Building on to its Belief Project loyalty program, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) introduced a smart-phone service plan aimed at heavy data users who consume fewer voice minutes. The carrier’s $69.99 …
Editor’s Note: Following is the listing of the top 10 tower companies in the United States, along with a list of “honorable mentions” of companies that more than likely fall …
St. Louis-based St. Charles Tower is a small tower company that got a big win from LightSquared, as the operator inked its first leasing deal, for six of St. Charles’ …
Fresh off its announced purchase of CommScope Inc., the Carlyle Group announced plans to buy Syniverse Technologies in a $2.6 billion deal, and take that company private as well.The offer …
There is no slowdown in the demand for mobile application programmers, according to the most recent online jobs report from Elance, an online jobsite that connects businesses with freelancers. The …
Assurance Wireless cited the dismal employment statistics in Mississippi as it launched its subsidized wireless service in the state, the 12th state where the Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) subsidiary is …
How are mobile broadband deployments impacting North Texas consumers and businesses? Join RCR Wireless News, the wireless industry news leader since 1981, online and in person Nov. 9 in Dallas …
Not only would wireless broadband users be content to have video compressed over the air so they could enjoy a better experience, some may even be willing to pay for …
Belgium-based USB maker Option is dropping its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy allegations against Huawei Technologies after the two companies reached a business agreement that includes Huawei licensing Option’s connection management software …
CommScope Inc. (CTV) signed a definitive merger agreement with The Carlyle Group to become a private company. The deal, valued at $3.9 billion, is expected to close in the first …
Broadcom Corp. (BRCM), said it plans to acquire Percello Ltd., which develops system-on-a-chip femtocell solutions, for about $86 million, giving Broadcom a play in the small-cell sector, which is expected …
Wireless operators have a chance to differentiate their services –and make money – by becoming the trusted security resource for wireless subscribers, according to Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR), which is …
CommScope Inc. (CTV) confirmed reports it is in talks to be acquired by private-equity company The Carlyle Group in a transaction that could be valued at $3 billion, even as …
Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) has chosen Openwave Systems Inc.’s (OPWV) Integra technology to power its Sprint Browser VAS (value-added services) ecosystem, which enables developers to access different pieces of the …
The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) and member companies from Ottawa’s wireless cluster are visiting Helsinki and Stockholm to try to lure the Northern European wireless sector to …
Two customer call centers are ramping up staff, once again fueling speculation that Verizon Wireless will begin selling Apple Inc.’s iPhone soon. However, Verizon Wireless could also be ramping up …
The United States will need another 275 megahertz of spectrum by 2014 to keep up with mobile broadband demand, according to a white paper the Federal Communications Commission just released. …
CHICAGO—Wireless operators have the opportunity with next-generation networks and services to partner with over-the-top providers in new ways to make “a heck of a lot of money,” Sanjay Beri, VP …
CHICAGO—In a dual-presentation keynote this morning, Verizon Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent detailed how the LTE network, paired with new devices and applications will drive mobile enterprise adoption and present operators with …
CHICAGO—Video optimization techniques are getting more attention as wireless operators try to manage consumers’ increased appetite for YouTube and other videos on their networks.Openwave Systems Inc. introduced a new version …
RCR Wireless News and American Roamer have teamed up to provide industry professionals with country- and carrier-specific spectrum and technology information that includes a global thematic wireless coverage layer. This …
Editor’s Note: KDDI’s Dr. Hideo Okinaka, VP and general manager of Japanese operator KDDI Corp., spoke about the operator’s perspective on deploying various technologies across its networks, during a keynote …
RCR Wireless News, the leading online resource for all things wireless, has announced the winners of the 2010 RCR Ecosystem Awards, which recognizes leading organizations that have demonstrated success, innovation …
CHICAGO—The new normal for mobile broadband will require operators to forge new relationships, using hybrid technologies and a network of multiple networks to offer consumers a seamless experience, Bruce Brda, …
The mobile backhaul market is heating up as equipment suppliers bet that wireless operators are going to have to include mobile components as part of their backhaul solutions, either due …
