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The race to expand the presence of high-speed wireless data services received a boost from two operators as both T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) and Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) announced new market launches. T-Mobile USA Inc. said it expanded its HSPA+ network …

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 challenges and successes. To nominate someone for the series, please …

UPDATED: Clearwire Corp. broadened its marketing reach today with the launch of its prepaid Rover offering that the WiMAX network operator said was targeting the 18 to 24 year old segment, also known as Generation Y.The service provides for daily, …

Recent actions by Middle East and Asian governments, as well as eight U.S. senators, that question whether telecom equipment manufacturers could undermine national security issues underscores how governments around the globe are going to have to balance the fact that …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …

The federal government’s plan to help fund deployment of broadband services in rural communities is beginning to see some results in the mobile space as this week Utopian Wireless Corp. said it was awarded $4 million in funding, bringing its …

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.Greetings from the heart of America, where temperatures are finally dropping and kids …

Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for us at RCRWireless.com to rant and rave about whatever rubs …

Editor’s Note: The list below is a wrap up of second-quarter 2010 results for the nation’s largest facilities-based and public wireless carriers. The results are from the carriers’ quarterly reports and include all customers on their networks, including network partners.Verizon …

Hydrogenics Corp., which develops products based on hydrogen generation and fuel cell technologies, forged a strategic alliance with CommScope Inc. (CTV) that calls for the companies to jointly develop next-generation power modules for telecom backup power applications. The deal includes …

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.Greetings from Kansas City, where the weather and political climate are both scorching …

Looking to venture successfully where others have struggled, Harbinger Capital Partners’ Lightsquared venture has many in the industry scratching their head. This has not deterred the Lightsquared squad in the least as the company appears very confident in its chances …

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) said it plans to begin trialing LTE services in the Phoenix area this fall and that it may tap into its vast spectrum holdings to fund future network growth.The carrier said its LTE trial will include technology …

Looking to take advantage of the mania surrounding anything produced by Apple Inc. (AAPL), Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) today unveiled its iSpot mobile hot spot product with dedicated support for Apple’s line of mobile devices, including the iPad, iPhone and iPod …

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.Greetings from Kansas City, where the summer is in full heat. Our lawn …

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) launched WiMAX service in five smaller markets today, bringing commercial operations to 49 cities to date. The operator is moving forward aggressively with its launch plans and plans to increase its presence, announcing a wholesale deal with …

Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) hasn’t been shy about its grandiose plans for mobile. The company has gone after the app space, devices and music, just to name a few.Today the big-box retailer announced a new wholesale arrangement with Clearwire …

Just a day after Harbinger Capital Partners announced plans to spend $7 billion building out a nationwide LTE network, the industry’s current No. 4 operator T-Mobile USA Inc. said its HSPA+ network – “the most pervasive network to offer 4G …

Editor’s Note: Following is a list of 10 top paid CEOs in the wireless industry in the United States. Randall Stephenson, CEO of AT&T Corp., is the top paid executive in the telecom space among U.S.-based public companies. Stephenson is …

Tyco Electronics (TEL) reached a deal to purchase ADC Telecommunications (ADCT) for $1.24 billion. Tyco will pay $12.75 per share for ADC. The deal boosts Tyco’s presence in the network-equipped products market.Synchronoss Technologies (SNCR), which provides on-demand transaction management software …

eAgency Mobile Solutions announced the availability of Application and Browser blocking, which is a new feature of its My Mobile Watchdog child safety device. The blocking service is a free and automatic enhancement for new and existing customers and allows …

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.We are quickly approaching the end of the second quarter, and the industry isn’t …

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) and partner Clearwire Corp. (CLWR)continued their full-court WiMAX press this morning announcing a trio of new markets where service is available as well as a new device set to launch later this year.Both companies said they …

Has WiMAX hit its apogee? Well, according to a new report from In-Stat, the mobile broadband technology is facing increased competitive pressure that could hamper any further growth.In its report, “Global WiMAX Subscribers, Base Stations, and Revenues,” In-Stat noted that …