Tag: Informa

Total Results: 36

Mobile data traffic takes off, outpacing revenue opportunities

Published: May 16, 2012

As smartphone penetration continues to grow, average mobile users will consume more than eight times as much social media and 14 times more megabytes of applications by 2016, according to a new report from Informa Telecoms & Media.

What does the LightSquared, Sprint break-up mean for the carrier's 4G strategy?

Published: March 19, 2012

While Sprint’s decision to terminate its network-sharing agreement with LightSquared was a major blow to the company, it was only the latest hit with Leap Wireless and FreedomPop recently defecting from the company as well.

Wireless carriers’ expansion plans could face uphill battle next year

Published: December 22, 2011

The race is on again between the leading wireless carriers to build market share now that the deal between AT&T and T-Mobile – which would have made AT&T the largest U.S. carrier – is dead.

IPhone sales down for AT&T, while Nokia beats expectations

Published: October 21, 2011

While there was a slowdown in AT&T's iPhone sales over the summer as anticipation grew for the expected release of a new model in the fall, Nokia reported a small increase in smartphone sales.

Verizon lawsuit claims FCC has gone too far with net neutrality

Published: October 4, 2011

Verizon has filed a suit challenging the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules, claiming the watchdog has gone too far.

Nokia cuts 3,500 more jobs as its OEM role continues to evolve

Published: September 30, 2011

A new round of consolidations and layoffs were announced by Nokia this week as the company faces growing competition on the smartphone front.

Facebook’s Messenger application a threat to other mobile messaging apps

Published: August 11, 2011

Facebook’s new Messenger app could give mobile messaging applications such as BlackBerry Messenger and Apple’s forthcoming iMessage a run for their money.

Has Nokia missed the window of opportunity with smartphones?

Published: July 22, 2011

Finnish handset manufacturer Nokia reported a 7 percent drop in overall revenues and a 20 percent decline from devices and services as sales of its mobile phones took a dive.

Can cable operators monetize mobile without alienating networks?

Published: July 18, 2011

Cable operators and TV networks are going head to head over streaming rights for tablets because of the significant potential revenue opportunities.

Is BlackBerry turning into the Nokia of North America?

Published: July 5, 2011

With revenues down and layoffs in the works, Research In Motion is struggling to find a strategy that will stop the losses.