Wireless

WSJ: Google’s auction for Moto ending today

December 7, 2012 2:10 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | Comments

Google is reportedly closing up its auction for Motorola Mobility’s Home unit, with Arris, Pace and Technicolor among the list of prospective suitors. The last round of bids were due, although the deadline could be extended, according to one of the sources.

CTIA: Dish spectrum will not interfere with GPS

December 7, 2012 1:57 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | Comments

In the ongoing drama surrounding Dish Network's AWS-4 spectrum, the CTIA in a filing said there is no need for the adoption of GPS-specific technical requirements in the Federal Communications Commission's final rules on Dish Network's holdings.

T-Mobile, Apple partnering on products in 2013

December 7, 2012 1:47 pm | by Ben Munson, Wireless Week | News | Comments

Deutsche Telekom announced that its subsidiary T-mobile USA is partnering with Apple to "bring products to market in 2013." The news comes almost as a side note in a press release covering Deutsche Telekom's financial investments for the coming year.

Cablevision changes name of business services division to Lightpath

December 5, 2012 3:57 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | Comments

Cablevision announced that it was rebranding its business services division as Lightpath. Lightpath was formerly known as Optimum Lightpath, but the name change separates the commercial service offerings from Cablevision’s Optimum-branded residential services.

Dish concedes 5 MHz of uplink spectrum

December 5, 2012 3:55 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | Comments

Dish Network says it's willing to accept a 5 MHz guard band on its AWS spectrum that would protect the H-block from interference. In a filing with the FCC, Dish said it recognizes that the Commission desires to retain flexibility in the future use of the H-block.

AT&T to offer personalized ‘video bills’ to wireless customers

December 5, 2012 3:53 pm | by Ben Munson, Wireless Week | News | Comments

Going it alone against a long, winding wireless bill can be scary and confusing. It’s an affliction AT&T will look to alleviate as it rolls out “video bills,” personalized online videos explaining account statements with a soothing voiceover, graphics and music.

Amdocs picks up two new projects

December 5, 2012 3:52 pm | by Brian Santo | News | Comments

Amdocs announced two big projects: CenturyLink will consolidate all of its operational support systems (OSS) on Amdocs products, while Telefónica Argentina will employ Amdocs’ business support systems (BSS) to back its wireless broadband service.

RGB taps former Envivio exec Pranger as VP of global channels

December 5, 2012 3:46 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | Comments

In an effort to boost the worldwide presence of its TV Everywhere and IP video offerings, RGB Networks has hired Scott Pranger as its new vice president of global channels. Pranger comes to RGB from rival Envivio, where he was vice president of global channels.

Samsung promotes chairman's son to vice chairman

December 5, 2012 3:42 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

Samsung Electronics promoted its chairman's only son, Jay Y. Lee, to vice chairman, putting the 44 year old closer to the top leadership position at the world's largest maker of memory chips, mobile phones and TVs. Lee contributed to the growth of its smartphone and TV businesses.

Cablevision enables select Android devices on Optimum App

December 4, 2012 3:40 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | Comments

Cablevision has enabled its Optimum App for select Android devices to stream live and on-demand programming, as well as remote DVR programming capabilities, to its customers. The free app currently works with some Android devices from Motorola and Samsung.

Rogers debuts second screen app

December 4, 2012 3:31 pm | by Brian Santo | News | Comments

Rogers Communications has introduced a second screen app for its video services that enables subscribers to use their mobile devices as a remote control, to perform navigation and search, to program their video recorders, and to stream live video.

Universal Sports Network moves some operations to Comcast Media Center

December 4, 2012 3:28 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | Comments

Universal Sports Network announced it was moving its production and broadcast operations to the Comcast Media Center. The move, which is slated to be completed the first of next year, will bring 44 new jobs to the Comcast Media Center (CMC).

Court rejects Verizon challenge to roaming rule

December 4, 2012 3:25 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments

A three-judge panel ruled that the FCC had the legal authority to issue the "data roaming rule." The rule requires big wireless carriers to open their data networks to smaller regional operators in places where they don't have their own systems.

Verizon’s McAdam: Everyone else is playing catch-up

December 4, 2012 3:22 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | Comments

Verizon Wireless will use its lead in deploying LTE to get even further out ahead of the competition. Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam wasn't shy about where he feels his company's network is in relation to competitors, saying that other Tier 1 carriers are playing "catch-up" in the LTE race.

TWC improves Wi-Fi system with WeFi tools

December 3, 2012 2:32 pm | by Brian Santo | News | Comments

TWC’s WiFi service is using the WeFi Enhanced Access Network Discovery and Selection Function – WeANDSF, as if that’s any easier – to assure that its customers are always connected to the best wireless option available. The system monitors and evaluates all wireless contact points available to any given device.