Skyhook Wireless

Skyhook to Provide Enhanced Location Services for Microsoft Products and Services

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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Under the agreement, Skyhooks Precision Location solutions will now be utilized by Microsoft to augment and improve the delivery of geolocation services to Microsoft products and services.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, Skyhooks Precision Location solutions will now be utilized by Microsoft to augment and improve the delivery of geolocation services to Microsoft products and services.
  • Skyhook offers a global hybrid positioning service called the Precision Location solution that combines Wi-Fi, cell, GPS, IP address and other location information to provide accurate, available and efficient location positioning services around the world.
  • The deal enables Microsoft to use Skyhooks solution to provide customers with accurate and user-controlled location-based experiences in Microsoft products and services.
  • Leveraging Skyhooks Precision Location services will provide Microsoft with network-based Wi-Fi and Cellular positioning.

Alps Alpine Partners with Location Technology Provider Skyhook for IoT Service

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has chosen Skyhook, the worldwide independent leader in location technology, as its location services provider.

Key Points: 
  • Alps Alpine, a leading manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems, has chosen Skyhook, the worldwide independent leader in location technology, as its location services provider.
  • Alps Alpine will now utilize Skyhooks Precision Location positioning technology in their IoT devices and services.
  • Alps Alpines involvement in the IoT industry is extensive, and the addition of Skyhooks technology ensures that customers receive accurate and precise positioning from all of their IoT devices.
  • Alps Alpine believes that the high-precision location information provided by Skyhook will increase the value of our long-life IoT devices, said Koichi Endo, Director Senior Vice President Deputy CTO, New Business and Engineering, Alps Alpine.

Leading Supply Chain Visibility Company Tive Selects Skyhook for Location Positioning

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

Skyhook, the leading independent Wi-Fi, Cell and Hybrid location provider, has been chosen by Tive to enhance the hyper-accurate location of in-transit shipments.

Key Points: 
  • Skyhook, the leading independent Wi-Fi, Cell and Hybrid location provider, has been chosen by Tive to enhance the hyper-accurate location of in-transit shipments.
  • With Skyhook's location positioning, Tive's customers gain greater visibility into how materials and equipment move throughout their supply chains.
  • "Skyhook is thrilled to work with Tive to make it easier for businesses to track and monitor their modern supply chain," said Craig Waggy, CEO, Skyhook.
  • Tive is a leading provider of real-time supply chain visibility insights that help logistics professionals actively manage their in-transit shipments location and condition.

Skyhook to Provide E-911 and Location Positioning for Coolpad Americas Upcoming Mobile Phone Product

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Monday, February 22, 2021

Skyhook Wireless, Inc. (Skyhook), the leading independent provider of mobile location technology, announced today that it is working closely with Coolpad, a top consumer electronics company, to bring hybrid location services and emergency positioning software to Coolpads upcoming feature phone product.

Key Points: 
  • Skyhook Wireless, Inc. (Skyhook), the leading independent provider of mobile location technology, announced today that it is working closely with Coolpad, a top consumer electronics company, to bring hybrid location services and emergency positioning software to Coolpads upcoming feature phone product.
  • Skyhook Wi-Fi positioning technology takes advantage of proprietary low-power Wi-Fi positioning techniques to bring location-assistance services to Coolpad products, as well as coordinate-level positioning.
  • We are excited to work with Coolpad to provide location services within the feature phone industry, said Craig Waggy, CEO Skyhook.
  • As the inventor of the modern-day standard for mobile device positioning and hybrid location, Skyhook is uniquely positioned to provide accurate location with flexible integration options.

Placeiq Acquires Skyhook's Geospatial Insights Business Line

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Monday, February 1, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PlaceIQ Inc., the leading data and technology provider that powers critical business and marketing decisions with location data, analytics, and insights, today announced it has acquired the Geospatial Insights business line from Skyhook Wireless Inc. , the worldwide independent leader in location technology.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PlaceIQ Inc., the leading data and technology provider that powers critical business and marketing decisions with location data, analytics, and insights, today announced it has acquired the Geospatial Insights business line from Skyhook Wireless Inc. , the worldwide independent leader in location technology.
  • PlaceIQ will service Skyhook's existing Geospatial Insights customers with access to PlaceIQ location data, fulfilling use cases from commercial foot traffic metrics to competitive conquesting and consumer segmentation.
  • PlaceIQ is a leading data and technology provider that powers critical business and marketing decisions with location data, analytics, and insights.
  • With PlaceIQ, companies can uncover opportunities within the consumer journey by learning about and connecting with location-based audiences, measuring real-world ROI and applying insights that drive intelligent marketing and successful business outcomes.

Liberty Broadband Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Monday, December 21, 2020

Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock), payable in cash on January 15, 2021 to stockholders of record of the Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 31, 2020 (the Record Date).

