2012

Vodafone said it gained shareholder approval for its $1.7 billion acquisition attempt of Cable & Wireless Worldwide, which had initially received a lukewarm reception from some C&W stakeholders. Vodafone had initially announced its acquisition plans earlier this year. Bloomberg reported …

Building on last week’s EV-DO Advanced release, today Nokia Siemens Networks announced enhancements to its HSPA+ solution aimed at improving data session performance on smartphone devices. Similar to last week’s CDMA-focused announcement, this week’s foray is designed to help improve …

This week’s International Microwave Symposium in Montreal is sure to be the launchpad for several product announcements, and today Texas Instruments (TXN) and Altera (ALTR) are starting things off with an RF development kit that they say will cut the …

Founded in 2002 in Germany, Tyntec is set to launch services in Brazil. The company is a mobile interaction specialist which provides solutions that enable enterprises to integrate mobile telecom services for a wide range of uses. During an exclusive interview, …

The number of smartphones sold in Latin America will grow more than a four-fold from 2011 to 2017 when sales are expected to surpass 145 million. According to a Pyramid Research survey, three countries—Brazil, Mexico and Argentina—together are expected to …

It is very difficult for companies to protect mobile devices for reasons such as technical issues (some devices will not install all the desired software); low battery capacity (when performing a lot of processes, the battery goes out) and because …

The last-minute invitation from Microsoft ended with this tantalizing line: “This will be a major Microsoft announcement — you will not want to miss it.”

Nokia recently launched three new devices – the Asha Touch 311, 306, and 305 – as it continues to execute on its “connecting the next billion” strategy. With larger three-inch displays and a new design, the major selling point of …

T-Mobile USA said it expects to have 400 sites upgraded with LTE equipment by the end of the month, on its way to having 2,500 cell sites LTE-enabled by the end of July. The move is part of its plans …

Smartphone and feature phone buyers outside the iOS world are ready and willing to switch manufacturers when upgrading, according to a survey of more than 50,000 people who bought new phones within the last six months. Mobile Posse‘s on-screen survey …

Nokia Siemens Networks announced enhancements to its CDMA portfolio with the launch of EV-DO Advanced capabilities today. The company positions the new release as providing up to 40% more data capacity in heavily loaded cells. The company pointed out that …

Verizon Wireless made an interesting decision this week, announcing plans to begin hating kittens, freedom and Justin Beiber beginning June 28.

Quest Software is on a quest to maximize value for its shareholders.

América Móvil said it has entered into an agreement with Marathon Zwei Beteiligungs GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of RPR Privatstiftung, to acquire approximately 21% of the outstanding shares of Telekom Austria, which counts 20.3 million wireless subscribers and 2.6 …

Rumors indicate that Microsoft (MSFT) is in discussions to purchase Yammer, a provider of social networking software for businesses and institutions. Reports suggest the company is expected to pay $1.2 billion for Yammer. The move shows Microsoft could be looking …

With investments plans of $130 million, Colombia’s public telecom operator UNE EPM launched LTE services yesterday in Bogota and Medellín. The company said its next steps include expanding the service to Cali, Barranquilla, Cartagena and Bucaramanga during the second half …

Mexico’s anti-monopoly regulator Federal Competition Commission (Cofeco) has approved Televisa’s plan to acquire half of mobile phone operator Grupo Iusacell. The approval came after the government agency rejected the plan earlier this year. Since that rejection, the players were given time …

Tandem, a Silicon Valley-based high-tech incubator focused on mobile start-ups announced a new $32 million fund to invest in early-stage ventures by providing $200,000 of working capital, access to office space for 6 months, and mentoring in exchange for a …

In a move designed to free up additional spectrum resources for public safety, The Federal Communications Commission has issued proposed rules and asked for comments on encouraging greater use of the 4.9 GHz spectrum band. That band currently has 50 …

Nokia (NOK) says it needs to make deep cuts in its workforce, but that it will continue to invest in cutting-edge technologies. To that end, Nokia is actually hiring developers from mobile imaging firm Scalado. Nokia is also buying all …

The nation’s need for broadband services received a boost as President Barak Obama was set to sign an executive order designed to lessen the costs of deploying broadband infrastructure along federal roadways and properties. The order is designed to “ensure …

Nokia will cut 10,000 jobs but continues to invest in new technologies.