LightSquared Subsidiary L.L.C. said that it has completed post-launch testing and acceptance of its recently deployed SkyTerra 1 satellite with its Space-Based Network platform from Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems. …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">MetroPCS targeted as blocking open Internet access >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
A handful of open Internet access proponents sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski expressing concern over MetroPCS Communications Inc.’s (PCS) recent rate plan changes that they …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless to offer CDMA iPhone 4 on Feb. 10 >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Apple Inc. (AAPL) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) did millions a favor and finally got a room.The two biggest names in the domestic mobile business made it official today with Verizon …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Leap shows Q4 promise >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Leap Wireless International Inc. LEAP), desperate for a positive spin following two disastrous quarters, released preliminary fourth quarter operational results highlighted by growth in its customer base and positive trends …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">MetroPCS slashes LTE prices >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has tweaked pricing plans for its recently launched LTE service, dropping the starting price from $55 per month to $40 per month. The carrier said the …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Worst of the Week: Cat fight! >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">U.S. Cellular fills out prepaid plans >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) bolstered its prepaid offering with a trio of new plans it hopes will gain the interest of consumers heading into the holiday shopping season. The plans …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Verizon Wireless nearly finishes LTE puzzle >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Filling in some of the final pieces of its LTE network launch plans, Verizon Wireless (VZ) today announced the launch date, pricing and the initial device line up for its …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Qualcomm, Ericsson demo LTE TDD in India >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) reported that its India-based Wireless Broadband Business Services Private Ltd. venture has in partnership with Ericsson successfully demonstrated LTE TDD mobility using the 2.3 GHz spectrum band …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Cox wireless service now official >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
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 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Virgin Mobile USA lowers entry point for mobile data >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
For those finding Virgin Mobile USA Inc.’s current unlimited mobile data plan priced at $40 per month too steep, the Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) division has unveiled a $20 plan …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">U.S. Cellular, AT&T Mobility round out Galaxy Tab launch plans >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Samsung Telecommunications Americas’ Galaxy Tab device finally received launch details from the two remaining carriers that said they would offer the device before the holiday shopping season. Regional wireless operator …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Alcatel-Lucent posts profit, gets VZW, Chinese operator contracts >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
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 …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Leap posts difficult Q3, network issues on the horizon >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Citing recent business operating changes, Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) posted disappointing third-quarter results and warned that it would have to work at managing future mobile broadband growth on its …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile USA joins 4G marketing frenzy >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Taking a cue from its competitors, T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) is throwing caution (and some would say reason) to the wind in tagging its evolution beyond its 3G network with …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">T-Mobile USA trumps competitors with Nov. 10 Galaxy Tab launch >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Upstaging its larger rivals, T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) said it will be the first domestic carrier to commercially launch Samsung Telecommunications America’s Galaxy Tab device on Nov. 10.Verizon Wireless announced …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless boast about Q3 accomplishments >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless boast about Q3 accomplishments >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
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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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Sprint Nextel to offer Galaxy Tab Nov. 14 >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
Hot on the heels of Verizon Wireless (VZ) announcing it would begin offering Samsung Telecommunications America’s Galaxy Tab device beginning Nov. 11, Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) said it will begin …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Reader Forum: Managing the increasing demands of network traffic >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">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">@ 4G World: Increased video adoption leads to new optimization tools >by Tracy Fordby Tracy Ford
CHICAGO—Video optimization techniques are getting more attention as wireless operators try to manage consumers’ increased appetite for YouTube and other videos on their networks.Openwave Systems Inc. introduced a new version …
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< class="penci-entry-title entry-title grid-title penci_grid_title">Virgin Mobile USA adds high end to PayLo >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The cavalcade of changes in the prepaid space continued today as Sprint Nextel Corp.’s (S) Virgin Mobile USA division launched a new plan for its PayLo service.The new offering provides …
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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">Apple iPad set to launch through Verizon Wireless: AT&T Mobility to also sell iPads >by Dan Meyerby Dan Meyer
The wishes of millions looks set to be answered in the coming weeks as Verizon Wireless (VZ) is set to begin offering an Apple Inc. (AAPL) product. No, that product …