2003

WASHINGTON-The chiefs of the FCC’s Enforcement and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus want to go on field trips to see how well carriers are implementing wireless local number portability. In letters to …

WARREN, N.J.-Virgin Mobile USA L.L.C. reported its prepaid products and services are now available at more than 220 CompUSA Inc. stores nationwide, an expansion of its retail presence that includes …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Micro fuel cells face a number of hurdles before wide-scale use and acceptance is possible, according to research from ABI. The firm emphasized that regulatory approvals must be …

WASHINGTON-If the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association hoped to prove to the consumer-advocate world that its voluntary code of conduct, which it officially unveiled Sept. 9, is an adequate response …

MANILA, The Philippines-Globe Telecom, the second-largest mobile operator in the Philippines, launched multimedia messaging service interconnection with more than 30 MMS operators around the world and a new Java-based subscriber …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission Wednesday closed out the four-year-old National Coordination Committee, which developed standards for using public-safety spectrum in the 700 MHz band. After more than 20 meetings, the …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless and Ztango announced that Verizon customers can now download polyphonic ring tones and monotonic ring tones using the operator’s TXT messaging. Verizon said Ztango’s offering is the …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The emergence of converged wireless handheld devices capable of multiple communications tasks may provide relief for the seemingly slowing PDA industry, according to research firm ABI. Converged devices, …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission Wednesday proposed relaxing future license and buildout rules in an effort to bring the benefits of wireless to rural America. While the notice of proposed rulemaking …

SCHAUMBERG, Ill.-Clarity Technologies Inc. said it has closed $11.3 million in financing for its software technology for voice-based products. The funding, a Series A offering of preferred stock, was led …

ORLAND PARK, Ill.-Andrew Corp. said its Microceptor Window Mount Antennas are being used in Schlotzsky’s Deli made-to-order sandwich restaurants to provide Wi-Fi coverage to countertop Apple Mac computers and to …

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-L.M. Ericsson will use Proxim Corp.’s ORiNOCO AP-2000 Wi-Fi access point product in its wireless local area network solution for China Mobile, which will enable public hot spots in …

BOSTON-Diversinet Corp. said it has expanded its opportunities in the financial services and government sectors by acquiring Caradas Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Caradas provides a credential management platform for …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless completed the acquisition of a 10-megahertz PCS license serving the Pittsburgh, Pa., basic trading area from Devon Mobile Communications L.L.C. for $10.5 million in cash. Verizon Wireless, …

OTTAWA-Spotwave Wireless Inc. announced new capabilities for its SpotCell 100 line of repeater products for enhanced in-building coverage. The products now include support for SpotCell Coverage Extension Antennas, which extend …

Sprint PCS president Len Lauer said the carrier expects its upcoming Ready Link push-to-talk service will be competitive with Verizon Wireless’s current offering, though would still fall short of the …

NEW YORK-U.S. Cellular Corp. said it expects to spend more than $400 million upgrading its network to CDMA2000 1x technology by the end of next year, including $265 million through …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said its Mobile Station Modem chipset and software known as MSM6250 has been selected by LG Electronics for its W-CDMA handsets. “By integrating Qualcomm’s MSM6250 chipsets into …

LONDON-U.K. Wi-Fi operator The Cloud struck a deal with NWP Spectrum, which operates pay phones and Internet terminals across the country, to offer Wi-Fi services at an additional 7,000 locations. …

ROCKVILLE, Md.-MobilePro Corp. announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Constellation Networks Corp. The company plans to use stock and cash to acquire and fund the expansion …

Nextel Communications Inc. said its Nationwide Direct Connect service is now available in the northern region of Baja California, Mexico, including Tijuana, Ensenada, Rosarito, Mexicali and Tecate. The quasi-international coverage, …

MARLBORO, Mass.-Rogers AT&T Wireless will use Telica Inc.’s Plexus 9000 Gateway Mobile Switching Center application to handle network traffic more efficiently and to facilitate the operation of its dual TDMA …

Sprint PCS reported a deal with Cometa Networks that will allow Wi-Fi Access subscribers to roam onto select Cometa hot spots, which are expected to include more than 250 locations …

Nokia Corp. put a damper on the stock market as it announced its guidance for the third quarter. Although Nokia expects faster-than expected volume growth for its handsets for the …

FRANKFURT, Germany-Motorola Inc. announced it is working with luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin to create a mobile device to complement the new Aston Martin DB9 sports car, unveiled at …