July 2002

ARLINGTON, Va.-Despite the dark shadow the depressed economy has cast on much of the U.S. wireless sector, the Consumer Electronics Association’s recently released Digital America 2002 report shows wireless device …

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless introduced a trio of business solutions designed for customers using the carrier’s GSM/GPRS network. The solutions includes Office Online, a ViAir Inc.-provided product that allows customers to …

I am responding to your article that appeared in the June 3 edition, “On-network calling plans satisfy carriers, customers,” by Dan Meyer. Your description of the Rural Cellular Corp. roaming …

NEW YORK-A strong correlation exists between poor corporate governance and the spate of debt downgrades to junk-bond status and, conversely, a link is emerging between socially responsible company practices and …

MANKATO, Minn.-Regional wireless carrier Midwest Wireless announced it deployed wireless data services that include XML and Web services through a new deal with PolarLake. “This project furthers Midwest Wireless’ efforts …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Ericsson AB said it has won a $105 million contract to supply Yugoslavian major carrier Serbian Mobtel with GSM network equipment, targeting 2 million subscribers. “The enhancements this contract …

ATLANTA-Ahead of its planned launch of wireless service in New York City next month, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. opened a Cingular Zone in Rockefeller Center allowing potential customers to try out …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Personal digital assistant giant Palm Inc. reported solid earnings in line with investor expectations and company projections, evidence the company has reined in its costs and cash management. …

LAKE CHARLES, La.-Wireless operator US Unwired launched its Big Mouth calling plan, allowing customers to make unlimited monthly calls for $35 per month. Customers can also purchase additional features, including …

NEW YORK-Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Motorola Inc. because of what the rating agency describes as pressure on the wireless vendor’s performance in all segments of its businesses. Its senior unsecured …

for mMode REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. introduced its e-Wallet integrated billing platform for its mMode service, allowing content providers to charge their digital services directly to customers’ wireless phone …

OXFORD, United Kingdom-U.K.-based British Telecommunications has launched three wireless local area network (WLAN) “hot spots” in London to provide personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop users with high-speed Internet access. …

WASHINGTON-Even though the company recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, the Washington Post reported NII Holdings Inc. plans to pay nearly $6 million in retention bonuses to 24 employees …

SAN DIEGO-More than 26 percent of Leap Wireless International Inc. Cricket customers reported they do not have a traditional wireline phone at home, according to a company survey, well ahead …

The text messaging industry in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds, and most agree it has the potential to be huge. The application is really the first …

DENVER-Rcrnews.com and globalwirelessnews.com announce wireless delivery of news alerts. Beginning today online subscribers using Palm or Pocket PC-based devices can register to receive news updates wirelessly from either site. “In …