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Smartphone Sales in 1Q 2014: Verizon Narrowly Tops AT&T in Smartphone Gains with 3 Percent Difference

Smartphone usage in the United States has increased during the latest quarter, according to a consumer knowledge and insights network.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Could Dish Network Swoop In?

T-Mobile seems to be the hottest neighbor on the block. Satellite TV provider Dish Network could step in to buy out the nation's fourth-largest wireless carrier if Sprint's plans to acquire the company don't go through.

T-Mobile Tops Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint in Postpaid Subscribers Additions in 1Q of 2014

Verizon Communications posted its first quarter results for 2014, and the telecommunications company encountered its first loss in 15 quarters.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Bid in June or July Possible

Despite resistance from the U.S. government, Sprint could finally make an offer for U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile within a couple months, according to a new Bloomberg report.

Los Angeles Clippers Take Sponsorship Hit in Light of Donald Sterling's Comments

The Los Angeles Clippers took a big financial hit to their sponsorship, brand name, and bottom line in the aftermath of Donald Sterling's racist comments recently revealed on TMZ.com.

HTC One M8 News: Sprint Announces Partnership With HTC For Exclusive Audiophile M8 Edition

Sprint announced Tuesday that it is teaming up with HTC, Spotify, and audio company Harman to produce a custom edition of the new HTC One (M8) that is geared toward music aficionados, USA Today reported.

AT&T Retracts Pulling Out of 2015 FCC Spectrum Auction

AT&T has stated that it will be a willing participant in next year's FCC spectrum auction after initially balking at proposed rules that would reserve certain airwaves for smaller buyers.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Could Shake Up the 2015 FCC Spectrum Auction

A merger between Sprint and T-Mobile could set off a chain of events that change the rules for the 2015 FCC spectrum auction, according to recent reports.

Smartphone Anti-Theft 'Kill Switch' Strategy Lures 'Voluntary Commitment' from Apple, Samsung, US Mobile Carriers

An international nonprofit membership organization with representation for the wireless communications industry announced its commitment to combat smartphone theft.

Smartphone Kill Switches Coming in 2015: Some Say It's Not Enough

In the beginning of April, Samsung decided to allow users to access anti-theft apps, including a so-called "kill switch" for its Samsung Galaxy S5 on select carriers. Where Samsung goes (and where Apple pretty much already is with "Activation Lock"), so goes the rest of the smartphone industry.

T-Mobile USA Cell Phone Benefits and Plans: Company Petitions Sprint, AT&T and Verizon to End "Greedy" Overage Charges For Smartphones

Seattle-based wireless carrier T-Mobile has called on the three other top U.S. wireless companies to end its use of overage fees.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Necessary for Both Carriers, Say Analysts

A merger between Sprint and T-Mobile might not just be good for overall U.S. wireless market competition, it might also be necessary, at least according to some analysts.

Why the Cincinnati Bell Sale Highlights the Case for a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger

Government officials are still wary of a Sprint and T-Mobile merger, citing consolidation concerns, but Cincinnati Bell's recent sale of its entire wireless spectrum to Verizon may help Sprint make its case.

iPhone 5s vs. Galaxy S4 Sales: Apple Inc. Dominate Smartphone Sales in Major US Mobile Carriers, But Decline Might Start

Apple Inc.'s iPhone 5s maintained its selling power, and it outsold all other mobile devices during March among the four major cellular carriers in the Untied States.

HTC One M8 2014 Release Date and Specs: Samsung Galaxy S5 Competitor Released, Features Google Play and Motion Launch

On Tuesday, the world finally got to see the highly anticipated HTC One (M8) as HTC unveiled its new device to audiences at its London and New York conference.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Could the 2015 FCC Spectrum Auction Give SoftBank a Case?

A major wireless spectrum auction next year is set to shake up the wireless industry, and it could provide Sprint and its parent company, Japan-based SoftBank Corp., with a case for acquiring fellow carrier T-Mobile amidst concerns of further market consolidation.

Sprint Slashes More Jobs as Part of Restructuring Efforts

Sprint, the third-largest wireless service provider in the United States, shed a number of jobs and shut down a number of stores as part of a larger plan to cut costs and turn the company's financial prospects around.

Sprint Announces "Sprint Prepaid" With $45 Plan and Debit System Like T-Mobile's "Unbank"

Sprint wants to get in on the prepaid wireless action - more than it already is. On Friday, the company announced a new prepaid plan, including some lower prices, and some other cool new features.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Are Spectrum Assets Actually Convincing?

SoftBank Corp. chief executive and Sprint chairman Masayoshi Son has been on the offensive recently, having taken his case for a merger with T-Mobile directly to the Chamber of Commerce earlier this week. One of his arguments, that Sprint's spectrum assets lend itself to a merger, however, may not be so convincing.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger Necessary for Lower Prices, Sprint Chairman Says

Sprint chairman and SoftBank Corp. chief executive Masayoshi Son made his case for a merger with fellow wireless carrier T-Mobile in Washington Tuesday, stating that in order for Sprint to shake up the stale wireless industry, it's going to need to scale up.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger a Sure Thing, Says T-Mobile CFO

Sprint looks like it may get some support from T-Mobile concerning a potential merger between the two wireless networks as T-Mobile's chief financial officer stated he believes consolidation is inevitable at a media, internet and telecom conference Monday.
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