Following the FCC’s decision to send the $39-billion proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile USA to an administrative hearing, AT&T has withdrawn its application to combine its spectrum with T-Mobile’s from the regulatory agency. Additionally, it said it will take a $4 billion charge against earnings. Read more »
Verizon dodged a bullet on Tuesday when the FCC denounced AT&T-Mo. No conditional approval means no new regulations to haunt Verizon’s own consolidation plans in the future. Now Verizon needs its archival AT&T to throw in the towel before it can do any more damage. Read more »
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission does not like what it sees in the proposed mega-merger between AT&T (NYSE: T) and T-Mobile. It ha… Read more at paidContent »
The Federal Communications Commission put up a roadblock to the AT&T and T-Mobile merger when it referred the merger to an administrative hearing, and even AT&T seems a bit daunted by the opposition lined up against the $39 billion deal. Read more »
We’ve observed a lot of western companies looking to cash in on the explosive growth of China’s mobile population by taking their products i… Read more at paidContent »
The unlimited mobile data plan is going the way of the dodo. Bring-your-own-phone carrier H2O Wireless canceled its unlimited smartphone plan after just two months. How long before Sprint and the rest of the holdouts are forced to do the same? Read more »
We have seen this one brewing for some time already, and now it appears to be bubbling over: the Hutchison-owned UK mobile operator Three is… Read more at paidContent »
Near-field communications (NFC) is far from being a standard in mobile payments, but the wave-and-pay technology may have gotten its biggest… Read more at paidContent »
Sprint is calling foul on AT&T’s attempt to sell off mobile broadband licenses while simultaneously arguing the need to acquire T-Mobile’s spectrum. Sprint’s been plenty right in its criticisms of the AT&T-Mo deal in the past, but this time Sprint’s wrong. Read more »
Apple is selling the iPhone 4S unlocked through its U.S. online store as of Friday. The contract-free devices were promised by Apple for November availability back when the iPhone 4S originally launched. They are available for order now, with expected ship times of 1–2 weeks. Read more »
T-Mobile USA’s declining fortunes drove it to a merger with AT&T (NYSE: T), but while that deal continues to be investigated by regulators a… Read more at paidContent »
T-Mobile USA reported a net gain of 126,000 subscribers in the most recent quarter, marginally increasing its total subscriber base to 33.7 million customers, while data revenue per customer grew as well. Without an iPhone, the carrier is focused on value plans and fast mobile broadband. Read more »
China Telecom is moving ahead with plans to pursue an MVNO service in the U.S. starting next year. A China Telecom executive said the branded cellular service will start early next year and will target tourists and travelers who fly between China and the U.S. frequently. Read more »
More turmoil this week from BlackBerry maker RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) that could not be mitigated by the news of the launch of a new distribution de… Read more at paidContent »
Sprint and C Spire Wireless (formerly Cellular South) can go forward with their joint lawsuit to try to stop the AT&T proposal to buy T-Mobile, a merger that the U.S. Justice Department has also sued to stop in a separate proceeding. Read more »
Figures out from Canalys tracking smartphone shipments worldwide in Q3 have once again demonstrated that the flood of Android handsets on th… Read more at paidContent »
T-Mobile is the last major carrier in the U.S. not to have the iPhone — a consequence of the device’s radio chipsets being different from t… Read more at paidContent »
France Telecom’s Q3 profit dipped by 5.2 percent to €3.99 billion. All regions in which it operates except Spain turned in negative result… Read more at paidContent »
Sprint’s lawsuit to stop the proposed merger between AT&T (NYSE: T) and T-Mobile went before a federal judge today. One antitrust expert exp… Read more at paidContent »
On Monday, China Mobile announced 10 million iPhone users on its network. It’s an impressive landmark, but far more so when you realize that China Mobile isn’t an official carrier partner for Apple’s smartphone. That’s a strong argument that hardware is more important than network speeds. Read more »
In an official statement released Thursday, T-Mobile SVP of Marketing Andrew Sherrard addressed T-Mobile’s absence from the lineup of U.S. carriers offering the iPhone — a list that now includes regional carrier C Spire. Essentially, T-Mobile wants it but only if it works with the carrier’s tech. Read more »
T-Mobile announced another new mid-range Android handset on Monday: the LG DoublePlay has a slide-out physical QWERTY keyboard that’s split by a second, 2-inch capacitive touchscreen. Good luck with that: second screens use more battery power and so far, have added little extra value to consumers. Read more »
The Federal Communications Commission has joined those questioning Ma Bell about its stated benefits of its purchase of T-Mobile. The agency on Thursday sent AT&t letter inquiring about the number of jobs AT&T said would be created by the merger. Read more »
Some interesting stats out today from the NPD Group underscore just how fast-moving the evolution is in devices today. Although fast mobile… Read more at paidContent »
Some interesting stats out today from the NPD Group underscore just how fast-moving the evolution is in devices today. Although fast mobile… Read more at paidContent »
T-Mobile has Bobsled in the U.S., and now O2 in the UK is jumping into the Internet-calling waters with a new service called O2 Connect. Read more at paidContent »
T-Mobile expanded its Bobsled service on Tuesday, bringing free voice calls over the web to landlines and mobiles in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Bobsled is available through a browser, Facebook, Android and iOS. Here’s why the carrier is looking beyond its own network borders. Read more »
No, T-Mobile is still the only major carrier in the U.S. without the iPhone. But it is finding ways of targeting those high-spending, loyal… Read more at paidContent »
Customers on U.S. GSM networks have two similar Samsung Galaxy S II smartphones to choose from: one for AT&T and one for T-Mobile. I’ve spent time using both and highlight the key differences that could influence your purchase decision: networks, screens and other small variances. Read more »
Frustrating news for those in the UK who have eagerly been awaiting the first 4G services. The country, home to some of the most mobile-savv… Read more at paidContent »
The wireless industry’s fall gathering–CTIA Enterprise and Apps–will open Monday with an industry in mourning over the death of a man who… Read more at paidContent »
Here’s an acquisition that has come unexpectedly, but not surprisingly: BlackBerry and PlayBook maker RIM (NSDQ: RIMM) has bought New Bay, a… Read more at paidContent »
Just ahead of the big news day from Apple (NSDQ: AAPL), one more piece fell into place in the distribution game, it seems. A report emerged… Read more at paidContent »
Verizon filed its second suit against the network neutrality laws today, sparking more debate over who can determine how content traverses the Internet. Meanwhile, a paper suggests that the Internet delivers up to $5,686 in economic value, and says that value is at risk. Read more »
T-Mobile announced Monday that it would begin to sell $30 monthly unlimited text and data plans in a partnership with Walmart, beginning on Oct. 16. The no-contract plan only offers 100 voice minutes, but consumers are slowly shifting from voice calls to data services. Read more »
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Major names in the mobile industry continue to line up behind mobile-payments strategies, but Google (NSDQ: GOOG) may be perturbed to see a… Read more at paidContent »
Isis, the near field communication (NFC) joint venture with Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile said it has lined up HTC, LG, Motorola Mobility, RIM, Samsung Mobile and Sony Ericsson, who will introduce NFC-enabled mobile devices that implement Isis’ NFC and technology standards. Read more »
T-Mobile took the wraps off two new Android smartphones Monday designed for its fastest mobile network, promising download speeds akin to th… Read more at paidContent »
T-Mobile is still waiting for a phone call from Apple, which means that the iPhone 5 definitely won’t be available on the carrier’s network when it’s expected to launch in October. However, T-Mobile is making good business with Android phones, including the new Galaxy S II. Read more »
