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It’s time to count blessings again, and here are a few things I am thankful for that relate to wireless: c I am thankful that most cars don’t have “Hang …

Once the darling of the wireless broadband publicity machine, 802.11-based Wi-Fi technologies have increasingly lost their luster to more appealing opportunities forecast from broader-coverage technologies like WiMAX and OFDM-based services, …

As the new No. 1 carrier in the United States, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. is in the position to greatly tighten its control over its handset suppliers. And with a subscriber …

Verizon Wireless became the first major U.S. carrier to offer ringback tones, launching a service analysts say-and carriers hope-may be even more profitable than ringtones. Ringbacks are clips of music …

A new study shows that businesses are most likely to look to wireless carriers-instead of device makers or computer suppliers-for their wireless data needs. Further, the business market represents a …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Alltel Corp. launched Motorola Inc.’s V710 handset, which includes a 1.2-megapixel camera and flash, video recorder, MP3 player and Bluetooth wireless technology. The handset also supports Alltel’s Axcess …

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc. recommended that Verizon Wireless modify or discontinue its “anytime, anywhere” claim for the carrier’s “IN-Network” calling plans to …

Customer confusion over wireless rate plans and services is costing wireless operators $3 billion per year due to increasing customer churn and harmed brand relationships, according to a consumer survey …

Verizon Wireless began offering ringbacks in some California markets, marking the first time a major U.S. carrier has offered the service. Ringbacks are clips of music callers hear instead of …

LONDON-The world’s largest mobile operator said it grew its proportional customer base to 146.7 million at the end of September and will double its dividend for the six months to …

Handset makers opened the floodgates on new phones and carrier deals for the holiday season, with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Nokia Corp., Research In Motion Ltd. and others making announcements. …

WASHINGTON-Lawmakers this week are expected to tackle legislation critical to successful implementation of the Bush third-generation spectrum plan, a last-ditch effort for this year that comes as industry, military and …

WASHINGTON-Congressional auditors said that a plan by the Federal Communications Commission to solve public-safety interference in the 800 MHz did not violate either the Antideficiency Act or the Miscellaneous Receipts …

In what is traditionally a quiet period for the wireless industry, T-Mobile USA Inc. reported robust third-quarter results that trailed only Verizon Wireless in customer growth and further separated the …

The rash of consolidation and spectrum deals that have recently swept through the wireless industry could have a substantial impact on the Federal Communications Commission’s Auction 58 set for late …

Though often regarded as the most important quarter of the year for wireless customer acquisitions and thus the most highly competitive, this year’s fourth quarter is expected to be particularly …

After months of suggesting wireless customers switch from their current operators to Verizon Wireless, the nation’s second-largest carrier has launched a new advertising campaign in the Northeast specifically targeting AT&T …

L.M. Ericsson expects the global market for mobile systems to slightly top 2004 figures, reflecting the company’s high spirits about its leading position in infrastructure. “Confidence is back in the …

LOS ANGELES-Twentieth Century Fox studio announced Wednesday that it will create a series of one-minute dramas based on the hit show “24” specifically for mobile users with Vodafone Group plc. …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless reported that John Townsend will be named vice president and chief financial officer effective in January. Townsend will replace current vice president and CFO Andrew Halford, who …

WASHINGTON-The bankruptcy judge overseeing NextWave Telecom Inc. has given the company until Dec. 6 to file its reorganization plan and until Feb. 11, 2005, to solicit comments on it. The …

Motorola Inc. announced it will sell its new clamshell V265 through Verizon Wireless. The news comes on the heels of several new third-generation devices Motorola said it will sell through …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission today said Mobile Satellite Ventures L.P. received the first ever authorization to operate land-based wireless systems to supplement satellite operations, a ruling that comes amid regulatory …

NextWave Telecom Inc.’s announcement to sell its remaining 1.9 GHz licenses to Verizon Wireless for $3 billion may not mean the end of one of the industry’s most controversial players. …

Following weeks of speculation, Verizon Wireless inked an agreement late last week to acquire bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. and its remaining spectrum licenses for $3 billion. The deal, which is …