May 1997

ANAHEIM, Calif.-LG Information and Communications Ltd. placed an order valued at $4 million with Odetics for K-Star II wireless synchronization systems used in Code Division Multiple Access base station synchronization …

VALLEY FORGE, Pa.-Nearly half of Americans surveyed indicated they would support legislation banning cellular phone use while driving, according to a nationwide survey sponsored by the Colonial Penn Safe Driver …

MINNEAPOLIS-Nextel Communications Inc. launched its integrated digital wireless communications network in Minneapolis. Nextel customers can use their Nextel PowerFone in Nextel markets throughout the United states without paying roaming fees, …

NEW YORK-Batteries Batteries Inc. announced results of its first quarter ended March 31. Net sales for the first quarter totaled $12.8 million, a 107 percent increase compared with first quarter …

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.-Omnipoint Communications Inc. launched operational roaming with Hongkong Telecom, which is Omnipoint’s 11th international roaming partner. Omnipoint and Hongkong Telecom’s Global System for Mobile communications networks operate at …

DSP Communications Inc.’s board of directors authorized an increase in the number of shares of common stock to be repurchased under the company’s repurchase plan announced in April. The company …

WASHINGTON-In a January 1993 article, a year-and-a-half before joining the Federal Communications Commission, then-attorney Rachelle Chong laid out what has turned out to be a model defense of cellular phone-cancer …

Aerial Communications Inc. launched digital personal communications services in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. Aerial service initially will be available to the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area as well as nearby …

BELLINGHAM, Wash.-Dynacom Telecommunications Corp. said it executed a letter of intent to purchase Jeffrand Inc., doing business as The Wireless Outlet, Pro Cell Communications and S&R Pager Repair. The transaction …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission gave NextWave Telecom Inc. extra time to reorganize its ownership structure in light of anticipated commission changes in foreign-investment rules that could result from an upcoming …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Nokia Telecommunications selected Cisco Systems Inc.’s Cisco AS5200 universal access server, which routes digital cellular phone calls directly to data networks and the Internet. Nokia’s decision was based …

NEW YORK-Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook on ProNet Inc.’s senior subordinated notes rated B3 and its bank facilities rated B1. Moody’s said the change reflects the company’s increased debt …

ALEXANDRIA, Minn.-Rural Cellular Corp. established a $140 million reducing revolving credit facility with a group of banks headed by T.D. Securities Inc., formerly Toronto-Dominion Bank. The transaction is co-managed by …

DALLAS-While admitting the growth of wireless communications is unbridled, challenges still lie ahead for the industry, particularly when it comes to marketing. Speaking at the recent Wireless Marketing Summit, co-sponsored …

DENVER-Wireless carriers in Denver now are required to take proactive steps with the community if they want their towers and antennas placed in certain areas of the city. The Denver …

PLAYA del REY, Calif.-PortaCom Wireless Inc. has signed agreements in principle to acquire a controlling interest in a paging telecommunications venture in India. Under terms of the deal, PortaCom will …

Telecel-Zambia announced plans to launch a Code Division Multiple Access system next week in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The initial launch will cover 450 customers, and a broader …

MAY 18-20 Asia Pacific Regional Conference-Creating a Wireless World with TDMA/WIN, by Universal Wireless Communications. The Kuala Lumpur Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (206) 205-4800. 19-20 Wireless Buildout, by RCR Publications …

WASHINGTON-Antigone Communications L.P. and PCS Devco Inc. charged the Federal Communications Commission with ignoring their petition to deny GWI PCS Inc.’s C-block licenses and with granting GWI’s licenses in light …

LISLE, Ill.-A new product to be introduced next month could herald the dawn of completely echo-free communications between digital wireless users and wireline subscribers. Telcom manufacturer Tellabs will unveil Acoustic …

WASHINGTON-House telecommunications subcommittee Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-La.) last week proposed to fund digital wiretap implementation and Internet access for schools with $1.7 billion paid by wireless carriers and broadcasters for …

CHICAGO-Cellular Digital Packet Data service was deployed in 17 new markets in the first quarter of 1997. The 17 new markets, which include four international locations, have a combined population …

NEW HAVEN, Conn.-SNET has announced plans to launch Time Division Multiple Access digital service in Connecticut by the end of the year. “With digital service, our customers will have all …

SAN FRANCISCO-AirTouch Communications Inc. said it doubled its international customer base in the last year, for a total of 2 million proportionate cellular customers outside the United States. AirTouch’s share …

TORONTO-Rogers Cantel Inc. has become the first Canadian company to offer digital personal communications services coast-to-coast across Canada. With this rollout, the enhanced suite of services that are part of …