July 2000

Only here, in the democratic power center of the world, could leaking and stonewalling simultaneously be art forms worthy of the Smithsonian Institution. But it’s true. In fact, this is …

TORONTO-Embedded Linux system software developer Lineo Inc. said it will combine its Embedix Linux software with Hitachi Semiconductor Inc.’s SuperH RISC processor, enabling manufacturers to develop devices and technologies for …

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies Inc. successfully completed third-generation wireless packet data calls using a commercial Lucent-supplied 3G 1X Radio Transmission Technology network with both Verizon Wireless and Sprint PCS. The …

Internet portal Lycos Inc. launched its mobile initiative today branded as Lycos Mobile, extending the My Lycos personalization platform to Internet-enabled wireless devices. Wireless application service provider Wysdom Inc. is …

BOSTON-Five Massachusetts Institute of Technology alumni launched a custom wireless application strategy and solutions firm called Lobby7, focusing specifically on the wireless Internet. The firm hopes to create solutions that …

WASHINGTON-Thomas Sugrue, chief of the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, has begun preparing for the likelihood that many mobile-phone carriers will not meet upcoming deadlines governing location-based 911 wireless emergency service …

MONTREAL-Telesystem International Wireless Inc. created a new corporate structure under which it will carry on a national Universal Mobile Telecommunications System business in the United Kingdom. As part of the …

AT&T Wireless Group is collaborating with Motorola Inc. to supply equipment for AT&T Wireless’ “Project Angel” fixed wireless broadband technology abroad. Under terms of the agreement, AT&T Wireless said it …

SAO PAULO, Brazil-Telecom regulatory authority, Anatel, plans to auction personal communications services licenses later this year in three geographic regions, with up to three operators in each area. The regions …

The term wireless application service provider has been tossed around a lot lately. But what exactly is a wireless ASP and why is it so popular at this stage of …

WASHINGTON-A federal appeals court on Friday sent back to the Federal Communications Commission rules that said wireless carriers must have consistent long-distance rates in all of their U.S. service areas. …

LONDON-U.K. wireless operator Orange plc announced a $752 million wireless Internet strategy, including numerous acquisitions, investments, partnerships and content agreements. Dubbed OrangeWorld, the initiative aims to take “wirefree communications beyond …

AT&T Wireless Services Inc. and BT Wireless announced the first phase of their strategic alliance designed to create seamless mobile communications services worldwide for global travelers and multinational companies. The …

It’s Rummage Sale season. If one man’s junk is another man’s treasure, the insurance, health-care and financial industries should find some great bargains in today’s wireless world-basically used names and …

WASHINGTON-The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, seeking to foster better public understanding of controversial wireless health issues, will require beginning Aug. 1 that all mobile phones seeking certification include radiation exposure …

ATLANTA-Stephen Carter was named president and chief executive officer of the joint-venture company that will be created with the merger of SBC Communications Inc.’s and BellSouth Corp.’s wireless operations. Carter …

BOCA RATON, Fla.-SBA Communications Corp., an independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure, reported an increase in its tower portfolio by 309 towers to 1,660 total towers during the …

WASHINGTON-The Senate on Friday followed the House of Representatives’ Tuesday’s action and passed legislation by voice vote to mandate that wireless subscribers be taxed based on a single address. The …

Wireless Knowledge L.L.C. introduced the latest version of its WorkStyle Server, version 3.0, which the company says completes its vision of allowing any device on any network to access a …

NEW ORLEANS-A sense of urgency surrounded attendees of the Wireless Communications Association’s “Xtreme Wireless” conference in New Orleans last week as it became clear the marketplace is ready-but still waiting-for …

WASHINGTON-Spectrasite Holdings Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission to set the size of its stock offering at 14.5 million shares, with 2.175 million shares to cover over allotments. …

WASHINGTON-Sprint PCS last month became the first wireless carrier to ask a state commission to base the amount BellSouth Corp. pays Sprint PCS for connecting calls on the costs Sprint …

TORONTO-724 Solutions Inc. announced agreements with Certicom and CheckFree for security and electronic billing services, respectively. The agreement with Certicom aims to provide a wireless public key infrastructure solution for …

SAN FRANCISCO-Aeris.net will provide wireless telemetry services for TelEvoke Inc.’s alarm and report notification services, the company announced. The agreement combines Aeris’ MicroBurst technology with TelEvoke monitoring services, such as …

OWNINGS MILLS, Md.-Aether Systems Inc. invested $20 million in wireless Internet solutions designer Novatel Wireless Inc., which is widely known for its Minstrel modem product line. In separate news, Aether …