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FRISCO, Texas–Despite all of the operating efficiencies that can be gained from deploying all Internet Protocol networks, carriers aren’t going to implement the huge undertaking unless they can offer new …

Oracle Corp. (ORCL) released the results of a survey, “Opportunity calling: The future of mobile communications,” that questioned 3,000 mobile customers from around the world. The survey was released in …

FRISCO, Texas – Wireless operators are going to have to partner with over-the-top content providers in order to stay relevant to end users, Genband CTO Fred Kemmerer said at this …

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.WiMAX technology has …

More than three years after being tapped to run Verizon Wireless, Lowell McAdam is moving higher in the corporate ladder.Beginning Oct. 1, McAdam will trade in his current title as …

Samsung Telecommunications America threw its hat officially in the tablet space with the unveiling of its creatively named Galaxy Tab. (Not to be confused with Tab, the diet soft drink.)The …

The cumbaya relationship between Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) and Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) may be only skin deep as the two operators seem to have different views on how much emphasis …

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 …

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 …

Contraband cellphones are the top problem today at prisons. Yet, attempts to block cellphone usage by prisoners has been a controversial topic – wireless operators don’t like cellphone jammers because …

Just about every mobile operator came away with something in J.D. Power and Associates’ latest call quality performance report. Verizon Wireless garnered the top prize for the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and …

You can’t blame T-Mobile USA Inc. for not trying.The nation’s No. 4 wireless operator unveiled a new promotion dubbed “Kids are Free Until 2012,” that as the name implies allows …

Looking to appease shareholders, Vodafone Group plc (VOD), which is currently the world’s second largest wireless operator, said it was selling its 3.2% stake in the world’s largest operator China …

The Federal Communications Commission released a further notice of proposed rulemaking that specifically addresses how wireless networks and specialized services should be managed under the agency’s plan to preserve open …

The race to expand the presence of high-speed wireless data services received a boost from two operators as both T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) and Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) announced new market …

Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new series by RCR Wireless News that will seek to interview C-level executives from around the world to gain insight into their …

UPDATED: Clearwire Corp. broadened its marketing reach today with the launch of its prepaid Rover offering that the WiMAX network operator said was targeting the 18 to 24 year old …

An appeals court has ruled that some 2006 rules on designated-entity participation in spectrum auctions are invalid, although the court said too much damage would occur if it were to …

Broadband customers in the United Kingdom have seen prices for fixed services drop over the past six months due to increased competition from mobile broadband offerings, according to a report …

Verizon Wireless said it has completed the purchase of former Centennial Communications Corp. assets from AT&T Mobility covering portions of Louisiana and Mississippi.The $235 million purchase included Centennial’s spectrum licenses, …

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 …

The federal government’s plan to help fund deployment of broadband services in rural communities is beginning to see some results in the mobile space as this week Utopian Wireless Corp. …

The Federal Communications Commission is being flooded with comments regarding its Further Notice of Proposed RuleMaking on plans to change rules around utility pole attachments, which among other things tries …

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the July Special Edition of RCR Wireless News, entitled: “Riding the Wave: The forces impacting carrier strategy.” To download a complimentary version of …

What’s a keyboard worth? Well, according to Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), about $50.The nation’s No. 3 operator released launch details for its version of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s Galaxy S …