July 2005

SUNOL, Calif.-The MultiMediaCard Association announced a new svelte form factor aimed at the -phone market. The group’s newly finalized MMCmicro specification measures 12 by 14 by 1.1 millimeters and is …

WASHINGTON-The mobile phone industry applauded new legislation clarifying for depreciation purposes that computer-based equipment at cell sites is five-year property. CTIA, the U.S. cell-phone association, said currently there is significant …

The following information includes details on wireless companies that had ratings changes and information from financial analysts and banking and investment firms this week. Companies mentioned include Qualcomm, Lucent Technologies, …

PARIS-Alcatel Corp. announced it has partnered with @rteria, a subsidiary of the Reseau de Transport Electricite, the French electricity transport system, to begin experiments with WiMAX technology to provide broadband …

PARIS-Alcatel Corp. signed a multi-million dollar contract with Malaysian mobile operator Celcom to expand Celcom’s GSM network and upgrade it with a mobile next-generation network solution, which will increase the …

AUSTIN, Texas-More than 15 percent of U.S. “tweens” will own wireless phones by 2009, representing a significant opportunity for handset manufacturers, according to a report from iGillottResearch. The study indicates …

TORONTO-Nortel Networks Ltd.’s board of directors said it has declared dividends on two series of its outstanding preferred shares, the Cumulative Class A Series 5 and the Cumulative Class A …

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-John Newman, executive director of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, resigned his position with the group. Newman, who became executive director in March 2004, said he …

WASHINGTON-With little fanfare, an influential Democrat on the House Commerce Committee introduced legislation last month to reorganize the Federal Communications Commission. “The FCC originally created and organized its bureaus at …

EDINBURG, Va.-Sprint PCS affiliate Shenandoah Telecommunications Co., which offers various telecommunications services in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States, posted increasing revenues and wireless subscribers. The carrier’s Sprint retail wireless …

WASHINGTON-The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Thursday brought a lawsuit in state court against Nextel Communications Inc., Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile USA Inc. for allegedly deceiving consumers in …

BOSTON-American Tower Corp. announced it has completed its previously announced redemption of $75 million principal amount of its 9.375-percent senior notes due 2009. The company redeemed the notes pursuant to …

Shares of Sybase Inc. jumped more than 7 percent Thursday after the infrastructure provider and wireless software developer posted higher-than-expected second-quarter profits. The company said a 21-percent increase in its …

WASHINGTON-The Progress & Freedom Foundation said Thursday that state agencies should be given greater latitude on telecommunications social policy, but less on economic regulation. “The advent of digital technologies in …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Alltel Corp.’s board of directors today declared regular quarterly dividends on the company’s common stock. The 38-cent dividend is payable Oct. 3 to stockholders of record as of …

HAMBURG, Germany-Digital rights management company CoreMedia AG unveiled technology allowing two of the world’s most common DRM platforms to interoperate. The company announced an offering that supports both Microsoft Corp.’s …

WASHINGTON-More than one third of adults with landline telephone service say they’re ready to cut the cord and use only mobile phones at home in the next two years, according …

ALEXANDRIA, Minn.-Rural Cellular Corp. announced that its board of directors has determined not to declare the quarterly dividend payable on its 11.375-percent senior exchangeable preferred stock and its 12.25-percent junior …

WASHINGTON-A group has urged homeland security officials to require cellular carriers to take advantage of embedded cell-broadcast capability in mobile phones so U.S. citizens can receive wireless alerts during emergencies. …

ESPOO, Finland-Nokia Corp. posted a quarter largely in line with expectations, but its reliance on low-end phone sales appeared to scare investors. The company’s stock was down more than 10 …

VANCOUVER, British Columbia-PC card maker Sierra Wireless Inc. reported revenues of $21.9 million for the second quarter, a 57.5-percent decrease from the same period last year when the company posted …

Although Qualcomm Inc. lowered its expectations for W-CDMA and CDMA handset shipments, the company still managed to post results ahead of expectations. The company’s stock was up more than 6 …

Teens and young adults continue to transform the wireless marketplace in the United States, according to two studies released Thursday. Devices such as cell phones, handheld computers and MP3 players …

L.M. Ericsson announced its second-quarter earnings Thursday, reporting net profits of $744 million during the quarter, a 16-percent increase in profits from the second quarter of 2004 when Ericsson reported …

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd. announced it has secured a multi-million dollar contract with Electronia, a leading Middle Eastern communications provider and manufacturer. In the deal, Electronia will use …