Wireless Nation: The Frenzied Launch Of The Cellular Revolution

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The sensational story of the entrepreneurs and corporate raiders who built America's thriving wireless industry. "Highly recommended."--Library JournalThe wireless industry was built by a motley band of characters who, from the beginning, have fought unrelentingly against one another for a cut of the business. It's a surprising history full of winners, losers, and lucky first-time entrepreneurs who made millions.Written by industry insider James B. Murray, Jr., Wireless Nation chronicles the unique development of the wireless industry and the protagonists who brought it to life. In the mix is the inimitable entrepreneur Craig McCaw, MCI Chairman William McGowan, John Kluge of Metromedia, and also Peter Lewis, a former Army officer and cellular business pioneer whose career ended in disgrace when he finally bent the rules a little too far. Murray tells the story as only an insider can, detailing the incredible circumstances--not to mention the greatest government boondoggle of our time--that shaped and defined the coming century's most promising business. It is a must-read for anyone interested in new technology and the American business landscape.

James B. Murray, Jr., was an early i nvestor in and broker of cellular telephone licens es. A co-founder of Columbia Capital Corporation, a venture capital firm now managing assets in exce ss of USD 1.5 billion, Mr. Murray currently directs C ourt Square Ventures, a venture capital firm speci alizing in telecommunications and information-tech nology investments. He lives in Charlottesville, V irginia.