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FCC clears T-Mobile LTE tests on federal spectrum
August 15, 2012 3:22 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe FCC is allowing T-Mobile USA to move forward with tests of an LTE service that would share spectrum with federal users in the 1755-1780 MHz band.
Procera Networks names Schuh VP of global support, quality
August 15, 2012 3:20 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsDeep packet inspection vendor Procera Networks announced that Trevis Schuh has joined the company in the newly created position of vice president of global support and quality.
FCC, DOJ approval rumored for Verizon AWS deal
August 14, 2012 2:12 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsThe government is said to be set to approve Verizon Wireless' $3.9 billion purchase of AWS spectrum from four cable operators.
Telcos lose broadband subs for 1st time
August 14, 2012 2:11 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsWith AT&T and Verizon de-emphasizing DSL, net subscriber losses become more likely.
JDSU to buy GenComm
August 14, 2012 2:09 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsJDSU decides to simply acquire the OEM that manufactures some of its wireless test equipment.
Cox adds Mag Rack’s fitness titles to VOD
August 14, 2012 2:08 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCox Communications is serving up fitness and yoga programming from Mag Rack for free on its video-on-demand platform.
Hesse petitions FCC chief on PCS spectrum
August 14, 2012 2:06 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSprint CEO Dan Hesse is pushing the head of the FCC to move forward with a long-delayed auction of H-block and J-block PCS spectrum.
SCTE seeks exhibitors for Smart Energy Management Showcase
August 14, 2012 2:04 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is seeking exhibitors for its Smart Energy Management Showcase that will take place during SCTE Cable-Tec Expo.
Cox names Morse director of field systems engineering
August 14, 2012 2:00 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsCox Communications recently announced that Jim Morse was named as its director of field systems engineering for its New England/Cleveland region.
Envivio shares tumble on guidance cut
August 14, 2012 1:59 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe company says customers in the U.S. and Europe are pulling back on spending due to the economy.
ThePlatform builds a base in Australia with 2 new hires
August 14, 2012 1:55 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsVideo management and publishing vendor thePlatform is deepening its commitment in Australia and New Zealand with the addition of two new employees.
CTIA reinvents fall enterprise conference
August 14, 2012 1:52 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsCTIA is overhauling its fall conference with a complete brand realignment and a concerted effort to shift the focus of the show toward an audience primarily of CIOs and CTOs.
Steamboat Springs smart meters could zap Internet
August 14, 2012 1:49 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsEarly evidence shows that wireless signals from the new meters may be interfering with broadband signals.
Google axes 4,000 Motorola jobs
August 13, 2012 3:31 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsThe bloodletting has begun at Motorola Mobility, as Google said it plans to cut 4,000 jobs in an attempt to reenergize Motorola’s bottom line.
Time Warner Cable inks backbone agreement with Level 3
August 13, 2012 3:25 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsTime Warner Cable increased the reliability of its national network by signing a backbone agreement with Level 3 Communications.


