Policy & Industry
Is Big Data Turning Government into 'Big Brother'?
June 10, 2013 9:42 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsWith every phone call they make and every Web excursion they take, people are leaving a digital trail of revealing data that can be tracked by profit-seeking companies and terrorist-hunting government officials. The revelations that the National Security Agency...
Motorola Mobility Says It Has Settled with TiVo
June 7, 2013 9:37 am | by Associated Press | News | CommentsMotorola Mobility said Thursday that it has reached a settlement with digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. ahead of a patent trial that was to start in a Texas court next week. "We're pleased that all parties involved have reached an agreement to resolve pending litigation...
SF, NY Officials to Meet over Cellphone Thefts
June 6, 2013 9:58 am | by Terry Collins, Associated Press | News | CommentsTop law enforcement officials from San Francisco and New York plan to meet with some of the nation's largest smartphone makers next week to help thwart the rise in cellphone thefts and robberies. San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman...
ITC Rules for Samsung, Bans iPhone 4 Imports
June 5, 2013 9:25 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsA U.S. trade agency on Tuesday issued a ban on imports of Apple's iPhone 4 and a variant of the iPad 2 after finding the devices violate a patent held by South Korean rival Samsung Electronics. Because the devices are assembled in China...
CTIA 2013: Rhode & Schwartz, Testing for QoE
May 29, 2013 10:49 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsWireless Week spoke with a lot of companies during CTIA 2013 last week. As part of our Let's Talk series from the show, we caught up with Rhode & Schwartz's Keith Cobler who gave us his take on the show, as well as his company's view of the market....
CTIA 2013: Tessco Talks Data Demand
May 28, 2013 10:14 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsWireless Week spoke with a lot of companies during CTIA 2013 last week. As part of our Let's Talk series from the show, we caught up with Tessco Technologies' Robert Barnhill Jr. who gave us his perspective on the opportunities and challenges inherent in the increasing demand for mobile data...
CTIA 2013 Show Daily: Day 3
May 28, 2013 9:37 am | Articles | CommentsWelcome to the Thursday, May 23 edition of WIRELESS WEEK’s CTIA 2013 Show Daily featuring highlights from day three of this year’s conference and exhibition. Click here for complete coverage of today’s news and events. And for even more coverage of the wireless marketplace visit www.WirelessWeek.com....
Schumer Urges Look at Security in Sprint Deal
May 28, 2013 9:29 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | 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...
CTIA Day 3: Kutcher Suggests Carriers Beware of the OTTs
May 23, 2013 2:06 pm | by Andrew Berg | News | 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...
CTIA Day 3: Rob Mesirow Talks Super Mobility and Beyond
May 23, 2013 10:11 am | by Andrew Berg | News | 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...
CTIA 2013 Show Daily: Day 1
May 22, 2013 10:50 am | Articles | CommentsWelcome to the Tuesday, May 21 edition of WIRELESS WEEK’s CTIA 2013 Show Daily featuring highlights from day one of this year’s conference and exhibition. Click here for complete coverage of today’s news and events. And for even more coverage of the wireless marketplace visit www.WirelessWeek.com...
NSN Launches Smart Networks for Smartphones
May 22, 2013 10:37 am | by Brad Smith | News | CommentsTalk to someone with Nokia Siemens Networks and you’ll find out they consider the mobile network to be a thinking, almost human, thing. Especially when the network is talking to a smartphone. NSN announced at CTIA 2013 Tuesday new software applications that let networks more easily manage...
CTIA Day 1: Interim FCC Chair Clyburn Addresses CTIA
May 22, 2013 10:15 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsCTIA’s day one keynote session Tuesday opened with the mantra “Prepare for tomorrow. Get smarter. Think big.” That was CTIA CEO Steve Largent’s advice for all attendees this year. The tomorrow he saw was highlighted by the $800 billion increase in GDP that could come from the government making an additional 500 MHz...
PCIA Moves Fall Show to Spring in 2014
May 17, 2013 11:03 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsThe Wireless Infrastructure Association (PCIA) today announced that it will be moving its annual fall show to the spring in 2014. According to a press release, PCIA's has moved its fall show, which will take place October 7-10 in 2013, to May 19-22 in 2014 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida...
Google's Products Dig Deeper into People's Lives
May 17, 2013 9:11 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsFor Google CEO Larry Page, happiness is a warm computer. "Technology should do the hard work so people can get on doing the things that make them happiest in life," Page told a crowd of 6,000 software developers and entrepreneurs who flocked to San Francisco Wednesday for...
Big 4 Cellphone Carriers Unite on Anti-Texting Ads
May 14, 2013 9:54 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe country's four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T's "It Can Wait" slogan to blanket TV and radio this summer. AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile will...
CTIA Partners with Home Builders Association for 2014 Super Show
May 14, 2013 9:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAs promised, CTIA continues to announce partnerships in conjunction with its 2104 "Super Mobility Week." The Wireless Association today announced partnerships with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 2014 “Design and Construction Week” (DCW) and Parks Associates for its new show...
U.S. Operators Drop $30.1B in CapEx in 2012
May 3, 2013 9:43 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAlthough the United States accounts for just 5 percent of total global wireless subscribers, American Wireless providers accounted for 25 percent of the world's total wireless capital expenditures, according to a new report from CTIA...
Wheeler Appointment Gets Applause All Around
May 2, 2013 10:13 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsPresident Obama's appointment of longtime wireless veteran Tom Wheeler as the next chairman of the FCC was met with applause from most of the industry. CTIA president and CEO Steve Largent said in statement that Wheeler has a "deep understanding of communications issues...
Physical by Smartphone Becoming Real Possibility
May 2, 2013 8:34 am | by Lauran Neergaard, AP Medical Writer | News | CommentsIt's not a "Star Trek" tricorder, but by hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone you could almost get a complete physical — without the paper gown or even a visit to the doctor's office. Blood pressure? Just plug the arm cuff into the phone for a quick reading...
Report: Obama to Appoint Tom Wheeler as Next FCC Chairman
May 1, 2013 10:25 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsPresident Obama is likely to appoint wireless industry veteran and lobbyist Tom Wheeler to succeed Julius Genachowski as chairman of the FCC. According to numerous reports from multiple outlets, Wheeler, who has already served as an informal advisor to Obama on telecom matters, is the top pick...
CTIA's John Walls: My Experience at the Boston Marathon
April 25, 2013 1:33 pm | by John Walls, Vice President of Public Affairs, CTIA | Articles | CommentsLike most of us, I use my wireless device every day—email, text, talk, “surf”. All of the usual stuff. But on the afternoon of April 15, my smartphone was transformed into the most precious and helpful tool I’ve ever needed, giving me invaluable connectivity to the world outside of the chaos surrounding me...
AVG Android App Hits 70M Downloads, Investors Cheer 1Q
April 25, 2013 10:58 am | News | CommentsAVG Technologies, which offers Internet and mobile security, is hitting a chord with Android users. The company said today that its flagship mobile product, AVG AntiVirus Free for Android has surpassed 70 million downloads on Google Play...
Facebook: Audit Finds Privacy Practices Sufficient
April 25, 2013 9:31 am | by Barbara Ortutay, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsFacebook says that an independent audit found its privacy practices sufficient during a six-month assessment period that followed a settlement with federal regulators. Facebook Inc. said it submitted the findings to the Federal Trade Commission on Monday evening...
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...
