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AT&T Seeks to Knock Out Government

Monday, October 24, 2011

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“AT&T Inc. (T) volition ask a federal judge to throw out Sprint Nextel Corp.’s lawsuit to stop its purchase of T-Mobile USA Inc., quest a decision that would curb Sprint’s ability to aid the U.S. block the trade.”

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MetroPCS in Line to Buy T-Mobile, AT&T Assets

Friday, October 21, 2011

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“MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) has emerged as the frontrunner to buy assets from AT&T Inc. (T) and T- Mobile USA Inc. as those companies seek to win government blessing for their $39 billion merger, according to people familiar with the matter.”

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Verizon Reports Strong Wireless Results

Friday, October 21, 2011

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3Q 2011 HIGHLIGHTS Consolidated * 49 cents in diluted profits per share (EPS), compared with 23 cents per share in 3Q 2010. * 56 cents per share in adjusted EPS (non-GAAP), which excludes 7 cents per share in non-operational items, compared with 55 cents in adjusted EPS in 3Q 2010. Wireless * $15.0 billion in service revenues in 3Q 2011, [...]

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Smartphone Apps to Dominate Mobile VoIP by 2016

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

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mVoIP clients downloaded to the smartphone will account for four fifths of 640 million mobile VoIP users by the remainder of 2016, while alliances between carriers and mVoIP specialists will remain relatively few in figure. Improved technology, more intuitive interfaces and increased user awareness all account for the increasing dominance of the app model for [...]

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GSA raises prognosis for LTE networks

Thursday, October 13, 2011

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The GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) has published an update to its Evolution to LTE reputation, highlighting accelerating deployments of LTE networks. The GSA reputation covers both LTE FDD and LTE TDD system modes. 248 operators, 60% higher than a year ago, have committed to commercial LTE network deployments or are engaged in trials, technology [...]

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Investor Says Momentum Builds for Breakup of Research in Motion

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

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“The call is growing louder for Research in Motion to explore a sale of all or part of the company.”

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Sony in talks to buy Ericsson out of phone venture

Friday, October 7, 2011

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“Sony Corp is in talks to bargain out Ericsson’s stake in their mobile phone joint venture, a source said, in a bid to catch up with rivals.”

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Want More Information? Just Scan Me

Friday, September 23, 2011

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“DURING New York Fashion Week earlier this month, Quick Response (QR) codes — square, checkered symbols that can be scanned with one’s smartphone — were as omnipresent as chunky black booties.”

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AT&T Gave $963,275 to U.S. Lawmakers Urging Approval of T-Mobile USA Deal

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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“All but one of the 100 lawmakers has received political donations from AT&T employees since 2009, according to a Bloomberg review of campaign finance records. The letter signers took in $963,275, Art Brodsky, a spokesman for Washington-based advocacy group Public Knowledge, said in an e-mail.”

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AT&T Sued by Cellular South Over T-Mobile Bid

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

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“AT&T Inc. (T) was sued by Cellular South Inc., the ninth-largest wireless carrier by customers, in an effort to block its acquisition of T-Mobile Inc. based on claims their combined market power violates U.S. antitrust laws.”

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