For WiMax's sake, Xohm must spin ASAP from Sprint and into more capable hands
April 24, 2008
WSJ: Comcast, Time Warner May Fund WiMax | biz.yahoo.com
The delay in Sprint's Xohm initiative is absolutely telling, telling that there are many problems with WiMax. The truth is that the U.S. needs faster broadband speeds to compete with Japan and Europe, but I'm not sure if Sprint has the answer. This article discusses some of the major problems, and then prays for a quick spin-off in order to get it out of Sprint's untrustworthy hands.
Google and RIvals will be Helped by Slow but Gigantic Surge to Online
April 23, 2008
Google Profit Rose 30%, Quelling Investor Fears | online.wsj.com
Comscore's absurd data caused a seismic roar in the media world, but it turned out that the data was awry, as it is unfortunately with all analytic firms. Google's growth is relentless, as is the growth of all online. This article looks at a few of the ways other companies can compete with Google in advertising, amid the run-up by the juggernaut.
No Sprint WiMAX Deal Announcement at CTIA, No Big Deal
April 22, 2008
WSJ: Comcast, Time Warner May Fund WiMax | biz.yahoo.com
The lack of an announced Sprint multi-party deal at the CTIA show is not necessarily a sign that no deal will happen or that negotiations have failed.
Sprint Nextel Watch: If iDEN is Key to Sprint, Where Are the New Handsets?
April 18, 2008
Product placement 101: The keynote | www.rcrnews.com
The lack of iDEN only handsets on the immediate horizon gives mixed messages to investors and customers as to Sprint's commitment to the iDEN network.
April 18, 2008
Court Supports IPCS in Fight With Sprint | money.cnn.com
iPCS wins the final decision in long-standing dispute with Sprint. Hopefully, this will be the last chapter.
Sprint Nextel Watch: Going Long on Sprint: A Fool's Folly or a Shrewd Investment?
April 18, 2008
Contrarians Beware: Sprint Nextel Is No Prize | community.investopedia.com
Based on the intrinsic value of it's spectrum holdings and its business operations, Sprint is still a steal at it's current market cap.
The U.S. is Falling Drastically Behind in Broadband Speed: Don't Let AT&T Fool (Lie to) You
April 17, 2008
Is Faster Access to the Internet Needed? | online.wsj.com
The U.S. has been drifting farther and farther behind Asia and Europe in broadband speed, and failure to innovate has been the punishment. AT&T may have spent too much on their CapEx to make further investments, but that doesn't mean that consumers aren't ready and longing for the broadband advancements. Build the high-speed bridge, and they (consumers, businesses, applications) will come.
There are lucrative sweet spots.
April 11, 2008
Cisco Signals Trouble Ahead | money.cnn.com
1) Due diligence is expected and the news of tightening belts was predicted. 2) In the last quarter we have found all verticals are experiencing some level of conservative spending. 3) However, we have also seen increased spending with some vendors and/or specific vendor products and solutions. There are profits to be made during these next few quarters.
Sprint Nextel Watch: Hesse, Continuing to Show Leadership, but Doubts Remain About the Long Term
March 27, 2008
Sprint Nextel Names Steven L. Elfman as President - Network Operations and Wholesale | www.businesswire.com
CEO Dan Hesse appears to be focused and decisive. He's bringing in trusted, new blood to the executive ranks. He still faces an uphill struggle. Investors, alienated employees and customers will need persistent and encouraging news to rebuild confidence in order for Sprint Nextel to stay in one piece long term. However, Hesse continues to earn positive marks for his leadership, regardless of the final outcome.
Focus Wireless's Business Model
March 18, 2008
Focus Media's Subsidiary Accused Of Sending Chinese Spam Wireless Messages | www.chinatechnews.com
Simply put, Focus Wireless collects mobile subscriber numbers and private information through legal or illegal means, processes the subscriber data into categories such as business owner, car owners, bank VIPs, etc... Focus Wireless then tries to target the mobile subscribers with targeted advertisements via spam SMSs. The SMSs are sent out by its subsidiary companies or its partners. The problem of Focus Wireless is the scale to which they have employed this kind of questionable business practice. They claim that they can reach 200 million subscribers. The CCTV's investigation has created a discussions and debates on the Internet on where the boundaries lie for SMS-based targeted advertisement.
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