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Google Inc. expanded its Wi-Fi initiative to Nairobi, Kenya, announcing a partnership with East African-based Wananchi Group to launch the Wazi W-Fi service covering parts of the city. The service …

RCR Wireless News will be presenting its 2011 Innovation Awards at a reception in conjunction with the upcoming 2011 PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Show in Dallas on Oct. 4. The deadline …

The Korean government wrapped up its most recent spectrum auction, with three carriers securing additional spectrum assets needed to feed ever increasing demand for mobile services.SK Telecom Co. Ltd. (SKM) …

Startup Quixey said it raised $3.8 million in Series A funding as it brings its search engine for applications to market. The funding, co-led by U.S. Venture Partners and WI …

North American operators are expected to purchase $260 million filter and tower-mounted amplifier products this year, as LTE deployments spur strong sales during the next five years, according to a …

Verizon Wireless (VZ) again came out the big winner in J.D. Power and Associates ranking of network quality, garnering the highest consumer scores in five of the six regions. The …

China Unicom Ltd. (CHU) completed the reporting of its first-half financial results for 2011, stating an increasing dependence on its mobile operations.The company, which is currently the second largest mobile …

Siemens Enterprise Communications, a premier provider of enterprise communications, has been appointed by Durham University as its strategic technology partner to implement a next generation communications system as part of …

China Telecom Corp. Ltd. (CHA), the nation’s third-largest mobile operator, said it added 2.57 million new mobile customers in July, pushing its customer base to 110.94 million subscribers. The carrier …

Advances in smart-grid utility networks are taking place steadily, with announcements in the United States, China and Europe this month. Notably, Duke Energy Corp. (DUK) said it would support using …

Mobile operator Claro, which is part of the Am

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) witnessed a surge in its stock price this morning following another published report indicating a possible acquisition by current majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp. (S)Clearwire’s stock was …

China Unicom Ltd. (CHU) said it added 2.126 million customers in July, pushing its total customer base to more than 183.7 million subscribers. The carrier remains the second largest operator …

Nokia’s CEO has told Android partners they should be wary of the Google deal to buy Motorola Mobility and said the move reinforces his firm’s decision back in February to …

Hindustan Times | August 18, 2011 The country’s largest telecom operator Bharti airtel on Thursdau joined hands with the Formula One (F1) Group Companies to become title sponsor of the …

India’s wireless market may not be as big as thought, according to a report that claims nearly 30% of the country’s mobile customers are classified as “inactive.”The Wireless Intelligence report, …

L.M. Ericsson (ERIC) won a four-year deal to be the sole vendor for Canadian operator EastLink Wireless’s core and radio access networks, using HSPA+ and next generation technologies. The value …

Some Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) shareholders appear to be getting nervous about a fellow investor’s attempt to purchase a growing interest in the regional wireless operator.In an open letter …

The United States accounts for four of the top 10 operators ranked by mobile data revenues in the second quarter, led by Verizon Wireless (VZ), which pulled in $5.8 billion, …