TEL AVIV, Israel-Siemens AG said it has picked Alvarion Ltd. to supply it with its WiMax solution known as BreezeMAX 3500. “The agreement with Siemens has been a cornerstone of …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Cisco Systems Inc. has announced Charles Giancarlo as its new chief technology officer as part of the company’s technology reorganization. He becomes the first CTO since April 2000 …

Wireless consumers will soon have more sports-oriented content available through two new deals announced today. Fans of the 2004 Olympic Games will be able to access news updates, photos and …

Following months of behind-the-scenes collaboration, a handful of telecommunications operators announced the formation of the Fixed-Mobile Convergence Alliance in an attempt to accelerate the development of fixed-mobile convergence products and …

Verizon Wireless began offering PalmOne Inc.’s Treo 600 smart phone earlier this week to its business users, PalmOne confirmed. The device will eventually be offered through Verizon’s consumer-user channel as …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless and AppAbove Inc. launched Spanish Anywhere, allowing Verizon customers to use their wireless handsets as a Spanish -English dictionary and phrasebook. For a monthly access charge of …

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Meru Networks introduced version 2.0 of its System Director software suite, which includes E(z)RF, a self-optimizing wireless local area network system with one-touch installation. With the feature, users deploying …

OTTAWA-Zarlink Semiconductor said it is researching an in-body antenna design for “Body Area Networks” as part of the Healthy Aims’ European Union Framework VI project. Body Area Networks enable wireless …

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.-PrairieComm Inc., which supplies baseband processors and software, said the company will undergo a reorganization that will separate its second-generation TDMA products and third-generation development into separate business …

ATLANTA-Sprint PCS affiliate AirGate PCS Inc. named long-time industry veteran William Loughman as vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to joining AirGate, Loughman served as president and chief executive …

GLEN COVE, N.Y.-Call Compliance Inc., along with TeleBlock-licensed telecommunications carriers, said it will offer a new Wireless Number Blocking service as part of the TeleBlock Do Not Call platform. The …

Vodafone Group plc signed a long-term global framework agreement with billing and customer retention management provider Amdocs. The deal will position Amdocs as the global billing solutions provider for Vodafone’s …

ALLENTOWN, Pa.-Agere Systems said it plans to submit a proposal to IEEE this summer for a baseline wireless networking specification that establishes ultra-fast data streams for wireless high-definition TV transmissions …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said it has declared a two-for-one stock split and approved a 40-percent increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend. The dividend, which will be payable Sept. 24, …

WASHINGTON-Illinois has joined the list of states that have raided their enhanced 911 funds to balance their budgets, said the National Emergency Number Association. “In attempt to balance the state …

TORONTO-In its update on the company’s financial problems, Nortel Networks Ltd. said business is gaining momentum, and it expects to report a cash balance of approximately $3.6 billion for end-June. …

TOKYO-In its second such announcement in as many days, Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo Inc. announced it will invest $50.3 million in Texas Instruments Inc. over two years to jointly develop …

WASHINGTON-CenturyTel Inc. has agreed to pay the Federal Communications Commission $100,000 and set up procedures and systems to properly route ported wireless numbers, according to a consent decree released by …

WOKING, United Kingdom-Mobile games publisher THQ Wireless said it launched its first DoJa i-mode site for E-Plus’ i-mode customers in Germany. The first titles on the new service will include …

TAMPA, Fla.-Wireless retailer FTS Wireless Inc. reported it will begin offering Nextel Communications Inc. subsidiary Boost Mobile L.L.C.’s prepaid wireless services. FTS, which also operates Wi-Fi hot spots, currently operates …