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Smartcomm, LLC executives are experts in the field of wireless communications and are sought after by members of the media to provide expertise based on their years of experience in the industry. The breadth of Smartcomm's expertise and services make its executives ideal sources for stories on the wireless industry. Here are some news stories featuring Smartcomm.


Arizona Company Smartcomm Granted 700 MHz Spectrum Licenses

FCC Auction 92 bidding entity Big Wave Ventures, LLC successfully bid for three 700 MHz spectrum licenses and won!


Smartcomm Sponsors Upcoming RCA Expo

As a member of RCA, Smartcomm is sponsoring the upcoming RCA Spring 2012 Expo to help with its continued advocacy for rural and regional wireless carriers. More details are in the above Press Release.


Smartcomm Attends CES Conference 2012

Sara Dople, Smartcomm's Director of Spectrum Policy, attends International CES conference in Las Vegas. You can read the entire Press Release above.


Smartcomm Attends 4G World Conference

Sara Dople, Smartcomm's Director of Spectrum Policy, attends this week's 4G World conference in Chicago. You can read the entire Press Release above.


Smartcomm CEO Elected Professional Woman of the Year

Carole Downs, Smartcomm's CEO, is elected woman of the year for 2011/2012 by the National Association of Professional Women. You can read the entire Press Release above.


Smartcomm Attends Dreamforce 2011

Three of Smartcomm's team members flew to San Francisco to attend the biggest cloud computing event of the year. You can read the entire Press Release above.


Smartcomm President Passes Away

Above is the official Press Release regarding Pendleton Waugh's passing.


Smartcomm Expands its Phoenix Team

Smartcomm recently added two new team members. Read the above Press Release for the full story.


License Acquisitions Bids Successfully in FCC Auction 92

License Acquisitions, Smartcomm's client company, recently won three 12 MHz licenses in Auction 92, which ended on July 25, 2011. Read the corresponding Press Release above.


Smartcomm Promotes Two of its Team Members

Smartcomm recently promoted two of its staff members, Dana Amato and Carly Miner, to Director of Sales and Director of Marketing. The above article reflects these staff promotions.


Smartcomm Donates to American Red Cross

Smartcomm and its staff recently made a donation to victims of the tornado destruction in Joplin, MO and its surrounding areas. Read the above article to find out more.


Testing Wireless Networks March 2011

Smartcomm recently filed an Opposition to Sprint Nextel Corporation's Request for Waiver of its obligation to relinquish channels in the 800 MHz Interleaved Band. This article reports on the filing.


AZ Business Magazine - September/October 2010

AZ Business Magazine interviewed Smartcomm President Penn Waugh regarding the release of the iPad. Read his thoughts on how the iPad will influence businesses in the future.


Phoenix Business Journal - June 2010

Smartcomm CEO Carole Downs is featured in this month's BIZ 2.0 Unleashing the Entrepreneur Inside You. Read her thoughts on managing a business, marketing strategies and her upcoming business goals.


Phoenix Business Blog - June 2010

Research, Development and Acquisitions Director for Smartcomm, Shawn Downs is interviewed about the release of the iPhone4. How important is broadband with respect to connectivity on an advanced device like the iPhone 4?


MyTekLife - May/July 2010

Smartcomm LLC is featured in this article as a business set out to help individuals apply for licenses with the FCC to purchase valuable spectrum. Owning a spectrum license could be an extremely profitable move, one that will be worthwhile for those wanting to learn about the process and who have a bit of patience. Owning spectrum is much like owning a small business and can be greatly rewarding.


AZ Business Magazine - April 2010

There is a growing need for spectrum with all the latest mobile devices being created today. Spectrum has become a top concern for the FCC. As Sprint vacates its high valuable spectrum licenses, the FCC will make these licenses available to the public on a first come first served basis.


April 29, 2010

Smartcomm LLC, a wireless communications consulting and investing firm based in Arizona, recently announced plans to build a 4G wireless network in Puerto Rico, and several Caribbean islands, at an investment of some $500 million.


April 21, 2010

Smartcomm LLC Forms 'Caribe Spectrum Holdings LLC' to Focus on Wireless Opportunities in the Caribbean. The co-founders of Smartcomm are aware of the significant wireless opportunities in the region.


February 19, 2010

The Phoenix Business Journal story by Patrick O'Grady focuses on the opportunity for application development created by the new Apple iPad. It also discusses the challenges users may encounter when connecting to 3G wireless services. Smartcomm LLC President Carole Downs was interviewed for her expertise on the impact the iPad and other wireless devices will have on bandwidth demand.

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