December 1996

WASHINGTON-Despite it being the Number One wish on bidders’ holiday lists, there probably is little chance that the D-, E- and F-block personal communications services auction will conclude before the …

I’ve noted before that vendors of the personal Air Communications Technology protocol-one of the newest contenders for two-way paging and messaging systems, and being implemented by AT&T Wireless Services Inc. …

Tektronix Inc. added an Advanced Mobile Phone Service option for its CMD80 digital radio communications test set. The AMPS Option 17 makes the CMD80 a “one-box” test solution for digital …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Communications has halted 900 MHz private wireless licensing in a move that the industry suspects could lead to auctions, according to sources. A representative in the FCC’s …

HELSINKI, Finland- Beijing Nokia Mobile Telecommunications Ltd. and the Fujian Post and Telecommunications Administration have signed an expansion contract for increased capacity, enhanced coverage and improved technology in Fujian and …

WASHINGTON-Commenters on both sides of the issue regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to kill its finder’s preference programs have one thing in common-their arguments all come down to money. …

WASHINGTON-Despite recent findings that some Federal Communications Commission employees have been using commission-owned cellular phones for their personal use at taxpayer expense, apparently none will be charged for hundreds of …

CUPERTINO, Calif.-DSP Communications Inc. and Proxim Inc. announced they mutually have agreed to terminate their planned merger. The companies reported declines in the share prices of each company’s stock after …

Companies offering microcellular systems are starting to receive contract orders, and expect more when the D-, E- and F-block auctions are over in the next couple of months. Ericsson Inc. …

NOVEMBER 25-26 Personal Communications Services, by Bellcore. Richardson, Texas. (800) 521-CORE. 26 European Churn Management Seminar, by DataMind, Lucent Technologies Inc., META Group, Red Brick and Silicon Graphics Inc. Bonn, …

L.M. Ericsson on Jan. 1 plans to reorganize its five business areas into three: Telephones & Terminals, Mobile Systems and Infocom Systems. Telephones & Terminals will be responsible for consumer …

WASHINGTON-The jury trial between Radio Satellite Corp./Gary Noreen and American Mobile Satellite Corp., set to begin Nov. 25, was pushed back at the 11th hour when the judge scheduled to …

WASHINGTON-The Clinton administration has balked at a congressional request to make available classified National Security Council documents possibly tied to telecommunications trade and U.S. encryption policy that were removed from …

SAN DIEGO-Sony/Qualcomm CDMA sales, a division of Qualcomm Personal Electronics, will supply Sony CM-D500 handsets for GTE Inc.’s launch of Code Division Multiple Access digital service in Austin, Texas. The …

ATLANTA-Electromagnetic Sciences Inc.’s wireless division will provide its DualPol antennas throughout Sprint Spectrum L.P.’s personal communications services network. The DualPol antenna uses polarization diversity to provide the performance equivalent of …

PLEASANTON, Calif.-Pacific Bell Mobile Services will let its San Diego subscribers roam free of charge for the next six months in New York City, Honolulu, Portland, Ore., Salt Lake City, …

EL DORADO HILLS, Calif.-International Billing Systems Inc. will provide statement presentment services to Metrocall, according to a five-year agreement. Metrocall will use IBS’ statement design, graphics and targeted inserting capabilities …

WASHINGTON–The Federal Communications Commission may delay implementation of the new hybrid radio frequency safety guideline that’s scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, according to an official. “I think there’s definitely …

Lucent Technologies Inc. has agreed to finance infrastructure equipment for NextWave Telecom Inc., in a deal the companies value at $200 million for the first two years. Lucent will not …

CRANBURY, N.J.-Comcast Cellular One, a division of Comcast Cellular Communications Inc., opened retail stores in North Brunswick and Edison, N.J. The company said it expects the new outlets to generate …

CINCINNATI-Cincinnati Bell Information Systems Inc. rolled out its Precedent 2000 customer care and billing solution for PrimeCo Personal Communications L.P.’s personal communications services launch in 16 markets. Earlier this year, …

NEW YORK-The flow of venture capital into domestic companies in wireless-related industries reached $192 million during the third quarter, a $30 million increase compared with the prior quarter, according to …

CARMEL, Ind.-Ritron Inc. and Trident Micro Systems announced plans to codevelop and jointly market trunking products and systems. The alliance will integrate Trident’s PassPort npNTS trunking protocol and LTR expertise …

WASHINGTON-Incoming House telecommunications subcommittee head Billy Tauzin (R-La.) said he’s irked by the Federal Communications Commission’s 2.3 GHz auction plan. “It’s a real serious problem,” said Tauzin, in an interview …

WASHINGTON-President Clinton, with help from Japan, Canada, Australia and the European Union, snatched victory from defeat in winning support from Asia-Pacific leaders to end tariffs on telecommunications and information technology …