RCR Wireless News

Mobile TV suffers from lack of on-demand programming -
Mobile TV has a lot of things going for it: a ton of hype, an eye-catching wow factor and, in one case, an $800 million dedicated network. But it doesn’t have viewers. And that isn’t going to change anytime soon.Mobile TV has a lot of things going for it: a ton of hype, an eye-catching wow factor and, in one case, an $800 million dedicated network. But it doesn’t have viewers. And that isn’t going to change anytime soon.

Mobile messaging not impacted by economic downturn -
The difficult global economy is not hampering growth of mobile messaging services, according to a new report from ABI Research.The difficult global economy is not hampering growth of mobile messaging services, according to a new report from ABI Research.

T-Mobile photo service uses digital picture frame, offers new customers plane tickets -
T-Mobile USA Inc. is trying to put a few new twists on holiday shopping incentives. The wireless provider has launched a new service to get photos off of customers’ phones and into frames, literally.T-Mobile USA Inc. is trying to put a few new twists on holiday shopping incentives. The wireless provider has launched a new service to get photos off of customers’ phones and into frames, literally.

First responder terminals worth $3.6B in sales by 2013 -
The first responder terminal market is expected to reach $3.6 billion by 2013 from about $1 billion last year, according to a new forecast from ABI Research.The first responder terminal market is expected to reach $3.6 billion by 2013 from about $1 billion last year, according to a new forecast from ABI Research.

Patent lawsuits flying for the holidays -
Spansion Inc., a pure-play Flash memory vendor, has filed two patent-infringement lawsuits against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., one at the U.S. International Trade Commission, the other in a Delaware district court.Spansion Inc., a pure-play Flash memory vendor, has filed two patent-infringement lawsuits against Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., one at the U.S. International Trade Commission, the other in a Delaware district court.

Stereo Bluetooth headsets to languish behind mono versions -
Consumers have embraced Bluetooth-enabled mono headsets for mobile phones, but getting them to accept stereo Bluetooth headsets is another story.Consumers have embraced Bluetooth-enabled mono headsets for mobile phones, but getting them to accept stereo Bluetooth headsets is another story.

China Mobile buying Nokia and Samsung 3G handsets: Carrier also talking to Motorola, Sony Ericsson on TD-SCDMA -
China Mobile, the world’s largest network operator, will offer 3G handsets from Nokia Corp. on its homegrown, TD-SCDMA 3G network. It already offers such handsets from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.China Mobile, the world’s largest network operator, will offer 3G handsets from Nokia Corp. on its homegrown, TD-SCDMA 3G network. It already offers such handsets from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Sierra to sell Junxion Box as part of M2M lineup -
Sierra Wireless Inc. has launched its Junxion Box as its most recent addition to its AirLink Mobile and machine-to-machine line of devices, the company has announced.Sierra Wireless Inc. has launched its Junxion Box as its most recent addition to its AirLink Mobile and machine-to-machine line of devices, the company has announced.

Leap Wireless stays on track with its buildout, hits the Cheese-Heads -
Leap Wireless International Inc. is expanding service to Milwaukee, Wisc.. Starting tomorrow, Leap’s Cricket Communications Inc.Leap Wireless International Inc. is expanding service to Milwaukee, Wisc.. Starting tomorrow, Leap’s Cricket Communications Inc.

ZTE wins China Telecom contract -
China Telecom Corporation Ltd. will pay ZTE Corp. $194 million to build the first phase of a CDMA network that will cover both wireless and service networks, the company announced today.China Telecom Corporation Ltd. will pay ZTE Corp. $194 million to build the first phase of a CDMA network that will cover both wireless and service networks, the company announced today.

Video: Sprint Nextel's One Click -
User interface is an important part of the device experience and carriers have been diligent in enhancing it across their handsets. RCR Wireless News takes a look at Sprint Nextel's One Click.User interface is an important part of the device experience and carriers have been diligent in enhancing it across their handsets. RCR Wireless News takes a look at Sprint Nextel's One Click.

Verizon Wireless showcases wireless tech services at Variety Screening Series -
Verizon Wireless is stepping onto the red carpet, allowing certain customers to use their mobile devices as ticket entry to this year’s Variety Screening Series.Verizon Wireless is stepping onto the red carpet, allowing certain customers to use their mobile devices as ticket entry to this year’s Variety Screening Series.

Martin rushes to get D-Block to vote: AWS-3, universal service reform also top his agenda -
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin, with time dwindling to move top policy priorities as a new administration prepares to assume power in January, is laying the groundwork to win approval by mid-December of final rules for...Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin, with time dwindling to move top policy priorities as a new administration prepares to assume power in January, is laying the groundwork to win approval by mid-December of final rules for...

Financial ratings wrap-up: Clearwire, Nokia, Research In Motion and more -
The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.

REVIEW: AccuWeather: handy on the go, but flaws could leave you wet -
We here at RCR Wireless News understand the need for quick answers when trying to plan ahead.We here at RCR Wireless News understand the need for quick answers when trying to plan ahead.

