Monthly Archives: August, 2003

WorldCom faces bankruptcy confirmation delay, debarment from government work

WASHINGTON-The judge overseeing the bankruptcy of WorldCom Inc., parent of SkyTel paging, delayed by two weeks the telecom giant's confirmation hearing. Bankruptcy Judge Arthur...

Cingular says NextWave purchase not a done deal

Despite a press release from NextWave Telecom Inc.'s public relations company that a deal had been reached, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. said it is still...

Kirusa says Nuance-enabled suite now available

EDISON, N.J.-Kirusa Inc. said its suite of multimodal solutions designed to run on speech recognition software from Nuance, is now available. The solutions will...

Aeroflex buys Racal Wireless

PLAINVIEW, N.Y.-Aeroflex Inc. has acquired testing solutions company Racal Wireless Solutions Group for cash of $38 million and a deferred payment of up to...

AT&T Wireless completes swap with U.S. Cellular

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it has completed a previously announced swap of wireless licenses and properties with U.S. Cellular Corp. covering 15...

Russia’s VimpelCom deploys Intec billing system

ATLANTA-Intec Telecom Systems has deployed its Interconnect billing solution with Russian wireless telecommunications provider VimpelCom. The solution now supports VimpelCom's 17 interconnect billing partners...

Vodafone takes full control in Malta

LONDON-In its continued plan to take full control of its mobile subsidiaries, Vodafone Group plc said it increased its holding in Vodafone Malta Ltd....

Second Microsoft-enabled smart phone possible in U.S.

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. may not be the only company looking to sell a mobile phone using Microsoft Corp.'s software in the United States;...

IDC reports positive news on handset front

The mobile-phone industry took a collective deep sigh of relief, as new research found phone shipments are growing at an impressive rate and sales...

Crown Castle reports decreased revenue, increased loss

HOUSTON-Crown Castle International Corp. was the latest public tower company to release its second-quarter 2003 financial results.The company reported revenue of $224.2 million, down...

TI acquires Wi-Fi maker Radia

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Texas Instruments Inc. said it has acquired Radia Communications, which specializes in radio frequency designs for 802.11-based products.The value of the deal was...

European operator alliance announces first services

BONN, Germany-The European operator alliance formed earlier this year to counter Vodafone Group plc's strong European presence announced its first products and services. The...

Verizon, Vodafone to offer dual-branded data service

Instilling further proof of their strong partnership Verizon Wireless and minority interest parent company Vodafone Group plc reported plans to develop a dual-branded "Verizon...

Pumatech makes third acquisition this year

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Synchronization company Pumatech Inc. continued its buying spree with the acquisition of wireless enterprise company Spontaneous Technology (SponTec) of Salt Lake City....
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