LAS VEGAS – Mobile broadcast TV is making headway in the United States, with more than 60 broadcast networks offering service in a couple dozen markets, but scale will only …
2011
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ NAB: Mobile TV making headway, but carrier support ultimately needed >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ NAB: Connected TVs disrupt traditional broadcast and cable models >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
LAS VEGAS – As connected TVs become more common, business models are going to have to change so that all points along the value chain that bring added value to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: Voice over LTE – Balancing technology choices with commercial imperatives >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Mobile World Congress …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: Mobile content – what we need to work out for elegant delivery >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.It is clear …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Amazon.com launches ad-supported Kindle with $25 discount >by Jon Norrisby Jon Norris
Amazon.com Inc. appears to have a penchant for jumping into untested markets recently, for example with the launch of their Cloud Player, which has attracted more than a cursory glance from the music industry. Now the online retail giant is looking to shake things up again by offering a new, cheaper Kindle with build-in ads.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Too much of a good thing? Microsoft readying Windows App Store >by Jon Norrisby Jon Norris
We get it – application stores are cool. With the two biggest games in town, Apple Inc.’s App Store and Google Inc.’s Android’s Market both running in to several hundred thousand apps and making developers millions of dollars, it only seems natural that others would want to irk the successful formula.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Mu Dynamics testing brings fast answers >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
Mu Dynamics Inc. unveiled a testing solution that can accurately recreate how applications will impact wireless networks. The proliferation of third-party applications that end users are downloading to smartphones can …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ NAB: HD radio could be reason for operators to embed FM chips >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
LAS VEGAS – High-definition radio could bring the value proposition of adding an FM chip to mobile devices because the service can offload traffic from the wireless operator’s network and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Freescale and Fuji collaborate for electric car venture >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
Austin-based Freescale Semiconductor Inc. announced a partnership with Japan’s Fuji Electric Systems Company Ltd. to create an insulated-gate bipolar transistor and other offerings for electric cars. Customer feedback will drive …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T adds mobile technology lab to Austin >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
Austin is in line to grow with AT&T Inc., as the company will lease a 72,000 square feet space for its new mobility technology lab in the northwest side of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T adds mobile technology lab to Austin >
Austin is in line to grow with AT&T Inc., as the company will lease a 72,000 square feet space for its new mobility technology lab in the northwest side of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Kiip contributes to mobile advertising evolution >by lleavittby lleavitt
All the big brands know mobile gaming is hot right now, but it seems like no one is entirely sure how to leverage the appeal of these games into mobile advertising dollars. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Gartner says iOS will rule tablet market for next four years >by Jon Norrisby Jon Norris
Funny things, analyst forecasts. The short-term ones tend to be fairly accurate, but the long-term predictions often fall entirely flat. That’s not the fault of the analysts, it’s due to the inherent unpredictability of mobile and technology markets. Nobody saw Android’s success coming, just as nobody thought poor old Nokia Corp. would be in the sorry state they are today ten years ago.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Boost Mobile bolsters international flair with rate plan options >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) continues to tweak its prepaid efforts adding a more pronounced international flair to its Boost Mobile subsidiary. Boost Mobile customers can now add unlimited calling, messaging …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Mobile broadband growth center of new India collaboration >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The expansion of mobile broadband services in India looks to have received a boost from the formation of a collaborative effort of the country’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Is Google finally closing the loop on its mobile music plans? >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
Google Inc. (GOOG) has reportedly acquired another mobile music startup in the run-up to its widely anticipated mobile music platform for Android.Toronto-based Pushlife was bought for a reported $25 million, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Get smart about smartphone customer care >
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sprint Nextel curt in new advertising campaign >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Still perplexed by Sprint Nextel Corp.’s (S) “Now Network” advertising tagline? Well, set that confusion aside for a new round of head scratching as the nation’s No. 3 operator is …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T to launch mobile commerce platform for retailers >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
AT&T Inc. (T) has partnerned with Digby to develop a new mobile commerce platform for retailers. The move gives the operator’s business customers a new path to drive sales via …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon closes on Terremark acquisition >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) said it has closed on its $1.4 billion acquisition of Miami-based Terremark Worldwide Inc., which is expected to bolster the telecommunications provider’s cloud service operations. Verizon …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telefónica presents “On The Spot” the first Spanish company specialist in point of sale activation >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Telefónica presents ON THE SPOT SERVICES, an evolution of the music wire that has its own technological platform, with a musical base of over six million songs and ability to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telefónica presents "On The Spot" the first Spanish company specialist in point of sale activation >
Telefónica presents ON THE SPOT SERVICES, an evolution of the music wire that has its own technological platform, with a musical base of over six million songs and ability to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telmex wins Nextel auction for wireless broadband >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Reuters | April 7, 2011 | Andre Grenon (Reuters) – Telmex, the telecommunications giant controlled by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, said it won a contract to provide the platform for …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">KVH Expands its Reach in Brazil to Support New Business in Key Region >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
KVH | April 6, 2011 | Press Release A combination of the fully licensed mini-VSAT Broadband service, a new Brazilian subsidiary, and in-country partners position KVH to support mariners throughout …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Pacnet to enhance connectivity to India through new partnership >
Pacnet | April 7, 2011 | Press Release Plans Underway for a New US$120 Million High-Speed Network Directly Connecting Chennai to Los Angeles NEW DELHI, INDIA–(Marketwire – April 7, 2011) …