Two-way messaging devices may have a niche in emergency services communications.U.S. emergency service organizations need an effective way to guarantee that their wireless devices...
The advent of packet-data networks and all the resulting applications-from picture messaging to push-to-talk services-creates a host of new issues that network operators and...
Driver distraction has become an increasing debate among lawmakers, with Congress likely to consider legislation soon that would ban the use of handheld cell...
SAN FRANCISCO-MarketWatch.com Inc. announced it purchased news and information provider Pinnacor Inc. for about $103 million. Pinnacor, formerly known as ScreamingMedia, offers a range...
BOULDER, Colo.-SandCherry Inc. recently committed to refining its focus by working with partners to offer complete mobility solutions to its enterprise and service provider...
Pictures of a possible Motorola Inc. smart phone using Microsoft Corp.'s operating system surfaced on an enthusiast Web site, further stoking industry rumors that...
Tokyo-HI Corp. will license its Mascot Capsule Engine Micro 3D Edition software to Motorola Inc.'s Personal Communications Sector for use on select Motorola handsets....
PARIS-French supplier Alcatel Corp. said Thailand's TA Orange signed a $100 million contract with Alcatel for a network enhancement.Alcatel will supply base stations and...
WASHINGTON-Nextel Communications Inc. was awarded the fixed-wireless assets of bankrupt WorldCom Inc. by Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Gonzalez.Nextel will pay $144 million for the licenses....
WASHINGTON-Legislation has been introduced with the goal of speeding the transition to digital television, which in turn should make spectrum in the attractive 700...
OLATHE, Kansas-Garmin International Inc. announced its iQue 3600 GPS-equipped personal digital assistant began shipping this week to electronics retailers and Garmin dealers in the...
KABUL, Afghanistan-Afghanistan will this weekend have mobile competition when the country's second GSM network launches July 27, according to a Reuters report.Last month, Aga...
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-Openwave Systems Inc. had a fiscal fourth-quarter net loss of $25.7 million, or 14 cents per share, compared with the previous quarter...
LONDON-M-Spatial mapping technology will be used for Vodafone U.K.'s new MapWay service, which offers maps and walking directions on mobile phones.MapWay is now available...
Driver distraction has become an increasing debate among lawmakers, with Congress likely to consider legislation soon that would ban the use of handheld cell...
PARIS-France Telecom R&D announced details on an experimental service that lets vacationers create multimedia travel albums by using their cell phones to transfer content...
SEATTLE-Qpass Inc. announced it has joined the Mobile Payment Forum, a global organization that promotes the development of a framework for the deployment of...
AUSTIN, Texas-Wireless Valley Communications Inc. released the latest version of its LANFielder personal digital assistant handheld wireless network measurement system. LANFielder PDA Version 8.0...
REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it plans to repurchase all outstanding 11.625-percent TeleCorp Wireless senior subordinated discount notes due April 15, 2009, and...
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.-Motorola Inc. has teamed with Avis Rent A Car System Inc. to make the Avis Assist phone-based navigation system available in up to...
