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Articles tagged with: New York City
MetroPCS 1Q profit rises, tops forecast
Wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications said Thursday its first-quarter profit jumped 11 percent, helped by a growing subscriber base as it expanded into the New York City and Boston areas. more
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Over 9,000 Fines Handed out to New York Motorists
During a one-day clamp down on driving while using a mobile phone, the New York City Police Department handed out a total of 9,016 tickets to motorists breaking the law. Individuals using a hand-held cell phone while driving in New York City face a fine of US$120. more
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IPWireless Sold to its Management
IPWireless was been sold to its management by its parent company, NextWave Wireless and secured long term financing with a significant (if unnamed) strategic partner. IPWireless was founded in 1999 and was acquired in May, 2007 by NextWave Wireless and became part of the NextWave Network Products division. In an announcement on December 26, 2008 NextWave disclosed that it had sold 75 percent of IPWireless to IPW Holdings, an entity formed by the senior IPWireless management team. more
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T-Mobile to Webcast "Google Phone" Press Announcement
After months of leaks, rumours and claims of delays, T-Mobile will finally show off its Android based "Google Phone" tomorrow. The press conference launching the handset will also be webcast from 10:30 a.m. EDT (-4 hours from UTC/GMT). more
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New York Taxis Using Sprint CDMA Network for Credit Card Transactions
US operator, Sprint Nextel has fitted out some 6,600 taxis in New York City with a real-time integrated payment and information system, powered by its Mobile Broadband network and Sprint Data Link to ensure secure credit card transactions. The rollout was developed with VeriFone's U.S.-based taxi business, VeriFone Transportation Systems (VTS). more
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FCC Mulls Airwaves Sale by Region for Safety Network
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The Federal Communications Commission, which is trying to create a national network for use by firefighters and police officers, is considering carving up a valuable block of soon-to-be-unused television airwaves and selling the parts to commercial partners by region. more
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UPDATE: Verizon 2Q Net Up 12%; Wireless Offsets Weak DSL
(Updates stock quote in sixth paragraph. Adds executive comments and background information in 11th, 15th, 16th and final paragraphs.) more
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Verizon CFO: OK With Looking at Dividend Increase
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Verizon Communications expects revenue growth in the mid-single digits and double-digit earnings growth for the year, according to President and Chief Operating Officer Denny Strigl. more
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Cyprus Plans Ban on Mobile Phones in Schools
New legislation being planed by the Cypriot government would ban school pupils from taking their mobile phone into schools. Under the proposed law, students carrying a mobile phone into school would be censured - and those who carry a phone that is switched on could face suspension from school. more
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Palm Shares Jump As New Centro Smart Phone Debuts
SAN FRANCISCO (Dow Jones) -- After being bruised in the heavily competitive smart-phone market, Palm Inc. unveiled a new device Thursday that the company hopes will appeal to a broader base of cell phone buyers. more
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