Huawei | April 18, 2011 | Press Release A key focus on the expansion of enterprise and device businesses [Shenzhen, China, 18 April, 2011] Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (“Huawei”), a …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Press Release: Huawei Reports FY10 Revenues of CNY185.2 Billion, Up 24.2%; Net Profit of CNY23.8 Billion, Up 30.0% >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Apple banks record earnings on 18.65M iPhone sales >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
Apple Inc. (AAPL) just recorded another standout quarter for earnings and growth, selling a record 18.65 million iPhones and 4.69 million iPads. iOS devices continue to drive the company’s success …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Rice University and Technology for All team to provide Super Wi-Fi >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
The FCC created rules last fall to make unused television channels operate a new long-range version of Wi-Fi that spreads through walls. This led to collaboration between wireless communications researchers …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Apple beats earnings estimates again, world keeps turning >by Jon Norrisby Jon Norris
Hot on the heels of Google’s earnings call at the beginning of the week, today was Apple’s turn to publish their figures and, surprise surprise, they beat expectations and sold a whole load of bushed aluminium to mobs of doe-eyed consumers.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Capital Markets: America Movil acquires StarOne; Motricity buys mobile advertising firm; and more >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Motricity announced it has completed its acquisition of Adenyo, a mobile advertising, marketing, and analytics solutions provider with operations in the United States, Canada and Europe. Motricity’s integration of Adenyo’s …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Why are iPhones tracking users' whereabouts? >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
Apple Inc. (AAPL) appears to have a new security problem on its hands with iPhones running on iOS 4. A pair of security researchers have discovered a hidden file on …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Connected devices drive AT&T's Q1 growth >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
AT&T Inc. (T) counted on connected devices to drive first-quarter growth, with 1.3 million connected devices added in the period, compared to only 62,000 postpaid retail net additions. The nationwide …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Cellular South taps LightSquared for roaming >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
LightSquared has signed up another roaming partner for its yet-to-be launched wholesale wireless network. Cellular South Inc., a privately held operator, has inked a new bilateral roaming agreement with LightSquared …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">ZTE posts first-quarter profits up 16%, focus on handsets overseas >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
ZTE Corp., the second-largest telecommunications equipment manufacturer in China, announced net profits for the first quarter grew by 16% to $19.37 million and reported a 14% increase in operating revenue …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Location Labs claims formula for making LBS profitable >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
The death of mobile “check-in” services is often hotly debated in industry circles; but while Facebook Places may have flopped and services like Foursquare/Gowalla et all look to expand their …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Twitter enters bidding war for Tweetdeck? >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
A few months ago it was reported that social media software conglomerate UberMedia were in talks to buy UK-based Tweetdeck for $30 million. This would be a significant move by …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Nokia finds path to visual success with Ovi Maps 3D >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Mobile mapping just got more attractive, as Nokia unveiled its new beta version of Ovi Maps 3D. In a blow to Google, the Finnish phone firm has impressed the masses …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Feature Report: Bridging the gap between business and the cloud >
Every wireless operator has strategies and processes in place to attract and retain enterprise customers. A carrier without a clear vision for every type and size of business is leaving …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Japan's mobile broadband usage spikes in aftermath of quake >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Mobile broadband is critical in a time of disaster according to Norwegian browser maker Opera which claims Japanese usage of its software skyrocketed in the days following the earthquake. Last …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Ericsson aquires M2M platform from Telenor Group >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
Ericsson (ERIC) will acquire Telenor Connexion’s machine-to-machine technology platform from the Telenor Group (OG8C) as the telecom network vendor moves into the space. The deal includes the technology platform and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Nortel’s patents up for grabs, but will Google or RIM win out? >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
Google may have to fend of Canadian firm Research In Motion Ltd (RIM) when it comes to snapping up Nortel Networks Corp.’s patent portfolio, according to Bloomberg news, which says the BlackBerry maker could beat Google Inc.’s $900 million offer.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T scuppers Playbook launch by blocking tethering >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
The launch of RIM’s first foray into the tablet world – the Playbook – has been decidedly mixed. Luke-warm reviews coupled with company CEO Mike Lazaridis’ now-infamous walk-out during a BBC interview has meant the press coverage has been slightly off-message.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Why I won’t be queuing for the iPad2 >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
I’ve never been an Apple fan. But I only recently became an Apple non-fan, after a series of visits to the fruit firm’s retail outlets left me more than a little cold.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sprint Nextel vs. AT&T war of words continues >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The war of words between AT&T Inc. (T) and Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) grew more heated Tuesday afternoon as Sprint Nextel arranged a hastily thrown together press conference where it …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle: Chinese like their Internet ‘to go’ >
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.At …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Press Release: América Móvil to acquire 20% of StarOne >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
America Movil | April 19, 2011 | Press Release Mexico City, México, April 19, 2011. América Móvil, S.A.B. DE C.V. (“AMX”) (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; Nasdaq: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL), announced today that …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Press Release: América Móvil announces resolution issued by the Comisión Federal de Competencia imposing fine >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
America Movil | April 15, 2011 | Press Release Mexico City, Mexico, April 15, 2011 — América Móvil, S.A.B. de C.V. (“AMX”) (BMV: AMX; NYSE: AMX; Nasdaq: AMOV; LATIBEX: XAMXL), announced …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Bloomberg: Telefonica May Reduce Workforce in Spain by 20% Amid Latin American Push >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Bloomberg | April 14, 2011 | Manuel Baigorri Telefonica SA (TEF) may cut its workforce in Spain by about 20 percent within the next three years as the country’s former phone monopoly …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Economic Times: Bharti Airtel partners Zoomin.com for photo service for broadband customers >
Economic Times | April 18, 2011 NEW DELHI: Telecom major Bharti airtel today said it has partnered with photo service firm Zoomin.com to allow its broadband customers to store unlimited number …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">The Hindu: Another telecom license under CVC scanner >
The Hindu | April 18, 2011 In yet another instance of a decision taken by the NDA regime coming under scrutiny, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has begun an inquiry …