By dropping 20 lawsuits filed in both the U.S. and Germany, technology powerhouses Microsoft and Google have effectively resolved numerous patent issues dating back to 2010.
While financial terms were not disclosed, the companies made a joint statement.
"Microsoft and Google are pleased to announce an...
Tim Cook spoke at the BoxWorks conference, which wraps up today
Apple has proved a game-changer in the consumer device market; in fact, the Cupertino, Calif.-based powerhouse tallied sales of 13 million iPhone 6s and 6s Plus devices in the three days following the Sept....
Internet access is a key for economic development
Of the more than 7 billion people on Earth, more than half of them don't have access to the Internet. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with U2 frontman Bono, want to change all that by 2020.
The duo...
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure made it clear that the carrier isn't currently discussing a potential merger with a cable company in an interview with Reuters, but said such a business decision could make Sprint "formidable."
The questioning was framed around European service provider Altice's move...
The UK regulator said the transaction will not create asymmetries in the market
UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has approved the transfer of Qualcomm's L-band spectrum to local mobile telephony operators Vodafone and 3UK.
In August, Qualcomm’s subsidiary Qualcomm UK Spectrum (QUKS) agreed to sell the entirety...
Plans to beat government goal of extending fiber to 96% of population
While 90% of UK residents already have access to fiber-based broadband Internet service, BT CEO Gavin Patterson this week laid out plans to continue pushing for what he called "Britain's digital future."
Speaking at...
The Chinese firm aims to carry out '5G' testbeds with a number of companies in 2016
SHANGHAI – Chinese ICT provider Huawei believes future 5G networks will benefit not only mobile subscribers but also vertical industries, the firm’s VP of wireless marketing Daisy Chu told...
CEO John Legere: 'Pretty clear where you should buy it, right?'
T-Mobile US is keeping the promotions coming ahead of the release of the newest Apple iPhone models. The latest is a combination of promotional pricing and a trade-in of a user's old iPhone.
Specifically, T-Mobile US...
Bright House Networks also to be acquired as part of major cable TV deal
During a special meeting held Sept. 21, shareholders of Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable have approved Charter’s $56 billion purchase of Time Warner.
At the same meeting, Charter announced its acquisition of...
The Federal Reserve's recent decision to leave interest rates unchanged – for now – is a good one for the wireless tower industry.
A capital-intensive industry, the three major tower companies earn most of their revenue by leasing out space on communications towers they own or control, so there’s...
Agreement between the South Korean telco and the European vendor will run until 2020
Swedish telecom equipment vendor Ericsson and South Korean mobile operator LG Uplus, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of "5G" and "Internet of Things" technologies.
The terms...
AT&T is reportedly suing three former employees for accepting money from another company to put unlocking software on its devices.
The report names Marc Sapatin, Nguyen Lam and Kyra Evans as the defendants in the case, which was filed last week with Seattle’s US District...
Claure comments on Sprint efforts related to market share, cost and network
Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure last week spoke at the Goldman Sachs Communicopia event and highlighted the carrier's moves related to network quality, market share and cost in a wide-ranging conversation.
Claure participated in the...
Turkish operator seeks to acquire mobile operations in four markets
Turkey’s largest mobile telephony operator Turkcell is looking to appoint a strategic and financial adviser to explore the possibility to fully acquire holding company Fintur, in which the Turkish operator currently holds a 41.45% stake.Â
Swedish...
Carrier adds 33 new destinations to Open World program, which offers unlimited voice and text, among other features
On the heels of a major expansion by T-Mobile US of its international roaming services, Sprint on Sept. 17 announced a similar expansion that added 33 new...
The telco aims to reduce its business in Eurasia
Swedish telecom operator TeliaSonera will increase focus on its European and Swedish operations and reduce its presence in the Eurasia region.
The company said that it has been working to improve its Eurasian operations over the last...
Ericsson and Hewlett-Packard announced a partnership focused on enterprise solutions, particularly Wi-Fi and indoor small cell deployments.
The two companies – also in the mix is HP's fully owned Aruba Networks – signed a bilateral resale agreement that will allow Ericsson to sell Aruba Networks'...
5 things to know for Thursday, Sept. 17
1. Verizon Communications CEO Lowell McAdam told investors that the changing wireless business model is likely to impact earnings. The carrier recently launched new data plans that offer "buckets" of data, and later had to clarify its...
As people make the move from traditional landlines to wireless technology the need for reliable cellular reception increases. Some studies estimate that 70% of calls and data connections take place inside buildings. Did you know that by installing cell signal boosters you can boost...
The latest in an increasingly worrisome string of vandalism affecting fiber lines in Northern California has prompted AT&T to offer up a $250,000 reward for information leading to an arrest of whomever is responsible.
Local media reports indicate the latest apparent acts of vandalism occurred...
Company CEO forecasts that the end is in sight for corporate restructuring
Following more than 50,000 job cuts already announced this year, Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman this week announced that the hardware giant plans to cut between 25,000 and 30,000 more employees as the company prepares...
AT&T retention practices blasted by longtime employee
An AT&T employee is calling out the company’s retention practices saying managers turn a blind eye to accounting errors and force products on customers they don’t want.
In a letter to The Dallas Morning News, the whistleblower, who says she...
This week Apple introduced not only new products, but also some important new interactions that developers need to be aware of. In this episode I discuss the iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil, Apple Watch and new Apple TV. In particular, I'm looking at what...
LAS VEGAS – With smartphones becoming ubiquitous, carriers and device retailers are finding it increasingly difficult to get repeat business. The trade-in market for handsets so far has done little to help.
At this week's CTIA Super Mobility event, Inhance Technology debuted a cloud-based solution...