Seven states join DOJ in opposing AT&T deal

Seven state attorneys general have joined a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit attempting to block AT&T's $39 billion acquisition of rival mobile carrier T-Mobile USA.

Groups defend drunk-driving checkpoint software

Smartphone apps that locate drunk-driving traps may help police, defenders say.

AT&T revenue up, driven by smartphone growth

During its last quarter as the exclusive service provider of the iPhone in the U.S., AT&T saw revenue rise 2.1 percent for the fourth quarter, as income fell sharply. AT&T reported a net gain of 2.8 million mobile customers on the strength of 4.1 million iPhone activations.

FCC proposes mobile ‘bill shock’ rules

The U.S. FCC proposes rules that would require mobile carriers to warn customers when they're about to incur new charges.

Motorola files patent lawsuits against Apple

Motorola files two patent lawsuits and a trade complaint against Apple.

Mobile marketer sues T-Mobile for blocking texts

Mobile marketer EZ Texting has filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile USA, after it began blocking its subscribers from exchanging texts with EZ Texting customers.


T-Mobile - Mobile Computing - Wireless Data - T-Mobile USA - Wireless

FTC settles complaint about fake App Store reviews

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has settled a complaint it made against a public relations firm accused of using employees to pose as ordinary customers to post reviews of video games on Apple's iTunes store.


Apple - Federal Trade Commission - App Store - iTunes - Video game

Auditor: FCC should collect more data about mobile industry

The GAO recommends that the FCC collect more data about special access rates in the telecom industry and mobile early termination fees.


Federal Communications Commission - Government Accountability Office - Business - Telecommunications - FCC

AT&T net income up on smartphone additions

AT&T reports a 26 percent increase in net income, driven by mobile additions.

NTP sues smartphone makers Apple, Google and others

NTP files patent lawsuits against six vendors that make smartphones or supply related software.

ITC to investigate patent complaint against smartphones

The U.S. International Trade Commission will investigate a patent complaint against RIM, HTC and other smartphone makers.

FCC issues advice on traveling with mobile phones

The FCC will offer tips to mobile-phone users traveling abroad during its Wireless World Travel Week, which began Monday.

FTC won’t oppose Google’s acquisition of AdMob

The FTC won't oppose Google's acquisition of mobile ad provider AdMob.

FCC looks to prevent mobile service ‘bill shock’

The U.S. FCC looks for ways to help customers avoid mobile phone bill shock.

Mobile carriers defend early termination fees

Mobile phone carriers defend early termination fees, saying the charges help subsidize the cost of smartphones.

AT&T posts $3 billion net income

AT&T, Apple's iPhone partner, saw a 26 percent increase in net income for the fourth quarter.

GAO: FCC needs to better monitor mobile carriers

The FCC needs to provide more oversight of mobile carriers, a GAO report says.

Group asks IRS to repeal tax of personal mobile-phone use

Trade group CTIA asked the Internal Revenue Service to repeal a tax of personal use of mobile phones provided by businesses.

AT&T net income down 15 percent

AT&T's net income drops more than 15 percent for the second quarter of 2009. But the company's partnership with Apple and the iPhone proved to be a bright spot.

FCC to probe exclusive mobile handset deals

The U.S. FCC will open an investigation into exclusive mobile handset deals, its acting chairman says.