Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR) will begin reselling Openet’s policy management and charging platforms under a new strategic partnership agreement between the two companies. Openet’s subscriber optimization software will be included …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telus brings back Clearnet brand to take on new Canadian rivals >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Canadian wireless operator Telus Corp. (TU) is bringing back a name from the past in branding a new unlimited calling feature that looks to be taking on new competitors in …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile USA adds 10 more HSPA+ markets; 42 Mbps speeds still on tap for mid-year >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) continued the expansion of its HSPA+ network with market launches in parts of Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Colorado, Kansas, Illinois and Texas. The 10 new markets include …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Aussie to replace Spradley at Nokia Siemens Networks >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
Nokia Siemens Networks said Sue Spradley, head of its North America region, will step down from the company, and will be replaced by Rick Corker, who runs the infrastructure provider’s …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Haitian telcos deny downgrading service for election results >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
As festivities unfolded in Haiti yesterday upon the announcement of election results, some complained of an apparant deliberate blocking and downgrading of cellular signal.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Euteneuer officially takes over CFO reins at Sprint Nextel >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) officially has a new CFO on the job starting today as the carrier said outgoing CFO Bob Brust has retired and incoming CFO Joseph Euteneuer has …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sony talks about its tablet plans >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
Sony CEO Howard Stringer has announced his firm will be releasing a tablet by the end of this summer.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: Standing up for standards >
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.The terrible human …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">NTC to review PLDT’s Digitel deal >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Malaya Business Insight | April 1, 2011 | Myla Iglesias The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said it will review the acquisition by Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. of JG Summit …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Vodafone plans IPO for its Indian entity >
CNBC Money Control | April 1, 2011 With Essar out of the way, Vodafone Plc is looking to list its Indian entity in the near future. The timing and the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">NTT DoCoMo’s restoration report following Japan earthquake >by sylvie barakby sylvie barak
Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo Inc. released some stats about its network’s restoration following the massive earthquake which hit the country last month.
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">China Tel makes its move in Peru >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Financial Times | April 1, 2011 | Naomi Mapstone It costs about 30 cents to check your email in Peru if you duck into one of thousands of grimy internet …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">eBay to boost Austin job growth by 1,000 workers >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
AUSTIN, Texas-The City of Austin announced that eBay Inc. would increase its Austin office by 1,000 jobs during the next 10 years if city representatives approve an economic incentive proposal …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">SouthernLINC secures PTT, data roaming deal; unveils new rate plans >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Regional wireless player SouthernLINC Wireless said it has signed a nationwide push-to-talk and data roaming agreement with a “nationwide” operator that will allow its customers to use their PTT and …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Texas Instruments buys National Semiconductor >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) (NYSE: TXN) has announced it will be buying National Semiconductor (NYSE: NSM) for $25 per share in an all-cash transaction of about $6.5 billion. The two …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">4G speeds from the ‘fringe’ >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
For the past week I have been in an enviable position to be able to test network data speeds for both Verizon Wireless’ LTE network and Sprint Nextel Corp.’s WiMAX …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">NII Holdings (NASDAQ: NIHD) Hopes Senior Notes Will Help With Expansion >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Daily News Pulse | April 1, 2011 | Adriana Barnes The company needs huge cash in order to support their massive expansion plans as well as to roll out its …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Up to 12,500 Telefónica employees will pay and access work places with their mobile phones >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Telefonica | March 31, 2011 | Press Release • Telefónica to launch the first NFC “real” experience in Europe • The project is being carried out with the assistance of …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Movers & Shakers: CTIA adds new director; Syniverse appoints new Senior VP; and more >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Telefonica presents NFC Mobile Payment Solution >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
Telefonica | March 31, 2011 | Press Video Telefonica demonstrates their NFC mobile payment solution Video via Youtube
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Virgin Media to use Motricity content-delivery solution >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
Motricity Inc. (MOTR) won a contract from Virgin Media Inc. (VMED), to use Motricity’s MobileCast solution to support Virgin smartphone users. The service is designed to help Virgin Media mobile …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Google bids $900 million for Nortel's patent portfolio >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
Google Inc. has an undeniably massive war chest for just about anything it wants. Now it’s setting its sights on Nortel Networks Corp.’s patent portfolio. Google said it’s bidding $900 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">LightSquared said to remain on track despite challenges >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Few carriers have garnered more curious glances in the past several months than LightSquared, which is in the midst of rolling out a wholesale wireless network using a hybrid satellite/terrestrial …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Black & Veatch part of Samsung's network upgrade plan for Sprint Nextel >by Marc Speirby Marc Speir
Black & Veatch said it will collaborate with Samsung Telecommunications America on Sprint Nextel Corp.’s (S) network upgrade program. The program spans multiple states and will implement “Network Vision,” the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">American Tower Corporation Releases Information Regarding Contemplated Acquisition of T-Mobile by AT&T >by Sandra Cuyaby Sandra Cuya
American Tower | March 21, 2011 | Press Release BOSTON, Mar 21, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT)today released information about its business in light of AT&T’s …