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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Network outsourcing has the potential to reduce mobile operators’ expenses by 20 to 25 percent, according to a new report from Pyramid Research. “Operator savings stem from reduced capex through network sharing and effective asset management, as well as …

SAN FRANCISCO—Directions and map services are proving to be popular among wireless users who download mobile applications, according to a new study from Telephia. The report found MapQuest Mobile was the top revenue-generating downloadable mobile application during the first quarter …

STAMFORD, Conn.—The enterprise wireless local area network space is picking up steam with 64 percent of businesses indicating they plan to increase WLAN deployments during the next year, according to new research from Gartner Inc. Nearly half of respondents to …

The dissolution of the Nokia Corp./Sanyo Electronics Co. Ltd. CDMA joint venture may leave a void in the United States for CDMA handsets, estimated by analysts at about 7 million units per year, despite Nokia assurances that its alternative strategy …

SAN FRANCISCO—Mobile gamers in the United States continue to opt for puzzle and strategy games instead of first-person shooters and other console-type titles, according to the latest figures from Telephia. Casual titles were the top four revenue-generating mobile games during …

JENKINTOWN, Pa.—Despite the growing reliance on wireless phones as a primary communications device among an increasing number of households, a good percentage of Americans still believe wireline phones are the most important communications product in their home. Thirty-seven percent of …

The satellite industry as a whole is rebounding, driven by new technologies and applications in the mobile satellite services space, plus consumer applications such as high definition television and satellite radio, according to the Satellite Industry Association, which recently reported …

The market for mobile phones’ onboard memory is undergoing transformation and commoditization, threatening incumbent companies and opening opportunities for small, nimble companies with a competitive differentiator to their product, according to Yankee Group analyst John Jackson. Carriers and handset vendors …

The good news is that about 80 percent of the world’s population is covered by wireless networks, and only about one-quarter of those actually subscribe to a wireless service, which means emerging markets offer opportunities for handset vendors to grow …

FALLS CHURCH, Va.—Disparate standards and lack of spectrum could hinder the growth of the mobile TV industry, according to a new report from Telecom Trends International Inc. The industry has the potential to generate $107.3 billion in annual service revenue …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—U.S. businesses are ready to invest heavily in wireless services and applications to boost productivity, according to a survey from Compass Intelligence. They’re just waiting for the industry to come up with some solutions. More than 40 percent of …

BOSTON—Motorola Inc., Jabra and Plantronics Inc. continue to lead the Bluetooth headset market with a combined 57 percent share of total global sales last year, according to research from Strategy Analytics. Motorola alone controls 28 percent of the market, making …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.—Consumers will flock to mobile television services in the next few years, with most subscribers tuning into wireless broadcast offerings, according to two new studies. More than half a billion users are expected to subscribe to mobile TV …

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, hundreds of thousands of people were scattered across the country. People’s homes were destroyed, their neighborhoods were flooded or left without power, and many had no way of calling for help or simply to …

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Text-savvy Southerners may help explain why all five “American Idol” winners hail from south of the Mason Dixon line, according to figures from The NPD Group. Cingular Wireless L.L.C., which sponsors Fox TV’s hit reality show, is based …

BOSTON-Despite dozens of announcements about municipal Wi-Fi deployments and feverish hype regarding the growth potential of the industry, incumbent operators have little to fear long-term from the technology, according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. The firm predicts public …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.—Despite low adoption today, wireless over-the-air music services could become a booming market segment, with the potential to reach more than 50 million users and exceed more than $1 billion in revenues by 2010, according to a new survey …

SEATTLE—Companies looking to create a “mobile MySpace” may want to target U.K. wireless subscribers, according to the latest figures from M:Metrics. British users are more inclined to use wireless social networking applications than their counterparts in the United States or …

NEW YORK—Despite prepaid and reseller additions driving much of the growth within the wireless industry, Fitch Ratings concludes in a new report that the industry will continue to be profitable. The first quarter showed trends from 2005 continuing, Fitch analyst …

BOSTON—Despite dozens of announcements about municipal Wi-Fi deployments and feverish hype regarding the growth potential of the industry, incumbent operators have little to fear long-term from the technology, according to a new report by Strategy Analytics. The firm predicts public …

NEW ORLEANS—Hurricane Katrina may have substantially changed communications patterns in Gulf Coast cities such as Houston and New Orleans, a new mobile usage report by Telephia concludes. Mobile phone use surged after Hurricane Katrina plowed through the Gulf Coast last …

BOSTON—Place your finger on the pulse of U.S. consumers desperately seeking a mobile phone this summer and you find all the attributes that makes anything a success in America: It’s got to standout from the crowd and it must be …

BOSTON—Family plans are still driving growth in North America, according to a Yankee Group report—but prepaid plans will continue to be a significant factor for the U.S. market. About 54 percent of adult postpaid customers are on family plans in …

A snapshot of the 3G handset market in the United States reveals a nascent business on the verge of growth, as carriers upgrade their networks and more aggressively market their data-based offerings, and a broader portfolio of 3G handsets is …

BOSTON—More than 100 million people worldwide now use W-CDMA and CDMA2000 1x EV-DO third-generation technology on their cell phones, according to ongoing research by Strategy Analytics. After reaching the 100 million milestone early this month, the firm said the number …