Sprint Nextel’s 3G Network Problems? – Why Are We Still Talking About It?
June 7, 2010
SPRINT NEXTEL’S NETWORK FACES STEEP COMPETITION | www.bizjournals.com
I do not doubt that Sprint Nextel’s network needs upgrading. Sprint’s 3G network was a mess 3 years ago. With the restructuring that has been going on, is it any wonder the carrier still has issues in certain markets? The study basically is documenting what many people already believe. I get it but does it really matter? As for competition in the network business; NO KIDDING.
Dell – Going Private – One Opinion
June 7, 2010
Dell Has Considered Going Private | online.wsj.com
Did Michael Dell just perform a cheap trick to jack up his stock price? I hope not, because his recent statements boosted the price of his stock and if he plans to continue his share repurchases, he just made it more expensive for him. Then again, his intent to continue his share repurchases could be a smoke screen. Then again, why bother thinking about this at all? Does taking Dell private make sense?
Telecom Pragmatics’ Hardball: Intel $ Directly Tied to Clearwire City Turn-Ups?
June 4, 2010
It seems that how much money Clearwire gets from Intel depends on how many cities it turns up at a particular time, according to Telecom Pragmatics. Evidently, the wireless carrier has a clear incentive to penetrate more cities rather than fewer. Therefore, there could be an increased chance of Clearwire overextending itself in the market.
Google – Security is Getting Short Shrift from Google – Not Minding the Store
June 4, 2010
Dark Side Arises for Phone Apps | online.wsj.com
Security is not something to short change the customers on.
Telecom Pragmatics’ Hardball: Follow FiOS Map for Bulk of VZ LTE Cities
May 30, 2010
The first 25 to 30 4G cities are expected to be operating by second quarter of 2011 for Verizon Wireless, according to Telecom Pragmatics. Mainly the FiOS cities, including those outside of its incumbent landline territory, will be targeted. In the past, we have written about the long-term strategic importance of Verizon ultimately tying its LTE network with FiOS.
FCC – Pushing The Limit? Has The FCC Gone Too Far? A Network of Networks
May 28, 2010
FCC ‘third-way’ regulation gets bi-partisan slam | blog.connectedplanetonline.com
The judicial and legislative processes are interesting. The federal courts tell the FCC that it is overstepping its authority in how the agency enforces certain broadband rules. The FCC responds by ignoring the courts and looking for a loophole to create rules that will allow them to do what the courts said it is not allowed to do.
Sprint Nextel and Dan Hesse – Stepping Out Into the Sunlight
May 23, 2010
Sprint Nextel CFO Says Worst Of Revenue Declines Are Over | online.wsj.com
Fantastic.
Alcatel-Lucent – Are Things Going to Improve for It?
May 22, 2010
Alcatel CEO sees telco spending boost | www.moneycontrol.com
I agree with Ben Verwaayen, there will be a spending boost in 2011.
Telecom Pragmatics’ Hardball: Apple’s iPhone Remaining Exclusive to AT&T?
May 22, 2010
We wrote in a recent Hardball article that “the latest indications are that Apple has no current intentions of doing business with Verizon on a 4G device. One problem is that Verizon’s top leadership has apparently been highly arrogant in its dealings with Apple." Yet, the bigger reason for potentially passing a 2nd time on the iPhone (including one that works on 3G) is that it is a big bandwidth hog and Verizon’s network could be adversely affected with consumers downloading videos, etc.
Nokia – Running Scared? Who Should They Really Worry About?
May 15, 2010
Nokia once more reshuffles top execs | www.telecomasia.net
There is only one way to describe Nokia’s recent reshuffling of executives; running scared.
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