Monthly Archives: March, 2002

CA releases trial version of Advantage Wireless Integrator

ISLANDIA, N.Y.—Business software giant Computer Associates International Inc. released a trial version of its Advantage Wireless Integrator, which the company said allows businesses to...

TIW completes recapitalization

MONTREAL—Telesystem International Wireless Inc. said it has completed its units issuer bid, a nine-month recapitalization process during which the company has reduced its corporate...

Britney now on small wireless screen in nGame agreement

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Along with her screen debut, Britney is also entering the wireless industry.Wireless entertainment company nGame Inc. said it scored an agreement with...

InterDigital works with Virginia Tech CWT

KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.—InterDigital Communications Corp. said it is collaborating with Virginia Tech.'s Center for Wireless Telecommunications to sponsor and help guide research on...

UltraRF appoints Arrow to distribute semiconductor products in North America

SAN JOSE, Calif.—UltraRF Inc. announced at the Wireless Systems Design Conference & Expo this week that it has appointed Arrow Electronics Inc. to distribute...

AT&T adds handsets to GSM/GPRS portfolio

REDMOND, Wash.—AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it added the Sony Ericsson T68 and the Nokia 8390 handsets to its portfolio of GSM/GPRS devices.The T68...

Nortel wins expansion contract in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Nortel Networks said it won a $60 million GSM 900 MHz contract from Ufone in Pakistan. The expansion will increase capacity for Ufone,...

Motorola confirms GSM contract win in Thailand

HONG KONG—Motorola Inc. said it signed a $253 million agreement to supply GSM 1800 MHz network equipment to TA Orange in Thailand.The deal includes...

Brother, PrinterOn partner for mobile printing solution

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.—Brother International Corp. and PrinterOn Corp. have partnered to allow mobile professionals to print while outside the office.The companies plan to enable remote...

Boundless Depot announces IM services for wireless devices

LAS VEGAS—Boundless Depot, which offers wireless services to the deaf and hearing-impaired community, announced its new RadeIM instant messenger service, available for $4.95 per...

FTC report finds government guidance needed in m-commerce

WASHINGTON—A new Federal Trade Commission staff report concludes more government guidance may be necessary to supplement self-regulation of wireless privacy, security and advertising in...

Infonxx picks VoltDelta for switching infrastructure

BETHLEHEM, Pa.—Infonxx has chosen VoltDelta to provide advanced switching infrastructure for MobileSource, Infonxx's directory assistance service for wireless listings.MobileSource allows callers to reach other...

Microsoft names Knook to head wireless biz

REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp. announced it combined its Network Service Provider and Mobile Devices business divisions, and that Microsoft veteran Peter Knook will head the...

UbiNetics launches multimode protocol software

CARY, N.C.—UbiNetics said it has launched a multimode protocol software to smooth migration from GSM/GPRS to wideband CDMA."UbiNetics is currently working with all major...

Antitrust overhaul puts wireless oversight in hands of DoJ

WASHINGTON—The Bush administration today announced an overhaul of antitrust procedures and responsibilities, a move giving the Department of Justice full oversight of wireless services...

I-mode to make European debut in Germany

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands—After much speculation about i-mode services in the European market, KPN Mobile said its German subsidiary E-Plus will begin offering the...

Verizon to cut 10,000 jobs this year

NEW YORK—Verizon Communications said it expects to cut the equivalent of 10,000 jobs this year through attrition, less overtime and fewer consultants. The carrier...

VoiceStream adds 667K subscribers in 4Q

BELLEVUE, Wash.—VoiceStream Wireless Corp. released additional information on its fourth quarter and full-year 2001 results showing the carrier added 667,400 net subscribers during the...

Xtreme Spectrum demos streaming video on UWB

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Xtreme Spectrum Inc. said it demonstrated streaming video applications using ultra-wideband technology.The demonstration used four DVD players broadcasting four different MPEG-2 video...

Corporate IT spending on wireless apps to grow 94 percent this year

ARLINGTON, Va.—International corporate IT industry spending on wireless applications will reach $680,000, a 94-percent increase from 2001 spending, according to a new report from...

Cingular introduces new pricing plans

ATLANTA—Cingular Wireless introduced new pricing plans eliminating roaming and long-distance charges in the United States. The plans, which are set to take effect this...

Aftermarket Technology to sell common stock

WESTMONT, Ill.—Aftermarket Technology Corp. announced it will sell 2.4 million shares of its common stock to an underwriters group led by Morgan Stanley, Merrill...

Sprint, Nortel trial CDMA smart antenna technology

OTTAWA—Sprint PCS and Nortel Networks completed trials using Nortel's CDMA smart antenna technology, which the company said is designed to provide double the voice...

Commnet restructures into two entities

BURR RIDGE, Ill.—Commnet Wireless said its company has been restructured into two separate corporate entities.Commnet Supply L.L.C. will focus on wireless infrastructure distribution and...

Western Multiplex rejects DMC Stratex Networks offer

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—Western Multiplex Corp. rejected the unsolicited offer made by DMC Stratex Networks Inc. last week to acquire Western Multiplex.The board of directors reaffirmed...
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