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The Mobile Marketing Association announced its 2011 North American board of directors. The newly elected board members include, John Styers, vice president of corporate strategy and industry relations at 3C …
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Reader Forum: The ABCs of the M2M switch: Machine-to-Machine (M2M) turns the wireless business model upside down
by jscarboby jscarboEditor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reader Forum section. In an attempt to broaden our interaction with our readers we have created this forum for those with something meaningful to …
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ZTE Corp. announced that it has received U.S. government security approval for its network infrastructure, making it the first Chinese vendor to receive the special nod.The certificate from the National …
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Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in our September Special Edition, Behind the Scenes, a focus on integrated subscriber and network management systems. To download the complete Special Edition, click …
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Verizon Wireless (VZ) said it has agreed to a “voluntary payment” of $25 million to the U.S. Treasury to settle an investigation into inaccurate billing of about 15 million customers. …
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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 …
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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 …
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Bits and Bytes: Linux groups merge; TAM Airlines offers in-flight mobile; and more
by jscarboby jscarboThe Linux Foundation and the CE Linux Forum announced they will merge, resulting in the CE Linux Forum becoming a technical workgroup at The Linux Foundation. The Linux Foundation will …
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RCR Wireless News brings global mobile broadband perspective to Dallas: RCR TV to broadcast live discussion on mobile broadband with global and local leaders
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordHow are mobile broadband deployments impacting North Texas consumers and businesses? Join RCR Wireless News, the wireless industry news leader since 1981, online and in person Nov. 9 in Dallas …
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It’s been a long time coming, but Motorola Inc. (MOT) might finally be returning to its previous graces after a prolonged downward spiral.Following its first quarter of growth in four …
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End users would welcome video optimization techniques for better experience, survey suggests
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordNot only would wireless broadband users be content to have video compressed over the air so they could enjoy a better experience, some may even be willing to pay for …
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@ Sprint Developer Conference: ‘Moving from mildly irritating to tolerable'
by Matt Kapkoby Matt KapkoSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dan Hesse, CEO of Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), took the stage late in the day at the carrier’s developer conference here to help frame the company’s …
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BlackBerry Partners Fund said it has reorganized its operations in an attempt to focus exclusively in venture capital investment opportunities in the mobile computing space. The reorganization unites operations under …
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Huawei, Option reach licensing pact, Option backs off anti-dumping complaint
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordBelgium-based USB maker Option is dropping its anti-dumping and anti-subsidy allegations against Huawei Technologies after the two companies reached a business agreement that includes Huawei licensing Option’s connection management software …
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Not to be left out of the current tablet craze, U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) said it will begin offering Samsung Telecommunication Americas’ Galaxy Tab device “in time for the holiday …
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Verizon Wireless (VZ) expanded the still limited availability of promotional rate plans that provides unlimited calls and messaging to any mobile device regardless of carrier. The plans, dubbed Unlimited Any …
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NII Holdings Inc. (NIHD, which offers wireless services under the Nextel brand in five Latin American countries, signed a three-year extension with Motorola Inc. (MOT) for the supply of iDEN …
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Partnerships: ZTE buys from U.S. vendors; Bharti outsources customer care; and more
by jscarboby jscarboZTE Corp. signed framework agreements to purchase semiconductor components from five U.S. technology vendors. The deals are valued at $3 billion. The three-year purchase agreements are with Qualcomm Inc., Texas …
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CommScope Inc. (CTV) signed a definitive merger agreement with The Carlyle Group to become a private company. The deal, valued at $3.9 billion, is expected to close in the first …
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Upstaging its larger rivals, T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) said it will be the first domestic carrier to commercially launch Samsung Telecommunications America’s Galaxy Tab device on Nov. 10.Verizon Wireless announced …
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Broadcom Corp. (BRCM), said it plans to acquire Percello Ltd., which develops system-on-a-chip femtocell solutions, for about $86 million, giving Broadcom a play in the small-cell sector, which is expected …
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Juniper: Operators should be trusted security resource: Global threat center can monitor business security, mobile bullying
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordWireless operators have a chance to differentiate their services –and make money – by becoming the trusted security resource for wireless subscribers, according to Juniper Networks Inc. (JNPR), which is …
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CDMA growth overshadows iDEN drag for Sprint Nextel during Q3: Stock price sinks in early trading
by Dan Meyerby Dan MeyerSprint Nextel Corp. (S) continued to turn around its flagging customer growth results during the third quarter, though at a tough financial cost.The nation’s No. 3 operator said it added …