2003

BOCA RATON, Fla.-Airspan Networks Inc., provider of broadband fixed wireless DSL networks, announced it plans to acquire Nortel Networks’ fixed wireless access business for $12.9 million by the end of …

SAN DIEGO-L.M. Ericsson said it has conducted a series of data calls in its CDMA2000 1x EV-DV lab, using its base station controller, packet core network, mobile switching center and …

WASHINGTON-The House of Representatives last week passed the E911 Implementation Act of 2003 by voice vote. “While most state governments tax cell-phone users for upgrades and implementation of enhanced 911 …

WASHINGTON-Michael Gallagher, President Bush’s nominee to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, told Senate lawmakers that engineering and trust among agencies are key to forging spectrum policies that balance …

Despite claims by wireless carriers that they will be prepared for wireless local number portability by the Nov. 24 deadline, an industry analyst’s report released last week called into question …

Just what are Craig McCaw and Nextel Communications Inc. up to, separately or together? Is there a grand plan waiting to be hatched or just some heady hedges that may-or …

Because operators prefer to manage capacity rather than allow it to dictate their businesses, the nation’s expanding subscriber base continues to pose problems. The traditional answer has been to build …

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Mobile gaming will be gangbusters in Western Europe, according to a new study, increasing from $228 million last year to nearly $3.4 billion in 2008. The total gaming …

WASHINGTON-The Senate late Thursday approved a spending bill rider that partially restores funding to a rural broadband loan program. The agriculture appropriations amendment, co-sponsored by Sens. Byron Dorgan (D-S.D.) and …

PLEASANTON, Calif.-FunMail Inc. announced a major new offering for the U.S. market that will allow mobile users to download daily newspaper comic strips, including Dilbert, Beetle Bailey, Dick Tracy, Herb …

KIRKLAND, Wash.-Wireless multiplayer gaming continues to capture the imagination of the industry, with Mforma Group Inc. announcing the latest effort. The company introduced its new multiplayer IHRA Drag Racing game, …

OSLO, Norway-U.K. phone manufacturer Sendo said it will use Opera Software’s mobile-phone browser in its Sendo X smart phone. Opera, which has less market share than other mobile browser suppliers, …

KPN Mobile and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. reached an agreement on their disputed U.K. third-generation operator business. KPN Mobile will sell its 15-percent stake in Hutchison 3G U.K. Ltd. to Hutchison …

RESTON, Va.-Broadband services provider XO Communications Inc. announced disappointing third-quarter 2003 results this week. Revenue was down 7.3 percent from last year’s third quarter to $279.4 million. In addition, revenue …

As first reported by RCR Wireless News Oct. 14, LG Electronics formally announced today its first GSM phones for the U.S. market, devices it will sell through Cingular Wireless. “Cingular …

DURHAM, N.C.-Kiwi PCS launched its fixed-rate $35 per month for unlimited local calling wireless service in Durham, N.C. The company, which is owned by ComScape Telecommunications Inc., currently offers service …

Nextel Communications Inc. won a number of wireless licenses, spectrum and tower leases for $51 million in an auction of certain assets of bankrupt wireless broadband service provider Nucentrix Broadband …

TOKYO-NTT DoCoMo Inc. has expanded its European i-mode reach to Greece with a partnership agreement with mobile operator Cosmote. DoCoMo is licensing Cosmote to launch i-mode services, the Japanese operator’s …

LONDON-Anite Telecom said it has introduced a new platform that runs on Agilent Technologies’ hardware for protocol testing and network simulation for GSM, GPRS and EGPRS. The beneficiaries include wireless …

RALEIGH, N.C.-Carolina West said it has upgraded its networks with a CDMA overlay using the equipment and services of Paragon Networks. According to the carrier, Paragon will provide “an end-to-end …

NEW YORK-Verizon Communications Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ivan Seidenberg will replace current Verizon board of directors chairman Charles Lee, who is set to retire his position Dec. 31. Verizon noted …

LUBBOCK, Texas-Sprint PCS affiliate Alamosa Holdings Inc. has again extended the expiration date of its offer to acquire its public debt from the end of business Nov.6 to Nov.7. The …

The cord linking Motorola Inc. and Chairman Christopher Galvin will remain for another two years as the vendor will retain his services as a consultant on a princely $1.4 million …

BOCA RATON, Fla.-Airspan Networks Inc., provider of broadband fixed wireless DSL networks, announced it plans to acquire Nortel Networks’ fixed wireless access business for $12.9 million by the end of …

BEIJING-UTStarcom and Panasonic Mobile Communications Inc. said they have entered into a joint venture to design, develop and manufacture third-generation equipment, focusing on Internet Protocol core networking solutions.The JV, which …