Monthly Archives: June, 2005

Alcatel announces UMA technology for GSM/GPRS networks

CHICAGO-Alcatel Corp. this week announced an Unlicensed Mobile Access solution that provides access to GSM and GPRS mobile services over Bluetooth and 802.11 unlicensed...

Digicel awarded GSM license in Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti-Digicel Group, which operates several wireless networks in the Caribbean, said it was awarded Haiti's first GSM license through a tender process entered...

US Cellular offers MMS interoperability with Verizon Wireless

U.S. Cellular's 5 million subscribers can send photos and other content from their handsets to users on Verizon Wireless' network, the carrier said Wednesday....

Liberian carrier deploys GSM network from Nortel

MONROVIA, Liberia-Nortel Networks Ltd. deployed the first phase of a national GSM/GPRS network for Liberian operator Cellcom Telecommunications Inc., bringing wireless services to parts...

Hesse to run Sprint’s local unit

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp. named Daniel Hesse chief executive officer of its Local Telecommunications Division, which the company said it plans to spin off...

Nokia sued for patent infringement

HELSINKI, Finland-A Finnish inventor filed a patent lawsuit against Nokia Corp. on the company's home turf in Helsinki, alleging Nokia's products infringe on his...

SunCom Wireless signs logistics pact with Brightstar

MIAMI-SunCom Wireless Inc., which recently changed its name from Triton PCS Holdings Inc., signed a third-party logistics services agreement with Brightstar Puerto Rico Inc....

Global Signal files with SEC for stock sale

SARASOTA, Fla.-Global Signal Inc. filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that calls for the company to sell up to...

BCGI will contest shareholder lawsuit

WOBURN, Mass.-Boston Communications Group Inc. said it will contest a class-action suit brought by some shareholders in the wake of last month's $128 million...

TiVo launches app for Windows Mobile devices

DALLAS-TV recording company TiVo Inc. announced its new TiVoToGo service will allow users to download recorded TV shows to Windows Mobile devices, including personal...

Sierra Wireless abandons smart-phone market

Sierra Wireless Inc. announced it will abandon its attempt at the smart-phone business after a miserable outing with its first product, the Voq Professional...

Sprint teams with Yahoo! for wireless e-mail service

The wireless e-mail space remained hot Wednesday as Sprint PCS said it is teaming with Internet giant Yahoo! Inc. and software developer Seven to...

Leap hires Wokoun to head marketing, customer care

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. appointed Linda Wokoun senior vice president of marketing and customer care for its Cricket wireless service. Wokoun will be...

Proxim receives Nasdaq delisting notice

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Proxim Corp. said it has received notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. that it has failed to meet minimum bid requirements and...

Lucent to upgrade Russian 450 MHz network with EV-DO

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia-Delta Telecom, a 450 MHz mobile operator in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, selected Lucent Technologies Inc. to expand and add...

BellSouth plans wide area wireless initiatives

BellSouth Corp. is not letting its minority stake in wireless operator Cingular Wireless L.L.C. deter its own wireless efforts as the regional telecommunications provider...

Verizon exec says industry needs ‘fully functioning’ FCC

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission needs to be fully functioning, which means five members with none ready to leave, said Thomas Tauke, executive vice president...

BenQ takes over Siemens’ phone unit

After months of speculation, Siemens announced Taiwanese electronics manufacturer BenQ Group will take over its ailing mobile-phone business. Siemens will pay BenQ $307 million...

Senate likely to follow House on 2009 DTV hard date

WASHINGTON-The Senate will likely follow the House of Representatives' lead and set a hard date for the completion of the digital TV transition as...

GlobeTel buys WiMAX developer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-GlobeTel Communications Corp. announced it will acquire the assets of HotZone Wireless L.L.C., which develops WIMAX and extended range Wi-Fi systems. GlobeTel...

Wireless gaming legislation passes in Nevada

Gamblers in Nevada casinos will be able to use wireless devices to wager from casino bars, dance floors and poolsides under a new provision...

Midwest Wireless to deploy VoIP gear from Lucent

CHICAGO-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it will deploy Voice over Internet Protocol technology from its Accelerate Next-Generation Communications Solutions to upgrade rural wireless operator Midwest...

Telenor Mobile filter limits access to child-porn sites

OSLO, Norway-Telenor Mobile introduced a filter designed to limit mobile users' access to child pornography Internet sites.The child-porn filter expands on an offering the...

AG Interactive offers BREW-based urban-themed content

LOS ANGELES-AG Interactive has teamed with Def Jam Enterprises to offer urban-themed content and services through North American wireless operators supporting the BREW platform.AG...

Boingo reports roaming agreement at Boston airport

SANTA MONICA, Calif.-Boingo Wireless Inc. reported a roaming agreement with Advanced Wireless Group L.L.C. that adds Boston's Logan International Airport to Boingo's Wi-Fi Roaming...
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