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AT&T

iPhone Email Use The Least Of AT&T’s Worries

May 11, 2009

Turns out, iPhone users are bandwidth hogs. A recent analysis by Alcatel-Lucent of North American wireless network use during the midday hour on one day found Web browsing (inlcuding gameplay) was consuming 32% of data-related airtime but 69% of bandwidth, while email used 30% of data airtime but only 4% of bandwidth. Will AT&T go [...]

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AT&T and Verizon Stock Downgraded

May 8, 2009

J.P. Morgan analyst Mike McCormack raised a bit of a ruckus with a downgrade of AT&T and Verizon largely based on “on deteriorating wireless fundamentals, specifically in the higher value postpaid subscriber base of each company. Is the US finally ready to go Pre-paid like the rest of the world? (Zdnet)

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The Smart Grid Frontier: Wide Open

May 3, 2009

Since Vice President Joe Biden announced the Department of Energy’s plans to deliver $3.4 billion in grants for smart grid technology development back on the 16th, the cleantech world has been rampant with both big players and startups announcing their different approaches in hopes of grabbing a slice of the pie.
Within the program, grants ranging [...]

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iPhone For Verizon Release Coming Next Year

April 27, 2009

Verizon (VZ) and Apple (AAPL) are in talks to possibly develop an iPhone for Verizon, a deal which could potentially go through as soon as the end of the year (USA Today). It would be the first time Apple has produced a version of the iPhone for a CDMA wireless network, which is different from AT&T’s GSM technology. Vodafone, co-owner [...]

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More Cash In More Places, AT&T Earnings Solid

April 22, 2009

AT&T reported solid earnings today, showing little to no signs of slowing from the rough economic state. Beating the Street estimates, the death star delivered first quarter net income of $3.1 billion, or 53 cents a share, on revenue of $30.6 billion. CEO Randall Stephenson said the company continues to play through a tough [...]

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