VMU cuts 10% of workforce, keeps CFO -
Virgin Mobile USA Inc. reported plans to shed 10% of its workforce, announcing it will eliminate 45 positions in its New Jersey and California offices. The cuts comes on the heels of the MVNO’s Virgin Mobile USA Inc. reported plans to shed 10% of its workforce, announcing it will eliminate 45 positions in its New Jersey and California offices. The cuts comes on the heels of the MVNO’s

FCC provides VZW/Alltel details: Final plans await close -
The Federal Communications Commission released details of its approval of Verizon Wireless’ acquisition of Alltel Communications L.L.C., including the five additional markets that need to be divested.The Federal Communications Commission released details of its approval of Verizon Wireless’ acquisition of Alltel Communications L.L.C., including the five additional markets that need to be divested.

Acquisition frenzy continues: Centennial deal might not be last -
Another regional player is set for extinction. Earlier this month, AT&T Mobility announced plans to acquire Centennial Communications Corp. for $2.8 billion. The deal is expected to add approximately 1.Another regional player is set for extinction. Earlier this month, AT&T Mobility announced plans to acquire Centennial Communications Corp. for $2.8 billion. The deal is expected to add approximately 1.

Yang deposed as CEO at Yahoo: Search is on for new savior -
More than a year after taking the helm at Yahoo Inc., Jerry Yang is out as the company’s board of directors has initiated a search for a new CEO.More than a year after taking the helm at Yahoo Inc., Jerry Yang is out as the company’s board of directors has initiated a search for a new CEO.

Seattle firm Artefact joined HTC on Touch Diamond: Designing the user experience -
Attention to the “user experience” has become a fervid mantra since the iPhone reached market last year and in one recent case, a specialty firm has been involved in assisting a large client to bridge a gap for an even larger firm.Attention to the “user experience” has become a fervid mantra since the iPhone reached market last year and in one recent case, a specialty firm has been involved in assisting a large client to bridge a gap for an even larger firm.

LG gets smart at AT&T Mobility -
Looking to catch a wave, LG Electronics Co. delivered its first smartphone for the United States market to AT&T Mobility today.Looking to catch a wave, LG Electronics Co. delivered its first smartphone for the United States market to AT&T Mobility today.

Aircell hooks ZTE, Qualcomm to bolster Gogo -
Aircell has teamed with ZTE USA Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. to create a networking platform for Aircell’s Gogo in-flight Internet service.Aircell has teamed with ZTE USA Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. to create a networking platform for Aircell’s Gogo in-flight Internet service.

iPCS, Sprint Nextel/New Clearwire lay down WiMAX swords for now -
The ongoing battle between Sprint Nextel Corp. and its CDMA affiliate is set for a breather as iPCS withdrew its most recent injunction looking to stop Sprint Nextel’s WiMAX joint venture with Clearwire Corp.The ongoing battle between Sprint Nextel Corp. and its CDMA affiliate is set for a breather as iPCS withdrew its most recent injunction looking to stop Sprint Nextel’s WiMAX joint venture with Clearwire Corp.

TNS Compete: iPhone users are data hungry -
Marketing specialist TNS Compete launched a new service designed to examine the smartphone industry and its trends.Marketing specialist TNS Compete launched a new service designed to examine the smartphone industry and its trends.

Infrastructure awards wrap-up: Andrew and Redline -
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.

Analyst Angle: The open-data-pipe boogey man -
When Apple launched the iPhone a little over a year ago, they disrupted the industry forever. Apple went beyond simply replacing the keyboard with a huge touch-screen display.When Apple launched the iPhone a little over a year ago, they disrupted the industry forever. Apple went beyond simply replacing the keyboard with a huge touch-screen display.

Dingell, Stupak provide ultimatum to Martin: FCC chief wanted for interview prior to report on agency management practices -
House Commerce Committee leaders offered Federal Communications Commission Kevin Martin one last chance to be interviewed before releasing a final report on its investigation of agency management practices.House Commerce Committee leaders offered Federal Communications Commission Kevin Martin one last chance to be interviewed before releasing a final report on its investigation of agency management practices.

VZW expands video-sharing options: Partners with FunMobility for upload service -
Verizon Wireless has partnered with FunMobility to provide a new video service for customers.Verizon Wireless has partnered with FunMobility to provide a new video service for customers.

Nortel on the ropes: ‘No way to sugercoat’ tough quarter, economic downturn hurting company -
NORTEL NETWORKS CORP. FACES AN UPHILL CLIMB following a third quarter where the company reported losses of $3.4 billion and said it would cut thousands of jobs and say goodbye to a number of high-ranking executives.NORTEL NETWORKS CORP. FACES AN UPHILL CLIMB following a third quarter where the company reported losses of $3.4 billion and said it would cut thousands of jobs and say goodbye to a number of high-ranking executives.

Nokia’s ‘unsettling’ warning : ‘Sharp pullback’ in consumer spending -
NOKIA CORP. DELIVERED A SOBER WARNING Friday that a “rapid change” in consumer spending over past weeks led the handset giant to cut its estimates for mobile device volumes in the fourth quarter and for 2009.NOKIA CORP. DELIVERED A SOBER WARNING Friday that a “rapid change” in consumer spending over past weeks led the handset giant to cut its estimates for mobile device volumes in the fourth quarter and for 2009.