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Cell phone operators cautiously embrace Wi-Fi

CNET Tech blog  Mon, 06/09/2008 - 6:00am

U.S. cell phone operators are starting to embrace Wi-Fi in order to extend the reach of their high-speed wireless networks without breaking the bank, but some are being more cautious than others

T-Mobile USA was the first major U.S. wireless carrier to see the merits of using Wi-Fi.

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Virgin Mobile USA and Helio in merger talks?

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 05/09/2008 - 1:06pm

Virtual cell phone operators Virgin Mobile USA and Helio are rumored to be in merger talks, a move that could bring a lot of benefits to both companies.

The tie up between the two MVNOs or mobile virtual network operators was first reported Thursday by the wireless blog MocoNews.

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Verizon Wireless opens its network

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 03/19/2008 - 8:42pm

Verizon Wireless unveiled specifications for its new open wireless program Wednesday as part of a strategy that could change the future of the wireless market, but the road ahead will likely be a long and slow one.

Traditionally, cell phone operators have tightly controlled the entire cell phone experience from ...