January 2010

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

SHENZHEN, China–ZTE Corp. went to great lengths to provide access to key executives including Xu Ming, global GM for the ZTE’s Wireless Business Unit. We basically spent the day together …

SHENZHEN, China–Why did the publisher of RCR Wireless News visit China earlier this month? In many respects, it was to see first hand the explosive growth of the Chinese wireless …

Samsung Electronics Co. returned to profit in the fourth quarter as demand for flat screen televisions and mobile phones helped push sales to a record high, underlining Samsung’s rise to …

Just days after rival Verizon Wireless posted robust fourth quarter 2009 results, including 2.2 million net customer additions, AT&T Mobility said it had added nearly 2.7 million subscribers to its …

Just days after rival Verizon Wireless posted robust fourth quarter 2009 results, including 2.2 million net customer additions, AT&T Mobility said it had added nearly 2.7 million subscribers to its …

Berliner Communications Inc. is merging with UniTek USA L.L.C. to expand its reach into the wireline, broadband cable and satellite TV industries. UniTek provides engineering, construction management and installation fulfillment …

Brightpoint Inc. chose RedPrarie Corp. to provide Warehouse Management System and Transportation Management System solutions to enhance productivity in its supply chain operations. The solutions are expected to be implemented …

Crown Castle International Corp. reported fourth-quarter revenues up 13% to $443.5 million, and site rental revenue up 13% to $402.6 million during the period. For the year, the tower company …

The world’s biggest mobile phone maker, Nokia Corp., on Thursday said strong sales of smartphones and lower costs helped profits rise 65% in the fourth quarter despite a drop in …

While the “civilian” fanboy response to Apple Inc.’s iPad was as expected the analyst community, which also includes a number of fanboys and girls, appeared more rational. Most comments were …

The Federal Communications Commission’s attempts to regulate the wireless industry, from everything from net neutrality to handset exclusivity to early-termination fees, remind me of the phrase: “The road to hell …

Aviat Networks Inc. is the new name for wireless backhaul provider Harris Stratex Networks Inc. The company, which was created three years ago with the merger of Stratex Networks and …

The Challenge Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd markets business machines manufactured by Konica Minolta Business Technologies Inc, in the United Kingdom, through a direct sales force and a network …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.While …

Depending on your expectations, Apple Inc.’s latest wonder device is either a major let down or about what was expected from a company that has made billions of dollars off …

After a strong previous week, the RCR Wireless Stock Index took a hit along with the rest of the market this week with losers leading gainers by a 5 to …

ExteNet closes on $128.4 million in financingFrom: RCR Wireless NewsDistributed antenna solution provider ExteNet Systems Inc. has raised $128.4 million in equity funding in a deal that moves SBA Communications …

HONG KONG – SmarTone-Vodafone kicked off its iPhone launch late last week at New Town Plaza in Hong Kong, with a party that included live performances from popular artists and …

Verizon Communications Inc. posted surprising fourth quarter results this week showing that the increasing focus on non-traditional wireless customers has hit even the most traditional of carriers.For the fourth quarter, …

The Federal Communications Commission asked the nation’s major telecommunications firms and Google Inc. to explain to the agency the industry’s often unpopular practice of charging consumers to end their cellphone …

Mobixell Networks, which provides mobile multimedia and advertising solutions, acquired mobile Internet company 724 Solutions. The combined company will focus on rich media mobile Internet and messaging solutions for mobile …

Motorola said that China buyers of its Android-driven smartphones can opt for local search engine Baidu instead of Google, the Internet giant behind the mobile software platform.AFP

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.Over …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry.There …