Yearly Archives: 2002

FCC allows bidders to opt out of NextWave re-auction

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday gave Verizon Wireless Inc. what it has been begging for-relief from the re-auction of the PCS C- and...

Boingo introduces WiFi app for Pocket PC 2002

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-Boingo Wireless said it has introduced what it described as the first full-featured WiFi application for Pocket PC 2002. It can be...

Agere platform could lower software costs

ALLENTOWN, Pa.—Agere Systems said it has unveiled a wireless platform that will shave software costs by as much as $25 million and offer services...

Andrew announces system for RF over optical fiber

ORLAND PARK, Ill.-Andrew Corp. said its new EOCell RF Over Fiber solutions provide efficient transport of wideband radio-frequency signals over optical fiber.Applications for EOCell...

AT&T Wireless Services amends Alaska Native Wireless terms

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. amended the terms of its participation in Alaska Native Wireless, which was its designated entity bidding partner in the...

Spain’s Xfera pushes back 3G launch until 2004

MADRID, Spain-The Spanish government may be considering easing the terms of the country's third-generation (3G) licenses, but it appears that even this move may...

Chile, Argentina, Puerto Rico top competitive ranking

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina-Chile, Argentina and Puerto Rico top a ranking of competition in the telecommunication sector of Latin America in a survey carried out...

Sprint PCS cuts jobs

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint PCS said it will cut approximately 1,600 employees and 500 contractors in an attempt to reduce its operating expenses and create...

Ricke takes on turnaround tasks at Deutsche Telekom

DUBLIN, Ireland-Having returned T-Mobile to a pre-eminent position in the German mobile sector, Kai-Uwe Ricke has been handed the much greater challenge of reviving...

Rural Cellular reports $124M in revenues

ALEXANDRIA, Minn.-Rural Cellular Corp. posted $124.3 million in total revenues for the third quarter, a slight increase from the $123.2 million the carrier reported...

Brodsky says Sharrock wrong on U.S. attitudes

Editor:While I always enjoy good sarcasm, Stuart Sharrock's column, "Sorry to be stupid, but ...," on American reactions to Europe's third-generation (3G) wireless fiasco...

Spain considers relaxing 3G requirements

MADRID, Spain-The Spanish government is considering easing terms of third-generation licenses in the country, including reducing the investment guarantees required by 3G license holders...

Report: DT not likely to sell T-Mobile USA

BERLIN-A German news agency reported that Deutsche Telekom AG does not plan to sell its T-Mobile USA Inc. division and will instead look for...

STI partners with Heinz on installation solutions

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Superconductor Technologies Inc. said it has formed a strategic alliance with Heinz Corp. to provide, design and install solutions, especially for wireless...

Leap reports smaller net loss; customer additions drop

SAN DIEGO-In the midst of a corporate restructuring, Leap Wireless International Inc. reported $155.2 million in total revenues for the third quarter, more than...

Globe launches customized GPRS messaging service

MANILA, The Philippines—Ayala-owned Globe Telecom has entered an agreement with Norwegian supplier Colibria for the development of a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) messaging...

Summus to resell Single Touch products

RALEIGH, N.C.-Technology platform provider Summus Inc. announced it will maintain and resell mobile phones and services from Single Touch Interactive, which controls a portfolio...

Qualcomm looks to bring cdma2000 to Taiwan, Hong Kong

HONG KONG-A top Qualcomm Inc. executive said his company is undergoing talks to bring its cdma2000 technology to Hong Kong and Taiwan, according to...

Cramo joins Qualcomm consortium

SAN DIEGO, Calif.-Cramo AB said it has joined Qualcomm's construction equipment consortium as an advisory council member."Cramo is the first European-based consortium member and...

Bluefish releases new SIM-based applications

READING, United Kingdom-Bluefish Technologies released a range of new SIM-based applications for sale to wireless carriers, including a prepaid service, ring tone download capabilities...

Justice clears way for creation of 3G patent platforms

WASHINGTON-Following similar moves by the European Commission (EC), the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday cleared the way for the formation of five patent platforms...

S&P lowers rating on Ntelos

NEW YORK-Following the recent announcement that it has engaged a financial adviser to analyze its business plan, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services lowered its...

Pak minister questions GSM license to Millicom

NEW DELHI, India—A member of the Pakistani cabinet has questioned the award of a GSM license to Paktel, a subsidiary of Millicom International, by...

Willtek releases converter for Griffin receivers

INDIANAPOLIS-Willtek Communications released a new Up-Converter for its Griffin series of RF Receivers. The company said the new converter adds the frequency range from...

Baran Group acquires o2wireless

NEW ORLEANS-The Baran Group Ltd. announced it has acquired o2wireless Solutions Inc., and the company will become a wholly owned subsidiary, called Baran Telecom,...
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