Tag:

Broadband Wireless

Latest Headlines

Latest Headlines

Sizing up 2013's wireless industry rising stars

FierceTelecom 's sister publication  FierceWireless  is counting down the top eight rising stars in the wireless industry. Sue Marek, editor-in-chief of FierceMarkets' Telecom Group, says the key characteristic this year's honorees have in common is that they are the "risk-takers and the innovators who we believe are worth watching in the coming year."

Google eyes broadband wireless tests

In today's spotlight,  FierceWireless  takes a look at efforts from Google to run broadband wireless tests on its Mountain View, Calif., campus, using spectrum leased by Clearwire.

Rational broadband investment: Why the FCC's new task force is a good step forward

In an era of scarce capital, the U.S. communications industry is making a remarkable investment in our country's infrastructure.  In 2011, wireline, wireless and cable companies spent a total of $66 billion on their networks.  But while all of that is encouraging, there is still room for improvement.

FCC ruling delays Dish's broadband wireless plans

The FCC denied a request from Dish Network ( Nasdaq: DISH ) for a waiver that would allow it to use wireless broadband spectrum it acquired from TerresStar Networks and DBSD North America to launch

Ergen: Dish has 80% chance of succeeding with broadband wireless; FCC has hand on 'self destruct button'

Dish Network ( Nasdaq: DISH ) chairman Charlie Ergen said Thursday that he thinks Dish has an 80 percent chance of successfully launching a broadband wireless and phone business, noting that the FCC

Windstream sells off its professional services unit to Lieberman Technologies

Windstream ( Nasdaq: WIN ) is shedding its professional website consultation arm to Lieberman Technologies for an undisclosed amount. The unit, which Windstream gained through its acquisition of

Windstream breaks ground on its first broadband stimulus project in Mississippi

Windstream ( Nasdaq: WIN ) has begun the initial build out of its first broadband stimulus project near Prentiss, Miss., laying the fiber cable to connect remote terminal (RT)-based broadband loop

Windstream adds space to Boston data center and plans Arkansas expansion

Windstream ( Nasdaq: WIN ) has wrapped up the expansion of its Boston, Ma.-based data center to take advantage of the growing need for near-term data center and future cloud computing needs. By adding

TelePacific puts another brick in its SMB network with Telekenex acquisition

TelePacific Communications is adding another element to its ongoing geographic expansion plan by acquiring Telekenex. By acquiring Telekenex, TelePacific will instantly gain access into both the San

Motorola Mobility, BelAir partner to conquer WiFi

BelAir Networks has strand-mounted WiFi hotspot technology that was recognized by cable operators as the "best new idea likely to succeed by cable operators attending last summer's CableLabs