Monthly Archives: October, 2000

Teligent launches service in Pittsburgh

VIENNA, Va.-Teligent Inc. said it launched wireless broadband service in Pittsburgh, bringing to 43 the total number of markets it serves.Teligent's smartWave technology offers...

Tellabs signs MoU with Nokia

BOLINGBROOK, Ill.-Tellabs and Nokia Networks, the infrastructure division of Nokia Corp., signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic agreement to enhance ATM and...

Motorola offers Bluetooth products

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. introduced two Bluetooth products, a Timeport 270 wireless phone and a Bluetooth Smart Module accessory, that when combined with the company's...

TI to release 3G solution for Handspring

NEW|YORK-Texas Instruments plans to release next year a third-generation wireless solution for independent developers of modules for the Springboard expansion slot on Handspring's Visor...

Tibco deploys Nokia WAP technology

HELSINKI, Finland-Tibco Software Inc., which provides real-time infrastructure software for e-business, is deploying Nokia Corp.'s WAP technology for its Tibco MobileConnect third-generation networks, enabling...

Network synchronization company receives funding

NEW YORK-Solid Information Technology, known for network synchronization software, has received $50 million in second-round private equity investment.Robertson Stephens Inc. served as placement agent...

Tritel launches service in nine markets

JACKSON, Miss.-AT&T Wireless network partner Tritel Inc. launched digital wireless phone service in nine markets under its SunCom and AT&T brand names.The markets include...

Ventera forms m-commerce practice

MCLEAN, Va.-Ventera Corp., an e-business solutions provider, announced it has formed a wireless Internet and mobile commerce practice group.The company already uses WAP technology...

Verizon supports Illinois driving-and-dialing legislation

Verizon Wireless turned the industry on its ear last week, announcing plans to support legislation in Illinois that would ban cell-phone use while driving...

Video views wireless Web

CHICAGO-Video content may be the new show to watch on the wireless Internet.Content is the name of the game in the wireless Internet evolution...

Wireless voice panel discusses spectrum issues

CHICAGO-"Spectrum is like money, everyone always wants more of it and you can never get enough of it," said Mark Kelley, chief technology officer...

Data services play role in service provider choice

CHICAGO-Almost half of wireless data users feel data services are "very" to "extremely important" when selecting their wireless service provider, according to results from...

Telecom Global Solutions closes first-round financing

IRVING, Texas-Telecommunications network engineering services provider Telecom Global Solutions Holdings Inc. closed on $11 million in first-round Series-A equity financing by Bear Stearns Merchant...

FCC to scrutinize open access to Interent

WASHINGTON-In a move with major implications for the future of mobile commerce and the $183 billion merger between America Online Inc. and Time Warner...

UPS customers can track packages wirelessly

ATLANTA-Domestic United Parcel Service customers can now track packages, find the nearest UPS drop-off location, calculate shipping rates and determine transit times for shipment...

Nextel and partners announce enterprise business application

SAN DIEGO-Nextel Communications Inc., Wireless Knowledge Inc. and Qualcomm Inc. have agreed to co-market and sell an enterprise solution enabling business customers to access...

Glenayre reports agreements

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Glenayre Technologies Inc. will supply its @ctiveLink two-way wireless messaging module for the Handspring Visor computer to Metrocall Inc., which Metrocall will distribute...

Cable & Wireless Optus reviews structure, strategy

LONDON-Cable & Wireless Optus announced it is conducting an ongoing review of structural and strategic options for all three of its operating businesses, Data...

Certicom seeks beta test participants

ATLANTA-Mobile e-commerce security provider Certicom Corp. announced it is accepting applications for participation in a beta testing program of a WinCE handheld virtual private...

Midwest Wireless offers voice dialing

MANKATO, Minn.-Midwest Wireless will begin offering voice-activated dialing Oct. 1 to its customers following the successful test of Preferred Voice Inc.'s Voice Integrated Platform...

Motorola, Palm collaborate on smart phone

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. and Palm Inc. are collaborating to create a new smart phone that combines Palm handheld computer functionality with a mobile phone.The...

Palm posts $401 M in revenue for quarter

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Palm Inc. shipped 1.5 million handheld computers during its first financial quarter of 2000, ended Sept. 1, up from 600,000 units shipped...

Stratos named one of fastest-growing Canadian companies

TORONTO-Canadian telecom service provider Stratos Global Corp. was recognized as the second fastest growing Canadian company over the past five years at the 2000...

Wireless faces possible change in tax code depreciation: Legislation would reduce measure from 10 years to five

WASHINGTON-Rep. Phil Crane (R-Ill.) is expected shortly to introduce legislation to reduce the depreciation life of wireless network equipment, one of various tax code...

Carriers face pressure of new technologies, services

NEW YORK-Telecommunications carriers worldwide are under significant pressure due to the bandwidth explosion, rising capital expenditures, competition from new players and delays in commercial...
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