2002

NEW YORK-LocatioNet announced a partnership with wireless location and messaging software developer TeleCommunication Systems (TCS). Through the partnership, LocatioNet customers can use the TCS Xypoint Location Platform solution to locate …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. and Lucent Technologies Inc. said they have completed a series of UMTS packet data calls, describing it as the “first such demonstration . with commercial 3G infrastructure …

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 …

RESTON, Va.-Nextel Communications Inc. introduced Actix’s Analyzer software across multiple markets to monitor the performance of the carrier’s network. Actix said the software will enable Nextel to more easily find …

AJAX, Ontario-Nokia announced it is now selling its RoofTop Wireless Routing fixed wireless mesh network system to carriers and Internet service providers in Canada through a reseller agreement with Tessco …

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it has signed a two-year deal to expand the GSM networks of Russian operator MegaFon targeting a population of 22 million.The vendor, which will supply core …

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it has begun shipments of its 7650 mobile phones, which feature color screens with a built-in camera. The handsets, which are Nokia’s answer to similar phones …

CAMPBELL, Calif.-P-Com Inc. closed an $8 million equity financing, as part of a $13 million equity round. The company said it issued 57,321,430 shares of unregistered common stock in connection …

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. …

SEATTLE-RealNetworks made enhancements that increase ease of use and add functionality to its RealOne Mobile Player this week. The company released a new user interface and functionality for the RealOne …

CHICAGO-Triton PCS Holdings Inc.’s said its co-branding agreement with AT&T Corp. is expected to end in February when the current deal between the two companies ends. “More than likely we …

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 …

CLINTON, Mass.-WorldCom Inc. said it plans to restate its financial statements for 2001 and the first quarter of 2002 as a result of an internal audit of the company’s capital …

OTTAWA-Nortel Networks Corp.’s shares tumbled to a 52-week low owing to a report of WorldCom’s accounting practices. The company’s stock fell more than 11 percent, or 18 cents, to $1.43 …

NEW YORK-Wireless advertising and entertainment company Upoc said it will conduct a wireless marketing campaign in conjunction with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the upcoming “Men in Black II” film. The …

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HERZELIA, Israel-Formula Telecom Solutions said it completed installation of its billing and customer relationship management software for Bulgarian operator MobilTel. MobilTel is Bulgaria’s largest GSM operator with more than 1.3 …

OSLO, Norway-Pocket IT said Norwegian operator NetCom launched a portfolio of location-based short message service (SMS) services using its technology. The services include information, navigation and community offerings.

SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS, France-The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) said it established a new task force to develop mobile signature standards. Mobile signatures are used to authenticate the identity of a person …

NEW DELHI, India-Telekom Malaysia (TM) has decided to invest US$150 million to expand the network of its cellular joint venture in Bangladesh, TM International Bangladesh (TMIB), during the next three …

MOSCOW-Russia will not issue third-generation (3G) licenses this year, and the earliest possible award date is the beginning of 2003. However, everything will depend on the presence of the necessary …

HELSINKI, Finland-BellSouth has rejected a US$650 million cash offer from the Norwegian state-controlled Telenor to acquire the U.S. corporation’s 46.5-percent equity interest in Sonofon, Denmark’s second-largest mobile telephone operator. BellSouth …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Allgon Telecom Ltd. announced Magnus Friberg has been made president, responsible for day-to-day operations, including sales, marketing and operations. Friberg rejoins Allgon, having served as vice president of sales …

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

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands-Messaging company Comverse Technology Inc. released a new developer took kit for multimedia messaging services, which the company said would help developers build, test and bring MMS-compatible applications …