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The messy truth of any merger is that there are casualties. And while President Obama may lament the 8,000 people to be laid off at Sprint Nextel, there probably are going to be people whose jobs are lost as a …

Dear Editor,Most are aware of the Alltel/ Verizon “merger.” In case you’re not, the story is as follows: The FCC ruled that in order for the merger to go through without Verizon having a monopoly, certain portions of Alltel would …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. With the advent of the new Boost national $50 Monthly …

AT&T Mobility easily bested rival Verizon Wireless in adding fourth-quarter subscribers, showing there is still wireless growth to be had. The industry’s No. 2 operator said it added 2.1 million new customers during the final three months of last year, …

The disgruntled economy finally hit Verizon Wireless where it hurts, in its customer growth during the fourth quarter. The carrier posted 1.4 million net adds during its fourth quarter, but that’s the fewest subscribers the No. 1 wireless provider added …

Microsoft has elbowed out the much larger competition to become the default search engine on Verizon Wireless handsets, ending a drawn-out battle to mine advertising revenue from what is expected to be the largest U.S. cellular subscriber base. Under the …

Editor’s Note: The following lists ranks the 10 most popular handsets in the United States for the month of November. Rankings were provided by AvianResearch L.L.C. The firm derives its ranking via its Monthly Retail Store Survey, which is based …

Only 45% of U.S. mobile consumers use their phones for anything more than making calls, according to figures released this week from NPD Group. But nearly lost in the press release is this little tidbit: Verizon Wireless’ customers are less …

Plenty of application developers and content owners are spinning their wheels as they try to convince users to shell out for mobile goodies. But a small – and very optimistic – segment is hoping to get consumers to save money …

Verizon Wireless is set to regain its position as the nation’s largest mobile operator on Friday, the date scheduled to be the final closing date of its acquisition of Alltel Communications L.L.C. When Verizon Wireless inherits Alltel’s 13 million customers, …

Buzzwire Inc. bagged a new leader, hiring former Newsweek president and worldwide publisher Greg Osberg to expand its network of content and carrier partners.The Denver-based startup powers Verizon Wireless’s m.vcast – a mobile Internet-based video service that debuted in September …

I just got back from a long weekend in a place that is defying the economic downturn, where there is a housing shortage because of all of the people flocking to the area, where the local restaurant has to close …

The companies listed below represent the 12 largest national and regional licensed wireless carriers and mobile virtual network operators based on subscriber numbers at the end of the third quarter of this year. There was no movement among the top …

Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace. On Nov. 4, the Federal Communications Commission issued a decision that few …

Editor’s Note: The following lists ranks the 10 most popular handsets in the United States for the month of October. Rankings were provided by AvianResearch L.L.C. The firm derives its ranking via its Monthly Retail Store Survey, which is based …

Carriers are putting the finishing touches on their portfolios this week as the traditionally hottest shopping day of the year draws close. That’s Black Friday, this Friday.The new Samsung Omnia touchscreen smartphone will land at Verizon Wireless on Wednesday at …

Alltel Communications L.L.C customers can now get coupons and specials delivered right to their handsets. The carrier announced the launch of Alltel Perks, a free downloadable-service that sends not only deals, but customized content such as sports scores, weather, trivia …

The growing consumer embrace of smartphones – and the willingness to pay for heavily subsidized gadgets and data plans that promise fun and functionality – faces uncharted territory this holiday season. But plans for this quarter were hatched a year …

Another regional player is set for extinction. Earlier this month, AT&T Mobility announced plans to acquire Centennial Communications Corp. for $2.8 billion. The deal is expected to add approximately 1.1 million customers to AT&T Mobility’s customer base. The deal, if …

The Federal Communications Commission released details of its approval of Verizon Wireless’ acquisition of Alltel Communications L.L.C., including the five additional markets that need to be divested. The ball is now in Verizon Wireless’ court to close on the deal …

It sits in the desert as a shimmering star, an example of state-of-the-art technology. From its retractable roof to its grass field that can roll out of the steel and concrete structure, University of Phoenix Stadium was also built with …

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION’S conditional approval of Verizon Wireless’ acquisition of Alltel Communications L.L.C. and the merger of Sprint Nextel Corp. and Clearwire Corp.’s WiMAX operations could have significant post-election policy and marketplace ramifications, including a private auction of sorts …

Nov. 4, 2008, will go down as a historic day both for the country as well as for the wireless industry. The impact of the presidential election is probably self-evident and better explained by those with more knowledge on the …

With the wireless industry’s nationwide players having posted third-quarter results, it appears that the market is quickly changing from a battle of the big 4 to a war between the big 2. Last week, the industry’s No. 3 and No. …

With Democrats capturing the White House and strengthening their control of Congress on the same day that federal regulators approved two major telecom deals, wireless policy changes could be in store as lawmakers, federal regulators and the incoming Obama administration …