Wrap-up
CTIA IT 2009 Scorecard: Who were the winners and losers?
The Fierce editorial team was out in full force at the show, covering all aspects of the conference. Now that we've been home for a few days, we have had time to contemplate the themes of the show and figure out what some of the news announcements mean to the industry. Here's our scorecard of the companies and industry segments that we think emerged as the winners and losers at last week's confab. As always, we welcome your suggestions and criticisms. Please use the comment section to tell us which companies made an impression on you (either positively or negatively) last week at the CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment 2009 conference... Read more >>
Top Show News
In pictures: The phones of CTIA
As expected, the CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment show in San Diego was the scene of a wide range of devices and device announcements. Thus, it was worth a stroll through the show floor to check out the devices being hyped by companies big and small. Slideshow
Datebook
- October 9 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- October 8 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- October 8 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- October 7 - 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- October 6 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- October 6 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- October 6 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- October 6 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Commentary
Do consumers understand Android?
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FCC institutes shot clock for tower siting applications
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Sprint forms M2M-focused business unit
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In pictures: Clearwire's prospects through Korean eyes
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Waiting in line for the Droid? The launch in pictures
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Microsoft unleashes Windows Mobile 6.5 worldwide
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Pictures and specs: Verizon's Droid Eris, Samsung Convoy, BlackBerry Curve 8530 and LG Chocolate Touch
A day ahead of the release of Verizon Wireless' Droid phone from Motorola, the carrier announced a bevy of new gadgets just in time for the holiday shopping season, including its second Android... Read more >>
Americans' top 10 favorite cell phones in August
The following is a countdown of the top 10 most satisfying cell phones in the United States in August, according to research firm comScore. This information derives from an August survey of 15,000... Read more >>
Pictures and specs: Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 Android phone
Sony Ericsson unvield its new Xperia X10 Android phone, which the company said "introduces a new UX platform that will evolve across the product portfolio and expand over time continuously... Read more >>
FCC looking at reallocating broadcast spectrum for wireless use
As part of its effort to craft a national broadband plan, the FCC is mulling a move that involves taking spectrum from broadcasters and re-auctioning it for mobile services. FCC Chairman Julius... Read more >>
