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Samsung Plans June 20 Event for New Galaxy, Ativ Announcements
May 28, 2013 9:44 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsSamsung Monday sent out invitations for a June 20 event in London where the company plans to let loose news on its Galaxy and Ativ brands. The Wall Street Journal’s All Things Digital said the event will likely be a forum for new devices. Samsung sells its Windows phone under the Ativ brand and, of course, releases its blockbusting Android devices under the Galaxy name.
Schumer Urges Look at Security in Sprint Deal
May 28, 2013 9:29 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | CommentsSen. Charles Schumer urged regulators to "use extreme caution" when reviewing the proposed acquisition of No. 3 cell carrier Sprint Nextel by Japan's Softbank, saying the Japanese company's use of Chinese networking equipment could open up U.S. networks to snooping and hacking...
Dish, nTelos to Partner on Fixed-Mobile Broadband Service
May 24, 2013 10:35 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsAs Dish Network keeping trying to break into the wireless industry, today it announced a smaller but significant in-road. Dish and regional carrier nTelos have begun looking into co-developing a fixed-mobile broadband service inside of nTelos’ coverage area including Virginia, West Virginia and portions of Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky.
Sprint, SoftBank Earn Final State Approval for Deal
May 24, 2013 10:04 am | by Ben Munson | CommentsThe California Public Utilities Commission voted to approve the transaction between Sprint and SoftBank. This decision marks the final necessary state approval for SoftBank’s proposed $20 billion bid to acquire 70 percent of Sprint. In a statement, the California Commission said the deal should lead to increased competition that “will benefit consumers and the telecommunications marketplace.”
First News Briefs for May 24, 2013
May 24, 2013 9:33 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsComcast announced Xfinity Wi-Fi, providing Comcast customer access to thousands of free public Wi-Fi hotspots, similar to the service AT&T provides for its wireline/wireless customers; M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc., a supplier of analog semiconductor solutions, today extended its industry position in diodes with a new family of broadband Shunt PIN Diodes for switching applications.
Review: Google Music Plan Solid, Serendipitous
May 24, 2013 9:17 am | by Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer | CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Google's new music service offers a lot of eye candy to go with the tunes. The song selection of around 18 million tracks is comparable to popular services such as Spotify and Rhapsody, and a myriad of playlists curated along different genres provides a big playground for music lovers.
Pandora Posts In-line 1Q Loss, Upbeat Sales
May 24, 2013 9:13 am | by Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer | CommentsLOS ANGELES (AP) — Internet radio company Pandora Media Inc. reported higher-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, with losses in line with analysts' forecasts, as the number of subscribers who pay for ad-free listening more than doubled to exceed 2.5 million.
CTIA Day 3: Kutcher Suggests Carriers Beware of the OTTs
May 23, 2013 2:06 pm | by Andrew Berg | CommentsAshton Kutcher has some advice for wireless carrier executives: change is coming. The actor and investor mulled a range of issues relating to mobility during a Day 3 keynote at CTIA 2013 on Thursday. Kutcher, who is known for his acting talents, has also built an impressive resume of successful investments in technology companies...
First News Briefs for May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013 10:43 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsGlobal Wireless Solutions, Inc. (GWS) today announced that the nation’s top tier of wireless operators has seen a 200-fold increase in data throughputs over the past 10 years. GWS wireless benchmarking drive tests showed that data throughput rates throughout the U.S. were averaging...
HP's 2Q Offers Hope Even as Revenue Slump Deepens
May 23, 2013 10:25 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsHewlett-Packard is still scrambling to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices as a slump in its personal computer sales deepens, but the company's cost-cutting measures and focus on more profitable areas of technology appear to be easing the pain...
Lenovo Says Quarterly Profit up 90 Percent
May 23, 2013 10:20 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | CommentsComputer maker Lenovo Group said Thursday its latest quarterly profit rose 90 percent as sales of smartphones and mobile computing technology expanded.Lenovo said it earned $127 million, or 1.22 cents per share, in the three months ending March 31. Revenue rose 4 percent over a year earlier to $7.8 billion...
Cricket Gets the S4, Goes After AT&T and Verizon
May 23, 2013 10:15 am | by Andrew Berg | CommentsPrepaid carrier Cricket Communications has announced availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4, as well as a new advertising campaign that challenges wireless giants Verizon and AT&T. The Galaxy S4 will be available through Cricket on June 7 for $599.99. In a move that seems a lot like T-Mobile's recent change to financing phones...
CTIA Day 3: Rob Mesirow Talks Super Mobility and Beyond
May 23, 2013 10:11 am | by Andrew Berg | CommentsAs CTIA 2013 comes to a close today, the Association's Vice President of Operations, Rob Mesirow, already has his sights set on 2014. He's really hoping attendees at the show have seen the prevalent signage around the Sands Expo in Las Vegas announcing the Super Mobility Week set for September 9 next year...
Jennifer Lopez, Verizon Announce Viva Movil
May 22, 2013 3:12 pm | by Ben Munson | Comments(LAS VEGAS) — Jennifer Lopez and Verizon Wireless CMO Marni Walden took the stage Wednesday at CTIA to announce Viva Movil, a new wireless retailer that will offer Verizon LTE service and devices that will gear its experience toward the U.S. Latino population.
First News Briefs for May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013 11:23 am | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsCricket Communications, Inc. today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S4 will be available at Cricket company-owned stores, dealers and online starting June 7, 2013 for $600 or $54.99 down at purchase plus monthly payments.
