Articles by Keerthi Chandrashekar

Keerthi Chandrashekar



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AT&T Attempting to Cross Borders by Renting Towers in Mexico from America Movil Spinoff

Having to now square off against a former ally, AT&T is reportedly hammering out a deal to rent wireless towers in Mexico from American Movil spin-off company Telesites.

BlackBerry Ponders Android Phone with Physical QWERTY Keyboard: Report

BlackBerry could be reentering the smartphone market with a brand new device that takes the company in a new direction while still going retro -- a slider smartphone that runs Android and comes with a physical keyboard.

Dish Network and T-Mobile Merger: Suitor at the Banks

Dish Network is currently seeking between $10 billion and $15 billion in loans to acquire T-Mobile, showing that a deal between the two is being seriously considered.

Are Latino Teens Using Smartphones Too Much?

Are Hispanics using smartphones too much? A recent Pew Study has one psychologist wondering if overuse of smartphones might be widening, not closing, the education gap.

AT&T Looks to Join Brazil Spectrum Auction Via DirecTV and Sky Brazil

Key AT&T executives will visit Brazil next week as the company expands its Latin American foothold and looks to participate in the country's spectrum auction at the end of the year.

Android M Developer Preview Download Solid But Missing Main New Features

The official release of Google's recently announced Android M mobile operating system is still months away, but the good news is that developers and curious parties can get an early look through Developer Preview.

Latinos and the Digital Divide: Low-Income Families Could Benefit from FCC Expansion of Lifeline

The FCC is taking a considering expanding its Lifeline subsidy program to include broadband services in a step it considers could lessen the digital divide among key demographics like Latinos.

T-Mobile, Sprint, and Dish Network Team Up Against Verizon and AT&T

Sprint and T-Mobile might not be merging, but the two companies are still putting up a united front against Verizon and AT&T alongside Dish Network by urging the FCC to reserve some spectrum for the little guys.

The 'Internet of Things' Set to Grow 19 Percent Over Next Year

The world is set to become a lot more connected, if one new report is correct. According to a recently released forecast by analytics firm International Data Corporation (IDC), the market for the "Internet of Things" is set to grow 19 percent during 2015.

Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus U.S. Penetration Hits 40 Percent

New numbers show that the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have achieved significant penetration into the U.S. market.

LG G4 Release Date: Two New Models Announced for Coming Weeks

Buyers looking to pick up an LG G4 will now have more options at their disposal. The Korean electronics giant revealed two more LG G4 models Monday for those looking at different sizes.

Mobile Google Searches to Show Tweets

Twitter users rejoice. It's easier than ever now to search for related tweets as Google and Twitter announced Tuesday that tweets would now begin showing up in Google searches.

Google, Facebook, Tech Firms Urge Obama Not to Undermine Encryption

More than 140 tech companies wrote to the President Tuesday imploring that encryption standards not be compromised in a world where protecting data is becoming evermore important.

Hacker Told FBI He Could Control Flights From His Seat

A computer expert could be facing prosecution as recent court documents reveal that the alleged hacker was able to tap into in-flight systems aboard an airplane and control its movements.

Stanford to Bolster Latino Entrepreneurs with Massive Database

Stanford University will be launching a new initiative aimed at strengthening Latino ties with the entrepreneurial world and creating one of the most comprehensive databases of Latino entrepreneurs.

Google Reportedly Adding Buy Button to Mobile Product Searches

Google will reportedly launch a buy button for users searching products through their mobile devices, thrusting the search giant into the online marketplace wars against behemoths such as eBay and Amazon.

Nintendo to Jump into Mobile Gaming, Albeit Cautiously

Nintendo's planning to jump into the mobile gaming fray, only don't expect to see the Japanese studio pump out titles in an attempt to cash in on its wildly popular mascots.

Android Lollipop Update Captures More Market Share

It might not be on many devices just yet, but new data shows that Android 5.0 Lollipop has gained some recent steam and is now running on nearly 10 percent of Android devices.

Spotify Eyeing Expansion in Latin America

Music-streaming service Spotify is eyeing an expansion into Latin American markets, and the way to do that, the company says, is by integrating itself into consumers' phone contracts.

Major Republicans Fight Back Against Net Neutrality

It's not just major telecommunications companies that are unhappy with the FCC's ruling on making the Internet a public utility. It looks like some major Republicans are incensed as well.

Sprint and T-Mobile, Unlike Verizon and AT&T, Support Net Neutrality Decision

Sprint and T-Mobile don't mind the FCC's ruling on Net Neutrality. The recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling on Net Neutrality sent shockwaves throughout the telecomm industry, with major players Verizon and AT&T both deriding the decision to reclassify the Internet as a public utility.

iOS vs. Android: Apple's OS Far More Profitable

Despite Google Android's popularity around the globe, it looks like Apple's iOS ecosystem is the more profitable of the two.

FCC's Net Neutrality Decision Incites Backlash from Verizon and AT&T

The FCC voted Thursday morning in favor of enforcing a Net Neutrality stance that prevents Internet service providers from creating fast lanes, inciting a backlash from major telecommunications providers Verizon and AT&T.

T-Mobile vs. Sprint: Legere Says T-Mobile Now Third-Largest in US

The fight for the No. 3 spot among the nation's four largest wireless carriers just got a lot more heated. According to T-Mobile, Sprint has already been relegated to fourth place, although the truth may be a bit hazier.

AT&T, Verizon, Dish Network Big Spenders in FCC Spectrum Auction

In a rather quiet affair, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) concluded a record-setting telecommunications spectrum auction last week, raising $44.9 billion.
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