Yearly Archives: 2003

Smithsonian features early cell phones

WASHINGTON-The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History received a collection of early cell phones and other wireless technology devices hailing from as long ago...

Opera Software launches browser for Nokia phones

OSLO, Norway-Browser company Opera Software announced its software is now available for Nokia Corp.'s 7650 and 3650 phones.Opera said its platform supports full Web...

TI says it is over slump, offers stock options

RICHARDSON, Texas-Texas Instruments Inc. said it is pulling out of its slump even as its chief executive officer defended the company's decision to offer...

MmO2 partners with General Wireless on Outlook access

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-MmO2's Ireland business will offer text messaging access to Microsoft Outlook through a new deal with General Wireless. The offering, dubbed Desktop Text,...

DCX Systems partners with Telstra to expand security service

ATLANTA-Numerex Corp. announced its Australian subsidiary DCX Systems Inc. will partner with Telstra to expand the availability of its Securitel service, a derived channel...

Dobson gets loan extension

OKLAHOMA CITY-Dobson Communications Corp. reported that Bank of America N.A. has extended the time for the completion of an amended and restructured loan with...

Nextel Partners launches in Georgia, South Carolina markets

AUGUSTA, Ga.-Nextel Partners Inc. said it launched wireless service in Augusta, Ga., and Aiken, S.C., allowing customers to use the service along Interstate 20...

Nextel Partners increases note sale amount

KIRKLAND, Wash.-Nextel Partners Inc. increased the amount of its previously announced agreement to sell $100 million of convertible senior notes due 2008 to $150...

Wireless Retail to sell Sprint PCS products

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...

Psion to integrate Wavetrend RFID technology

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...

T-Mobile USA to allow bundling of Hot Spot service

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...

Cingular appoints Baker to VP position

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...

Sprint PCS to offer Yahoo content to Vision customers

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...

Lone Star Phones sues Dobson

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...

Verizon Wireless acquires Devon Mobile properties

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...

AT&T Wireless launches 411 text messaging service

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. introduced its TXT-411 text messaging-based directory assistant service that the carrier said provides text-access to the White and Yellow...

Intel reaffirms 2Q outlook

WASHINGTON-Intel Corp. has reaffirmed its second-quarter revenue outlook of between $6.4 billion and $7 billion with a gross margin projection of 50 percent, according...

Vocera raises $8M in fourth round

CUPERTINO, Calif.-Vocera Communications Inc. has raised $8 million in its fourth round of funding that the company plans to use to fund its operations...

Tahoe releases CDMA IP blocks for multiple wireless standards

AUBURN, Calif.-Tahoe Semiconductor Inc. said it has unveiled its CDMA radio-frequency front end and integrated VCO Internet Protocol blocks for multiple wireless standards.The blocks...

Robert Gold Comm Systems introduces wireless security technology

LOS ANGELES-Robert Gold Comm Systems introduced the Gold Algorithm, a new technology that offers security for wireless communications networks. The technology, developed under contract...

Wayport gets Palm Beach resort contract

AUSTIN, Texas-Wayport was chosen to provide high-speed Internet access at The Breakers Palm Beach resort.Since April, guests have been able to connect to the...

Reality Wireless Networks, DONOBi announce merger

BREMERTON, Wash. - Reality Wireless Networks Inc. and DONOBi Inc. say they intend to merge to build broadband service provider to commercial and residential...

NEC, Agilent enter mobile phone display agreement

PALO ALTO, Calif.-NEC Corp. has selected Agilent Technologies Inc. to supply it with infrared transceivers with remote control capability for full-color display mobile phones."With...

Aether reports higher revenues, better net loss

OWINGS MILLS, Md.-Mobile data company Aether Systems Inc. reported a declining net loss and slightly increased revenues for the first quarter, but the news...

Wireless priority access phones being returned due to budget woes

ARLINGTON, Va.-Since the National Communications System no longer pays for wireless priority access service, some phones are being returned because agencies can no longer...
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