that at least some sort of network arrangement between the two companies in...
The sluggish recovery and the threat of the fiscal cliff make the capital markets uncertain territory, but the wireless industry has fared better than most in 2012. Venture capitalists have been ready to fund infrastructure plays as well as mobile apps, and the carriers...
Novatel Wireless (NVTL), maker of the MiFi hotspot, has failed to connect with investors this quarter. Two analysts cut their price targets on the stock after the company reported earnings yesterday, and today shares of Novatel are off about 20%. Yesterday Novatel reported a...
Employers are getting used to the idea that workers want to bring their own devices to work and connect to the network, but if that network isn't fast enough they may soon see employees toting in another device: the mobile hot spot. Mobile hot...
Quick Hit: Novatel Wireless Inc.’s MiFi 4082 is an extremely compact mobile hotspot unit that provides easy access to mobile data services for multiple devices. The only downsides are those imposed by carrier partner Sprint Nextel through its rate plans and hit-or-miss network coverage.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Novatel Wireless Inc. has won an award for its tiny mobile Wi-Fi hotspot – the MiFi 4082 in the Technology Innovation/Hardware category. This is the second year in a row that Novatel Wireless has won the award.The MiFi 4082, which Novatel dubs an...
Sprint Nextel Corp. expanded its play into the prepaid mobile broadband space announcing an agreement with Telespree Communications to provide a mobile service management solution to the carrier’s wholesale partners looking to add broadband to their line up.The offering, dubbed Mobile Broadband on Demand,...
With Verizon Wireless (VZ) on deck to unveil a handful of LTE-equipped mobile devices at this week's Consumer Electronics Show, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) attempted to redirect some of that acclaim by announcing a third smart phone compatible with the carrier's WiMAX-powered “4G” service.The...
Wireless modem provider Novatel Wireless Inc. (NVTL) filed a lawsuit against Franklin Wireless Corp., ZTE Corp. and ZTE (USA) Inc. claiming the firms have infringed on five Novatel patents related to its MiFi mobile hot spot device. Novatel claims those patents are related to...
Social games developer Zynga Inc. acquired Texas-based mobile game developer Newtoy Inc. Newtoy is best known for its ‘Games With Friends' series of games, which includes Words With Friends, Chess With Friends and We Rule. Terms of the deal were not released.Novatel Wireless Inc....
For those finding Virgin Mobile USA Inc.’s current unlimited mobile data plan priced at $40 per month too steep, the Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) division has unveiled a $20 plan that includes 1 gigabyte of data transmission. The new offering is now available exclusively...
Novatel Wireless Inc. entered a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Enfora Inc., which provides asset-management solutions that use wireless technology and machine-to-machine communications. The deal is valued at $64.5 million in cash, with a possible additional consideration of up to $6 million...
The co-managers of BlackBerry Partners Fund announced they have merged their investment teams to focus exclusively on mobile venture capital investment opportunities under the BlackBerry Partners Fund brand. The fund was founded in 2008 with capital commitments from Research In Motion, Thomson Reuters and...
The increasing emphasis being placed on next-generation networks by mobile operators is good news for device makers, according to a new report from Canaccord Genuity.The financial research firm noted that a number of companies that produce wireless modem products designed to work with next-generation...
Sprint Nextel Corp.'s (S) Virgin Mobile USA brand affirmed plans to update its mobile broadband service that will include an unlimited, no-contract offering for $40 per month. The company originally hinted at the changes yesterday on its Facebook page.The new plans, which are set...
Accedian Networks, which provides service assurance solutions said it secured $19.5 million in a new round of funding. The round was led by Summit Partners and included participation from Rho Ventures and Skypoint Capital. The funds will be used to accelerate the company's commercial...
Editor's Note: Following are the top-paid CEOs of U.S.-based companies in the wireless industry. Last week, RCR Wireless News ran the list of the top 20 highest paid wireless executives. This week we are featuring No. 21-30. Some caveats apply: private companies are not...
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) teamed up with the Georgia Institute of Technology to establish the Qualcomm Augmented Reality Game Studio, a research and design center aimed at pioneering new advancements in mobile gaming and interactive media.Mobile TeleSystems (MBT) said it won a 2010 Meffys Mobile...
Gemalto said it has been chosen by KDDI in Japan to provide its User Identity Module cards and Trusted Service Management solution for an upcoming near-field communications program. The pilot program will run from May through December and allows users to experience various types...
Mobile video optimization company Vantrix said it completed a $14 million series C investment round that was led by Tudor Ventures. Other investors in the round include Summerhill Venture Partners, JK&B Capital, BDC Venture Capital, Innovacom Venture Capital and Entrepia Ventures. The company said...
Mobile video optimization company Vantrix said it completed a $14 million series C investment round that was led by Tudor Ventures. Other investors in the round include Summerhill Venture Partners, JK&B Capital, BDC Venture Capital, Innovacom Venture Capital and Entrepia Ventures. The company said...
