April 1, 2011
Carriers Lobby FCC Ahead of Data Roaming Vote
The country's top four wireless operators and several regional carriers have all met separately with the FCC in recent days to plead their case on mandated data roaming ahead of the agency's vote on the issue next week. continue
Facebook Creates One Mobile Web Page for All Devices
In the interest of reaching each and every one of its 250 million users, Facebook announced a major upgrade to its m.facebook.com page that will make it more accessible from virtually any device. continue Firm Renews Clearwire Suit with 'Project Star Trek' Memo
A law firm that filed a failed class-action lawsuit against Clearwire is attempting to revive the complaint with new evidence it says shows the WiMAX provider intentionally signed up customers outside its coverage area. continue
NFC Gets Google Endorsement, Looks to Disrupt
Google announced yesterday that it has joined the NFC Forum, an organization committed to tackling standards and technological hurdles associated with near field communications (NFC). continue Acer Pledges Efforts to Rebound Amid Slowing Sales
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan's Acer has pledged to meet new challenges in the slowing PC market after it replaced its top executive as sales fall amid competition from tablets and other devices. continue
Catching Up with Twitter's Biz Stone
In the past two weeks, he has appeared on the shows of Conan O'Brien, Howard Stern and Martha Stewart, among others. He also made a special stop in Chicago just to take out Twitter's employees there for drinks - a pastime he calls "beersonbiz." continue News Briefs for April 1, 2011
Companies in today's briefs include: MetroPCS, Cellular South, Motorola, AT&T, Cricket Communications, FCC, U.S. Cellular, Samsung, Twitter, Vodafone Qatar, iBasis, Tellabs, Avea, Movik Networks... View All
From the Website: Consumers to Expedite an M2M World
The growth of the M2M industry is set to thrive over the next 10 years as mobile operators and vendors seek ways to offset the decline in mobile ARPU from consumers. Continue
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