ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.-Motorola Inc. launched a new product support program for independent software vendors. Through the Listed Product Support Program, Motorola will support qualified companies as those companies ensure their …
LONDON-Mobile device management is a daunting task for any company, but it is particularly difficult for smaller businesses, according to Strategy Analytics’ “Market Outlook: Strategic Perspectives on Enterprise Mobile Device …
VANCOUVER, British Columbia-Sierra Wireless Inc. enjoyed both a boost in its stock price as well as the release of its Voq smart phone in Canada. Sierra Wireless’ stock jumped from …
TORONTO-Bell Canada and BridgePort Networks said they have agreed to develop and trial Internet Protocol technology that integrates fixed and mobile voice services. The solution will provide seamless connectivity through …
WASHINGTON-Japan and South Korea lead the world in mobile multimedia usage, according to a report from Telecommunications Management Group Inc. titled “Superstars of the Mobile Internet,” while the United States …
Cingular Wireless L.L.C. provided a financial update of its acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc., highlighted by expectations of between $3.6 billion and $5 billion in cost savings from the …
WASHINGTON-A New York judge said Verizon Wireless can purchase bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc.’s remaining licenses for $3 billion. A NextWave spokesman said the transaction will be worked into the plan …
WASHINGTON-President Bush signed an executive order directing federal agencies to implement recommendations in two spectrum reports, while a more pressing White House initiative to earmark military frequencies for third-generation wireless …
MOSCOW-Nortel Networks Ltd. said it won three contracts in Russia for wireless broadband equipment in the 450 MHz band. The value of the deals was not disclosed. Nortel has been …
FORNEBU, Norway-Telenor said it began commercial UMTS services in Norway, with a focus on selling its mobile television service using the new network. Telenor said the UMTS network covers more …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Regional wireless provider Alltel Corp. said it completed its previously announced $144 million acquisition of wireless assets from fellow operator U.S. Cellular Corp. and U.S. Cellular’s parent company …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Hewlett-Packard Co. has teamed with Swedish multimedia company Hotsip and Finnish mobile software developer Movial to bring a converged instant-conferencing product to market. The companies announced the release of …
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-Graphical content has emerged as the fastest-growing mass market for wireless data, according to a study from consultancy IDC. Although it generates less revenue than ringtones and games, the …
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. slipped past Motorola Inc. to become the world’s No. 2 mobile-phone manufacturer, according to new numbers from research firm Gartner Inc. According to Gartner, Samsung sold …
Verizon Communications Inc. said it plans to sell its 20.5-percent stake in Canadian telecommunications provider Telus Corp. beginning early next week. Verizon noted that its current stake in the company …
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-In a sign of the continuing proliferation of Wi-Fi technology, Boingo Wireless and Tropos Networks have entered a partnership to allow operators of Tropos-powered metro-scale Wi-Fi networks to …
GENEVA-Echovox Wireless launched a pan-European cross-network multimedia “chat” service. Multimedia messaging service Group Chat users will be able to interact with other users in a chat room by sending both …
ORLAND PARK, Ill.-Andrew Corp. said it won a two-year contract to upgrade Hong Kong’s mass transit railway underground communications network with third-generation wireless technology. The UMTS system will allow passengers …
CARROLLTON, Texas-CellStar Corp. announced its Latin American operations have increased purchases from Motorola Inc. to meet expected market growth demands. The company’s Celular Express business, which operates in Mexico and …
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless is offering screen savers and wallpaper from National Geographic. Developer Rocket Mobile is powering the service, which is offered through the carrier’s Get it Now service to …
