Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News’ July Special Edition, “Riding the Wave: The Forces Impacting Carrier Strategy.” The 80-page special edition is available here.On the …
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Despite a setback when Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) won Broadband Wireless Access licenses in India, thereby ensuring that TD-LTE technology would gain a foothold in the country, the WiMAX Forum is …
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Has all the competitive pressure in the prepaid space been coming from MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS)? A glance at second quarter results shows that while other carrier’s that have traditionally …
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A competitive wireless market continued to hamper T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) during the second quarter as the nation’s fourth largest wireless operator said it lost 93,000 customers during the quarter …
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Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) is paying $70 million to acquire SMobile Systems Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based software company that specializes in mobile device security for smart phones and tablets. The …
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Wireless network expenditures set to increase in 2011 with 4G deployments
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordCapital spending on wireless infrastructure is set to rise in 2011 as global operators build out fourth-generation networks, according to iSuppli Corp. Following two years of less spending worldwide, operators …
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Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) announced this morning that current president of its Prepaid group Dan Schulman would be leaving the company on Aug. 23 to join American Express Co. (AXP) …
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Harbinger venture signs NSN in $7B outsourcing deal: Plans to offer wireless broadband means 100k jobs, hope for rural operators
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordFresh off its agreement to buy Motorola Inc.’s networks business, Nokia Siemens Networks said it will build Harbinger Capital Partners’ LTE network in an eight-year deal valued at $7 billion, …
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SHANGHAI, China — With more than 340 people in attendance, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. gathered a diverse group of partners from around the world here to showcase its work on …
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SHANGHAI, China — It’s not every day you hear about a European operator using CDMA technology. Even rarer than that would be any mention of CDMA450, which is mostly viewed …
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The world’s third-largest wireless operator Telefonica SA (TEF) said that despite being rebuffed on its latest proposal, it would stand by its offer to acquire Portugal Telecom’s (PT) 50% control …
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SHANGHAI, China – RCR Wireless News caught up with Mikko Hietanen, head of BSS/OSS sales at Nokia Siemens Networks at last week’s Mobile Broadband China.During his presentation on stage, Hietanen …
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SHANGHAI, CHINA — A group of analysts shared the main stage here at Mobile Broadband China last week to add some academic flair to Light Reading’s first conference in China.It’s …
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SAN DIEGO–Verizon Wireless is changing how it manages its BREW services in order to spur higher takeup rates from BREW customers and to encourage more developers to write applications for …
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India’s Broadband Wireless Auction ended after 117 rounds, raking in nearly $5.5 billion for the government. Infotel Broadband Services Ltd. was the big winner, paying $2.74 billion for licenses in …
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Cable operators are set to profit from the continued proliferation of wireless network upgrades and increased consumer demand for mobile services, according to a report from Visant Strategies. The firm …
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SHENZHEN, China–As ZTE Corp. pursues smaller carriers to advance its position in the United States, the company is also trying to expand its alliance with Qualcomm Inc. for broadband services …
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Telecom infrastructure giant Ericsson said it has signed a $1.3 billion contract with Indian operator Bharti Airtel to expand and upgrade the carrier’s wireless network in 15 telecom circles in …
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@CTIA: Vendors aim to address carriers' needs as network traffic increases
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordAs carriers adjust to increased stress on the network from increased data usage, wireless vendors are introducing a variety of products and services designed to manage that increased traffic. Following …
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A new report from The Femto Forum says femtocells improve the operator business case for LTE and WiMAX networks while also improving the user experience and range of services operators …
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T-Mobile USA's M2M strategy is 'to be easy to work with' : DT announces new focus on growth areas, outlines plans for T-Mo going forward
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordT-Mobile USA Inc. is attacking the machine-to-machine space with four SIM form factors to enable companies that want m2M solutions to use the one that best fits their needs, said …
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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 …
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Case Study: Hilbert Communications upgrades wireless capacity and reliability while slashing costs with Exalt
by jscarboby jscarboHilbert Communications is a network operator with a wireless subsidiary focused on delivering voice and data services to rural areas in Wisconsin and Michigan. The company partners with AT&T Mobility …
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@MWC: NSN exec says network needs to keep pace with traffic explosion: 'In Canada, we nailed it'
by Matt Kapkoby Matt KapkoBARCELONA – Nokia Siemens Networks took the opportunity at Mobile World Congress this morning to put its relatively new CEO Rajeev Suri in front of press and analysts to give …
