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U.S. Justice Department said eyeing telecom giants
The U.S. Justice Department has begun looking at big telecom companies to try to determine if they have abused their market power, the Wall Street Journal reported in its online edition on Monday.
Midday Minute - Tech July 6
Best Buy, known as a vendor of giant televisions, is moving towards a new market by selling electric-powered scooters, bicycles and Segway transporters.
Genachowski sworn in as FCC chairman
Julius Genachowski, a telecommunications industry executive, was sworn in as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission on Monday, an agency spokesman said.
AT&T in deals with Motorola, Alcatel-Lucent
AT&T Inc said it extended a network equipment supply agreement with Alcatel-Lucent and would soon start selling a cellphone from Motorola Inc .
AT&T in deals with Motorola and Alcatel-Lucent
AT&T Inc said it extended a network equipment supply agreement with Alcatel-Lucent and would soon start selling a cellphone from Motorola Inc .
iPhone 3G S sold out at many under-stocked AT&T stores
For the third consecutive summer, Apple rolled out a new phone, and for the third consecutive summer, crowds headed out to buy it - though the turn out was not as large in number as they had in the past.
South Korea says Qualcomm licensing unfair: source
South Korea's antitrust authorities have charged telephone maker Qualcomm Inc with unfair licensing terms, in addition to charges the company has acknowledged, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday.
Analyst: Apple to sell 500,000 iPhone 3G S in first weekend
Apple is gearing for its widely-anticipated launch of its latest iPhone 3G S on Friday leaving analysts speculating on how the handset will perform in terms of sales.
AT&T lets more iPhone users upgrade for lower price
AT&T Inc yielded on Wednesday to customer complaints and agreed to extend its best upgrade price to previous iPhone buyers eager to get their hands on Apple Inc's new model, which goes on sale Friday.
iPhone 3G S pre-orders sold out at AT&T
Preorders of the new Apple iPhone 3G S from the AT&T store online is already sold out, leaving many to have to resort to waiting in long queues at Apple and AT&T stores on Friday when it's officially launched.
T-Mobile USA probes claim its network was hacked
T-Mobile USA, the No. 4 U.S. mobile carrier, said it was investigating a claim that somebody hacked into its computers, stealing reams of confidential data.
Ex-AT&T CEO to become chairman of restructured GM
General Motors Corp said on Tuesday that former chairman and chief executive of AT&T Inc Edward Whitacre will become chairman of the restructured automaker later this summer.
U.S. court dismisses suits in warrantless wiretaps
A U.S. District Court on Wednesday dismissed lawsuits against telecommunications companies in a warrantless wiretap case, ruling that former President George W. Bush's administration had properly requested the cases closed for national security reasons.
AT&T eyes sale of Palm Pre
AT&T Inc's Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday that the No. 2 U.S. mobile service would be keen to sell Palm Inc's high-profile Pre phone at some point in the future.
AT&T eyes future sale of Palm Pre
AT&T Inc's Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday that the No. 2 U.S. mobile service would be keen to sell Palm Inc's high-profile Pre phone at some point in the future.
AT&T eyes sale of Palm Pre in future
AT&T Inc's Chief Executive Randall Stephenson said on Wednesday that the No. 2 U.S. mobile service would be keen to sell Palm Inc's high-profile Pre phone at some point in the future.
AT&T says to double mobile data speeds by 2011
AT&T Inc said on Wednesday it would double its wireless data network speeds as part of an upgrade that it aims to kick off later this year and complete in 2011.
AT&T mulls cheaper data plans for phones
AT&T Inc is considering offering cheaper data service plans with limited Web surfing for advanced cell phones including Apple Inc's iPhone.
AT&T stores to sell netbooks across U.S.
AT&T Inc plans to expand sales of netbook computers to all its stores in an effort to expand wireless services beyond cell phones.
Price and Specs: How the Palm Pre differs from the iPhone
The Palm Pre, the supposed iPhone killer, is set to launch June 6 in the U.S., and will only be available through Sprint, Palm confirmed on Tuesday, ending months of speculation as to when it will be rolled out to the public.
AT&T wins court case on pre-1979 maternity leaves
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday for AT&T Inc in a dispute over how retirement benefits should be calculated for women who took maternity leaves before the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act took effect in 1979.
AT&T proposes labor deal for 27,000 workers
AT&T Inc said on Wednesday it had given its best and final offer for a labor agreement covering about 9 percent of its employees whose contract has expired.
Frontier to buy Verizon phone access lines
Frontier Communications Inc has agreed to buy 4.8 million access lines from Verizon Communications Inc for $5.25 billion in stock, in a deal that triples its size and makes it the largest U.S. communications provider serving rural areas.
Frontier to buy Verizon phone access lines for $5.25 billion
Frontier Communications Inc has agreed to buy 4.8 million access lines from Verizon Communications Inc for $5.25 billion in stock, in a deal that triples its size and makes it the largest U.S. communications provider serving rural areas.
AT&T to buy some Alltel assets for $2.35 billion
AT&T Inc said Friday it will buy the bulk of Alltel Wireless assets being divested by Verizon Communications Inc for $2.35 billion, and will sell some Centennial Communications Corp assets to Verizon Wireless for $240 million.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 is coming this summer
The lightest and thinnest smartphone of RIM will be available over the counter of AT&T early this summer.
Apple in 'high-level' talks with Verizon over iPhone distribution
Apple and Verizon have reportedly been engaged in high-level talks to bring the iPhone onto the network as early as next year when Apple's exclusivity deal with AT&T expires.
Apple shares up and down on Q2 result
Apple Inc. said Tuesday its second quarter results beats consensus forecasts but shares fell after it gave a conservative outlook for the current quarter.
AT&T profit beats expectations, shares rise
AT&T Inc posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly profit due to strong growth in its nascent video and high-speed Internet service, sending shares up 2 percent.
AT&T quarterly profit and revenue fall
AT&T Inc posted a decline in quarterly profit on Wednesday but beat Wall Street estimates as growth in wireless and video services helped offset declines in its traditional telephone business.