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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check (Special Edition): There’s nothing special about wireless … well mostly >
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Revisiting network neutrality and the IPX >by jscarboby jscarbo
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 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Prepaid defections hit Verizon Wireless' branded Q3 growth >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Verizon Wireless (VZ) continued to maintain its position as the nation’s largest wireless operator at the end of the third quarter, but its year-over-year customer growth took a substantial hit …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Worst of the Week: Simplicity's sequel equals complexity >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ 4G World: Operators need to partner, find balance with over-the-top providers >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
CHICAGO—Wireless operators have the opportunity with next-generation networks and services to partner with over-the-top providers in new ways to make “a heck of a lot of money,” Sanjay Beri, VP …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ 4G World: Carriers brace for data storm >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
CHICAGO – The final day of this year’s 4G World event included a roundtable discussion of representatives from a diverse selection of wireless operators, all of whom seemed to agree …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ 4G World: Verizon, Alcatel-Lucent explore enterprise opportunities >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
CHICAGO—In a dual-presentation keynote this morning, Verizon Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent detailed how the LTE network, paired with new devices and applications will drive mobile enterprise adoption and present operators with …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@Wireless Retail Summit: Dealers and Operators discuss the future of wireless retail >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
Optimism about 2011 remains high according to a panel of six independent wireless retailers representing both large and small businesses on the second day of IQMetrix’s Wireless Retail Summit in …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless to offer Tab Nov. 11 >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Verizon Wireless this morning stepped forward with its launch plans for Samsung Telecommunications America’s recently unveiled Galaxy Tab device.The carrier said it plans to begin offering the Google Inc. Android …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">MetroPCS joins Wal-Mart frenzy >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Regional, flat-rate cellular provider MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has joined the growing list of providers to offer traditional prepaid wireless service exclusively through mega-hyper-giant retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc., according to …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ 4G World: Day 1 round up >by jscarboby jscarbo
Below is just some of the news announced during the first day at the 2010 4G World event Motorola Inc.’s Motorola Solutions business introduced its FDD LTE USB-lte 7110 device, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ 4G World: Operators will use multiple networks for new revenue opportunities >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
CHICAGO—The new normal for mobile broadband will require operators to forge new relationships, using hybrid technologies and a network of multiple networks to offer consumers a seamless experience, Bruce Brda, …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">CEO of iQmetrix talks consumer experience and why it matters >by Sylvie Barakby Sylvie Barak
As mobile phones have evolved from clunky handbag bricks to lean, mean computing machines, the retail stores that sell the coveted communication devices have also seen massive transitions said Christopher …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">FCC seeks details on Mobility Fund >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
The Federal Communications Commission is going forward with plans to create a Mobility Fund as part of its overall National Broadband Plan. The agency released a notice of proposed rulemaking …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Analyst Angle (Special Edition): The forces affecting telecom operators >by jscarboby jscarbo
Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We’ve collected a group of the industry’s leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Device, software suppliers set to benefit from network upgrades >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The increasing emphasis being placed on next-generation networks by mobile operators is good news for device makers, according to a new report from Canaccord Genuity.The financial research firm noted that …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Cellular at a crossroads? >by jscarboby jscarbo
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 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ CTIA E&A: Android moves down pricing scale at Sprint Nextel >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
SAN FRANCISCO – Android mania is in full effect at this year’s CTIA Enterprise & Applications event in San Francisco with mobile operators, handset makers and application developers virtually tripping …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@ CTIA E&A: Verizon Wireless names initial LTE markets >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
SAN FRANCISCO – Verizon Wireless provided more details on its impending LTE network launch, saying the service will be available in 38 markets covering 110 million potential customers before the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">@PCIA: Networks will change to accommodate 4G services >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
HOLLYWOOD, Fla.–Dr. John Saw, CTO and senior VP of Clearwire Corp., kicked off PCIA’s annual Wireless Infrastructure Show in 2010 talking about the trends driving today’s wireless data explosion. “If …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reality Check: M2M: Driving exponential growth in connections >by jscarboby jscarbo
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. Over the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">U.S. Cellular targets contract customers with new initiative >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Looking to re-establish its position in the space, regional wireless operator U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) unveiled a number of new customers initiatives designed to retain and attract mobile customers increasingly …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">4G Americas new name for trade association >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
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 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Mobile data surges 68% in first half of 2010 >by Matt Kapkoby Matt Kapko
Whether or not carriers will admit it, one thing’s for sure in the overall scheme of things: mobile data is being used at a faster clip than they can increase …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Best practices for event-driven mobile communication systems >by jscarboby jscarbo
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 …