Wireless Communications

(CHU) China Unicom Sees More 3G Users Join

China’s second largest mobile operator China Unicom (CHU) added 3.3 million cellular subscribers in April, down 5.7% from the prior month. This takes the company’s total customer base to 212.75 million.

The...

23May2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(IDCC) Money-Losing Companies That Beat the Market By 46% Each Year

When I was young, stupid and chasing girls, good looks were the most important attribute a female could have as far as I was concerned.

A disastrous relationship with an insane model changed my thinking pretty quickly. After splitting up with “Crazy Christine,”...

18May2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(LEAP) Leap Wireless International Misses on Higher Client Churn

Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) declared weak financial results for the first quarter of 2012, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimates. In the previous quarter, the company’s customer churn rate was...

28Apr2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Raises Rates and Limits Data

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) – one of the lowest cost wireless service providers in the U.S. – has announced price raises for its unlimited plan. Subscribers will now have to pay $70.00 per month...

9Apr2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(CHU) China Unicom Adds 3 Million Users

China’s second largest mobile operator China Unicom (CHU) added 3.232 million subscribers in February, up 1.52% from the prior month. This takes the company’s total customer base to 205.97 million.

The...

2Apr2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(CHU) China Unicom Misses on Earnings and Grows Year-Over-Year

China Unicom (CHU), China’s second largest mobile operator, announced fiscal 2011 results with earnings per share of RMB 0.18 ($0.28 per share). The annual earnings missed the Zacks...

23Mar2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(LEAP) Leap Wireless International Analyst Remains Neutral

Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) posted mixed financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011. Though EPS managed to beat the Zacks Consensus Estimates, revenue significantly fell below it.

During...

13Mar2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(S) Sprint Raising Additional Funds

The third-largest U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) plans to raise $2 billion in debt offering to address the growing costs of network upgrade, iPhone subsidies, debt maturities and a possible funding...

1Mar2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

(S) Sprint Extends M2M Coverage

The M2M market is growing rapidly in the cellular industry and is being used by a number of mobile network operators in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region in particular. Major operators are entering into M2M services as their voice and data service markets...

13Feb2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(NIHD) NII Holdings Incorporated – Bear of the Day

We downgrade our recommendation on NII Holdings, Inc. (NIHD) to Underperform backed by our assessment that the company s nightmare will continue in the near future. NII Holdings reported dismal financial...

24Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) LTE Shaping Future for Telecom

In a technology driven world, it has become a prerequisite for the telecom companies to upgrade its mobile technology with the high-speed networks. Currently, the Telecom industry is focusing on the next-generation technology (i.e. fourth generation [

13Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications to Provide Live Mobile TV

After pioneering the 4G LTE services in the U.S., MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (

9Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CHU) China Unicom Adds 3G Users

China’s second largest mobile operator China Unicom (CHU) added 3.60 million subscribers in November, up 1.9% from the prior month. This takes the...

26Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(S) Sprint-Nextel and Clearwire Extend Contract

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) entered a new network-sharing deal with Clearwire Corporation (CLWR). The new deal, worth $1.6 billion, is an extension...

21Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(S) Sprint-Nextel Advances on Network Vision

The third-largest U.S. wireless carrier Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) deployed its first multi-mode base station in Branchburg, New Jersey. This marks a milestone move in the company’s Network Vision strategy, which...

8Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications to Add Content on 4G Devices

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS) is all set to woo its customers by adding content from ABC Entertainment. The company has recently joined hands with ABC, to bring ABC and subsidiary lifestyle content such...

1Dec2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(S) Sprint Announces Holiday Discounts

Looking ahead at the Christmas and holiday season, Sprint (S) has announced discounted offering on wireless Broadband services. The company will now charge $50 a month for 6 gigabytes (GB) compared to its previous...

22Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(USM) United States Cellular Soars on Smartphones

United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has reported third quarter 2011 earnings per share...

10Nov2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VOD) Vodafone Group Plc – ADS – Bear of the Day

We are downgrading our recommendation on Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) to Underperform, primarily due to the complexity in Indian operations and tough conditions across Southern European markets. Fiscal 2011 earnings...

31Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CHU) China Unicom Analyst Increases Shares to Neutral

We have upgraded our long-term recommendation from Underperform to Neutral on China Unicom (CHU) based on strong 3G subscriber additions.

China’s second largest mobile operator’s 3G business...

18Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CLWR) Company News for October 10, 2011 – Corporate Summary

•    Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S) announced that it will cease selling phones and devices that are compatible with Clearwire Corporation’s (NASDAQ:CLWR) network at the...

10Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(S) Sprint-Nextel Rolls Out Google Wallet

Sprint Nextel Corp. (S) has introduced Google (GOOG) Wallet, a mobile payment service on its Samsung Nexus S 4G smartphones. Notably, Sprint...

20Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(S) Sprint to Expand in Ethernet Market

One of the leading telecom carriers, Sprint (S) announced its plans to expand its Ethernet services to 65 markets, thereby driving growth in its networking business. The company has already made its presence...

11Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CHU) China Unicom Meets 3G Goal

China’s second largest mobile operator China Unicom (CHU) added 2.12 million subscribers in July, up 1.2% from the prior month. This takes the company’s total customer base to 183.74 million.

The...

4Sep2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(TDS) Telephone and Data Systems Analyst Maintains Neutral on Shares

We are currently maintaining our long-term Neutral recommendation on Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS). The stock retains a Zacks # 2 (Buy) Rank for the short term.

The company is a diversified...

26Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(USM) Smartphones Drive U.S. Cellular Second Quarter Earnings

United States Cellular Corp. (USM), a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) has reported second quarter 2011 earnings per share...

10Aug2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(USM) US Cellular – Bear of the Day

We are downgrading our recommendation on US Cellular (USM) to Underperform as the company faces many challenges. Most of the regional markets are extremely competitive and this has become more evident following...

20Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(CHU) China Unicom Adds 2.28 Million 3G Subscribers

China’s second largest mobile operator China Unicom (CHU) added 2.28 million subscribers in June, up 1.27% from the prior month. This takes the company’s total customer base to 181.62 million.

The...

20Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VOD) Vodafone Group to Exit Polkomtel

British mobile phone giant Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) has agreed to sell its entire 24.4% stake in Poland’s Polkomtel to Spartan Capital Holdings for around €920 million ($1.34 billion) in cash, before tax...

5Jul2011 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VOD) Vodafone Group Wireless Dividend From Verizon Communications

Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) anticipates dividends from Verizon Wireless, its joint venture with Verizon Communications (VZ). Vodafone owns 45%...

30Jun2011 | | 0 comments | Continued