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IBM 1Q Net Income Slips, Results Miss Expectations
April 19, 2013 9:09 am | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsIBM Corp.'s first-quarter net income and revenue declined due to delays in closing several of the technology company's large software and mainframe computer deals. The results fell short of Wall Street's expectations, sending IBM's stock lower in after-hours trading...
FCC Looks to Give VoIP Providers Direct Access to Wireless Numbers
April 18, 2013 12:40 pm | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe FCC is asking for comment on a new plan to make wireless phone numbers available to online voice providers. Such a plan would allow users of online service like Google Voice and Skype to call wireless phones directly...
First News Briefs for April 18, 2013
April 18, 2013 10:40 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsBluegrass Cellular, a Kentucky-based wireless carrier, today announced the launch and planned expansion of its second 4G LTE network and the release of its wireless Internet GetSetGo branded broadband product and services. Using the company’s lower 700 MHz spectrum licenses, Bluegrass Cellular plans to serve a coverage area of more than 700,000 people by June of 2013.
Nokia Cuts Losses but Sales Continue to Plummet
April 18, 2013 10:32 am | by Matti Huuhtanen, Associated Press | News | CommentsAlthough the Finland-based company managed to reduce its first-quarter net loss to 272 million euros ($357 million) from a loss of 928 million euros a year earlier, mainly thanks to cost cutting, net revenue dropped to 5.8 billion euros from 7.4 billion euros in the same period last year.
Sprint CEO Announces LTE Roaming Agreement With C Spire
April 18, 2013 10:20 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsSprint CEO Dan Hesse, speaking at the Competitive Carrier Association’s Global Expo in New Orleans, opined on the virtues of a competitive mobile market. “We’re all going up against Goliaths,” he said, speaking about the uphill battle Sprint and other carriers, many also members of CCA, face in catching up with Verizon and AT&T.
Verizon Reports Strong 1Q, Looks to Maintain Record Margins
April 18, 2013 10:13 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsVerizon today reported a strong first quarter that was once again driven by wireless, with 677,000 retail postpaid net additions, up 35 percent annually. Margins were especially impressive. The company reported 32.9 percent operating income margin and 50.4 percent segment EBITDA margin...
LinkedIn Spruces Up Mobile App to Widen Appeal
April 18, 2013 9:26 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Online professional networking service LinkedIn is dressing up its mobile application to impress people who are increasingly scrolling through content on smartphones. The changes being unveiled Thursday mark LinkedIn Corp.'s first major overhaul of its mobile app in 20 months...
Earnings Preview: Google’s 1Q Hinges on Ad Market
April 18, 2013 9:23 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google' first-quarter earnings report, which arrives after the market closes Thursday, is likely to reveal how effectively the company is managing its dominance of the Internet search market as it expands into the mobile device market.
First News Briefs for April 17, 2013
April 17, 2013 10:59 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsBackblaze today announced that Backblaze Mobile for iPhone is now available in the App Store. Backblaze Mobile will allows customers to use their iPhone to access, download, experience, and share the files they have backed up with Backblaze. The app is free to all Backblaze customers...
Yahoo’s 1Q 2013 Sees Earnings Gain, Ad Sales Drop
April 17, 2013 10:56 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsYahoo’s first quarter numbers for 2013 show off GAAP net earnings of $390 million, marking a 36 percent increase annually. But those encouraging figures were dulled some by the number of display ads sold, which dropped 7 percent annually.
Sprint, T-Mo Customers Will Get First Shot at Galaxy S4
April 17, 2013 10:41 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsBoth Sprint and T-Mobile today announced that they'll be the first of the major U.S. carriers to get the Samsung Galaxy S4.T-Mobile's version of the S4 will be available online and in stores beginning April 24 for $149.99 down and no contract, but with monthly device payments...
Google’s Schmidt: More Than 750M Android Phones in Use Globally
April 17, 2013 10:06 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsGoogle chairman Eric Schmidt estimated the global number for Android phones in use today at around 750 million. He added that Google sees 1.5 million sales or activations worldwide of Android phones every day. Speaking at the D: Dive Into Mobile event, Schmidt estimated that Android phones in use worldwide would top one billion later this year and pass two billion by 2014.
Dish’s Ergen Says Sprint Debt Manageable
April 17, 2013 9:38 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsDish Network's combative chairman, Charlie Ergen, on Tuesday defended his $25.5 billion bid for Sprint Nextel, saying the debt load the deal would create for the combined company will be manageable. "We will take on more leverage than we have today," Ergen said...
Intel Meets 1Q Expectations Despite PC Slowdown
April 17, 2013 9:31 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Write | News | CommentsIntel Corp., the world's largest maker of chips for PCs, is remaining steadfast amid a drastic slowdown in computer sales. Intel on Tuesday said it's keeping its sales and margin forecasts for this year, even as first-quarter PC sales plunged 14 percent from a year ago...
Facebook Bringing Limited Home Experience to iOS App
April 17, 2013 9:17 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsRumors that Facebook has been in talks with Apple and Microsoft about getting its new Home product on those operating systems prove at least slightly overblown. According to Facebook, the company will be updating its iOS app to include...
