All Posts Tagged With: "LEAP"

(USM) U.S. Cellular Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral

We are upgrading our recommendation on U.S. Cellular (USM) to Neutral from Underperform. Although the largest wireless Chicago-based carrier missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the recently concluded third...

14Dec2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Launches First LTE City in U.S.

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS), the sixth-largest prepaid wireless service operator in the U.S., launched its first 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband service and dual-mode...

2Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Launches Second LTE Service in U.S.

MetroPCS Communications Inc. (PCS), the sixth-largest prepaid wireless service operator in the U.S. , launched its second 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband service in Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex....

2Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(USM) U.S. Cellular Analyst Downgrades Stock

We are downgrading our recommendation to Underperform from Neutral for U.S. Cellular (USM), the sixth-largest wireless Chicago-based carrier, due to disappointing second quarter 2010 results and outlook....

17Aug2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Earnings Scorecard

First Quarter Flashback

Leading unlimited wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications (PCS) reported first-quarter 2010 earnings per share of 6 cents matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate....

24May2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(LEAP) Leap Wireless Posts Wider Quarterly Loss

Leap Wireless (LEAP), which operates under the “Cricket” brand, reported a first-quarter 2010 net loss per share of 90 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate for a loss of 66 cents. The...

9May2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Earnings Preview

Leading unlimited wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications (PCS) is slated to report first-quarter 2010 results on Thursday, May 6, 2010, ahead of the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for...

5May2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications Earnings Preview

Leading unlimited wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications (PCS) is slated to report first-quarter 2010 results on Thursday, May 6, 2010, ahead of the opening bell. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for...

4May2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMX) America Movil S.A.B. Misses The Street Estimate

Latin America’s largest wireless carrier America Movil (AMX) reported results for first-quarter 2010 with earnings per ADS of 82 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimates of 93 cents. Net profit rose...

30Apr2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Partners With FiberTower for 4G LTE Wireless

Leading unlimited wireless carrier MetroPCS (PCS) has reportedly forged an agreement with backhaul and access services provider FiberTower Corp (

22Apr2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VOD) Telecom Stock Review – March 2010 – Industry Outlook

The global economic downturn continues to weigh on companies in almost every industry Incorporatedluding telecommunications. Nevertheless, we see a silver lining for the telecommunication industry in this challenging environment as the valuation level now reflects remedial...

18Mar2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(USM) Analysts Cut U.S. Cellular to Underperform

We downgrade our recommendation for U.S. Cellular (USM), the wireless subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), to Underperform following...

3Mar2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications’ Quarterly Report Exceeds Expectations

Leading unlimited wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications (PCS) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2009 results with earnings per share (EPS) of 9 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of...

28Feb2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(LEAP) Leap Wireless Beats Expectations but Loss Widens

Leap Wireless (LEAP) reported fourth-quarter 2009 results with a net loss per share of 82 cents exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 65 cents. Net loss increased 17.2% year-over-year to $64 million on...

28Feb2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DT) Is Deutsche Telekom Unit T-Mobile USA for Sale

German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom (DT) is mulling over spinning off its U.S. arm, T-Mobile USA. Alternatively, the German operator may launch an initial public offering (IPO) for the US wireless unit, according...

5Feb2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMX) America Movil Misses Earnings Estimates

Latin American telecom giant America Movil (AMX) reported results for fourth-quarter 2009 with earnings per ADS of 61 cents missing the Zacks Consensus Estimates of 85 cents while falling 13.6% from the year-ago...

3Feb2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(LEAP) Leap Wireless Mulls Sale/Merger

Unlimited prepaid wireless carrier Leap Wireless (LEAP) is reportedly exploring opportunities for a potential sale or merger with a rival operator. The company has hired Goldman Sachs (GS) and Morgan Stanley...

2Feb2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(VZ) Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless Cut Mobile Plan Prices

Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications (VZ) and Vodafone (VOD), has reportedly slashed its unlimited wireless price...

18Jan2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Slips on Lower Subscriber Growth and Glum Outlook

Shares of MetroPCS (PCS) slipped after the carrier reported lower subscriber growth for the fourth quarter and cut its margin outlook for 2010. The company has also revamped its prepaid wireless service plans...

13Jan2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

($S) Sprint-Nextel Expands Boost Mobile Reach

Sprint Nextel (S) has reportedly expanded the coverage of its Boost Mobile prepaid subsidiary across all of its wireless network platforms. Boost Mobile will offer its popular $50 monthly unlimited calling plan...

8Jan2010 | | 0 comments | Continued

(LEAP) Leap Wireless Analysts Initiate Coverage at Neutral

We initiate our coverage on Leap Wireless (LEAP) with a Neutral recommendation. The company is one of the prominent players in the low-cost unlimited prepaid wireless market serving roughly 4.7 million customers...

28Dec2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

(S) Sprint Nextel Acquires Virgin Mobile USA

Sprint Nextel (S) has officially wrapped up its acquisition of prepaid wireless reseller Virgin Mobile USA (VM). This follows the approval of the transaction by the shareholders of Virgin Mobile...

25Nov2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

(PCS) MetroPCS Communications’ Profit Soars – but Churn Rises

Leading unlimited wireless carrier MetroPCS Communications (PCS) reported better-than-expected third-quarter 2009 results with earnings per share (EPS) of 21 cents outpacing...

7Nov2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

(AMX) America Movil Tops Forecasts – Subscriber Growth Dips

America Movil (AMX) reported results for third-quarter 2009 with earnings per ADS of 86 cents edging past the Zacks Consensus Estimates of 85 cents while increasing 22.6% from the year-ago earnings per ADS...

1Nov2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

(DT) T-mobile Unveils New Service Plan

T-Mobile USA, the US subsidiary of German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom (DT), has reportedly introduced a new unlimited wireless service plan that comes without any annual service contract. This move represents...

28Oct2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

($T) AT&T Unveils New Pre-Paid Plan

AT&T (T) has introduced a new unlimited monthly calling plan for the prepaid wireless market. Starting today, customers subscribing to the company prepaid wireless services receive unlimited voice calls, instant messaging as well as text, picture and video...

13Oct2009 | | 0 comments | Continued

($S) FTC OKs Sprint-Virgin Mobile Merger

Sprint Nextel (S) reportedly received approval from the Federal Trade Commission for its acquisition of Virgin Mobile USA (VM). With this antitrust clearance, the company has successfully crossed the first major hurdle in taking over the...

25Aug2009 | | 0 comments | Continued