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Verizon Wireless nixes Google Wallet in new phone
December 6, 2011 1:54 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsVerizon Wireless is blocking the new flagship phone running Google's Android software, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, from running Google's in-store payment application, the Wallet.
Cox's iPad app lifts off
December 5, 2011 2:11 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsAt SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, Cox President Pat Esser said his company would deliver on its iPad app during the holiday season. The free app, which Cox calls Cox TV Connect, is available for downloading from the Apple App Store.
Comcast's Smit, TWC's Britt saddle up on Verizon Wireless deal
December 5, 2011 2:09 pm | by Mike Robuck | Blogs | CommentsWhile the shockwaves from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks' decision to sell their wireless spectrum - through their joint venture of SpectrumCo – continue to settle, company execs hit their respective blogs to provide additional insights.
Microsoft rolls out Xbox TV platform
December 5, 2011 1:58 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsMicrosoft is rolling out a new interface for its Xbox game console, one that allows you to navigate through music, movies, TV shows and games with the wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.
Carrier IQ controversy continues; 2 lawsuits filed
December 5, 2011 1:56 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsCompany battles perception that it is capturing consumer data.
mFoundry lands $18M in new funding
December 5, 2011 1:53 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsProvider of mobile banking and payments services mFoundry announced $18 million in growth capital from MasterCard, Intel Capital, FIS and Motorola Mobility.
Deal with Verizon Wireless could have many implications
December 2, 2011 1:46 pm | by Mike Robuck | Blogs | CommentsThe $3.6 billion sale of AWS spectrum by Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks to Verizon is mind-boggling on many levels, so here are a few additional thoughts.
AT&T, FCC clash over merger report
December 2, 2011 1:40 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsAT&T has come out swinging against the FCC's scathing report on its merger with T-Mobile USA, calling the agency's analysis "obviously one-sided" in a post on its official blog.
Comcast, TWC, Bright House sell wireless spectrum to Verizon for $3.6B
December 2, 2011 12:11 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsStrange days indeed. Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks announced that they are selling their wireless spectrum, which was held under the guise of joint venture SpectrumCo, to Verizon Wireless for $3.6 billion.
Rogers Cable signs carriage agreement with Shaw Media
December 1, 2011 2:22 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsRogers Cable has inked a long-term distribution deal with Shaw Media that covers on-demand, online, mobile (through linear) VOD and mobile content rights.
Styslinger retires from SeaChange
December 1, 2011 2:19 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsSeaChange International founder, chairman and CEO William Styslinger, 65, has retired, and board member Raghu Rau will take over, serving on an interim basis.
Pace to offer hybrid gateway with Rovi guide
December 1, 2011 2:15 pm | by Brian Santo | News | CommentsRovi and Pace said they are teaming to develop a hybrid gateway featuring the former's Total Guide, which emphasizes search and discovery capabilities.
Sprint, Clearwire hash out deal on debt payment deadline
December 1, 2011 2:14 pm | by Maisie Ramsay, Wireless Week | News | CommentsSprint and Clearwire reached a billion-dollar-plus deal that will allow the WiMAX operator to make a key debt payment on time and keep its network up and running for the next four years.
Game on: Verizon, Longhorn Network launch live online streaming
December 1, 2011 2:08 pm | by Mike Robuck | News | CommentsVerizon has launched a national online simulcast of the Longhorn Network's University of Texas-related sports programming.
LightSquared partners with Smarter Car
December 1, 2011 2:06 pm | by Andrew Berg, Wireless Week | News | CommentsLightSquared hopes to get into the connected car business, announcing that it has partnered with Smarter Car, a new company that aims to offer mobile services for cars.
