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There is no lack of headlines and stories that focus on that disparate group of organizations which we collectively refer to as the Mobile Internet ecosystem. End users, content providers, advertisers, developers, device vendors, mobile operators and of course, Internet …

Editor’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 say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this …

Just a few months ago, AT&T announced that it was purchasing T-Mobile USA for $39 billion. The No. 2 wireless operator will again become the No. 1 operator by buying the No. 4. Dish recently completed its purchase of Blockbuster. …

Antitrust regulators in the United States have given Apple Inc. (AAPL) the go-ahead to bid on Nortel Networks Corp.’s (NRTLQ) patent portfolio comprised of at least 6,000 patents. The company got the green light following a review at the Justice …

GUANGHZOU, China – Network sharing among smaller U.S. operators could create a strong venture that would be able to compete against today’s large incumbent operators, although that concept is just a concept today.Leap Wireless International Inc.’s (LEAP) Matthew Stoiber described …

NEW YORK — Live from the Mobile Marketing Forum, RCR Wireless News presents a wrap of the week’s news and highlights some key trends coming out of the event. Please check out the video for a full recap of the …

Nortel Networks Corp. (NRTLQ) is delaying the auction of its patent portfolio to field a new level of interest from the likes of Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Intel Corp. (INTC). The two Silicon Valley giants have entered the fray with …

The draw of smartphones is beginning to hit hard in Spain where a recent survey by Nielsen found nearly 40% of the country’s mobile population is sporting an advanced mobile device at the end of the first quarter.The survey found …

Computer World | June 14, 2011 | Michael Kan IDG News Service – Google has applied for a license needed to continue operating its online maps in China as the deadline for obtaining government approval approaches. ….. Read full article here …

Qualcomm announced it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Rapid Bridge LLC, a San Diego-based inventor of advanced techniques for the design and development of semiconductor products. Rapid Bridge’s San Diego design team and San Diego/Bangalore …

Reuters | June 13, 2011 | Miyoung Kim (Reuters) – South Korea plans to install or upgrade 300,000 mobile payment checkouts at major retailers and transport services this year in its latest push in the potentially lucrative market as the likes of …

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.June is a special month in the wireless industry. For the past four …

Verizon Wireless (VZ) is pursuing another track in the mobile payments race, announcing today plans to work with Payfone Inc. to build a new payments system for customers to use for online purchases.The new system will allow customers to make …

Editor’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 say to the wireless industry. We want to keep this …

HotHardware | June 10, 2011 | Ray Willington What’s needed to really get people hooked on contactless payments? Lots and lots of industry support. Google Wallet has set the bar for what’s possible with NFC in thesmartphone, and now Visa is …