2008

MetroPCS Communications Inc. posted limited third-quarter results, displaying strong growth and a year-over-year drop in customer churn. The carrier reported 249,265 net additions during the quarter, nearly double the 114,302 customers the carrier added during the same quarter last year. …

In an unexpected twist, chipmaker giant Intel Corp. urged the Federal Communications Commission to keep intact proposed interference safeguards that T-Mobile USA Inc. insists are inadequate to prevent interference from wireless broadband operations in the advanced wireless services-3 band. Moreover, …

RCR Wireless News’ Tracy Ford offers a look back at the big news during last week’s WiMAX World trade show in Chicago. Though Sprint Nextel’s Xohm stood as the main attraction, show attendees had plenty to talk about. ; clearwire; …

Streaming-music service providers bought some time last week when Congress approved legislation that will allow them to renegotiate royalty rates some claim may otherwise drive them out of business. But nobody’s celebrating yet.Legislators approved the Webcaster Settlement Act, which grants …

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Blackberry is launching a competitor to the iPhone App Store. It’s about time.

Verizon is poised to become the largest cell phone service provider in the United States, leapfrogging over the current leader, AT&T.

Japan’s Softbank Mobile has signed its first major corporate contract for the iPhone 3G.

Nearly one-third of all iPhone 3G buyers have been willing to ditch their provider to go with exclusive carrier AT&T in order to get the popular smartphone.

ESPOO, FINLAND If being first mover meant anything, Anssi Vanjoki and his colleagues at Nokia (NOK) would already rule the mobile Web. Way back in 1996, the Finnish company launched a prototype phone with a “dangerometer,” which used software and …

In the same way that mobile access to Wikipedia has transformed stupid arguments, mobile song recognition apps are truly neat when you need to name that tune.

As mobile communications increase, marketers may still hesitate to make local search a large part of their strategy. Our experts discuss the pros and cons of investing in local search.

Digital security specialist Gemalto has made an offer to acquire mobile modules developer Wavecom. The acquisition is expected to expand Gemalto’s business in the growing machine-to-machine market…

NEW YORK — A delayed top-of-the-line BlackBerry phone from Research in Motion Ltd. is still undergoing testing by AT&T, and RIM’s co-CEO implied that the carrier wants to avoid the chorus of complaints about performance that greeted the new iPhone …

Hong Kong is boosting its wireless broadband services with an invitation for applications for bidding on its new radio spectrum services.

Consumers are starting to leave iPods at home in favor of listening to cell phones that store their favorite songs. Should Apple be worried?

How BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Mobile, and Symbian-powered handhelds are becoming over-the-air portals to enterprise apps, and why they could ultimately edge the laptop aside.

Shares of Glu Mobile Inc. continued to slide after the company lowered its third-quarter forecast. The San Mateo, Calif.-based mobile game publisher said it expects revenues “slightly below” its August forecast of $24 million to $24.7 million. The company also …

Sprint Nextel Corp. switched mobile WiMAX vendors for its Dallas/Fort Worth Xohm network, bringing in existing inventory manufactured by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.Because the Texas city became ready for equipment ahead of schedule, Sprint Nextel opted to replace Nokia Siemens …

It’s materializing into a perfect storm for rural wireless carriers. But the federal government won’t be coming to the rescue, since it is the one perpetuating the assault on Wireless Joe Six-Pack. In May, the Federal Communications Commission capped universal …

The second half of 2008 already ranks highly for offering the most advanced handsets and most reasonable prices in the history of wireless. And myriad device launches are yet to come in October and November.In a word, the season is …

Progressive Group of Insurance Companies is using a cellular device to help responsible drivers reduce their insurance premiums.Progressive’s innovative MyRate program may not be for drivers with a lead foot and motorists who heavily use their vehicle during peak times. …

CHICAGO – Two companies have succeeded in utilizing pre-WiMAX technology to build successful businesses that target different customers in the United States. TowerStream and DigitalBridge Communications have carved out their own markets by being fixed pre-WiMAX service providers. TowerStream has …

Sprint Nextel Corp. ( S ) has received interest in its Nextel business from a few players, The Wall Street Journal reported late Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter. However, the Journal said a “variety of factors” are …