Capital Markets: Fibertech goes private; Cricket acquires LCW Wireless interest; and more
Fibertech Networks entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by Court Square Capital Partners. Terms of the agreement call for Court Square to acquire the company from its original investors –Nautic Partners and Ridgemont Equity Partners. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year. ... Read More »
Analyst Angle: Why direct web access no longer matters
I’m sure the first reaction to this week’s column title caught your attention. You might even have asked: “Is this guy losing it or what?” While my family figured that out a long time ago, there’s a very important message in the title, but it needs some explanation. ... Read More »
FCC seeks comment on how wireless should be regulated for 'open Internet'
The Federal Communications Commission released a further notice of proposed rulemaking that specifically addresses how wireless networks and specialized services should be managed under the agency’s plan to preserve the open Internet. ... Read More »
ChaCha lands tie-in with NBC
ChaCha Search Inc. scored a major studio win today under a new deal with NBC Universal Digital Studio. The company, which takes a unique approach to mobile search, has landed a role as the answers service provider for the studio's recently launched original series "FCU: Fact Checker's Unit." ... Read More »
T-Mobile USA, Clearwire expand networks; tie-up in the works?
The race to expand the presence of high-speed wireless data services received a boost from two operators as both T-Mobile USA Inc. and Clearwire Corp. announced new market launches. ... Read More »
Boost Mobile unveils daily plan
Sprint Nextel Corp. continued to spread its prepaid offering with its Boost Mobile division unveiling a new access plan providing unlimited services for $2 per day. The plan includes unlimited nationwide talk, text, Internet access, picture messaging, e-mail and calls to 411. ... Read More »
Carriers prop up ad market as battles engage on mass scale
Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News' May Special Edition, “Enabling the Mobile Revolution: Mobile Chips, Devices and Accessories.” The 80-page special edition is available here. ... Read More »
Mobile technology seen as critical in disasters: Current oil spill showing advantages of M2M
Editor's Note: This article is an excerpt from RCR Wireless News' May Special Edition, “Enabling the Mobile Revolution: Mobile Chips, Devices and Accessories.” The 80-page special edition is available here. ... Read More »
ALU buys mobile app development company
Seeking to expand its web development portfolio for wireless operators, Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) today announced its acquisition of OpenPlug, a French-based mobile applications development tools vendor. ... Read More »
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