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FCC moves forward on backup power rules: Stage set for lawsuit over wireless network requirements -
As several tropical storms threatened various sections of the nation, the Federal Communications Commission took action to prompt Bush administration and court review of a backup power rule maligned by the wireless and tower sectors.As several tropical storms threatened various sections of the nation, the Federal Communications Commission took action to prompt Bush administration and court review of a backup power rule maligned by the wireless and tower sectors.

T-Mobile USA offers up first HSDPA handset -
T-Mobile USA Inc. launched its first HSDPA-enabled phone, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications TM506.T-Mobile USA Inc. launched its first HSDPA-enabled phone, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications TM506.

Nokias cryptic warning:: Weaker consumer confidence, sequential share drop -
Nokia Corp. gave somewhat vague mid-quarter guidance today that sent its stock tumbling more than 9% to a new 52-week low.Nokia Corp. gave somewhat vague mid-quarter guidance today that sent its stock tumbling more than 9% to a new 52-week low.

Testing times for T-Mobile -
Theres nothing easy about being smallest national mobile-phone carrier. Competing day to day for customers against AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Next Corp. is brutal enough.Theres nothing easy about being smallest national mobile-phone carrier. Competing day to day for customers against AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless and Sprint Next Corp. is brutal enough.

The (new) American handset market: Fall brings debut launches, large displays, hot competition -
American consumers may well be treated to a moveable feast this fall.American consumers may well be treated to a moveable feast this fall.

Carriers, retailers woo developers as they court customers -
The carrier deck is still the most valuable real estate in mobile content, but the future of downloadable wireless goodies may just lie in third-party storefronts. And for now, at least, developers are the key to success.The carrier deck is still the most valuable real estate in mobile content, but the future of downloadable wireless goodies may just lie in third-party storefronts. And for now, at least, developers are the key to success.

Churn: the five-letter word: Keeping customers a challenge for no-contract carriers -
Losing customers is something that makes carriers toes curl and stomachs churn; its what you call bad for business.Losing customers is something that makes carriers toes curl and stomachs churn; its what you call bad for business.

Incentives key to mobile ads, ABI finds -
Advertisers looking to reach consumers through their phones should offer a little something in the process, according to new figures from ABI Research.Advertisers looking to reach consumers through their phones should offer a little something in the process, according to new figures from ABI Research.

Its budget time in the enterprise: But will mobility initiatives survive scrutiny? -
Businesses are watching their bottom lines amid uncertain economic conditions and may reign in their spending to mobilize their workers, several analysts who monitor the mobile enterprise said last week.Businesses are watching their bottom lines amid uncertain economic conditions and may reign in their spending to mobilize their workers, several analysts who monitor the mobile enterprise said last week.

AirCell flying high with airline Internet service -
A decision to show up in Washington, D.C., nearly two years ago is starting to pay off for AirCell Inc. as it attempts to revolutionize the way people stay connected through air travel.A decision to show up in Washington, D.C., nearly two years ago is starting to pay off for AirCell Inc. as it attempts to revolutionize the way people stay connected through air travel.

Venture capital financing wrap-up: Horvath Towers -
The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included when available.The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included when available.

Back to school means opportunity for carriers -
September, its a month that starts with a three-day weekend, marks the end of summer and puts kids across the country back in school.September, its a month that starts with a three-day weekend, marks the end of summer and puts kids across the country back in school.

Carriers still struggle with third-party content providers: Legal, billing issues remain at crux of problem -
Carriers are beginning to use carrot-and-stick strategies to bring their third-party content partners to heel. And both the carrot and the stick are made of cash.Carriers are beginning to use carrot-and-stick strategies to bring their third-party content partners to heel. And both the carrot and the stick are made of cash.

Cablevision begins Wi-Fi deployments -
Cablevision Systems Corp. said it completed the first phase of its Optimum Wi-Fi deployment.Cablevision Systems Corp. said it completed the first phase of its Optimum Wi-Fi deployment.

U.S. Cellular taking stock to the NYSE -
U.S. Cellular Corp. and parent company Telephone and Data Systems Inc. have their sights set on the Big Apple, stock wise.U.S. Cellular Corp. and parent company Telephone and Data Systems Inc. have their sights set on the Big Apple, stock wise.

American Roamer stays up to challenge of changing industry: Map-making magic -
Weve all seen coverage maps.Weve all seen coverage maps.

VZW strong in J.D. Power call quality survey -
Verizon Wireless landed on top of another J.D. Power and Associates study.Verizon Wireless landed on top of another J.D. Power and Associates study.

