2004

WASHINGTON-Congressional auditors said that a plan by the Federal Communications Commission to solve public-safety interference in the 800 MHz did not violate either the Antideficiency Act or the Miscellaneous Receipts …

Like an unquiet ghost, Nortel Networks Ltd.’s financial woes keep haunting its other pursuits. Since its financial inconsistencies snagged the spotlight, its contract wins and technology strides have been shadowed …

Wireless users today largely talk on their phones, but in the near future they may begin talking to their phones. Woburn, Mass.-based VoiceSignal Technologies Inc. has developed what the company …

Even before it plants its feet, Voice over Internet Protocol soon may see its sun fade as another protocol emerges on the horizon: Voice and Video over Internet Protocol. Triggered …

Though often regarded as the most important quarter of the year for wireless customer acquisitions and thus the most highly competitive, this year’s fourth quarter is expected to be particularly …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission’s decision that it has jurisdiction over Voice over Internet Protocol matters will increase pressure on Congress to pass legislation next year to reform the universal-service program, …

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 …

TORONTO-Canadian communications and media company Rogers Communications Inc. said it will launch an exchange offer for all of the outstanding Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. class B restricted voting shares owned …

In what is traditionally a quiet period for the wireless industry, T-Mobile USA Inc. reported robust third-quarter results that trailed only Verizon Wireless in customer growth and further separated the …

Although wireless device vendor Sierra Wireless Inc. continues to ride a wave of positivity on Wall Street, at least one firm believes the company is in for a quick fall …

CAMPBELL, Calif.-Berkana Wireless Inc. introduced its BKW9000-based radio reference design kits. The kits are designed to speed development of cellular handsets and handhelds based on the BKW9000 line of single-chip …

Cingular Wireless L.L.C. and Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. unveiled a mobile picture postcard application. The application, which Cingular said is the first of its kind, allows users to create …

PISCATAWAY, N.J.-Telcordia Technologies has established a Brazilian-based entity, Telcordia Technologies do Brasil Ltda, and has opened new offices in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo to work closely with local …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Google Inc. will add post office protocol support to its Gmail service, allowing customers to wirelessly check their accounts on certain handsets. The Web search company will roll …

CHATSWORTH, Calif.-Wireless users gave Sanyo top marks in J.D. Power and Associates’ third annual “2004 U.S. Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation Study.” The report surveyed more than 13,000 wireless users on …

After months of suggesting wireless customers switch from their current operators to Verizon Wireless, the nation’s second-largest carrier has launched a new advertising campaign in the Northeast specifically targeting AT&T …

LONDON-The Starmap Mobile Alliance, an alliance of 11 European wireless carriers, said it is rolling out a new multi-country corporate service for customers across Europe. Aimed at multinational customers, the …

L.M. Ericsson expects the global market for mobile systems to slightly top 2004 figures, reflecting the company’s high spirits about its leading position in infrastructure. “Confidence is back in the …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson announced several global contracts Thursday at its Fall Capital Markets Day. Ericsson said it will establish, operate and maintain Brasil Telecom’s GSM core operations in the regions …

LOS GATOS, Calif.-Mesh networking continues to gain steam as Firetide Inc. released two new mesh networking products operating in the 5 GHz band, its HotPoint 1500 routers for both indoor …

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia-Skype users will be able to make calls and send text messages over the Internet through a new product by software developer Global Exploration Inc. Global said it …

BETHLEHEM, Pa.-Illinois Valley Cellular selected Infonxx Inc. to provide basic directory assistance services and enhanced information services to its customers. IV Cellular provides wireless service in eight counties in northcentral …

SAN DIEGO-L.M. Ericsson said it has signed a contract extension with T-Mobile USA Inc. for GSM equipment and deployment in the 1900 MHz band. The contracts also will cover GPRS …

SEATTLE-M-commerce software developer Qpass has acquired Altamedius, a Dublin, Ireland-based multichannel payment technology provider, the companies announced yesterday. Qpass said the acquisition will help it exploit the growing m-commerce market …

Canadian communications and media company Rogers Communications Inc. said it will launch an exchange offer for all of the outstanding Rogers Wireless Communications Inc. class B restricted voting shares owned …