wireless operators

BYOCT (Bring your own cellular tower) set to take off

CNET Tech blog  Thu, 11/06/2008 - 8:37am

Wireless operators are about to foist additional costs on their customers in order to receive decent cellular coverage. The crazy plan will probably work.



 

Loopt helps reduce cost of location services

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 11/05/2008 - 11:00pm

The friend-tracking software developer has struck a new licensing deal with a Qualcomm subsidiary that should make it cheaper for wireless operators to offer location services.



 

Google reveals wireless hopes in a patent

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 09/26/2008 - 6:05pm

The company's definition of a truly open wireless network is in conflict with how wireless operators do business today.



 

Mobile operators avoid potential regulation

CNET Tech blog  Tue, 04/01/2008 - 12:58pm

LAS VEGAS--It seems mobile operators have dodged a regulatory bullet by promising to open up their networks on their own.

On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin said he was rewarding U.S. wireless operators for their efforts to open up their networks by not pushing for more regulation....



 

Cutting the cord for all-you-can-eat wireless plans

CNET Tech blog  Tue, 03/04/2008 - 6:00am

Wireless operators hope all-you-can-eat pricing will prove appetizing to consumers still using their landlines.

The new pricing model could also help them in the protracted battle for customers with the cable industry.

Two weeks ago, Verizon Wireless was the first major U.S. wireless operator to announce a $99.99 unlimited voice plan.

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