2003

Nokia Corp.’s 6200 EDGE-capable phone hit store shelves this week, making AT&T Wireless Services Inc. the first carrier in the world to sell an EDGE phone. However, the phone today …

WASHINGTON-Telecom and high-tech sectors, beaten down and eager for an economic revival, last week found themselves forced to pick and choose among competing tax-cut packages in Congress after the GOP-led …

The legacy Mal Gurian leaves the wireless industry will be found as much in the generations of people he has influenced as in the technological innovations he has shaped. Gurian …

Chipmakers continue to stake claims in anticipation of an assured industry upswing. Bellwethers Intel Corp. and Texas Instruments Inc. offered optimistic second-quarter projections, reinforcing a view that the sector has …

Hutchison’s 3 is one of the European carriers to blaze the trail for third-generation UMTS technology with a launch of its services in Sweden, emphasizing mobile video communication. “We offer …

WASHINGTON-The Department of Homeland Security is considering a controversial plan that could dramatically reshape the relationship between the wireless industry and the federal government on critical infrastructure protection, an initiative …

BERWYN, Pa.-Triton PCS Holdings Inc. reported $188.5 million in total revenues for the first quarter of 2003 compared with $156.7 million the carrier posted during the first quarter of 2002. …

PHOENIX-Verizon Wireless named John Pappas director of business sales for the carrier’s Desert Mountain Region where he will lead, plan and direct sales of wireless communications and data products and …

TORONTO-Rogers Wireless Inc. named Joseph Chesham president of the carrier’s Ontario region where he will be responsible for all sales, distribution, service and regional marketing activities.

VIENNA, Austria-Two mobile operators have launched UMTS services in Austria, highlighting a new 3G momentum on the European continent. The two carriers, Mmobilkom Austria and Hutchison 3G Austria, are emphasizing …

NEW YORK-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it has slashed its operating expenses by as much as 74 percent and the measures have increased margins by 16 percentage points and put the …

LISBON, Portugal-Portuguese wireless operator TMN announced it will begin selling a phone using Microsoft Corp.’s Smartphone operating system though a partnership with oil and gas company Galp Energia. The companies …

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-Paging and messaging carrier Arch Wireless Inc. reported a net income of $6.1 million for its first quarter on revenues of $165 million, while showing a decline in subscribers …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp.’s chairman William Esrey is reportedly set to resign his position next week handing over the leadership reigns to recently appointed chief executive officer Gary Forsee, according …

TOKYO-NTT DoCoMo Inc. said all 1,000 Wristomo wristphone that were planned for its first production run sold out within 20 minutes. The wireless device, which sells for $316, is designed …

WASHINGTON-A House Judiciary subcommittee last week approved legislation that would effectively ban most Internet gambling on all communications platforms, including wireless networks. The bill would prohibit the use of credit …

WASHINGTON-The House last week passed a bill authorizing $2.36 billion over three years for nanotechnology research and development, funding lawmakers predict will lead to high-tech business gains here and abroad. …

REDMOND, Wash.-Nokia Corp.’s 6200 EDGE-capable phone hit store shelves this week, making AT&T Wireless Services Inc. the first carrier in the world to sell an EDGE phone. However, the phone …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Independent wireless agent Wireless Retail Inc. reported a deal with Sprint Corp. to begin selling Sprint PCS devices and services in its more than 2,000 nationwide distribution points. …

LONDON-Psion Teklogix will integrate Wavetrend Technologies’ active RFID reader technology into its Workabout handheld devices to offer the companies’ combined customer base enhanced identification and tracking functionality. “By combining Psion …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-T-Mobile USA Inc. said it will now allow subscribers to bundle unlimited access to its HotSpot service to their current wireless voice and data bill for an additional $20 …

ATLANTA-Cingular Wireless L.L.C. appointed Joe Baker vice president where he will lead the company’s nationwide business voice and data sales and operations, oversee support and retention of existing Cingular business …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint PCS and Yahoo Inc. reported an agreement to distribute Yahoo products and services to Sprint PCS’ Vision customers. The Yahoo products and services include mail, messenger, sports, …

DALLAS-LSPCS Inc., which does business as independent retailer Lone Star Phones, filed suit in federal court against Dobson Cellular Systems Inc. claiming the wireless carrier illegally terminated its contracts, and …

WOBURN, Mass.-Verizon Wireless acquired a wireless license and related network assets from Devon Mobile Communications for $635,000. Verizon Wireless said the acquisition, which includes the Lebanon BTA covering 181,000 potential …