Like it or not, nontraditional communications service providers are going to have to comply with federal regulatory laws like digital wiretapping as people increasingly communicate via the Internet. The challenge …
4G Americas is the new name for the former 3G Americas trade association. As the industry evolves, the trade association said it will continue to advocate for 3GPP technologies, but …
Sierra Wireless (SWIR) reorganized to take advantage of the emerging machine-to-machine communications space, and has let 60 employees go after the organizational change. The Vancouver-based company said it expects to …
MobileMonday announced finalists for its Peer Awards finale at the organization’s 10-year anniversary party, set for today. The event is taking place in Helskinki, with 350 guests from 37 countries, …
A bill designed to help stimulate small businesses has a provision that would remove cell phones from IRS-listed property has been signed by the president. The legislation essentially fixes an …
As next-generation networks evolve, operators are going to need testing tools to make sure new services and applications run as they are designed, said Bahaa Moukadam, CEO of Sunrise Telecom. …
The Federal Communications Commission opened up TV white spaces spectrum for unlicensed use, clearing the way for “super Wi-Fi” applications, but set aside two channels nationwide for wireless microphones.The agency …
FRISCO, Texas–Despite all of the operating efficiencies that can be gained from deploying all Internet Protocol networks, carriers aren’t going to implement the huge undertaking unless they can offer new …
FRISCO, Texas – Wireless operators are going to have to partner with over-the-top content providers in order to stay relevant to end users, Genband CTO Fred Kemmerer said at this …
Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM) saw its stock bounce up 4% on second-quarter results that included revenue up 31% from last year and earnings per share up 76% from a …
Part of my job as editor is to sift through some of the more outlandish news about the wireless industry, and decide which issues merit coverage and which don’t. So …
The Federal Communications Commission set deadlines for comments and reply comments on its open Internet further notice of proposed rulemaking. Initial comments are due at the FCC Oct. 12, while …
Motricity today launched its mCore MobileCast platform, designed to help operators deliver relevant content and services to end users’ smartphones in a real-time, zero-touch environment. “Smartphone user now have access …
Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) closed on its previously announced acquisition of NewPath Networks Inc. Crown paid $115 million for the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) networks provider, adding 35 DAS …
The Federal Communications Commission soon could approve rules to open up white-spaces spectrum to commercial use, according to an article in the New York Times. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said …
Contraband cellphones are the top problem today at prisons. Yet, attempts to block cellphone usage by prisoners has been a controversial topic – wireless operators don’t like cellphone jammers because …
Transaction Network Services Inc. (TNS) said it plans to pay $50 million to buy Cequint Inc., a Seattle-based company that offers caller ID products to mobile operators. If certain targets …
Fresh off an announced acquisition of 450 tower assets yesterday, Global Tower Partners today said it closed on the purchase of Highpointe Group, a rooftop management and consulting business that …
L.M. Ericsson (ERIC) said it purchased some assets of inCode’s Strategy and Technology Group in an effort to help service providers as their businesses transform.About 45 consultants in the United …
Global Tower Partners acquired the wireless assets, income and attachments built on Norfolk Southern railroad property from CitySwitch L.L.C. for an undisclosed sum. The assets include CitySwitch’s tower development and …
Although overall employment in the computer and electronics products sector was down 11,200 jobs year over year, employment in the semiconductor subsector actually grew by 4,400 jobs year to year. …
The Mobile Marketing Association said it is repositioning itself as the market sector begins to mature, with a heavier focus on brands and agencies. Specifically, the trade group said it …
The Federal Communications Commission released a further notice of proposed rulemaking that specifically addresses how wireless networks and specialized services should be managed under the agency’s plan to preserve open …
Seeking to expand its web development portfolio for wireless operators, Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) today announced its acquisition of OpenPlug, a French-based mobile applications development tools vendor. The move is notable in …
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new series by RCR Wireless News that will seek to interview C-level executives from around the world to gain insight into their …
