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Microsoft’s latest attempt to turn around its flailing mobile operations is set to cost 18,000 employees their jobs, with most of those cuts coming from its recently acquired Nokia handset division. The computer software giant announced today that its “restructuring plan” was designed to “simplify...

AT&T's second quarter slowdown in spending hit some contractors hard, but the carrier itself has also felt the pain. Sources tell RCR Wireless News that AT&T has had to cut jobs, delay site builds and pay vendors for incomplete work. They say that one...

Microsoft is reportedly preparing to cut thousands of jobs, many of them at its Nokia handset business. The software giant recently bought the Nokia unit for $7.2 billion, and reportedly pledged to cut costs when the deal was announced. According to Bloomberg, Microsoft may...

Welcome to this week’s edition of cell tower industry news, created by Jarad Matula and brought to you by Towercrews.net. AT&T infrastructure investment slows, contractor layoffs It's been a rough week for some tower crews working primarily on AT&T towers this week. RCR's own Martha DeGrasse reported...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Tower Technician 3 Perform wireless installations as well as test, analyze and troubleshoot problems within the wireless network with minimal guidance for tasks performed. St. Louis, MO   Foreman Perform wireless installations as well as test, analyze and troubleshoot problems in...

Employment web site Indeed says that its job search data shows that nearly half of  job seekers search and apply for jobs through a mobile device -- and it is making an acquisition to bolster its mobile offerings. Indeed is buying the business and assets of...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Tophands and Foreman Opportunity to have a long-term career. Work with service providers and regional operators. Atlanta, GA   Tower Foreman - Crew Chief Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications system. Boston, MA   Regional Vice President Oversee development, implementation, operation, monitoring, evaluation...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Tower Tech II Installs, maintains, repairs, removes and retrofits antenna systems equipment and power systems. Gilbert, AZ     Project Manager Main contact for project delivery and customer relations, as well as communication with customers, subcontractors, vendors and internal VERTICOM staff to...

The leadership landscape is changing for many mobile operators, driven by escalating customer demands and intensifying competition from over-the-top services. Many vendors and suppliers are finding that they need to address corporate decision makers from more than one part of the carrier organization. Oracle recently...

In infrastructure news this week, Ericsson is diversifying its leadership team, and tower companies appear unfazed by the prospect of carrier consolidation. Ericsson appointments Ericsson has added three new members to its global leadership team, two of whom are women. Each of the new executives will...

Motorola Mobility's effort to bring smartphone manufacturing to the United States has failed, and the company says it will close its Fort Worth factory by the end of the year. By that time Motorola Mobility expects to be owned by China's Lenovo, which is...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Operations Manager Monitor availability and flow of field personnel in conjunction with current and future projects. Ontario, CA   Tower Hands and Leads Nokia will invest in you to ensure that you are on a true career path. Full certification and...

The explosion in the use of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets provides a significant opportunity for governments to reverse the European election trends and drive up voter engagement.

As the nation's jobless rate shows tentative signs of improvement, the unemployment rate for veterans continues to exceed the national average. Meanwhile, wireless infrastructure is expected to generate 1.2 million new jobs during the next five years, many of which will be hard to...

HP will cut more jobs as it works to turn its hardware businesses around and grow its software business. 11,000 to 16,000 more jobs will be eliminated, on top of the 34,000 already announced. HP employs between 250,000 and 300,000 people worldwide. Employees in HP's...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Tower Technician Assist with maintenance/installation of wireless cell sites, antennas, mounts, weatherproofing, etc. Totowa, NJ   Tower Foreman Ensure workers are working to meet planned work schedule, plan work scheduled with project manager. Golden, CO   Tower Climber/Foreman Effectively utilize available resources, technology and tools...

Intel's new CMO: from razors to chips Intel has a very strong history of promoting from within, but the chip giant has looked beyond its Santa Clara, Calif., campus for its new chief marketing officer. Steve Fund comes most recently from Staples, where he led...

Three Examples of Mobile Application Testing Resumes RCR Wireless has collected three mobile application testing resume samples to give different views on organization, prioritizing skills within the resume, and types of skills and descriptions which are useful in applying for mobile app testing jobs. In general,...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Construction Manager Accountable for site safety, quality, schedule and cost on assigned projects, oversee 4-5 crew members. San Antonio, TX   Tower Technician Perform tower erection activities including assembling/erecting towers, installing antennas, mounting hardware. Des Plaines, IL   Right-Hand Supervise and coordinate work of a...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Cell Site Closeout Specialist Excellent opportunity to enter a growing field. Entry level position with long term opportunities. Concord, CA   Top Hand Responsible for building and maintenance of cell towers, will complete projects while ensuring scope and safety. Foley, AL   MCM Cell...

Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Time Machine is a way to take advantage of our extensive history in covering the wireless space to fire up the DeLorean and take a trip back in time to re-visit some of the more interesting headlines from...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Tower Foreman Lead the construction, installation and maintenance of communication towers & support structures. Savannah, GA   Experienced Tower Techs Perform installation , inspection and maintenance services for wireless radio and antenna systems on towers. Pine Brook, NJ   Tower Technician Perform tower erection activities...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Tower Climber Seeking applicants with one year of experience in tower climbing and RF installation. Wyckoff, NJ   Communications Tower Tech/Foreman Must be dependable and motivated with superb repair, maintenance and installation skills. Thonotosassa, FL   Tower Technician Perform tower construction activities including assembling/erecting towers,...

RCR Wireless News’ featured jobs section is powered by Towercrews.net   Cell Tower Climber Must be experienced with most cable types, connectors, lines, antennas, basic tower rigging and weatherproofing. Lutz, FL   Tower Climber Seeking applicants with one year of experience in tower climbing and RF installation. Wyckoff, NJ   Site Acquisition Specialist Coordinate with the...