WASHINGTON-The California Public Utilities Commission, unable to reach a settlement with the nation’s No. 2 mobile-phone operator, last week affirmed a record $12 million fine against Cingular Wireless L.L.C. for …
POLAND Lucent Technologies Inc. has collaborated with Novatel Wireless to supply third-generation UMTS PC card modems to Polish wireless carrier PTC. The operator said it has received initial shipments of …
General Motors Corp. plans to double production of vehicles equipped with OnStar’s in-vehicle communications systems in 2006 models. The company said that for the 2006 model year, 3 million GM …
OSLO, Norway-The Starmap Mobile Alliance, an alliance of small European operators aimed at gaining more equipment-buying and roaming power, said Czech mobile carrier Eurotel Praha has joined the group, increasing …
Sprint Corp. and RadioShack Corp. reported a multi-year agreement to develop, deploy and operate Sprint-branded kiosks in about 500 shopping malls across the country following a 10-month test program involving …
MONTREAL-Oz has secured $27.3 million in investment capital from VantagePoint Venture Partners, the Canadian mobile instant-messaging provider announced. Oz hopes to expand its presence in the European and Asian markets …
Regional telecommunications provider CenturyTel Inc. said it has entered into a reseller relationship with Cingular Wireless L.L.C. that will allow CenturyTel to provide wireless voice and text-messaging services as part …
SAN DIEGO-Siemens Mobile unveiled two new phones to the U.S. market, including the company’s first 1-megapixel camera phone. The S66 camera phone includes a 1.3-megapixel integrated still and video camera, …
U.S. Cellular Corp. agreed to sell its 20-megahertz PCS license covering Daytona Beach, Fla., to MetroPCS Inc. for $8.5 million. U.S. Cellular said the sale was consistent with its recent …
WASHINGTON-The Senate Commerce Committee last week narrowly passed legislation meant to protect the privacy of wireless consumers if the industry goes forward with a planned wireless 411 directory. The Wireless …
CellStar Corp. has abandoned plans to proceed with an initial public offering of its operations in the People’s Republic of China, citing continued negative impacts on its business as a …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission has frozen all applications in the 900 MHz band following complaints by the Industrial Telecommunications Association that ACI 900 Inc., a subsidiary of Nextel Communications Inc., …
The wireless industry is stooping to conquer. Nickelodeon is partnering with content developer Jamdat to produce mobile games based on two of the network’s most popular shows, “Dora the Explorer” …
Oh to be a TV broadcaster. Just when you think all is lost, the dice roll your way, yet again. All summer, it appeared that TV broadcasters were going to …
Once relegated to outdated handsets and overpriced basic voice services, prepaid customers increasingly are being catered to with the latest handset technology and services to go along with more rational …
Before she launched into her rip-roaring rant and head-butted Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association President Steve Largent after his “my-friend-on-the-far-left” comment at a hearing last week, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) …
Cellboost, a disposable wireless battery charger for mobile phones, is making waves in the wireless industry with carriers eager to offer it and wireless consumers hankering to use it. Why? …
WASHINGTON—The California Public Utilities Commission, unable to reach a settlement with the nation’s No. 2 mobile-phone carrier, today affirmed a record $12.14 million fine against Cingular Wireless L.L.C. for breaking …
NEW YORK—Millicom International Cellular said it sold its 65-percent holding in Millicom Argentina, a high-speed wireless data joint venture, to its local partner after receiving regulatory approval. The carrier did …
MUNICH, Germany—Siemens AG said it has supplied a network of wireless local area networks for Greek operator Vodafone Panafon to allow the carrier to offer WLAN services across five countries. …
