Sprint Nextel is betting billions on the iPhone 4S, and now the No. 3 U.S. carrier is answering complaints that the massive data traffic being generated by the device is …
Martha DeGrasse
Martha DeGrasse
Martha DeGrasse is the publisher of Network Builder Reports (nbreports.com). At RCR, Martha authored more than 20 in-depth feature reports and more than 2,400 news articles. She also created the Mobile Minute and the 5 Things to Know Today series. Prior to joining RCR Wireless News, Martha produced business and technology news for CNN and Dow Jones in New York and managed the online editorial group at Hoover’s Online before taking a number of years off to be at home when her children were young. Martha is the board president of Austin's Trinity Center and is a member of the Women's Wireless Leadership Forum.
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The Federal Communications Commission says it will require carriers to alert customers who are about to exceed limits on their data or calling plans, or incur large roaming charges. Along …
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It’s payback time for beleaguered BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion. RIM said it will let its subscribers download more than $100 worth of free apps from BlackBerry App World, starting Wednesday. …
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Are your parents asking you for advice on buying a smartphone? Those who want a basic, reliable, and very affordable smartphone will appreciate the LG Enlighten for its simplicity. No …
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A U.S. District Judge held two black tablets above her head — one iPad and one Samsung Galaxy — and asked Samsung’s attorney if she could identify her client’s product. …
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Apple’s iPhone 4S went on sale at 8:00 am in each time zone this morning, and Apple stores around the country opened to long lines of customers who had camped …
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BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) said service has been completely restored worldwide, but messages may still be delayed because of backlogs. Co-CEO Mike Lazaridus issued avideo apology, saying that …
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Matrixx Software has raised $12 million in Series B funding to facilitate global expansion. Innovacom,, a venture capital arm of France Telecom, led the round with participation from new investor …
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AT&T Mobility says it has something for everyone with its five new Android smartphones introduced today. From entertainment to business to social media, the company is clearly trying to market …
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What can you get done in 5 seconds? Austin startup Cenoplex is showing wireless carriers that 5 seconds is long enough to communicate quite a lot to their customers. Cenoplex …
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Canadian investment firm Jaguar Financial Corp. is actively recruiting fellow shareholders of beleaguered Blackberry-maker Research in Motion (RIM), in an effort to force a restructuring of the company. Jaguar says …
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Are you tired of squinting at your smartphone and one finger typing? T-Mobile is hoping you’ll upgrade to one of its new 4G tablets announced Monday. The T-Mobile SpringBoard and …
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Voice recognition and superfast keyboarding both fit the definition of “killer apps” for smartphones, and now Nuance (NASDQAQ NUAN) will have both these technologies. The app maker is spending $102.5 …
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Consumers and developers hoping to get their first taste of “Ice Cream Sandwich” at next week’s CTIA show in San Diego may have to wait a little longer. Ice Cream …
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SmartSynch says AT&T Inc. will offer its suite of smart grid products along with wireless data services. AT&T will also offer its utility customers up to ten years of prepaid …
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Policy makers in Japan were taking a hard look at smart grid technology even before last spring’s earthquake and tsunami and the resulting leaks at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power …
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The PCIA 2011 Wireless Infrastructure Show has already yielded two acquisition announcements, each linking a Maryland company to a North Carolina company. Network Building & Consulting LLC of Hanover, Maryland is …
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Deployment of 4G networks is a huge theme at this year’s PCIA 2011 Wireless Infrastructure Show in Dallas, and 3M (NYSE MMM) is hoping to facilitate this transition with its …
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The PCIA 2011 Wireless Infrastructure Show kicks off today in Dallas. PCIA Chairman Marc Ganzi, who is also CEO of Global Tower Partners, outlines the key themes for the show …
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The company that is spending billions to build a business invisible to consumers wants a consumer products heavyweight in its corner. LightSquared has chosen Japan’s Sharp Corporation to make smartphones …
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Executives at T-Mobile are not waiting around to find out whether they’ll soon be working for AT&T — instead they seem to be working overtime to build the T-Mobile brand …
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Pecan Street Inc., Austin’s non-profit smart grid and clean energy research organization, today announced the roster of companies that will help it develop and deploy a smart grid in hundreds …
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App developers who are chomping at the bit to increase search engine hits will soon be able to join the race to buy keywords. Search engine Chomp is launching a …
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While Facebook users were busy posting and tweeting about its new look and new features, mobile content developers were absorbing the latest news about Facebook Mobile – the service now has …
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If you grew up on the West Coast, you may or may not have heard the term “hurricane party” before – it’s a multi-day party held during a hurricane, where guests …