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Euronews: NSN Overhauls LTE Offer
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
October 01, 2012 : As Europe nurses its Ryder Cup hangover, today's EMEA action sees NSN revamp its LTE offering and Nokia beginning its Lumia fire sale
Apple: Sorry About Our Map App
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
September 28, 2012 : CEO Tim Cook writes a rare apology to users, but there's no clue yet if Apple and Google will bury the hatchet and get a Google map app on iOS 6
OS Watch: RIM Finds Growth in Emerging Markets
LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
September 28, 2012 : Also: Alibaba forges ahead with Chinese Android alternative; analyst predicts enterprise struggles for Microsoft; Huawei plots its own OS
Euronews: Commission 'Unleashes' the Cloud
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
September 28, 2012 : In today's EMEA roundup: It's metaphor madness as Brussels nails its colors to the cloud; Lumia will cost more than Galaxy; LTE in Slovenia
RIM Posts $235M Net Loss as Sales Slip
LR Mobile News Analysis - Dan Jones -
September 27, 2012 : Investors were cheered by a less-than-expected loss but sales are down again as the wait for BB10 continues
AT&T Gets Personal With Skyfire's Browser
LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
September 27, 2012 : Skyfire helps carriers carve out some prime mobile-browsing real estate using a toolbar that's more intelligent than default options
Euronews: Arab Operators Mull Anti-OTT Alliance
News Analysis - Paul Rainford -
September 27, 2012 : In today's EMEA roundup: A plan to deal with OTT challenges; Nokia to name Lumia partners; Vodafone's M&A challenge; NSN's Oktoberfest of SPIT
Even FTTH Rides the Wireless Wave
News Analysis - Carol Wilson -
September 26, 2012 : Mobile backhaul, wireless extensions and Wi-Fi networks all factor heavily into the FTTH business plan
RIM Wants a Bronze for BlackBerry
LR Mobile News Analysis - Sarah Reedy -
September 25, 2012 : Carriers are beginning to test BlackBerry 10, as RIM tries to woo developers and prove it can be a relevant third mobile ecosystem
Verizon: Simplify the Home, Protect Fiber's Value
News Analysis - Carol Wilson -
September 25, 2012 : Verizon exec says FTTH industry must collaborate on reducing complexity in the digital home or see customers 'lose faith' in service providers
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Light Reading's 2012 Leading Lights Finalists
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October 01, 2012 : Here are the finalists for the industry's most prestigious awards program, the Leading Lights
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ZTE Makes Smartphone Push in Russia
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September 27, 2012 : ZTE launches new Grand series and dual SIM card smartphones in Russia
O2 Teams With HTC on Charger-Free Trial
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September 26, 2012 : Telefónica's UK unit collaborates with South Korean handset maker on pilot to sell phones without chargers to reduce environmental impact
Build Bill for 16GB iPhone 5 Is $199
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September 25, 2012 : IHS iSuppli: Many iPhone 5 components change, but most suppliers remain the same, teardown reveals
Nokia Adds Asha Devices, Updates Apps
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September 25, 2012 : Vendor expands Asha Touch range, updates Nokia Life service
Mobile TV Venture Appoints NBCU Exec as CTO
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September 24, 2012 : Mobile Content Venture announced the appointment of Rajan Mehta as CTO, effective immediately
Bango Brings Carrier Billing to Facebook
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September 24, 2012 : Bango's integration with Facebook is now live
Apple Sells 5M iPhones in First Weekend
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September 24, 2012 : Apple announced it has sold over 5M of its new iPhone 5, just three days after its launch on Sept. 21
New iPhone 5 Teardown
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September 21, 2012 : iFixit: Because the iPhone 5 is opened front-to-back, replacing a cracked screen is going to be easier than ever
Interop Nabs 3 Operator Deals
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September 20, 2012 : Interop announced that General Communication has selected Interop to provide the mobile network operator with multiple wireless solutions
MetroPCS Adds ZTE's First LTE Smartphone
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September 20, 2012 : MetroPCS Communications announced the availability of the ZTE Anthem 4G, the first 4GLTE Android smartphone from ZTE available in the US
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Top Five 4G LTE Cities in the US
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 28, 2012 : 11:00 AM Kansas City emerges as a winner for wireless broadband, as RootMetrics helps us break down the top 4G LTE cities in the US by carrier
Huawei's High Hopes for Handsets
Wireless Bits - Michelle Donegan -
September 24, 2012 : 7:30 AM Huawei Device chief predicts big growth, references a Windows 8 handset and hints at a potential new OS
iPhone 5 Reflections From Chicago
Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy -
September 21, 2012 : 12:50 PM Apple can still pull a loyal crowd for its fifth-generation phone, but this time, most were loyal to their wireless operators too
MetroPCS: The LTE Value Play
The Philter - Phil Harvey -
September 20, 2012 : 7:00 AM With no iPhone 5 coming this week, MetroPCS relies on unlimited data plans and contract-free devices to promote its LTE network and to communicate its value to customers
iPhone 5: A 4G Stress Test
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 18, 2012 : 4:05 PM Massive pre-sales of the iPhone 5 could make it among the first to load up US operators' 4G LTE networks with heavy video and audio traffic
The iPhone 5: A Fashion Disaster?
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 14, 2012 : 5:30 PM The iPhone has made fingerless gloves acceptable once more, but will the new, larger model have a similar impact on the fashion world?
Did Apple Just Kill NFC?
Light Reedy - Sarah Reedy -
September 13, 2012 : 1:55 PM No NFC chip in the iPhone 5 isn't just disappointing for Apple fans; it will stall the entire market
iPhone 5: Which 4G Carrier to Pick?
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 13, 2012 : 9:15 AM For US customers who are buying the iPhone 5 for 4G, Verizon seems like the most obvious choice, but there are reasons to pick AT&T or Sprint too
4G: Marketing the iPhone & Other Matters
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 10, 2012 : 8:25 PM AT&T and Sprint push to cover the major metro areas with LTE, while C-Spire and Verizon seem to be following country roads
Nokia's Lumia 920: Will It Support US LTE?
Jonestown - Dan Jones -
September 05, 2012 : 3:20 PM Nokia says the Lumia will support LTE in the US, but the phone's official specs indicate it won't run on any new networks from the major carriers
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