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  • Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43750001 per share of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock), payable in cash on January 15, 2021 to stockholders of record of the Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 31, 2020 (the Record Date).
  • Liberty Broadband Corporation (Nasdaq: LBRDA, LBRDK, LBRDP) operates and owns interests in a broad range of communications businesses.
  • Liberty Broadbands principal assets consist of its interest in Charter Communications and its subsidiaries: Skyhook and GCI.
  • GCI is Alaskas largest communications provider, providing data, wireless, video, voice and managed services to consumer and business customers throughout Alaska and nationwide.

Liberty Broadband Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Liberty Broadband Corporation (Liberty Broadband) (NASDAQ: LBRDA, LBRDK) announced today that it intends to offer $650 million aggregate original principal amount of exchangeable senior debentures due 2050 (the Debentures), exchangeable for Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter) Class A common stock, in a private offering (or up to $715 million aggregate original principal amount of Debentures if the initial purchasers for the offering exercise in full their option to purchase additional Debentures).

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Broadband Corporation (Liberty Broadband) (NASDAQ: LBRDA, LBRDK) announced today that it intends to offer $650 million aggregate original principal amount of exchangeable senior debentures due 2050 (the Debentures), exchangeable for Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter) Class A common stock, in a private offering (or up to $715 million aggregate original principal amount of Debentures if the initial purchasers for the offering exercise in full their option to purchase additional Debentures).
  • The Debentures will be exchangeable at the option of holders during specified periods.
  • Liberty Broadband intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of indebtedness and repurchases of shares of Liberty Broadband common stock.
  • Liberty Broadband Corporations (NASDAQ: LBRDA, LBRDK) businesses consist of its interest in Charter and its subsidiary Skyhook.

Skyhook and Unwired Announce Cooperation to Provide Integrated Location Services

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Skyhook Wireless, Inc. (Skyhook), the pioneer in the development of Wi-Fi positioning technology, and Unwired Labs Pvt Ltd (Unwired), a leading provider of location, mapping and geocoding services, today are announcing that they have entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Skyhook Wireless, Inc. (Skyhook), the pioneer in the development of Wi-Fi positioning technology, and Unwired Labs Pvt Ltd (Unwired), a leading provider of location, mapping and geocoding services, today are announcing that they have entered into a Strategic Collaboration Agreement.
  • Pursuant to the Agreement, Unwired, with limited exceptions, will no longer sell or offer its own Wi-Fi positioning services.
  • Instead, Unwired will become a reseller and collaborative partner to provide future customers with access to Skyhooks best-in-class Wi-Fi positioning services through the Unwired LocationAPI platform.
  • Gopi Aravind, CEO of Unwired stated: With this collaboration, Unwired can now offer our customers a best-of-breed location services platform, incorporating our proprietary mapping, cell tower location and geocoding services with Skyhooks high-accuracy Wi-Fi positioning solution.

Skyhook Makes Location Accessible Through Smart Feature Phone Integrations

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Skyhook, a pioneer in the development of mobile location technology, is bringing accurate and precise location to the smart feature phone market.

Key Points: 
  • Skyhook, a pioneer in the development of mobile location technology, is bringing accurate and precise location to the smart feature phone market.
  • KaiOS Technologies has established itself as the provider of the leading mobile operating system for smart feature phones.
  • This will enable device manufacturers to enhance their smart feature phones with advanced device location capabilities that can position a device in any environment.
  • Together with Skyhook, were enabling the next generation of smart feature phone functionality, narrowing the gap to smartphones, and ultimately helping millions of the unconnected to become digitally enabled.

Liberty Broadband Corporation Announces Proposed Private Offering of Exchangeable Senior Debentures

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Monday, August 24, 2020

Liberty Broadband Corporation (Liberty Broadband) (NASDAQ: LBRDA, LBRDK) announced today that it intends to offer $450 million aggregate original principal amount of exchangeable senior debentures due 2050 (the Debentures), exchangeable for Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter) Class A common stock, in a private offering (or up to $517.5 million aggregate original principal amount of Debentures if the initial purchasers for the offering exercise in full their option to purchase additional Debentures).

Key Points: 
  • Liberty Broadband Corporation (Liberty Broadband) (NASDAQ: LBRDA, LBRDK) announced today that it intends to offer $450 million aggregate original principal amount of exchangeable senior debentures due 2050 (the Debentures), exchangeable for Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter) Class A common stock, in a private offering (or up to $517.5 million aggregate original principal amount of Debentures if the initial purchasers for the offering exercise in full their option to purchase additional Debentures).
  • The Debentures will be exchangeable at the option of holders during specified periods.
  • Liberty Broadband intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repurchase of shares of Liberty Broadband common stock.
  • Liberty Broadband Corporations (NASDAQ: LBRDA, LBRDK) businesses consist of its interest in Charter and its subsidiary Skyhook.