2003

WASHINGTON-The wireless industry’s concerns about customer churn if wireless local number portability is implemented could come to pass if the results of a recent survey are any indication. According to …

Some major vendors have come together to form a new industry cooperation known as the Common Public Radio Interface to allow members to make base station subsystems that can work …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. said it will use Texas Instrument Inc.’s 802.11 wireless networking and OMAP application processors for its Wi-Fi and cellular dual-system phone. Motorola said TI’s processors will work …

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.-The global commercial market for operational support systems software and services could grow 9.7 percent during the next five years, although that growth will likely not begin for …

MONTREAL-Canadian operator Microcell said it will become the latest operator to launch the Sony Ericsson P800 smart phone. The phone first became available in Europe and the Middle East late …

WASHINGTON-The Bush administration said Hynix Semiconductor Inc.-a manufacturer of computer chips for mobile phones and other high-tech gear-exported products to the United States that were unfairly subsidized, setting the stage …

SOLOTHURN, Switzerland-Flextronics Technology plans to close its production site here and cut 300 jobs, or more than 90 percent of its work force in the country. The company, which said …

WARSAW, Poland-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it has signed a contract to expand and upgrade SFERIA’s cdma2000 1x network here and in the surrounding areas. “This agreement will enable us to …

SEATTLE-WaterCove Networks has joined Qpass Inc.’s Prosperity Alliance, allowing the companies to work together to offer mobile data solutions. “Our expertise in business system integration and value-added service delivery naturally …

Handspring Inc. followed up on promises to update its Treo mobile phone/personal digital assistant device with the release of its new Treo 600, which breaks from the PDA form factor …

LONDON-Hong Kong-based PCCW has picked up 13 of 15 regional fixed wireless licenses auctioned in the United Kingdom. The auction for the 3.4 GHz spectrum generated $12.4 million for the …

CHELSEA, Mich.-Chrysler Group introduced a new service to connect a driver’s mobile phone with a microphone inside the car using Bluetooth technology, a step back from full-blown telematics services like …

NEW YORK-Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services raised the rating on Centennial Cellular Operating Co. L.L.C.’s and wireless provider Centennial Puerto Rico Operations Corp.’s $735 million jointly available secured bank facilities …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Satellite operators can expect growth and expansion after 2004 as the market is restructured through alliances and mergers, integrated solutions are introduced, and operational expenses are reduced, according …

ARMONK, N.Y.-IBM Corp. said it has built Wi-Fi environments for more than 600 boys and girls clubs in New York, Chicago, Oakland and other major cities, targeting more than 200, …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson signed a contract with Guangxi Mobile of China. Ericsson signed a $30 million deal to supply GSM and GPRS network equipment to Guangxi Mobile, bringing the subscriber …

LAKE CHARLES, La.-Sprint PCS affiliate US Unwired Inc. extended the expiration date of its existing offer to exchange 13.38-percent senior subordinated discount notes due Nov. 1, 2009, for $187.50 in …

MOSCOW-Russian mobile operator Mobile TeleSystems said it increased its ownership in Ukrainian Mobile Communications to 83.7 percent by acquiring an additional 26-percent stake in the Ukrainian operator. MTS paid Ukrtelecom …

KIRKLAND, Wash.-Nextel Partners Inc. entered into an agreement to sell $450 million of 8.125-percent senior notes due July 1, 2011, in a private placement. The carrier said it intends to …

Interest in the wireless enterprise market continues as Siemens, Colligo Networks, Aligo, Salesnet and Orsus Solutions announced new deals and products in the arena. First, Siemens Business Services Inc. announced …

Nextel Communications Inc. has reportedly signed a deal to become the primary sponsor of NASCAR’s top racing series, which is currently known as the Winston Cup Series, with a deal …

WASHINGTON-A federal appeals court on Tuesday said that Sprint Corp. could not challenge rules by the Federal Communications Commission allowing for technology specific-overlays as a way to conserve numbers. A …

LAS VEGAS-The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association will play a role in Shorecliff Communications’ Tower Summit and Trade Show scheduled for October. CTIA’s sponsorship is notable because of the group’s …

MUNICH, Germany-Siemens AG said it plans to replace the analog radio systems for the Finnish Rail Administration with digital GSM infrastructure for voice and data, covering 5,000 kilometers. “Within the …

WASHINGTON-A coalition of consumer advocates and state regulators on Monday sent a letter to senators urging them to reject efforts by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association to delay the …