Tag: carrier networks

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T-Mobile’s new pricing reflects concern over growing bandwidth use

Published: May 25, 2011

T-Mobile’s expansion of higher speed networks to 50 markets will drive up bandwidth use at the same time that the company is eliminating unlimited data plans.

Smaller carriers team up to influence terms of AT&T/T-Mobile merger

Published: April 29, 2011

A recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission by several smaller mobile carriers points to their concerns over AT&T and Verizon Wireless’ growing dominance in wireless communications.

Can wireless networks handle World Cup fever on mobile video?

Published: June 23, 2010

By Patrick Lopez

There is already an increase of close to 300 percent of click-through rates on World Cup-related mobile content. These numbers underscore the interest in mobile video.

Compuware launches customer data analysis service

Published: December 9, 2009

Compuware Corp. has launched a new service, Vantage for Mobile, that aims to increase the profitability of wireless carriers.

Yahoo to power advertising on O2 Germany’s mobile search experience

Published: November 4, 2009

Yahoo will now provide search services on O2 Germany’s mobile portals, displacing Google as the carrier’s search partner.

Verizon invites developers to compete for next big app

Published: August 14, 2009

Verizon Wireless is hosting a contest to find the next big application.

Verizon promotes healthy living via new apps

Published: August 13, 2009

Bathing suit season may be over soon, but Verizon Wireless has just rolled out new healthy living applications for customers to get fit.

Crowds for Obama inauguration could weigh down wireless networks

Published: January 5, 2009

The nation's lobby for wireless carriers is warning consumers to expect delays while attempting to use the mobile phone on Inauguration Day when Barack Obama is sworn in as president.

Carrier business models impeding mobile gaming growth: study

Published: November 19, 2008

A new study claims that the volume of paid-for mobile game downloads has flatlined across North America and Western Europe.

Where the Apple iPhone stands after a year

Published: June 9, 2008

The hoopla over the new iPhone is a case study in how to generate anticipation and excitement over a product that accounts for only 1 percent penetration of embedded mobile phone users nationwide.