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(VZ) Verizon Communications Sells 4.2 Million iPhones in 2011 Fourth Quarter
Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communications (VZ) and Vodafone Plc (VOD), sold 4.2 million Apple Inc. (AAPL) iPhones in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. This brings the total iPhone sales closer to Verizon’s targeted 11 million for fiscal 2011. The fourth...
15Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T Riding High on LTE Devices
The second-largest U.S. mobile service provider AT&T Inc. (T) plans to roll out seven new smartphones and a tablet based on the 4G LTE network early in the year. These devices will offer mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The LTE smartphone portfolio includes...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 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 [4G]), which is based on Long...
13Jan2012 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) U.S. Wireless Telecom Providers Deliver Consistant Growth Story
Despite the sluggish economy and stiff competition, U.S. telecom service providers are delivering consistent growth. These companies are innovating products and services as well as enhancing the existing ones to grow market share. Telecom operators provide Voice Telephony, Data,...
30Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications and Cox Communications in Spectrum Deal
The largest U.S. mobile services provider Verizon Communications (VZ) plans to buy radio-spectrum licenses from the privately held cable operator Cox Communications Inc. The deal is awaiting approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Verizon is progressing fast to acquire...
24Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 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 of the existing one that was to expire by the end of next year. Sprint buys WiMax wireless capacity from Clearwire and then resells...
21Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T’s Big Fat Smartphone Sale
Make hay while the sun shines is what best describes AT&T‘s (T) current strategy on the smartphone market. Despite the present economic upheaval and loss of exclusivity on Apple’s (AAPL) iPhone sales in February this year, the company continues to deliver jaw-dropping...
9Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 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 serves as a major catalyst in its growth plan. Under the Network...
8Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Wireless and AT&T Wireless to Form Duopoly in Telecom?
Competition sometimes creates strange bed fellows. Last week, this proverb was proved when Verizon Wireless entered into a spectrum purchase and products resell deal with SpectrumCo. Verizon Wireless, a joint venture between Verizon Communicatons Inc. (VZ) and Vodafone Group...
7Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(VZ) Verizon Communications and Leap Wireless Swap Spectrum
The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has entered into a deal to swap its wireless airwaves with the low-cost wireless service provider Leap Wireless (LEAP). Verizon is moving quickly to acquire more spectrum licenses to support its video content...
7Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(DOX) Amdocs Analyst Still Neutral
We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Amdocs Ltd. (DOX). The company’s fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 financial results met the Zacks Consensus Estimates. Amdocs enjoys a strong portfolio of several industry-leading technology integration products for managed...
6Dec2011 | 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(VZ) Verizon Communications Buying Wireless Spectrum
The largest U.S. mobile service provider Verizon Communications (VZ) has agreed to buy wireless spectrum from a group of cable companies, including Comcast Corporation (CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (TWC) and Bright House Networks. Verizon will acquire 122 radio (or Advanced Wireless...
5Dec2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(T) AT&T and China Telecom Hook Up
AT&T (T) is now set to venture into the Chinese telecom market. The company has joined hands with one of China’s largest telecom companies, China Telecom Corp Ltd. to expand both companies’ market presence by offering cross-country corporate telecommunication services...
2Dec2011 | 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(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 offer (launched in November 1) of $60 a month for 5 GB. The discounted...
22Nov2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AMZN) All Eyes Are on Europe and U.S. Market Earnings
All eyes are on Europe today, where leaders are expected to announce the much-delayed plan to tackle the common currency’s problems. And while we wait for news out of Europe, the positive tone of this morning’s earnings reports from a number of key companies and...
26Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Apple Struggles in Fourth Quarter
Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) earnings juggernaut hit a road block, after the iPhone maker missed the Zacks Consensus Estimates in the fourth quarter of 2011. Apple earned $7.05 in the reported quarter, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.31. Apple shares declined approximately...
20Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 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 end of this year • A Michigan jury has discovered that IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP)...
10Oct2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Apple Launches iPhone 4S – And The Crowd Doesn’t Go Wild!
Apple Inc. (AAPL) launched its latest iPhone 4S, the fifth edition of its revolutionary smartphone. Though many Apple fans were expecting an iPhone 5, in October, iPhone 4S is likely to keep the company competitive in the smartphone market. iPhone 4S comes with a 3.5 inch high...
8Oct2011 | 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(ALXA) Company News for October 5, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Drug developer Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSPT) shares increased 33.77% to close at $8.08 after the company’s experimental sleep treatment got approved from the regulators • Share prices of General Maritime Corp. (NYSE:GMR) declined 7.35% ...
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(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 is first U.S. carrier to deploy this application. Users can avail of this payment option by downloading the latest version of the Android...
20Sep2011 | 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(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 felt in Ethernet business in 40 domestic and 37 international markets. The...
11Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(BAC) Company News for September 7, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• Lufkin Industries (NASDAQ:LUFK) said it had concluded an Asset Purchase Agreement to purchase virtually all the assets of Quinn’s Oilfield Supply Ltd for around $303 million • Shares of exploration company Sunoco Inc. (NYSE:SUN) gained 5.32% after the...
7Sep2011 | 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(DOX) Amdocs Analyst Remains Neutral on Shares
We reiterate our long-term Neutral recommendation on Amdocs Ltd. (DOX). Amdocs enjoys a strong portfolio of several industry-leading technology integration products for managed services and large transformational projects. The company benefited from the long-term trend toward...
1Sep2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued(AAPL) Company News for August 24, 2011 – Corporate Summary
• UBS AG (NYSE:UBS) reported that it will slash 3,500 jobs across the globe in an attempt to save $2.5 billion by the end of next year • The Wall Street Journal reported that Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE:S) along with AT&T, Inc. (NYSE:T) and Verizon Communications...
24Aug2011 | vitalstocks | 0 comments | Continued