Business
S & P Downgrades Nokia Again
August 15, 2012 7:03 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsStandard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on Nokia to “BB-” from “BB+” and affirmed its “B” short-term corporate credit rating, pushing the company’s debt once step closer to junk status.
Ahead of the Bell: Cisco to Report 4Q Earnings
August 15, 2012 6:54 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsCisco Systems, the world's largest maker of computer networking equipment, is set to report fourth-quarter results after the market closes Wednesday, and analysts will be listening for hints about global demand.
CTIA Reinvents Fall Enterprise Conference
August 14, 2012 6:44 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsCTIA is overhauling its fall conference with a complete brand realignment and a concerted effort to shift the focus of the show towards an audience primarily of CIOs and CTOs.
Apple Extends Lead in Tablet Computers in 2Q
August 14, 2012 5:58 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsApple extended its dominance in tablet computers, shipping nearly seven out of every 10 tablets in the second quarter, according to research firm IHS iSuppli.
RIM Said to Plan NewBay Sale
August 13, 2012 7:38 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsResearch In Motion (RIM) is reportedly planning to sell off a cloud services company it acquired less than a year ago as it continues to downsize its foundering business.
Analyst: Operators Must Cut Fees on Shared Data Plans
August 13, 2012 6:51 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsA well-known industry analyst is telling wireless operators to cut fees on shared data plans.
Google Trims Fat at Moto, Cuts 4000 Jobs
August 13, 2012 6:50 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsGoogle will cut 4,000 of the roughly 20,000 employees at its recently acquired Motorola Mobility division.
First News Briefs for August 13, 2012
August 13, 2012 6:47 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Mavenir Systems, MetroPCS, Dialogic, Samsung, Sprint, Barnes & Noble.
Q & A: Mobile Posse Keeps Carriers Connected with Customers
August 13, 2012 6:43 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsWireless Week recently spoke with Jon Jackson, founder and CEO of Mobile Posse, about his company’s role in strengthening communication between the carriers and their customer base.
First News Briefs for August 10, 2012
August 10, 2012 6:24 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: i wireless, Rural Cellular Association, Sprint, Motorola Solutions, Fixmo, Boingo Wireless.
Yahoo CEO Mulling Possible Changes in Strategy
August 10, 2012 6:20 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsRecently hired Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer may scrap the Internet company's plan to reward its long-tormented shareholders with a multibillion-dollar payout later this year, underscoring the uncertainty accompanying new leadership.
Nokia Sells Qt Assets to Digia
August 9, 2012 6:02 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsNokia's downsizing continued today with the sale of its Qt business to software company Digia.
T-Mo Posts Slim Profit, Postpaid Defections Continue
August 9, 2012 5:59 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsT-Mobile USA managed to post a $207 million profit in the second quarter, but reported a net loss of 205,000 customers, most of which were high-value postpaid subscribers.
Dish Mum on Clearwire Investment Rumors
August 9, 2012 5:52 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsDish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen is staying quiet on speculation that the company has become a major investor in Clearwire.
First News Briefs for August 9, 2012
August 8, 2012 1:19 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Anritsu, Tangoe, Symphony Teleca, Rural Cellular Association, Millennial Media, ERF Wireless.
First News Briefs for August 8, 2012
August 8, 2012 7:19 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: NPD Group, Interop Technologies, BBB Mobile Giving Foundation, Sprint.
First News Briefs for August 7, 2012
August 7, 2012 6:50 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: DecisionPoint Systems, Illume Mobile Software, MacroSolve, Sprint, Chrysler, Alaska Communications, Amdocs, Rethink Technology Research., Redline Communications
Leap to Short Sprint on $75M Payment as Business Sags
August 7, 2012 6:47 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsLeap Wireless International plans to skip some of a $75 million payment it owes Sprint for the use of its 3G network amid marked declines in its prepaid business.
Some Thoughts on Shared Data
August 6, 2012 10:31 am | Blogs | CommentsThe impending paradigm shift around data means big changes for carriers and consumers alike.
AT & T Mobile Share Plans Coming August 23
August 6, 2012 7:38 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAT&T's new Mobile Share plans will be available August 23.
Sprint Goes Public with LTE Small Cells, Hires ALU
August 6, 2012 7:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsSprint is using small cells provided by Alcatel-Lucent to supplement the capacity of its LTE network.
First News Briefs for August 6, 2012
August 6, 2012 7:00 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsCompanies in today's briefs include: Nokia, Microsoft, Bluetooth SIG, Qualcomm, Intel, IEEE.
Smartphone Maker HTC Posts 58 Percent Profit Drop
August 3, 2012 7:28 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsTaiwan smartphone maker HTC Corp. reported Friday a 58 percent drop in second quarter profit year-on-year, its third consecutive quarterly decline as intensifying competition from Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. hurt sales.
U.S. Cellular Customer Losses Continue Amid LTE Build
August 3, 2012 7:01 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsU.S. Cellular continued to lose customers last quarter even as it expanded its LTE network in an attempt to bring its offerings up to speed with its national competitors.
