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Syniverse Shows How Operators Can Enhance End-User Experiences at Mobile World Congress 2012

Feb 24, 2012 at 8:57 am in News by support · Leave a Comment »

TAMPA, Fla. – Feb. 23, 2012 – Syniverse today announced it will feature a unique approach to help operators redefine the mobile end-user experience via real-time intelligence (RTI) at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, February 27 to March 1, 2012.

Today’s mobile user is presented with more choices and has higher service expectations than ever before. In response, many of the world’s top operators have turned to Syniverse’s RTI portfolio for solutions that ensure a high-quality user experience, drive  [read more →]

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AT&T AdWorks Online Audience Network Ranks among Top 5 Ad Networks, According to comScore

Sep 20, 2011 at 8:06 pm in News by support · Leave a Comment »

Leading digital research firm comScore has ranked AT&T AdWorks among the top five online ad networks, according to comScore’s latest Media Metrix report. With its network of owned and operated web sites and partner inventory, AT&T AdWorks online audience network now ranks among the largest in the industry.

“AT&T AdWorks is committed to delivering valuable intelligence on aggregated and anonymous audience segments at scale on behalf of its advertiser clients,” said Greg McCastle, senior vice president of AT&T and head of  [read more →]

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US moves to block AT&T’s T-Mobile deal

Sep 2, 2011 at 4:16 pm in News by support · Leave a Comment »

The U.S. government on Wednesday sued to block AT&T Inc’s $39 billion purchase of T-Mobile USA, citing concerns it will harm competition in the wireless market and lead to higher prices.

The surprise move, which was the biggest antitrust challenge yet by the Obama administration, caught the carriers by surprise and if successful would end AT&T’s move to unseat Verizon Wireless as the No. 1 U.S. mobile carrier.

If AT&T fails to defeat the Justice Department lawsuit, it will prove very costly  [read more →]

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Microsoft buys Skype service for $8.5 billion

May 11, 2011 at 10:28 am in News by support · Leave a Comment »

Microsoft Corp. and Skype Global announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Skype, the leading Internet communications company, for $8.5 billion in cash from the investor group led by Silver Lake. The agreement has been approved by the boards of directors of both Microsoft and Skype.

The acquisition will increase the accessibility of real-time video and voice communications, bringing benefits to both consumers and enterprise users and  [read more →]

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AT&T to Buy T-Mobile USA for $39 Billion

Mar 21, 2011 at 12:31 am in News by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

AT&T announced on Sunday that it has agreed to buy T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion in cash and stock, in one of the biggest mergers since the onset of the financial crisis.

The deal will dramatically bolster AT&T’s footprint in the country, adding an additional 46.5 million customers.

Under the terms of the deal, AT&T will pay $25 billion in cash and the rest in stock. Deutsche Telekom will in turn gain an  [read more →]

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Evolution of 4G Mobile Broadband

Mar 1, 2011 at 7:00 am in White Papers by LT Writer · Leave a Comment »

4G Evolution

Over the past eight years, 3G Americas has annually published a white paper to provide the most current “encyclopedia” of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards work, beginning in 2003 with a focus on Release 1999 (Rel-99). In February 2010, the 3G Americas white paper,  3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Path to  4G: Release 9, Release 10 and Beyond: HSPA+, LTE/SAE and LTE-Advanced, provided a thorough review of Release 9  (Rel-9) including HSPA+  and enhancements of Release 8 (Rel-8) LTE/EPC capabilities. Now,  [read more →]

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HTC Inspire 4G Arrives for AT&T Customers

Feb 2, 2011 at 8:19 pm in News by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

HTC Inspire 4G
  • AT&T will begin selling the HTC Inspire™ 4G on Feb. 13.
  • The first 4G mobile phone offered by AT&T, the HTC Inspire 4G is the first to run the Android 2.2 platform and AT&T Mobile Hotspot application.
  • The 4.3-inch super LCD display on the HTC Inspire 4G will be the largest in the AT&T portfolio, and the first to offer the next-generation HTC Sense experience.
  • HTC Inspire 4G will cost $99.99 after a two-year agreement beginning Feb. 13 in company  [read more →]
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AT&T Named "Best Mobile Coverage in the World” by Business Traveler Magazine

Feb 1, 2011 at 8:26 pm in News by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

AT&T announced that it was selected as having the “Best Mobile Coverage In The World” in the 2010 Best in Business Travel Awards, conducted by Business Traveler magazine. The annual survey gives readers the chance to voice their opinions in support of companies that have made their business travel even easier and more efficient. AT&T, for the fourth year in a row, has claimed the top spot among U.S. wireless providers.

“Business Traveler’s readers are uniquely qualified to name  [read more →]

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Cucumber Communications Expands Unlimited Calling Program

Jan 20, 2011 at 10:11 pm in News by Robert · Leave a Comment »

Lakewood, NJ — While most telecommunication companies are phasing out traditional “plain old” telephone service, Cucumber has turned back the clock on this otherwise dying segment. The company’s marketing of no frills, traditional service has been so successful in New Jersey and New York that it is now expanding its offerings into Pennsylvania and Florida.

“Cucumber Communications has been in business since 1996,” explains Robert Friedman, chief business analyst for Cucumber. “the same year that the Telecommunications  [read more →]

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AT&T Announces iPhone 3GS for $49.00

Jan 7, 2011 at 10:12 am in News by LT contributor · Leave a Comment »

AT&T today announced a new price for the popular iPhone 3GS – $49.00 – available  Friday, January 7, for both new and upgrade-eligible existing AT&T customers. The offer will be available online at www.att.com/iphone, across more than 2,200 AT&T retail locations nationwide and through AT&T business channels, as well as Apple channels.

Available only on the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, iPhone 3GS delivers the following advantages unique to AT&T and  [read more →]