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(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 [4G]), which is based on Long...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PCS) MetroPCS Communications to Provide Live Mobile TV
After pioneering the 4G LTE services in the U.S., MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (PCS) is now headed for the live mobile TV market. MetroPCS, the fifth largest wireless provider in the U.S.joined with Mobile Content Venture (“MCV”) for this endeavor. Mobile Content Venture...
9Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) U.S. Telecom: Looking Ahead at 2012
The telecommunications industry is growing consistently despite a volatile U.S. economy. This industry is identified as a major driver of economic recovery. Telecommunications is one of the few industries to have seen rapid technological improvement even during the last recession. Given...
3Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) The Going May Get Tough in Wireless
We believe that the wireless majors, AT&T (T) and Verizon Communications (VZ) may be lulled by the proverbial calm before the possible storm. While these giants remain eminently solid, yet their outlook is opaque. Also, issues such as huge capital costs, uncertain returns...
5Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 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 as Disney Channel, Disney XD and ESPN on all its 4G handsets via MetroSTUDIO...
1Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T and T-Mobile Merger Gets Second Blow
AT&T Inc.‘s (T) proposed $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA, is facing another setback following opposition from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Earlier in August, the Department of Justice blocked the proposed merger and filed...
28Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CAM) Cameron International Sees Profits Surge
Oil drilling equipment maker Cameron International Corp. (CAM) reported third quarter earnings per share (excluding special items) of 78 cents, exceeding the 64 cents (adjusted) earned in the prior-year quarter and the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 74 cents. The outperformance...
3Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CAM) Cameron International Lands Jette Subsea Contract
Oil drilling equipment maker Cameron International Corp. (CAM) announced a $56 million contract from Norwegian oil company Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA to supply future subsea technology solutions for its oil and gas projects in the North Sea. Cameron said that the deal – representing...
17Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T Shedding Assets for T-Mobile
According to a Bloomberg report, AT&T Inc. (T) is seeking to sell some assets or spectrum to rival companies in order to salvage its ambitious $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA. Earlier in March, AT&T was keen to bring T-Mobile under its...
6Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T Goes Live with 4G Long-Term Evolution Services
AT&T Inc. (T) has launched it long-awaited 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) wireless networks in the U.S. The LTE offers mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The company has initially launched its services in five cities namely Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston...
21Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications Launches Unlimited Prepaid
Verizon Communications (VZ) recently unveiled its first unlimited prepaid plan for $50.00 a month. The plan would include unlimited voice, text and internet services. Prepaid wireless services remain an emerging business for U.S. telecom carriers, accounting for approximately...
17Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T and T-Mobile Merger Blocked by Department of Justice
The Department of Justice (DoJ) has filed a antitrust lawsuit to block AT&T Inc.‘s (T) ambitious $39 billion purchase of Deutsche Telekom’s unit, T-Mobile USA, announced in March. The proposed AT&T and T-Mobile merger is the largest in the wireless industry since...
2Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T-Qualcomm Deal Hits Hurdle
AT&T Inc.’s (T) $1.93 billion pending acquisition of spectrum licenses from Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) is facing regulatory hurdles. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the buyout of Qualcomm’s wireless spectrumin the lower 700 MHz frequency band and the...
22Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T Beats Quarterly Estimates – Subscribers Grow
AT&T Inc. (T) announced second quarter 2011 adjusted earnings per share of 60 cents, a penny ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and flat with year-ago earnings. Healthy mobile broadband growth, strong smartphone sales and sequentially stable wireline revenues led to the...
8Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CMCSA) Company News for August 4, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Spectra Energy (NYSE:SE) posted Q2 EPS of $0.42, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.40 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 11.8% year-over-year to $1.19 billion, lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.204 billion • Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) reported...
4Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CAM) Cameron International Beats The Street – Profit and Backlog Up
Oil drilling equipment maker Cameron International Corp. (CAM) reported strong second quarter 2011 results, driven by robust performance from its ‘Drilling & Production Systems’ and ‘Valves & Measurement’ segments. The company’s earnings per share (excluding...
3Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T Enhances Broadband Service
AT&T Inc. (T) announced that it has added new frequency layers to 12 cell sites of the Sarasota-Bradenton wireless network in South Tampa, Florida to enhance mobile broadband service. Since early 2011, AT&T has been adding capacity to over 20 cell sites including Bradenton,...
10Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) DISH Network Bags TerreStar
DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., yesterday received court approval to acquire currently bankrupt TerreStar Networks Inc., which offers wireless services over a satellite network. TerreStar was up for sale after it filed for bankruptcy...
8Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CBB) Cincinnati Bell Debuts in 4G Space
Cincinnati Bell Inc. (CBB) announced its debut into 4G wireless network promising faster and better services. Additionally, the company also unveiled the Huawei Ascend X 4G smartphone that uses Goggle’s (GOOG) advanced Android platform and will be sold at $99.00 for a limited...
6Jul2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) DISH Network Almost Bags TerreStar
DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., is all set to acquire currently bankrupt TerreStar Networks Inc., which offers wireless services over a satellite network. TerreStar is at present up for sale after it filed for bankruptcy protection...
29Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CSCO) Mobile Operators Revise Data Plans
The demand for smartphones is currently on the rise, leading to a growing requirement for wireless data services. Data usage has more than doubled over the last three years. Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) estimated that mobile traffic would grow 26 folds and total mobile video traffic...
25Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DISH) DISH to Open Bidding for TerreStar
Yesterday, the U.S. bankruptcy court in Manhattan has permitted DISH Network Corp. (DISH), the second largest satellite TV operator in the U.S., to open the bidding process for the auction of the currently bankrupt TerreStar Networks Inc. Earlier, DISH Network has made a cash...
22Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(USM) U.S. Cellular in Neutral Lane
U.S. Cellular Corporation (USM), the sixth largest wireless telecom operator in the U.S., continues to expand its advanced data services by incorporating fast, high-quality 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Additionally, the booming smartphone market has encouraged the...
22Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(PCS) MetroPCS Communications in Neutral Lane
We believe MetroPCS Communications (PCS), one of the leading providers of unlimited prepaid wireless service in the U.S., remains well positioned to gain from the successful launch and execution of “Wireless for All” service plans. Further, growing demand for Android smartphones...
20Jun2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) Will AT&T and T-Mobile Finally Merge?
The ambitious $39 billion proposed mega-merger of AT&T Inc. (T) and T-Mobile USA, a unit of Deutsche Telekom, faces huge opposition. Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), the third-largest U.S. wireless carrier was the first to raise a voice of protest. Now, MetroPCS Communications Inc....
28May2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(CAM) Cameron International Reports Earnings Net Down
Oil drilling equipment maker Cameron International Corp. (CAM) reported weak first quarter 2011 results, adversely affected by muted performance from its ‘Drilling & Production Systems’ segment. The company’s earnings per share (excluding special items) for the quarter...
29Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LEAP) Leap Wireless International Expands Service in New Markets
Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP), a small-sized prepaid wireless services provider in the U.S. operating under the brand name “Cricket”, unveiled its popular Muve Music service plan in new markets across the country. The popular music service will be available in more...
3Apr2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(APC) Stock Market News for March 22, 2011 – Market News
Markets ended in the green for the third consecutive day as indices moved higher on Monday, bolstered by bullish sentiments over big ticket mergers and acquisitions. Signs of the nuclear crisis in Japan stabilizing added to the cheer and the Dow crossed its psychological mark...
22Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(LEAP) Leap Wireless International Analyst Upgrades Shares to Neutral
We upgrade our recommendation on Leap Wireless International Inc. (LEAP) to Neutral based on its current valuation. The stock price has fallen by more than 38% in the last one year and is trading at the low-end of its 52-week price range. We believe this low level of market valuation...
5Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Company News for March 04, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) reported Q3 EPS of $0.85, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share • Big Lots Inc (NYSE:BIG) reported Q4 EPS of $1.46, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.37 per share • Global news giant News Corp (NASDAQ:NWSA) won...
4Mar2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued