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Cellphone signal booster comments point fingers at carriers, manufacturers -
Reply comments on the Federal Communications Commission’s notice of proposed rulemaking on cellphone signal boosters produced some finger-pointing between carriers and equipment manufacturers as well as renewed calls on both sides for the...Reply comments on the Federal Communications Commission’s notice of proposed rulemaking on cellphone signal boosters produced some finger-pointing between carriers and equipment manufacturers as well as renewed calls on both sides for the...

Indonesian operator to deploy Synchronica e-mail sync service -
Synchronica plc said it received its largest contract to date for its Mobile Gateway product, which provides push e-mail and mobile synchronization services.Synchronica plc said it received its largest contract to date for its Mobile Gateway product, which provides push e-mail and mobile synchronization services.

M2M veterans launch new company -
A group of M2M veterans has launched Connected Development, a project outsourcing company that provides end-to-end design and development, certification and manufacturing processes for bringing new wireless M2M devices to market.A group of M2M veterans has launched Connected Development, a project outsourcing company that provides end-to-end design and development, certification and manufacturing processes for bringing new wireless M2M devices to market.

Exalt wins CALFIRE forestry contract -
Exalt Communications said the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deployed microwave backhaul systems from Exalt to support video surveillance in its unsupervised lookout towers in El Dorado County.Exalt Communications said the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection deployed microwave backhaul systems from Exalt to support video surveillance in its unsupervised lookout towers in El Dorado County.

Interview with Nokia Siemens' Amir Lahat -
Interview with Nokia Siemens' Amir LahatInterview with Nokia Siemens' Amir Lahat

Reality Check: Optimizing the supply-chain ecosystem -
Historically, manufacturers, operators and retailers each focused on capturing and defending their respective market shares, fragmenting the wireless ecosystem.Historically, manufacturers, operators and retailers each focused on capturing and defending their respective market shares, fragmenting the wireless ecosystem.

Reality Check: Mystery solved! The money-making middle mile -
After a column a few weeks back where I took the industry to task on its poor asset management discipline, a colleague came into my office and proclaimed “So – there is nothing new under the sun?” That got me to thinking –...After a column a few weeks back where I took the industry to task on its poor asset management discipline, a colleague came into my office and proclaimed “So – there is nothing new under the sun?” That got me to thinking –...

Movers and Shakers -
NewBay Software – Eric Porck and Dan Coyle have been appointed director of U.S operations and director of business development, respectively.NewBay Software – Eric Porck and Dan Coyle have been appointed director of U.S operations and director of business development, respectively.

Backhaul at front and center of next-gen evolution -
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.

VZW continues LTE hype ahead of launch -
Verizon Wireless continued to hype its soon-to-launch LTE network today, noting trials in Boston and Seattle have produced download speeds of up to 50 megabits per second and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps.Verizon Wireless continued to hype its soon-to-launch LTE network today, noting trials in Boston and Seattle have produced download speeds of up to 50 megabits per second and upload speeds up to 25 Mbps.

Broadband creates jobs -
As the U.S. economy struggles to recover from the worst recession since the 1930s with the unemployment rate hovering around 10 percent, the federal government is understandably focused on policies that could create jobs.As the U.S. economy struggles to recover from the worst recession since the 1930s with the unemployment rate hovering around 10 percent, the federal government is understandably focused on policies that could create jobs.

Telecom sector unemployment drops to 8.6% -
About 3,800 fewer people were employed in February vs. January in the telecommunications sector, but because the numbers are seasonally adjusted, the unemployment rate declined .2 percentage points to 8.About 3,800 fewer people were employed in February vs. January in the telecommunications sector, but because the numbers are seasonally adjusted, the unemployment rate declined .2 percentage points to 8.

Reader Forum: The broadband stimulus application and beyond -
More than a third of United States residents do not subscribe to broadband service and in many communities, particularly in rural areas, broadband access does not exist, limiting the flow of information and restricting commerce.More than a third of United States residents do not subscribe to broadband service and in many communities, particularly in rural areas, broadband access does not exist, limiting the flow of information and restricting commerce.

