Yearly Archives: 2007

Nokia’s N75 at AT&T: First step on American journey to establish brand value?

The word last week that Nokia Corp.'s new N75 device would debut soon at AT&T Mobility drew its share of attention, for good reason....

Bush admin questions broadband ranking methods : Wi-Fi, municipal Wi-Fi and college campus connections not properly counted, feds charge

When it comes to reporting global broadband rankings, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has become to Bush administration telecom officials what Al...

Movies watched on cellphones dangerous, not necessary

Dear Editor, Netflix recently made it possible for people to stream movies and television shows to their personal computers. According to Netflix CEO Reed...

Patent reform desired, but elusive

Congress and the courts are getting serious about intervening in the thriving American business known as patent litigation. While critics claim the U.S. patent...

Verizon Wireless edges AT&T in Q1 horse race

Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility continued to pummel Sprint Nextel Corp. in customer gains during the first quarter, but investors appeared encouraged by Sprint...

New Motion completes reverse stock split

New Motion Inc. completed its reverse stock split and adopted a new ticker symbol.The mobile entertainment company put the wraps on a 1-for-300 reverse...

Clearwire expands AOL distribution deal

Clearwire Corp. said it will expand its distribution agreement with AOL L.L.C.The Kirkland, Wash.-based WiMAX firm said AOL will offer its high-speed wireless broadband...

Rural Cellular up on hearty first-quarter financials

Regional carrier Rural Cellular Corp. reported healthy customer metrics despite posting a net loss for the first quarter of 2007; the carrier cut its...

iPCS sees solid subscriber growth

Sprint Nextel Corp. affiliate iPCS Inc. reported a larger net loss for the first quarter despite increased revenues.The company reported revenues of $120.9 million,...

Nokia Siemens Networks details plans to cut 9,000 jobs: Siemens CEO announces resignation

The good news: The new Nokia Siemens Networks is intent on creating a "winning company" despite difficult market conditions. But 9,000 workers have to...

Infrastructure awards wrap-up: Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola

The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country...

Financial ratings wrap-up: Qwest, Verizon, Sprint Nextel and more

The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.Carrier --Credit Suisse First Boston...

Nortel up on Q1

After a flurry of discouraging news in recent months, Nortel Networks Ltd. released brighter financial results for the first quarter and better expectations for...

Quattro: Another mobile ad firm dives into crowded waters

Two former executives from m-Qube are joining the crowded mobile advertising field with startup Quattro Wireless.The new company, which was founded late last year...

Worst of the Week: Motorollers, VOTE THE ICAHN-DANO TICKET!

Hello! And welcome to our Thursday column, Worst of the Week. There's a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so...

Nokia unloads new handsets for international markets

Nokia Corp. announced seven new phones for markets outside the United States at an event in New Delhi, India, news that coincided with the...

Ntelos surges on solid Q1 gains

Ntelos Holding Corp.'s net wireless customer additions in the first quarter were more than double what the carrier reported during the same quarter a...

Wall Street content with Andrew’s loss

Despite a $2 million net loss in its most recent quarter, Andrew Corp. announced steady growth in sales. The news appeared to please investors,...

RIM’s newest consumer gadget, the ‘Curve,’ headed for AT&T

Research In Motion Ltd. is following up its pursuit of the consumer market with a device dubbed the "Curve," which will sell exclusively at...

Microsoft nabs Paris firm for mobile ads

Microsoft Corp. expanded its mobile advertising business with the acquisition of ScreenTonic SA, a Paris-based outfit with carrier partners in Belgium, France and the...

Glu shows financial gains following IPO

Mobile games publisher Glu Mobile Inc. reported improvements in both revenues and earnings for the first quarter, news that appeared to please the company's...

Moto hires new platform chief as board battle rages

Motorola Inc. said it hired a platform technology guru for its mobile devices business, a pragmatic move that reflects the ailing handset giant's efforts...

The skinny on thin: Alltel intros Samsung’s ‘Wafer’

Alltel Wireless added "The Wafer"-a new, thin, bar-style handset from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.-to its portfolio. The handset is $50 with a mail-in rebate...

Eyeing fixed-mobile products, Airvana acquires 3Way Networks

Airvana Inc. announced it has acquired 3Way Networks, a provider of home base stations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Airvana said it hopes...
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