National Geographic expanding mobile presence -
National Geographic launched a division dedicated to boosting its mobile content business.National Geographic launched a division dedicated to boosting its mobile content business.

Sprint Nextel adds Photobucket service -
Sprint Nextel Corp. added Photobucket to its photo-messaging service, allowing users to send pictures to the popular online site with just two clicks.Sprint Nextel Corp. added Photobucket to its photo-messaging service, allowing users to send pictures to the popular online site with just two clicks.

Worst of the Week: Spectrum smarts -
Spectrum is a funny thing. Not fall-on-the-floor-laughing funny, but more of a what-were-those-people-in-charge-of-assigning-spectrum-thinking sort of way.Spectrum is a funny thing. Not fall-on-the-floor-laughing funny, but more of a what-were-those-people-in-charge-of-assigning-spectrum-thinking sort of way.

Clock ticking on Comes with Music -
Nokia Corp.s ambitious new mobile music service is just weeks away from making its debut. But the Finnish phone maker has plenty of work left to do before Comes With Music comes to market.Nokia Corp.s ambitious new mobile music service is just weeks away from making its debut. But the Finnish phone maker has plenty of work left to do before Comes With Music comes to market.

Rural players bemoan USF cap, take debate to court: Smaller wireless service providers claim discrimination, false emergency in FCC decision -
The controversy over the Federal Communications Commissions decision to cap subsidies flowing to wireless carriers for building rural networks has been elevated to a new level, with rural cellular operators asking a federal appeals court to review...The controversy over the Federal Communications Commissions decision to cap subsidies flowing to wireless carriers for building rural networks has been elevated to a new level, with rural cellular operators asking a federal appeals court to review...

No numbers (or medal awards yet) when it comes to mobile Olympics uptake -
The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing were touted as a potential springboard for mobile video, an event that could help push the application beyond early adopters and gadget geeks and into the mainstream.The 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing were touted as a potential springboard for mobile video, an event that could help push the application beyond early adopters and gadget geeks and into the mainstream.

AT&T Mobilitys network suffers data glitch, back on track by mid-day -
AT&T Mobility has dodged another network bullet. The carriers East Coast customers woke up today to find themselves without access to Internet services. AT&T Mobility spokesman Mark Siegel said the issue was addressed and fixed by mid-day.AT&T Mobility has dodged another network bullet. The carriers East Coast customers woke up today to find themselves without access to Internet services. AT&T Mobility spokesman Mark Siegel said the issue was addressed and fixed by mid-day.

Mobile players urge licensed approach : White-hot action over white-spaces -
JUST AS THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPEARS READY to settle the great white-spaces debate one predominantly framed to date by a powerful broadcast lobby fearing costly disruption to digital signals from unlicensed devices and by equally...JUST AS THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION APPEARS READY to settle the great white-spaces debate one predominantly framed to date by a powerful broadcast lobby fearing costly disruption to digital signals from unlicensed devices and by equally...

Luxury handset segment growing trend, according to market research co. : The million-dollar handset -
Americans love the $50 clamshell, but a small, growing number of wealthy people are paying astronomical prices for feature phones that often sport a cachet-laden brand name or are slathered in gems.Americans love the $50 clamshell, but a small, growing number of wealthy people are paying astronomical prices for feature phones that often sport a cachet-laden brand name or are slathered in gems.

Cellphone analyst Shosteck dies after long illness -
Herschel Shosteck, a cellphone analyst from the industrys earliest days more than two decades ago, passed away Aug. 26 after a long illness.Herschel Shosteck, a cellphone analyst from the industrys earliest days more than two decades ago, passed away Aug. 26 after a long illness.

REVIEW: The chirp is back with Verizon Wireless push to talk service -
The recent rush of push-to-talk offerings has brought a bit of nostalgia to the RCR Wireless News offices as it seems not so long ago that carriers were trumpeting new PTT services to combat Nextel Communications Inc.s dominance in the market.The recent rush of push-to-talk offerings has brought a bit of nostalgia to the RCR Wireless News offices as it seems not so long ago that carriers were trumpeting new PTT services to combat Nextel Communications Inc.s dominance in the market.

Platform-A targets iPhone -
AOL L.L.C.s Platform-A debuted a mobile platform and network specifically for serving ads to Apple Inc.s iPhone.AOL L.L.C.s Platform-A debuted a mobile platform and network specifically for serving ads to Apple Inc.s iPhone.

Buzzd grabs deck space on Virgin Mobile USA -
Virgin Mobile USA Inc. has tapped buzzd to power an ad-supported, location-based entertainment offering from its home deck.Virgin Mobile USA Inc. has tapped buzzd to power an ad-supported, location-based entertainment offering from its home deck.