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Is Verizon Wireless really looking to buy Alltel?

February 28, 2007 Rural mobile operator would likely carry a high price, which has two analysts split over whether Verizon Wireless will be the buyer. TAGS: Alltel Corp., Verizon Wireless, mobile operator, Wall Street, private equity, Verizon Communications, CDMA, Sprint Nextel, equity, buyer, U.S.

Verizon Wireless wins injunction against text spam

February 26, 2007 Judgment calls for company accused of sending unsolicited messages to Verizon customers to pay more than $200,000 in damages. TAGS: Verizon Wireless, spam, mobile operator, text message, suit, Verizon Communications, damage, cell phone

Unlock the cell phone? It's a high-stakes debate

July 16, 2007 Allowing consumers to mix and match wireless gadgets and service providers could spark innovation--and compromise security. TAGS: operator, Verizon Wireless, mobile operator, T-Mobile, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, vice president, service provider, U.S., cell phone, Wi-Fi, TV

Google's Android has long road ahead

November 6, 2007 Search company's new mobile software platform could revolutionize the cell phone market, but consumers shouldn't hold their breath for cool new phones. TAGS: Open Handset Alliance, mobile operator, Google Android, handset, Google Inc., carrier, Forrester Research Inc., alliance, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, cell phone, platform, mobile phone, U.S., PC

Apple's iPhone a threat to mobile operators?

January 10, 2007 The iPhone could prove to be tough competition for Verizon Wireless' and Sprint Nextel's mobile music and video services. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, mobile operator, Verizon V-Cast, Apple iPhone, Cingular Wireless, handset, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Communications, subscriber, song, Apple Computer, wireless network, music, spokesman, Apple iTunes, threat

Sprint CEO looks toward 4G wireless

June 27, 2006 Sprint Nextel's chief says the company is already looking toward the next generation of wireless technology. Photo: 4G a cost advantage, CEO says TAGS: 4G, Sprint Nextel, mobile TV, mobile operator, 3G network, wireless technology, Nextel Communications Inc., EVDO, Verizon Wireless, CEO, cell phone, TV

Year in review: Going mobile, in a big way

December 22, 2006 Mobile services were hot in 2006 as carriers offered people access to everything from music to TV to e-mail. TAGS: mobile operator, Disney Corp., 3G, cell phone carrier, Helio, operator, Verizon Wireless, carrier, ESPN, Cingular Wireless, BellSouth Corp., Sprint Nextel, cell phone, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications, TV

Verizon Wireless takes the road less traveled

September 15, 2006 The carrier's chief technical officer, Dick Lynch, talks strategy as the mobile industry enters a new era. TAGS: Qualcomm MediaFLO, Verizon Wireless, mobile operator, Qualcomm Inc., Verizon Communications, Verizon V-Cast, CTO, CDMA, EVDO, cell phone, streaming video, city, mobile phone, Real-Time, TV

Cingular to jump onto mobile-music bandwagon

November 2, 2006 Company prepares download service to compete with those from Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel. TAGS: Cingular Wireless, mobile network, Sprint Nextel, carrier, song, mobile operator, music download, subscriber, Verizon Wireless, Apple Computer, Verizon Communications, music, cell phone

Import ban on 3G handsets could hurt industry

June 8, 2007 A ban on all importation of future 3G handset models using Qualcomm technology could have a big impact on cell phone operators and handset manufacturers. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., ban, 3G, handset, mobile operator, cell phone company, W-CDMA, Broadcom Corp., Verizon Wireless, cell phone, 3G network, Sprint Nextel, EVDO, AT&T Corp., commission, carrier

Handset makers get in on location services

February 15, 2007 Nokia, Motorola are set to offer their own navigation services, which could put them in competition with mobile operators.Photos: Nokia, Motorola navigators TAGS: handset maker, mobile operator, handset, GPS, CDMA, GSM, operator, Motorola Inc., Barcelona, Nokia Corp., positioning, Verizon Wireless, cell phone, chipset

Microsoft, BT, Virgin team on mobile TV

February 14, 2006 Software giant announces partnership with BT and Virgin Mobile to offer a new mobile TV service in the U.K. TAGS: mobile TV, British Telecommunications, Virgin Mobile, Qualcomm MediaFLO, Modeo, Barcelona, mobile operator, mobile phone, digital television, TV, Verizon Wireless, U.K., Microsoft Corp., U.S., video
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