Monthly Archives: July, 2000

D.C. Notes: Digital leaking

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...

Lineo, Hitachi collaborate on embedded software

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...

Lucent completes 3G packet data trials

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...

Lycos goes mobile

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...

MIT alumni form wireless Internet company

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...

Wireless bureau examines prickly 911 issues

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...

TIW reorganizes corporate structure

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...

AT&T extends Project Angel internationally

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...

Anatel announces auction details

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...

Wireless ASP industry erupts onto Internet scene

The term wireless application service provider has been tossed around a lot lately. But what exactly is a wireless ASP and why is it...

Appeals court sends rate-integration issue back to FCC

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...

Orange makes acquisitions as part of wireless Internet strategy

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...

AT&T, BT prepare to roll out WorldConnect

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...

Viewpoint: Names, for sale…

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...

CTIA-certified phones to post SAR numbers

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...

SBC-BellSouth Wireless appoints leader

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...

SBA adds 309 towers in 2Q

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...

Senate passes uniform-sourcing bill

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...

Wireless Knowledge updates Workstyle Server

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...

Wireless broadband carriers urgent to get to market

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...

Spectrasite files for stock offerªing

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...

Sprint PCS files for arbitration to recover costs

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...

724 enters Certicom, CheckFree deals

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...

Aeris.net provides telemetry services to TelEvoke

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...

Aether invests in Novatel, signs agreement with Vitria

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...
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