2007

About 84% of the U.S. population will own and use a mobile phone by the end of the year, according to a new study by research company SNL Kagan. Additionally, …

LG Electronics Co. Ltd. is on the hunt for an ad agency to handle its global corporate brand campaign. Among those invited to participate in the account review are the …

American mobile users are still using cellphones primarily for calls, falling behind other countries in adopting them as multimedia devices, a new study by Universal McCann reports.The study, conducted in …

The smartphone market in North American is in flux, with Research In Motion Ltd. rapidly gaining ground by successfully crossing over into the consumer market from its traditional enterprise role. …

Nuance Communications Inc. said it will provide speech-recognition technology for an ad-sponsored directory assistance service provided by Jingle Networks Inc.Jingle, which powers the 1-800-FREE-411 offering, said it will integrate Nuance’s …

Despite the tumultuous nature of the business, it appears the mobile virtual network operator market hasn’t lost the interest of private equity and venture capitalists. Movida Communications Inc. announced that …

Customer satisfaction in the prepaid sector has increased considerably since last year, driven by new pricing options and services, according to the latest survey by J.D. Power and Associates. Overall …

A Sprint Nextel Corp. executive offered a glimpse into a few of the carrier’s current customer-service projects during a visit to Sprint Nextel’s newly created online user forum, www.buzzaboutwireless.com. Sprint …

Hello! And welcome to our Thursday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …

The phrase, “strange bedfellows,” when applied to the business of making money, may as well be retired.Nokia Corp. may see Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Mobile as a challenge to its stake …

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a state ruling awarding an AT&T Inc. equipment installer total disability and medical benefits as a result of health problems tied to exposure to radio …

Two senior Alcatel-Lucent executives have announced that they will be leaving the company. Frank D’Amelio, chief administrative officer, and Mike Quigley, president of the company’s science, technology and strategy, are …

Digital Dispatch Systems Inc. has agreed to purchase all shares of Mobisoft Oy for $7.7 million in a deal subject to a definitive agreement and regulatory approvals in Finland and …

Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna said he wants legislation to prohibit the marketing of mobile phone telephone numbers without consumer consent, responding to privacy concerns raised by the new …

Virgin Mobile USA L.L.C. has partnered with Intercasting to offer its customers direct access from select handsets to a range of social-networking sites. The service is initially available on three …

Looking to recoup its fortunes, in part, with a high-tier smartphone, Motorola Inc. launched its updated Q-the Q Music 9m-at Verizon Wireless. For Verizon Wireless, the launch updates its single …

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L.P. has tapped Mobile Complete to power a remote testing service of Java applications on mobile phones.The handset maker launched a “Virtual Lab” that allows application …

The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.Carrier –McAdams Wright Ragen initiated coverage on Clearwire Corp. with a …

The following list includes venture capital and other investments into wireless companies announced during the past week. The value of the investment is included when available.–Juma: Vision Opportunity Master Fund …

Gemalto unveiled a collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to develop SIM products for existing payment and public transportation systems.The companies hope to define standards for SIM-based Near Field Communications products and …

Verizon Wireless is teaming with MTV Networks and RealNetworks Inc. to take on Apple Inc.’s iTunes service.MTV is shuttering its Urge music download service and will integrate components of the …

CBS Mobile is pushing ahead full steam this month, announcing another deal with Verizon Wireless to put full-length episodes of its late-night programming on the carrier’s Vcast Video service.The “Late …

Alltel Corp. is launching a service that provides a variety of location-based information, including the locations of gas stations, restaurants and hotels as well as local events, traffic conditions and …

Medio Systems Inc. announced it acquired rival mobile ad firm Suhari L.L.C. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.“Medio has a track record of successfully partnering with mobile operators to …

Infineon Technologies AG will purchase LSI Corp.’s mobile products unit for $450 million in cash, the companies announced.LSI merged with Agere Systems in April and cut the deal with Infineon …