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LONDON-The market for WiMAX subscriber terminals and base stations could exceed 20 million per year by 2009, representing a significant opportunity for chipmakers, according to a new Strategy Analytics report. …

SAN DIEGO-Rural carrier Eloqui Wireless plans to offer One Voice Technologies Inc.’s MobileVoice service to its customers, according to a multiyear agreement the two companies signed. The MobileVoice service incorporates …

WASHINGTON-State and local taxes imposed on telecom services are more than double the average tax assessed on general business, according to a new study released today by the Council On …

SAN MATEO, Calif.-Sonim Technologies Inc. said it has successfully completed an Open Mobile Alliance-compliant Push to Talk over Cellular call over a UMTS network using its Sonim Xperience PoC Client. …

WASHINGTON-Democrats on the House telecommunications subcommittee Thursday bemoaned the lack of a subsidy for consumers who have not purchased either digital TV sets or who receive their TV signals from …

The Helsinki Stock Exchange issued a warning to Nokia Corp. for what it described as “breaching the disclosure requirements applicable to listed companies.” The stock exchange said Nokia did not …

NEW YORK-Lucent Technologies Inc. will pay Lightbridge Inc. $1.4 million to settle a lawsuit between the two companies. The settlement arises out of a software distribution deal gone sour. Lightbridge …

NEW YORK-Motorola Inc. sold its entire equity stake in Honduran wireless carrier Celtel. Millicom International Cellular said it acquired part of the stake from Motorola, bringing Millicom’s ownership to two-thirds …

TORONTO-Canadian telecommunications provider Rogers Communications Inc. named Nadir Mohamed president and chief operating officer of the communications division of Rogers, which includes both Rogers Wireless and Rogers Cable. Mohamed also …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson has signed a $150 million contract with Russia’s largest mobile operator, OAO Mobile TeleSystems, to expand its GSM network capacity and coverage in six regions. Ericsson will …

WASHINGTON-U.S. District Judge Catherine Blake today stopped cold the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions’ legal efforts to shut down IFAST Ltd., the Maryland-based firm that assigns codes enabling foreigners to …

TOKYO-Japanese telecommunications giant NTT DoCoMo Inc. said it plans to extend international roaming services and FOMA international videophone service to China, Qatar and South Korea. The Chinese expansion is scheduled …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Wireless users in the youth and young adult segment showed strong interest in using wireless entertainment and multimedia services, according to a new market research report by The …

T-Mobile USA Inc. appears to be fleshing out its EDGE offerings with the release of its second EDGE-capable phone, the Motorola Inc. V330. The phone joins Nokia Corp.’s 3220 in …

The Unlicensed Mobile Access group is shuttering its doors after getting its specifications included in the Third Generation Partnership Project’s Release 6. “It has always been the intent of the …

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Superconductor Technologies Inc. said it has recorded $4 million in orders this year for its SuperPlex and AmpLink products, which are part of the company’s EV-DO product line. …

Visitors to Las Vegas and other Nevada casinos could gamble with wireless devices under legislation being proposed by Nevada lawmakers. A bill is being considered that will allow gamblers to …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Carriers continued to court the Hispanic market with two new content offerings announced Wednesday. Verizon Wireless launched a new version of its “Get it Now” portal that allows users …

LONDON-Content provider Volantis has teamed with Bango to develop mobile portals offering mobile content directly to consumers. The companies unveiled a portal for Channel 4, a U.K. TV broadcaster, featuring …

OTTAWA-Canada’s nationwide cellular carriers Bell Mobility, Fido, Rogers Wireless and Telus Mobility launched inter-carrier Wi-Fi service, along with plans to develop more than 500 new hot-spot locations. The new hot-spot …

DALLAS-MetroPCS Inc. said it has extended the expiration date for its previously announced cash tender offer and consent solicitation relating to its 10.75-percent senior notes due 2011 from May 24 …

NEW YORK-Millicom International Cellular S.A. said its managed wireless network in Iran, the Rafsanjan Industrial Complex, has launched GSM services in greater Tehran. Millicom entered into an agreement with RIC …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless launched a new in-flight calling option for customers that allows for 10-cent per-minute calling when they sign up for the Airfone Service under the Verizon Wireless $10 …

Nokia Corp. introduced a new Internet-browsing device that represents a new market for the world’s largest handset vendor as well as an entirely new software strategy. Nokia’s new personal digital …

TAIPEI, Taiwan-Taiwan Mobile has launched third-generation service using a W-CDMA network supplied by Nokia Corp., according to the Finnish vendor. The initial service is branded “catch 3! catch your eyes!” …