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Eight who have gone from business to politics

From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
Can AT&T buy T-Mobile? Five key factors.

The proposed merger of AT&T and T-Mobile presents the Obama administration with a major anti-trust dilemma. Federal regulators will consider several factors to determine whether to allow the two telecom competitors to merge:
Top 5 on Forbes rich list? Bill, Warren ... and Carlos!

Forbes came out with its annual ranking of the world's richest people Thursday. This year's Top 5 billionaires made their money in software, luxury goods, investments, and telecommunications. But the No. 1 has pulled far ahead of his rivals. Here's how the Top 5 stack up:
10 most intriguing tablets of 2011

After a decade of shaky starts, tablet computers have finally arrived. Unlike their bulky, expensive parents, this current generation of slates boasts trim frames, gorgeous screens, and power-house specs. So, here are the 10 most intriguing tablets of 2011, in order of screen size.
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4G? LTE? What's the difference?

Shopping for a new smart phone? Expect to see signs for 4G and 4G LTE. Who's the fastest of them all?
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Ice Cream Sandwich to hit a range of Samsung phones (sorry T-Mobile subscribers)

Samsung says Ice Cream Sandwich will be rolled out to a range of its smartphones and tablets. Unless, of course, your carrier is T-Mobile. 
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Is it really an iPad 4G if it can't connect to a 4G network?

In Australia, Apple is defending the 4G designation on its new iPad, despite complaints from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Apple CEO Tim Cook visits China. What did they talk about?

Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with China's Vice Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday to talk about "intellectual property-issues and great cooperation." But Cook has other reasons to fly thousands of miles across the globe.
AT&T: new limits on 'unlimited' plans

AT&T unlimited plans will be slowed down for users who use 'too much' data. The new AT&T limit kicks in after 3 gigabytes per month.
Dow just misses 13000. Again.

The Dow lost 1 point to close at 12981 – 19 points shy of the 13000 mark. The index hit 13000 several times last week but so far hasn't been able to hold onto it.
AT&T CEO loses $2 million over T-Mobile breakup

AT&T chief takes a big pay cut, but the company lost $4.2 billion because of its failed deal to acquire T-Mobile USA. The AT&T executive still makes $18.7 million a year.
Eight who have gone from business to politics

From a billionaire publisher to a truck-stop magnate, many have traded the executive suite for political office.
LightSquared unable to use wireless spectrum due to interference with existing GPS devices

Wireless Internet connections from LightSquared can confuse GPS devices. Now, the FCC says it may revoke LightSquared's permit to eliminate the risk of such interference.
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With Droid 4, Verizon doubles down on its 4G double-data promotion

A new data deal from Verizon Wireless is tied to the release of the Droid 4 smartphone. 
Smartphones: New apps for the Super Bowl

Smartphones will let you watch the game, get scoring alerts, and view Super Bowl ads from yesteryear. Some Super Bowl apps for smartphones are free.
AT&T posts huge loss on charges, iPhone subsidy

AT&T lost $6.7 billion in the fourth quarter, its first lost in three years. AT&T remains heavily dependent on iPhone for subscribers.
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Is Siri a data hog? New study finds iPhone data usage soaring.

iPhone 4S data rates are soaring, and Siri, the new voice-controlled personal assistant from Apple, could be responsible. 
iPhone 4S arrives in China next week

iPhone 4S will land in China and 21 other countries on January 13. So, will the iPhone 4S feature Siri work in Mandarin?
Stock market's Happy New Year: Dow up 179

The Dow rose 179 points to close at 12397 on the first day of trading in 2012.
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Verizon Wireless back online after nationwide data outage

Verizon customers across the country experienced data outages this week, but according to Verizon reps, the network has been fully restored. 
AT&T calls off bid for T-Mobile. Now what?

AT&T will give T-Mobile parent $3 billion in cash and another $1 billion in spectrum. But the collapse of the deal leaves T-Mobile in a tougher spot than AT&T.
Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus smartphone

Verizon Wireless says it's waiting to offer better security and user experience. But Verizon's move could thwart Google's bid to turn the new Galaxy Nexus smartphone into the credit card of the future.
Smartphones: Senator queries Carrier IQ on privacy

Smartphones and cellphones can contain Carrier IQ software that logs users' keystrokes. Sen. Al Franken asks firm for details about how the data from smartphones and cellphones is used.
Carrier IQ: Improving cellphones or stealing your data?

Carrier IQ logging software is under increasing scrutiny as developers show how Carrier IQ logs users' keystrokes, even phone numbers and text messages, from cellphones and smartphones.
Black Friday sales 2011: New record for mobile shopping?

Black Friday sales 2011 will lure 60 million consumers to shop with their mobile devices, a new study says. A third will make a mobile purchase during the weekend of Black Friday sales 2011.
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Movirtu – building a virtual mobile phone for the developing world

Nigel Waller wants to bring 'virtual mobile phone' service to the Bottom of the Pyramid – the poorest of the world's poor.
'Bill shock': Are voluntary warnings against extra wireless fees enough?

The wireless industry is being told by the FCC to curb 'bill shock' notifying consumers when they are about to be charged extra for going over monthly limits for voice, data, texting, and roaming.
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Verizon starts tracking (and sharing) phone activity

Changes to its privacy policy will allow Verizon Wireless to record – and sell – information on users' Web browsing, location, and app usage. What does Verizon plan to do with that data?
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Mobile phones help bring aid to remotest regions

Souktel's AidLink uses basic text messaging to help relief workers learn what's happening and give out information on where people can find aid.