October 19, 2009 Sprint backs Clearwire Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse has reinforced the operator's commitment to Clearwire’s ongoing deployment of WiMAX networks, stating that his company would be willing to invest further in the operator if necessary, notes TeleGeography. By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 Nepal to get third network Cellular News reports that Nepal is to get a third GSM-based mobile network next month, when Nepal Satellite Telecom (NST) launches its services. By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 Windows Mobile 7: The social networking OS? A PC World report notes that, with Windows Mobile 6.5 just weeks away from release, Microsoft is already leaking clues about its successor. By Mobile World Live
Devices North America Operators RAN Vendors Samsung Verizon October 19, 2009 Samsung preps next-gen devices Unstrung reports that Samsung is promising a couple of LTE device launches in 2010 - following deals with Verizon and MetroPCS - and will start testing devices using the 802.16m or 'WiMAX 2' standard in 2011. By Mobile World Live
October 19, 2009 Multiple connections study reveals real market metrics A recent report from Wireless Intelligence sheds new light on the interpretation of key performance indicators such as market penetration and ARPU. By Mobile World Live
Operators Orange October 19, 2009 Swiss regulator hints at shared LTE network Switzerland's second- and third-largest mobile operators are expected to collaborate on building-out a shared LTE network, according to the local regulator. By Mobile World Live
Asia Pacific Operators October 19, 2009 BSNL ruled out as race hots up for Tigo Sri Lanka Millicom has rejected a bid by Indian state-owned operator BSNL to buyout its Tigo-branded mobile network in Si Lanka, reports India's Economic Times By Mobile World Live