November 2004

ALLENTOWN, Pa.-Agere Systems Inc. said it has introduced a technology framework that will allow mobile handset vendors to rapidly develop wireless phones for multimedia applications such as audio and video …

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-Wireless local area network aggregator iPass Inc. said it will launch monthly and annual flat-rate subscription plans for its enterprise customers beginning Dec. 1 covering the company’s U.S.-based …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Royal Philips Electronics introduced what it said is the world’s smallest FM radio solution for mobile devices. The company said about 15 percent of mobile phones sold worldwide …

PLANTATION, Fla.-Transnet Wireless Corp. and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced an agreement that calls for Transnet to supply its Transnet Wireless Internet systems to park locations throughout the …

WASHINGTON-The Food and Drug Administration has launched a new initiative to study the use of radio frequency identification technology to improve the safety and security of drugs, an effort with …

WASHINGTON-President Bush late Tuesday renominated Democrat Jonathan Adelstein to a new five-year term on the Federal Communications Commission, a stunning turnabout resulting from a high-level political deal following the defeat …

SAN DIEGO-Bandai America Inc. joined the community-gaming fray Monday, launching a new title for Sprint PCS’ Game Lobby. The subsidiary of toy-making giant Bandai Co. Ltd. released “Ace Yeti Trapper,” …

TORONTO-Canadian wireless provider Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. said its Rogers Wireless Inc. subsidiary is launching a $2.35 billion private placement of fixed and floating rate senior secured notes and fixed …

A Russian firm, Whale Telecom Ltd., is seeking more than $400 million in compensatory and punitive damages in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against wireless company Qualcomm Inc. Also joined in the …

SYDNEY, Australia-Australia’s largest wireless carrier Telstra Corp. launched Telstra Mobile Broadband, a 1 EV-DO service. The carrier said the service offers broadband-equivalent speeds with average data speeds of 300 to …

LONDON-The world’s largest mobile operator said it grew its proportional customer base to 146.7 million at the end of September and will double its dividend for the six months to …

Cingular Wireless L.L.C. moved another step closer in its plans to integrate AT&T Wireless Services Inc.’s operations with the conversion of 1,055 AWS company-owned stores into Cingular Wireless stores. The …

Handset makers opened the floodgates on new phones and carrier deals for the holiday season, with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Nokia Corp., Research In Motion Ltd. and others making announcements. …

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.-Inventory discrepancies led Symbol Technologies Inc. to overstate its third-quarter net earnings by $3.3 million, the company said late Monday. In October, Symbol, which sells mobile computing devices and …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. said it signed an agreement to acquire MeshNetworks Inc. to extend its broadband wireless capability for next-generation content, including data, video, location and Voice over Internet Protocol …

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Sprint PCS affiliate iPCS Inc. closed on the sale and leaseback of 51 towers late last week as part of an agreement reached in September to sell up …

GENEVA-Siemens Business Services and air transport communications group SITA Information Networking Computing will partner to allow wireless users to check in for flights over their handsets, the organizations announced Tuesday. …

RESTON, Va.-As part of its 10-year, $750 million sponsorship deal with NASCAR, Nextel Communications Inc. reported that the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series points fund will distribute more than $24 million …

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-Wireless local area network provider and aggregator Boingo Wireless Inc. named David Hagan chief executive officer, replacing company founder Sky Dayton, who will remain chairman of the board …

HONG KONG-Siemens AG said it is ramping up its third-generation efforts in the network market in Asia even as it jointly presented a new base station line with NEC Corp. …

HACKENSACK, N.J.-GoAmerica Inc., a provider of telecommunications services for the hearing impaired, announced that it has retained investment banking firm Daniels & Associates to identify potential acquisition candidates. “Daniels & …

Verizon Wireless began offering ringbacks in some California markets, marking the first time a major U.S. carrier has offered the service. Ringbacks are clips of music callers hear instead of …

Wireless technology and service company InPhonic Inc. enjoyed a major initial public offering Monday, raising a total of $108.9 million in net proceeds. The company had initially expected to raise …

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-Citing low levels of customer satisfaction, a Harris Interactive Inc. study found that 13 percent of wireless customers have switched wireless providers during the past 12 months, an additional …

BONN, Germany-Warner Bros. Online and T-Mobile International have signed a wireless distribution deal that brings Warner Bros. Entertainment brands’ information on upcoming properties to T-Mobile customers throughout Europe. The deal …