U.S.

U.S. Cellular set to launch LTE services in March

01 February 2012 by Dan Meyer

U.S. Cellular (USM) said it will commercially launch LTE services in March covering 25% of its customer base. The launch will also include the roll out of a pair of LTE devices in the Samsung Galaxy S Aviator smartpho ...

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U.S.

Special Report: Outdoor DAS – Filling in the coverage gaps

01 February 2012 by RCR Wireless News

Americans are in love with their mobile devices. We’d rather leave the house without our wallet than our cellphone. We’ve plunked down hundreds of dollars for the latest and greatest tablets and smartphones. We love our devices so much we are using them at home as much as we do in the office or ...

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U.S.

MetroPCS bolsters LTE network operations

01 February 2012 by Dan Meyer

Regional wireless operator MetroPCS (PCS) expanded its network infrastructure agreement with Ericsson to now provide microwave backhaul equipment. The four-year deal calls for Ericsson to be the primary vendor ...

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U.S.

Smartphone leasing comes to the US

01 February 2012 by Martha DeGrasse

Not sure which model to pick next time you upgrade your smartphone? Your carrier may soon let you “try before you buy” by leasing you a smartphone. TMNG Global (TMNG), a software and services provider to carriers, is now offering ...

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U.S.

Chip spending shifts to wireless

01 February 2012 by Martha DeGrasse

Device makers spent more on chips for wireless products last year than on chips for computers or any other product. The latest research from IHS iSuppli shows semiconductor spending for wireless products at $58.6 billion in 2011, up more than 14% from 2010. Wireless semiconductor spending by maj ...

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U.S.

China Telecom may launch CDMA version of Apple's iPhone 4S

01 February 2012 by Tejas Patel

Beijing Telecom, a subsidiary of China Telecom, may launch a CDMA version of the iPhone 4S by the end of February or at the beginning of March, according to a statement issued by the company. Chinese demand for the iPhone 4S has been very strong, leading to ...

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Americas

Millicom announces new structure

01 February 2012 by Roberta Prescott

Millicom International Cellular S.A., which operates under the “Tigo” brand, said it plans to implement a new structure based on three key components: in-market organizations, global categories and global support functions. In a statement, Millicom CEO and President Mikael Grahne explained that ...

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Americas

IBM to purchase Worklight, looks to boost enterprise mobile capabilities

01 February 2012 by Roberta Prescott

Citing plans to expand its operations in mobile application development, integration, security and management, IBM (IBM) reported a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Israeli-based W ...

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Americas

Nokia Siemens Networks, Tellabs to cut jobs

01 February 2012 by Roberta Prescott

Nokia Siemens Networks, the world’s No. 2 maker of mobile telecoms network equipment, and Tellabs unveiled plans to jobs as part of cost-cutting plans. NSN plans to cut approximately 1,200 jobs in Finland and 2,900 in Germany, while Tellabs plans to cut 530 jobs. In November, ...

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India

Telcos team up to interconnect their business video communities

01 February 2012 by Tejas Patel

India’s Tata Communications, together with nine global service providers, announced the launch of the Global Meeting Allianceâ„¢, an open ecosystem of leading telecom providers that have teamed up to interconnect their respective business video communities. ...

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