Monthly Archives: October, 2003

Vodafone, 3 secure soccer content rights in U.K.

LONDON-Vodafone U.K. said it and rival operator 3 have jointly secured the FA Premier League mobile rights in a three-season deal. The rights begin...

Sprint updates video relay service for the deaf

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp. said it updated its video relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing, a service that allows users to...

Psion Teklogix releases notebook using Microsoft OS

Psion Teklogix released its new Netbook Pro portable computer, a device that uses Microsoft Corp.'s Windows CE.NET operating system.The move is notable as Psion...

SkyBridge completes Las Vegas network expansion

LAS VEGAS-SkyBridge Wireless Inc. announced the completion of the first phase of expansion of its high-speed wireless broadband network in Las Vegas.The network, capable...

Ericsson signs $1B replacement loan

L.M. Ericsson said it has signed a $1 billion revolving loan with its relationship banks, and it will replace the existing one that matures...

Toshiba develops alternative power source for mobile devices

TOKYO-Toshiba Corp. released a prototype of a compact, direct methanol fuel cell that could be used as an alternative power source to recharge batteries...

Kaiser appointed CellStar president, COO

CARROLLTON, Texas-Robert Kaiser will serve as CellStar Corp.'s president and chief operating officer. Paul Samek will take over Kaiser's previous role as chief financial...

Alltel reaches $1M settlement over environmental violations

WASHINGTON-U.S. officials said they reached a settlement with Alltel Corp. for environmental violations that require the Arkansas wireline-wireless carrier to pay a $1 million...

Activision wireless games to sell through Airborne Entertainment

MINNEAPOLIS-Activision Inc. will sell wireless versions of three of its popular desktop computer games through a new deal with wireless content company Airborne Entertainment....

Atsana releases new multimedia platform for handset makers

OTTAWA-Atsana Semiconductor Corp said it has unveiled its platform kit for makers of mobile phones and personal digital assistants.The product, known as the J2210...

Future offers good news, bad news for tower companies: Kitchen misses show due to medical reasons

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-Wireless carriers are going to have to fortify their networks to become increasingly reliable as more people cut the cord. Does that sound...

Portal to supply billing system to Australian operator

SYDNEY, Australia-Portal Software said it is the official billing partner of Personal Broadband Australia, the Australian wireless broadband company backed by U.S.-based Arraycomm Inc....

3G Americas releases MMS reference

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Wireless trade group 3G Americas released a new reference document that offers recommendations for multimedia messaging service interoperability. The group said network operators...

FCC’s Muleta: wireless reflections

It is difficult to believe that October marks the 20-year anniversary of when the first commercial cellular service was launched in Chicago. Who could...

Sonim to use Solid data manager technology in PTT offering

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Push-to-talk company Sonim Technologies Inc. will use embedded data manager technology from Solid Information Technology Corp., the companies announced."The next generation of...

SpectraSite prices stock offering at $30.25 per share

CARY, N.C.-SpectraSite Inc. said it has priced its previously announced secondary offering of 9 million shares of common stock at $30.25 per share. Underwriters...

Comarco releases new testing algorithms for networks

IRVINE, Calif.-Comarco Wireless said it has rolled out new testing algorithms that allow its Seven.Five Multigenerational wireless test system to enhance quality of service...

TIM launches TV service in advance of UMTS

MILAN, Italy-Italy's largest mobile operator Telecom Italia Mobile said that although it has not commercially launched its third-generation network, it has launched services that...

SBA to restate some financials for past 3 years

BOCA RATON, Fla.-SBA Communications Corp. said it will restate some financial statements from 2001, 2002 and 2003 to reflect this year's sale of towers...

Wireless Valley receives patent for network design tool

AUSTIN, Texas-Wireless Valley Communications Inc. has been awarded a patent for a network design and deployment tool. The patent covers instant error-checking capabilities for...

Nokia to supply $117M W-CDMA network in Singapore

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it has won a five-year, $117 million contract to supply Singapore carrier StarHub with equipment for a W-CDMA network.According to...

MmO2 Ireland offers mblogging service

DUBLIN, Ireland-Irish mobile operator MmO2 began a new service called FoneBlog that allows customers to create and run personal Web sites from their mobile...

GPS application demand to boost market

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Price points below $100 have made global positioning system receivers affordable to the masses, according to research from ABI. In fact, demand...

TIA praises Senate committee passage of tax-break legislation

WASHINGTON-The Telecommunications Industry Association applauded Senate Finance Committee passage of legislation that includes a tax break designed to foster broadband investment. "TIA supports the...

U.S. MMS market to balloon to $900M by 2007

BOSTON-New research shows the market for multimedia messaging services in the United States will grow from just $8 million last year to $900 million...
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