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Articles tagged with: Nextel and Samsung
Mobile Phones Get Smarter at CTIA with Touch Screen Tech
This month's International CTIA Wireless 2009 event in Las Vegas showcased in the mobile handset's industry increasing focus on smart phones, as illustrated by prevalence of announcements related to touch-screen technology, according to iSuppli. more
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Sprint Launches its Initial WiMAX Service
Sprint nextel has at last, commercially launched its WiMAX network - currently branded as XOHM - in Baltimore. The data-centric network has been launched with average download speeds of 2-4 Mbps. more
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EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Telecoms Expect Strong Wireless Qtr
TAKING THE PULSE: The wireless business continues to hum for the U.S. telecommunications companies, but signs of competitive pressure are beginning to creep in. Wireless continues to be driven by smartphone sales and the adoption of pricier service plans, offsetting the deteriorating wireline business. AT&T remains at the forefront but eventually will lose its leadership position in wireless once Verizon Communications completes its acquisition of Alltel. Smaller companies, meanwhile, are scrambling to catch up, with prepaid wireless reseller Virgin Mobile USA acquiring niche player Helio. The landline business, meanwhile, continues to deteriorate as a result of economic pressures and alternative lines of communications. more
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Sprint Expands Range of Phones That Get Corporate E-Mail
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Sprint nextel plans to give a number of its non-smartphones access to corporate e-mail accounts in an effort to entice subscribers and stave off customer defections. more
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Corporate Drama Takes Center Stage at Wireless Trade Show
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Corporate drama, and not services or the latest handset, will likely dominate the conversations at this year's CTIA Wireless industry trade show. more
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Worldwide Mobile Phone Sales Increased 16 Percent in 2007
Worldwide sales of mobile phones to end users surpassed 1.15 billion units in 2007, a 16 per cent increase from 2006 sales of 990.9 million, according to Gartner. Mobile phone sales at the end of the year were consistent with the yearly trend, as fourth quarter sales reached 330 million units. more
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