2000

BONN, Germany-Deutsche Telekom AG reportedly will combine its Internet service provider and cellular phone units to offer mobile data services on cellular phones via the Internet. Deutsche Telekom’s ISP, T-Online, …

HANOVER, Germany-Until demand for Wireless Application Protocol handsets increases, L.M. Ericsson won’t manufacture WAP handsets in volume, the company said at CeBIT 2000. Carriers have criticized manufacturers for being too …

Approximately 318.6 million new cellular connections will be added in Europe by 2007, of which 160 million will be Global System for Mobile communications connections, according to The Strategis Group’s …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-As President Clinton stated in his Economic Forum speech, “The United States is unambiguously committed to open markets and trade as the best engine we know of to …

Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced a number of new test-solution products and made improvements to others. The Agilent 84000 RFIC series model A20E is a low-cost test solution developed …

As new network and expansion opportunities flourish in Latin America and Asia, Palm Beach, Fla.-based International Tower Corp. formally announced last week its entry into the global wireless market as …

Globalstar L.P.’s worldwide service rollout took another step last week, bolstering its presence in Mexico where Globalstar de Mexico and Mexican cellular operator Iusacell formed a marketing agreement. According to …

Rumors of a merger between Telecom Italia Mobile and Deutsche Telekom’s T-Mobil wireless network emerged again last week, with the Italian press reporting such a move is being considered by …

Metrocall Inc. announced it has launched a marketing campaign in support of its agreement with HitMeNow.com, an online shopping service, formed in November. HitMeNow.com offers deals on tickets to entertainment …

VoiceStream Wireless Corp. announced plans to invest in Canadian Global System for Mobile communications operator Microcell Telecommunications Inc., a move that sets the stage for a seamless North American footprint. …

ESPOO, Finland-Nokia Oy announced the early availability of its open Iu Interface for third-generation mobile networks. Nokia said it will provide full compatibility to the Iu Interface-according to the 3G …

ESPOO, Finland-Nokia signed an agreement to expand New World Mobility’s network in Hong Kong. Nokia will deliver mobile switching equipment, base stations, high-capacity base station controllers, a full range of …

SAN FRANCISCO-Nokia and Visa International signed a global agreement to cooperate on the development of payment solutions for mobile electronic commerce. The deal calls for the companies to develop ways …

While most conversations about the wireless Internet have focused on transmitting data, a few companies are looking at creating a voice-based Internet-browsing model aimed specifically at mobile phone users. Nuance …

ESPOO, Finland-Vodafone New Zealand agreed to trial Nokia’s General Packet Radio Service core network solution and Wireless Application Protocol platform. Nokia said it will deliver its Internet Protocol core network …

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. expanded its Time Division Multiple Access network to Columbus, Ohio, as part of a 12-month expansion. “Our offers have been well-received in the marketplace, and …

The Federal Communications Commission on Jan. 7 released its decision establishing a new 700 MHz wireless service, setting the stage for a spectrum auction expected by congressional budget writers to …

CAIRO, Egypt-Orascom Telecom, which owns stakes in Egypt’s largest mobile provider, agreed to buy 80 percent of Telecel International, a pan-African telecommunications company that holds 12 Global System for Mobile …

Crown Castle International Crown Castle International Corp. announced Michael G. Ramke has been named vice president of business development for the United States and Philip M. Kelley has been named …

American Tower Corp. completed its private placement of $450 million principal amount of 5-percent convertible notes due 2010, issued at 100 percent of their face amount. The amount includes the …

Application developers looking to break into the increasingly popular wireless Internet industry will soon have an ally on hand to guide them through the maze of technologies, specifications and ever-multiplying …

REDMOND, Wash.-AirTouch Cellular and InfoSpace.com Inc. formed an agreement under which AirTouch will use InfoSpace.com’s Internet platform to deliver various Internet-based services as part of its AirTouch Mobile Web service, …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-BarPoint.com unveiled an alliance with Motorola Inc. under which the two will make BarPoint’s UPC-based shopping and information services accessible from Motorola TimePort Internet-enabled phones. Using BarPoint.com’s technology, …

DALLAS-Specialty manufacturer Dallas Semiconductor Corp. announced its latest battery-management chip, which significantly reduces the size and cost of battery electronics. According to the company, the DS2438 Smart Battery Monitor makes …

WASHINGTON-There is a split at the Federal Communications Commission regarding whether the agency should be lobbying for changes in the law that would protect radio-frequency licenses from bankruptcy. I “do …