Interview with Scintera CEO Art Reidel -
Interview with Scintera CEO Art ReidelInterview with Scintera CEO Art Reidel

Interview with Anritsu's Eric Hakanson -
Interview with Anritsu's Eric HakansonInterview with Anritsu's Eric Hakanson

Interview with Exalt Communications' CEO -
Interview with Exalt Communications CEO Amir ZoufonounInterview with Exalt Communications CEO Amir Zoufonoun

Is the wireless industry ready for M2M? -
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.

International markets remain untapped potential for tower companies -
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.

Worst of the Week: Programmed to fail -
This past week I was in the enviable position of being put in charge of acquiring a new mobile device for a pair of my teenage nieces.This past week I was in the enviable position of being put in charge of acquiring a new mobile device for a pair of my teenage nieces.

AT&T Mobility details network upgrade plans for the year -
Amid complaints about its 3G coverage, an advertising challenge from competitor Verizon Wireless and a last-minute push before the federal government on network neutrality rules, AT&T Mobility detailed investment plans for 2010 for several of its...Amid complaints about its 3G coverage, an advertising challenge from competitor Verizon Wireless and a last-minute push before the federal government on network neutrality rules, AT&T Mobility detailed investment plans for 2010 for several of its...

iPad to hit U.S. stores April 3 -
Apple Inc said the first iPads will be in U.S. stores on April 3 and hit nine international markets from Japan to the United Kingdom later in April.Apple Inc said the first iPads will be in U.S. stores on April 3 and hit nine international markets from Japan to the United Kingdom later in April.

LA Port uses real-time wireless video-surveillance technology -
The Port of Los Angeles is using Reality Mobile's real-time mobile video technology to enable its police department to monitor more than 350 fixed cameras on site.The Port of Los Angeles is using Reality Mobile's real-time mobile video technology to enable its police department to monitor more than 350 fixed cameras on site.

Alliances: Nuance and ZTE, Novatel and Qualcomm -
Novatel Wireless said it completed a technology transfer with Qualcomm Inc. consisting of two of Qualcomm’s Wearable Mobile Device module designs.Novatel Wireless said it completed a technology transfer with Qualcomm Inc. consisting of two of Qualcomm’s Wearable Mobile Device module designs.

"4G" growth to impact Sprint Nextel exec bonuses -
Sprint Nextel Corp., which posted improved, though still troubled fourth quarter results, is looking to more closely tie company performance with executive compensation.Sprint Nextel Corp., which posted improved, though still troubled fourth quarter results, is looking to more closely tie company performance with executive compensation.

Mobile VoIP plagued with promise, pitfalls -
Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News' January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery.

RCR Stock Watch: Weekly Gainers and Losers -

Capital Markets: Quarterly earnings roundup: American Tower, US Cellular and 15 more -
Airvana Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues of $47.7 million, down from revenues of $63.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $13.1 million, or 19 cents per share, compared with net income of $24.Airvana Inc. reported fourth-quarter revenues of $47.7 million, down from revenues of $63.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net income for the quarter was $13.1 million, or 19 cents per share, compared with net income of $24.

CTIA's Largent: Smartphones—What a difference a year makes! -
The wireless industry continues to evolve and innovate at a rapid pace and 2009 was no exception. Smart phones were the “it” device with nearly 41 million operating on carriers' networks last year.The wireless industry continues to evolve and innovate at a rapid pace and 2009 was no exception. Smart phones were the “it” device with nearly 41 million operating on carriers' networks last year.

Analyst Angle: Four areas the FCC needs to address with broadband plan -
As we await the release of the FCC's National Broadband Plan on March 17th, PRTM is hopeful that the forthcoming recommendations will effectively serve their intended purpose to help reinvigorate the United States' leadership in broadband...As we await the release of the FCC's National Broadband Plan on March 17th, PRTM is hopeful that the forthcoming recommendations will effectively serve their intended purpose to help reinvigorate the United States' leadership in broadband...

VMU to cut postpaid service, ups mobile data ante -
Sprint Nextel Corp.’s bevy of prepaid offerings is gaining some clarity as the carrier is looking to phase out a legacy postpaid service and increase the appeal of its prepaid data plans.Sprint Nextel Corp.’s bevy of prepaid offerings is gaining some clarity as the carrier is looking to phase out a legacy postpaid service and increase the appeal of its prepaid data plans.