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Nokia Siemens Networks reported that it has garnered a network equipment deal with Indian cellular provider Idea Cellular Ltd. to deploy HSPA-based services over the carrier’s existing GSM infrastructure. Terms …

The Chinese mobile market continued to show strong growth during November with the nation’s three wireless operators posting nearly 8.9 million customer additions and pushing the country’s total mobile customer …

Brightstar Corp. said it expanded into Thailand and Vietnam to further support its strategy to have a local presence in key Asia-Pacific markets.The wireless distributor and supply-chain management company recently …

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George Schmitt has been named CEO of MB Technology Holdings L.L.C., which holds a 39.72% interest in xG Technology. Schmitt will be tasked with helping xG develop and market its …

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ZTE Corp. announced that it closed a deal worth $85 million to build and deploy a 3G network for pan-India operator Aircel. The win doesn’t exactly translate to a new …

Nokia Corp. (NOK) has completed the sale of its wireless modem business to Renesas Electronics, the company reported. The unit was responsible for the development of Nokia’s wireless modem technologies …

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Gemalto, the world’s largest SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card maker, is taking steps to expand the mobile contactless payment space – and get its technology an even broader footprint. The …

Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) today unveiled its Broadcast Message Center, which wireless operators can use to deliver emergency text alerts to their customers, warning them of natural disasters, inclement weather or other …

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Globecomm Systems Inc. (GCOM) has found a niche in the wireless space by solving complex communications problems using wireless and satellite technologies. The Hauppauge, N.Y.-based company was a finalist in …

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Armed with new contracts from Verizon Wireless and three Chinese operators, Acatel-Lucent reported third-quarter profits and reiterated its fourth-quarter outlook for nominal profitability this year. CEO Ben Verwaayen said he …

AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ, the nation’s two largest wireless operators, posted third quarter results late last week that showed some interesting results for both operators. AT&T Mobility …

AT&T Mobility (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ, the nation’s two largest wireless operators, posted third quarter results late last week that showed some interesting results for both operators. AT&T Mobility …

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Ericsson Inc. (ERIC) supplied the network equipment for MetroPCS Communications Inc.’s LTE rollout in the Dallas area. The operator is offering services on one device, the Samsung Craft, a dual-mode …

4G Americas is the new name for the former 3G Americas trade association. As the industry evolves, the trade association said it will continue to advocate for 3GPP technologies, but …

Nokia Corp. (NOK) said this week that it wants to improve its business in the United States with plans to work more closely with operators and provide devices that meet …

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