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The 10 highest paid U.S. wireless executives in 2012
During the past several weeks, publicly traded U.S. companies in the wireless industry revealed how much they pay their CEOs. These numbers, from 2012, include several changes from last year's list. For example, in 2012 operators dominate the list, not vendors. Special Report
AT&T, MetroPCS, Sprint and Verizon sign onto Barclays Center DAS
Four leading U.S. mobile operators will use ExteNet Systems' new distributed antenna system (DAS) in the massive Barclays Center sports and entertainment venue.
Sprint won't use Huawei gear, says lawmaker
Sprint Nextel and Japanese suitor Softbank told lawmakers they will not use gear from Chinese vendor Huawei in Sprint's network, according to a senior U.S. lawmaker involved in intelligence activities.
Huawei: Banned by Sprint, forced out at Clearwire and facing new scrutiny in Canada
Concerns over alleged security issues prompted Sprint Nextel and Softbank to promise a U.S. lawmaker that Sprint's network will not use network equipment from China's Huawei, which is also being targeted by Canadian lawmakers considering new regulations on foreign wireless suppliers perceived as security risks.
Analyst: T-Mobile to sell around 3.4M iPhones in 2013
T-Mobile USA will finally start selling Apple's iPhone on April 12, and according to a report from industry analyst Horace Dediu of Asymco, T-Mobile will sell around 3.4 million iPhone units this year.
Clearwire takes another $80M payment from Sprint
Clearwire said it will take its second monthly payment from Sprint Nextel, a part of Sprint's $2.97-per-share offer to buy the 50 percent of Clearwire that it does not already own. Dish Network, which has made a conditional $3.30-per-share counterbid to Clearwire, said previously it would withdraw its offer if Clearwire took the money but has stayed mum since Clearwire took the first payment last month.
Report: Worries about Chinese vendors weigh on Sprint/Softbank deal
The U.S. government wants to be able to review Sprint Nextel's network equipment purchases as a condition of Japanese operator Softbank's proposed $20.1 billion purchase of 70 percent of Sprint, according to the Wall Street Journal . The action is likely an attempt by the government to block Sprint from buying equipment from Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE.
Analyst: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon among top 5 operators in mobile patents
AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel, Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile USA parent Deutsche Telekom were among the top five mobile operators worldwide in terms of patent filings, according to a report from industry analyst Chetan Sharma.
Verizon, AT&T, Sprint shrug at T-Mobile's new no-contract plans
Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility and Sprint Nextel seemed unfazed by T-Mobile USA's decision to do away with wireless contracts and CEO John Legere's vow to shake up the status quo.
Lifeline lives: TracFone, Sprint and other recipients win Senate vote to continue program
The U.S. Senate voted against a proposal that would have cut cell phones out of the FCC's Lifeline program. The vote, largely along party lines, likely will generate a sigh of relief among the likes of TracFone, AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel and other wireless carriers that receive Lifeline funds in order to provide wireless service to low-income Americans.
