Mobile technologies in unpaired spectrum have always been a challenge for me. I’m not ignorant of the many local successes of WiMAX and other alternative wireless broadband technologies, but none have really become global movements in the way they would …
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We expect to see some traction on the TD-LTE front in India in the second half of 2012. Maravedis forecasts that the TD-LTE subscriber base in India will reach 2.25 million by the end of 2012. RIL, a pan-India license …
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Clearwire (CLWR) reported an agreement with China Mobile (CHL) and the Global TD-LTE initiative for common test specifications and joint interoperability testing for the technology across global band configurations, including the 2.3 GHz to 2.7 GHz bands. Clearwire is set …
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Sprint Nextel’s LTE plans received some clarity as CEO Dan Hesse announced the first four markets to receive the carrier’s new network offering scheduled to launch later this year, with plans for 10 markets in its initial launch. Hesse, speaking …
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Clearwire (Nasdaq: CLWR) managed to attract $715.5 million in new funding through a rights offering and deeper investments by parent company Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S) that will allow the company to begin rolling out TDD-LTE technology across its network. The …
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Clearwire (CLWR) has upped the ante in its previously announced stock offering with plans now to raise an additional $50 million through the sale. Clearwire had originally planned to offer $300 million in Class A stock, plus up to $45 …
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The past couple of weeks have witnessed several industry events that could reshape what the wireless industry will look like going forward. Those events have been centered on the growing need for wireless carriers to get their hands on spectrum …
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Clearwire (Nasdaq: CLWR) looks to be making steps to secure its financial future announcing today plans to offer $300 million in Class A stock, plus up to $45 million more to underwriters. The move helps push Clearwire closer to its …
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Clearwire (CLWR) avoided a potential default on an interest payment and secured its near-term future through a new agreement with parent company Sprint Nextel (S). The deal also guarantees the availability of WiMAX services through at least 2015 and ties …
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Clearwire’s (CLWR) dance with financial disaster could be getting more heated as The Wall Street Journal is reporting the carrier could miss a Dec. 1 financing payment. The news sent Clearwire’s stock down more than 20% in late Friday trading …
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DALLAS — Sprint Nextel has kept wireless network observers busy recently thanks to its Network Vision initiative, which will see the carrier upgrade virtually all of its current cell sites, as well as its more recent announcement to deploy LTE …
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Beleaguered wireless operator Clearwire Corp. said it added a record 1.9 million net wholesale customers to its network during the third quarter, ending the period with 9.5 million total customers on its network. The carrier said that in combination with …
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Sprint Nextel set for LTE deployments, future with Clearwire remains uncertain
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerTo the surprise of few, Sprint Nextel Corp. officially threw its hat into the LTE ring this morning, announcing details of its planned Network Vision upgrade that will see the carrier begin offering LTE-based services by the middle of next …
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Sprint Nextel Corp.’s (S) current network issues could prove to be a positive for the tower industry during the second half of the year, according to a new report from Wells Fargo Securities L.L.C.The report noted that according to industry …
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Rumors of impending iPhone launch at Sprint Nextel draws lukewarm response
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerWith new rumors that Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) was in line to inherit Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iconic iPhone device in the coming months, analysts cited a cautious tone on the impact such a move might have.Most would agree that Sprint …
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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.“Palm’s innovative operating system provides an ideal platform to expand HP’s mobility strategy …
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Sprint investment reports could boost tower sector, Reliance towers for sale
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordReports that Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) is talking to cable companies about an investment that would help it buy the rest of Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) is good news for the tower sector because Clearwire’s buildout plans have stalled in 2011, …
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Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) witnessed a surge in its stock price this morning following another published report indicating a possible acquisition by current majority owner Sprint Nextel Corp. (S)Clearwire’s stock was up more than 35% in early trading after Bloomberg released …
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Could Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) be readying a new infusion of cash into Clearwire Corp. (CLWR)?According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Sprint Nextel’s board of directors expects to make a “substantial” investment in Clearwire.Clearwire reported last week …
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Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) looked within for new leadership announcing the promotion of current COO Erik Prusch to president and CEO of the company. Prusch will replace industry veteran John Stanton, who will be moving to his new position as executive …
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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.It took a strong stomach to just get through last week. In a …
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In this week’s mobile news weekly RCR takes a look at the recent developments in the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, spends some time up in the NorthWest to find out what makes Seattle such a mobile hotspot, and brings you the highlights …
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The stock market is poised for a disastrous week, following previously disastrous weeks and a first-ever downgrade of America’s debt by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC last Friday.In the last month, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has declined 11.83% …
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UPDATED: Editor’s Note: With all of the domestic industry’s public, facilities-based operators having announced second quarter results we decided to provide a quick snapshot of how the quarter stacked up.Verizon Wireless (106.3 million connections)Quick facts: Posted 2.2 million net additions …
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American Tower Corp. (AMT) grew revenue 27% to $597.2 million, driven by increased LTE buildout activity from AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless. The company slightly raised its guidance for the year. The company reported operating income was up 19.6% in …