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Lookout Inc., a mobile security app provider, has raised $19.5 million in a third round of funding.The company claims more than 4 million users and says it will continue to …

Industry market research firm iSuppli Inc. reports that due to the continued growth in the cell phone market, worldwide factory equipment revenues associated with the wireless industry will hit $271.3 …

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) reported a deal with Boingo Wireless Inc. to pre-install the Boingo Mobile application on select Wi-Fi enabled smart phones. The application will allow users unlimited access …

Verizon Wireless’ (VZ) LTE network might be using a new technology, but so far there is nothing new about the companies that will build the devices running on that network. …

Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) can’t be faulted for pulling out all the stops to make sure it isn’t completely left behind in the mobile operating system war. Today the company announced …

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. With next-generation …

Here’s a rumor that keeps cropping up: Nokia Corp. (NOK) plans to introduce a device running on Microsoft Corp.’s (MSFT) Windows Phone 7 operating system.While the move would be a …

Research In Motion Ltd. (RIMM) reported one of its best quarters ever, shipping a record 14.2 million devices, up 40% from a year ago. The BlackBerry maker said it added …

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.One …

Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. (TU) said it expects its 2011 financial success to hinge increasingly on its mobile operations.Telus said that it expects its mobile operations, which is currently …

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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 …

To the surprise of few mobile network managers, the recent proliferation of advanced mobile devices is putting an increased strain on carriers’ networks, according to a report from mobile network …

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.Handset …

Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) seems to be breathing a little easier following its recent fund raising activities with talk of expanding its network operations to cover up to 250 million potential …

AT&T Mobility (T) is the anchor tenant on new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) networks at the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University deployed by NextG Networks.The universities hold some …

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.The pace at …

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 …

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.“Call …

The domestic wireless industry is set for a change in the coming weeks as Verizon Wireless (VZ) throws its mighty weight behind the launch of its LTE network. (Sure, the …

Nearly a year after launching network trials, and two years after announcing its intentions, Cox Communications commercially unveiled its wireless service. The offering’s initial launch will include its trial markets …

The push for LTE in rural markets gained further momentum as Cellular South Inc. reported a partnership with Samsung Telecommunications America to build an LTE network using the carrier’s 700 …

T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) appears to be de-emphasizing its highly-touted Even More Plus rate plans offering, at least online, as the carrier moves into the always important holiday shopping season.Customers …

The national mobile commerce network being developed by AT&T Mobility, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless is still in its early stage, but it finally has a name and a leader. …