The Federal Communications Commission took another step toward reform of the universal service fund, while further leaving in limbo a highly controversial effort by Chairman Kevin Martin to order a temporary cap on government subsidies largely tapped for deployment of wireless services in rural...
T-Mobile USA Inc. has been hit with a class action suit over alleged charges for text messages received by consumers who do not want the feature.The suit, recently filed in the U.S. District Court in Seattle, claims T-Mobile USA charges for text messages regardless...
Following 14 rounds of bidding during the Federal Communications Commission's 700 MHz spectrum auction, also known as Auction 73, pre-auction forecasts of between $10 billion and $15 billion in total winning bids are spot on. The auction of 1,099 licenses surpassed the $10 billion...
Skyfire is the latest player looking to bring the "real Web" to mobile phones.The Mountain View, Calif.-based startup came out of stealth mode this week with its flagship offering, a free, downloadable Web browser for Windows Mobile-enabled handsets.Users can register for a beta version...
Yahoo Inc. is looking to mobile to help offset its struggling online business.The Internet giant said it will slash 1,000 jobs -- marking a 7% overall reduction in its workforce -- in the wake of a fourth quarter that saw profits plunge nearly 24%....
The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included when available.--Ad Infuse: Softbank Capital led a $12 million round of funding into mobile advertising company Ad Infuse. Existing investors...
The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.Carrier--Credit Suisse First Boston lowered its estimates on Verizon to $2.66 from $2.70 for 2008. R.W. Baird lowered its estimates on the carrier to $2.65...
Prior to the gavel falling on the beginning of the Federal Communication Commission's highly-anticipated 700 MHz spectrum auction, word on the street was that the FCC would be looking at between $10 billion and $15 billion in total winning bids for the 1,099 licenses...
LAS VEGAS -- It is no doubt a tumultuous time for the television industry -- writers' strike not withstanding -- and NBC Universal President and CEO Jeff Zucker didn't mince words in this morning's keynote here at NATPE when he described the struggle his...
Another couple of rounds, another $1.3 billion.
So went rounds nine and 10 of the Federal Communications Commission's 700 MHz auction this morning, where potential winning bids for 989 of the 1,099 spectrum licenses up for grabs reached nearly $7.4 billion. And those participating...
Urban, youth-oriented MVNO Helio L.L.C. is racking up "record growth," the company said yesterday in announcing that founder Sky Dayton will leave the CEO post to become chairman. Dayton replaces current chairman Jinwoo So, president of global business at SK Telecom. Helio is a...
Mobile carriers and content vendors keep trying to push gaming past the "golden nickel" -- the 5% ceiling of users who buy and play games on their handsets -- and into the mainstream. So maybe they should quit charging so many nickels for their...
T-Mobile USA Inc. enjoyed a rise in net new customers as it reduced churn during the fourth quarter of 2007.The nation's No. 4 carrier reported 951,000 net customer additions during the period, up more than 5% from the fourth quarter of 2006. The carrier...
Editor's Note: Welcome to On the Margins, a feature for RCR Wireless News' weekly e-mail service, Mobile Content and Culture. Every week, the RCR Wireless News staff considers events in the wider business world and how they could affect the wireless industry.--Time Warner Cable...
Editor's Note: Welcome to Yay or Nay, a feature for RCR Wireless News' weekly e-mail service, Mobile Content and Culture. Every week we'll review a new wireless application or service from the user's point of view, with the goal of highlighting what works and...
Editor's Note: Welcome to Reality Check, a feature for RCR Wireless News' weekly e-mail service, Mobile Content and Culture. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile content industry to give their insights into the marketplace. In the coming weeks look...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.Cellular--Slovenia: T-2 Slovenia has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks to provide...
After a soft opening during rounds five and six early Monday, bidders in the Federal Communication Commission's 700 MHz auction turned up the heat in the afternoon, sending potential winning bids for the 967 licenses that have garnered interest to past the $6 billion...
Nokia Corp. said it would purchase Trolltech ASA, a Norwegian software company, for about $153 million, subject to approval by Trolltech's stockholders. Nokia appeared eager for the deal and Trolltech seemed amenable as the Finnish handset giant offered a 60% premium above Trolltech's closing...
Sony Ericsson said it has secured deals with 10 music labels, adding 5 million new tracks to its mobile music service.The company, a joint venture between Sony Corp. and L.M. Ericsson, announced agreements with Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, EMI, The Orchard and six...
LAS VEGAS -- Mobile television and video is a "market that has been puttering along for several years," Mark Donovan, senior analyst at M:Metrics Inc. said in a morning presentation here at NATPE Mobile++. The conference has enticed content producers and others in the...
The Federal Communication Commission's 700 MHz spectrum auction picked up early this morning with a pair of bidding rounds that saw that total potential winning bids climb to just over $4.4 billion. Highlights included continued interest in the regional grouping of C-Block licenses, a...
An arbitrator has certified a huge class action against Verizon Wireless that potentially could cost the No. 2 mobile phone carrier close to $1 billion in refunds of early termination fees."I find the claimants have complied with the criteria for class certification," wrote Eugene...
Verizon Wireless failed to match the iPhone-fueled growth of larger rival AT&T Mobility during the fourth quarter, but don't feel bad for the industry's No. 2 player. The carrier posted its own fair share of industry-leading metrics.Verizon Wireless said it added 2 million net...
