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FCC Chairman Opposes AT&T, T-Mobile Merger
Julius Genachowski's decision to call the hearing could spell trouble for the $39 billion transaction.
FCC Opposes AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: How a Potential Sprint/T-Mobile Deal May Fare with Regulators?
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that it intends to effectively block AT&T's (NYSE:T) proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile by referring the matter to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for review.
Amazon Wireless Selling All Verizon, AT&T, Sprint Phones for a Penny
Black Friday news: Amazon has just expanded its smartphones-for-a-penny deal to include all non-iPhone products. Find out details on the Black Friday 2011 sale, the contract catch for buying from Verizon, AT&T and Sprint, and what products will sell fastest as Amazon extends it phone deal into Cyber Monday. Click and buy before all the smartphones are gone!
Verizon OK with AT&T, T-Mobile Merger
After months of staying mum on the deal, Verizon has finally broken its silence.
Tony Stewart Wins Sprint Cup Title; Becomes NASCAR’s 1st Driver/Owner Champion Since 1992
Driver Tony Stewart won his third NASCAR championship on Sunday becoming the first driver/owner to win a championship since Alan Kulwicki did so in 1992. Stewart won Cup championships in 2002 and 2005 while he was driving for Joe Gibbs Racing.
Best $0.00 Black Friday 2011 Deals: BlackBerry and Other Smartphones, Gadgets for a Penny or Free
Best $0.00 Black Friday 2011 Deals: BlackBerry and Other Smartphones, Gadgets for a Penny or Free
Clearwire Shares Tank Amid Fear of Default
Shares of Clearwire Corp. fell as much as 31 percent after the company said it may skip its massive debt payment on Dec.1.
Study: AT&T Has Fastest Data Speed, Web Browsing for iPhone 4S
AT&T has the fastest data speed and web browsing for Apple's iPhone 4S, while Verizon has the best call performance and video quality.
Canada pipeline firms sprint to end U.S. oil glut
Enbridge Inc and TransCanada Corp have raced forward with new pipeline plans in the fierce battle to unclog a year-long U.S. oil bottleneck, which could quickly end an unprecedented distortion in crude markets.
AT&T Customers Stay With Carrier Despite iPhone Competition
Despite AT&T receiving competition in iPhone sales from Sprint and Verizon, the company's churn rate is stable.
Sprint to Become First Carrier to Offer Wireless Emergency Alerts
Sprint Nextel announced Tuesday that it would become the first U.S. mobile carrier to offer Wireless Emergency Alerts on its mobile network.
Sprint Lowers Data Prices to Compete with AT&T, Verizon
Sprint Nextel is cutting prices on their 3G/4G data plans in order to better compete with its largest rivals, the company announced Monday.
Sprint cuts broadband price after 2 weeks
Sprint Nextel cut broadband wireless prices for its fastest data service customers after just two weeks to better compete with rivals AT&T Inc and Verizon Wireless in the holiday shopping season.
Sprint Locks Up iPhone 4S
Before Nov. 11, Sprint was selling the unlocked version of the iPhone 4S. That means owners could slip out the SIM card and put in a card of their choosing. That would allow the iPhone to operate on any carrier the user wanted. However, Sprint will now be locking the SIM card, according to a recent internal memo.
Sour Apple: iOS 5.0.1 Patch Doesn't Solve Battery Drainage
Some users noticed their phones would lose 1 percent of their battery every few minutes. iPhone experiencing the bug wouldn't even last a day without charging. Apple rushed out the released iOS 5.0.1 Nov. 10. However, the patch might have been a little premature.
T-Mobile USA Adds Customers, Increases Profit
T-Mobile reported Thursday a 2.8 percent net income boost to $332 million in the third quarter compared to the year-earlier period.
AT&T, T-Mobile Merger Debate Centers on Jobs
The fight over the AT&T/T-Mobile merger is heating up, and the argument is focused on jobs.
Galaxy S2 vs Focus S: Samsung's Dueling Devices
Samsung is almost through rolling out their holiday lineup of smartphones in 2011, and two of the best available now are the Galaxy S2 and Focus S. Galaxy S2 is the pinnacle of Samsung technology and their bestselling device the world over. In November, Samsung will debut the Galaxy Nexus, a true next generation device, but it's really a Google phone manufactured by Samsung.
Einhorn criticizes Sprint management to investors
Greenlight Capital Inc, the hedge fund run by high-profile investor David Einhorn, said Sprint Nextel management is on the verge of losing the confidence of financial markets, in a letter to investors.
Apple iPhone 4S Soaring Demand, Daily Stock Sold Out at Most Stores
Owing to the soaring demand of Apple's recently launched fifth-generation iPhone - the iPhone 4S, an inventory survey reveals that most Apple stores in the U.S. and abroad have run out of stock on a daily basis.
Sprint must give documents to AT&T: special master
Sprint Nextel must give AT&T hundreds of thousands of additional documents that the giant telecommunications company wants for a legal fight with the Department of Justice over whether it can buy smaller competitor T-Mobile USA, a special master in the case has ruled.
Free iPhone: Why isn't the Free iPhone 3GS on Sprint or Verizon?
Once Apple unleashed the iPhone 4S on the world Oct. 14, it started selling its older models of iPhone for drastically reduced prices. iPhone 4S famously broke sales records that weekend, but there's no numbers on how many of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS the company sold
Sprint says may use debt to fund Clearwire
Sprint Nextel Corp said it could use the proceeds from a private debt offer to fund Clearwire Corp, sending shares in the cash-strapped high-speed wireless firm up 8 percent on Friday.
Sprint may use debt to fund Clearwire
Sprint Nextel Corp plans to offer debt in a private transaction and could use the proceeds to fund Clearwire Corp .
Judge allows Sprint suit against AT&T/T-Mobile deal
A judge on Wednesday ruled that Sprint and C Spire Wireless can pursue part of their antitrust lawsuit against AT&T Inc's proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA.
Retail Chain Store Growth Slows in New York: Report
Most retail chain stores had limited growth in New York City during the last year, according to a study by the Center for an Urban Future, a public policy group.
HTC Vivid Vs. Samsung Galaxy S2: How Do They Stack Up?
AT&T has released HTC Vivid on its network. The LTE device will be available from Nov.6 for $199 under 2-year contract.
Sprint eyes new financing as iPhone swells costs
Sprint finally owned up to the massive bet it is making on iPhone, sending its shares down as much as 12 percent on Wednesday.
Sprint Says May Need $7 Billion to Finance iPhone Sales
Sprint-Nextel, the No. 3 wireless carrier, acknowledged that selling Apple iPhones may be a costly bet: the carrier said it may require as much as $7 billion to help pay Apple for them.
Why Washington Wants to Prevent AT&T from Expanding: The Numbers Update
Why does Washington seek to bar the $39 billion takeover of No. 4 wireless carrier T-Mobile USA by No. 1 carrier AT&T? The numbers tell the story.