The cellular phone-industry remains high on the list of the most complained about industries in the United States, according to 2003 data from the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB). …
MCLEAN, Va.-Red-M, which supplies hardware and software tools for wireless security solutions, and government reseller iGov announced a partnership that will provide departments of the U.S. government with security solutions …
WASHINGTON-Globalstar announced a contract with Equant for Internet Protocol virtual private network services through February 2007, marking an extension of the one-year contract the company signed with Equant in December …
HERNDON, Va.-Defywire Inc. announced systems integration firm AnviCom Inc. as a customer and partner for the Defywire Mobility Suite. AnviCom, which serves the government sector, has begun developing mobile applications …
LISBON, Portugal-Hewlett-Packard Co. and WeDo Consulting announced an alliance to provide revenue assurance solutions in Latin America. The companies said they will provide mobile and fixed operators solutions designed to …
REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. launched Yahoo! Inc.’s Mobile Photos service, allowing the carrier’s mMode customers to view and share pictures in their Yahoo! Photos account from their wireless devices. …
LONDON-Vodafone Group plc launched consumer-focused third-generation services in two European countries, with other countries to follow in coming months, the global mobile operator said. Vodafone customers in Germany and Portugal …
WASHINGTON-Nextel Communications Inc. has agreed to pay the relocation costs of the broadcast auxiliary services in the 1.9 GHz band and in return has obtained the support of the National …
CHICAGO-In a deal that may have wireless implications, Cisco Systems Inc. said it has entered an agreement with L.M. Ericsson to sell equipment and services to wireline phone companies. The …
New research shows the market for personal digital assistants continues to decline, with shipments dropping 33.1 percent sequentially to 2.2 million units in the first quarter, according to research firm …
Most wireless customers are pleased with the services, coverage and customer services from their wireless carriers, according to a new report from JupiterResearch, a division of Jupitermedia Corp. According to …
Alcatel’s new handset deal with Chinese electronics manufacturer TCL Corp. is part of a notable and growing trend toward joint ventures and acquisitions, and analysts expect the pace to accelerate. …
WORCESTER, Mass.-Optasite Inc., a wireless services firm that provides acquisition, cell site construction, testing and maintenance services, said it has received $10 million in financing. The company plans to use …
BOSTON, Mass.-Strong mobile-phones sales in North America, Western Europe, Korea, Asia Pacific, Central and Latin America, and Eastern Europe helped push industry first-quarter sales to a 40-percent annual growth rate, …
BEIJING-China Mobile said it will buy wireless networks in 10 of China’s provinces from its parent company for $3.65 billion. The acquisition gives China Mobile a nationwide footprint, although the …
TORONTO-Canadian telecommunications provider Rogers Communications Inc. said it received a notice from AT&T Wireless Services Inc. on its intent to “explore options to monitize its stake” in Rogers Wireless Communications …
WASHINGTON-A controversial plan to give California telecom consumers a bill of rights, one which appeared headed for passage this month over objections from mobile-phone carriers, has turned into a free …
WASHINGTON-Nextel Communications Inc. would deposit at least $3 billion in a trust fund and receive spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band instead of the 1.9 GHz band in a plan …
New research shows the wireless data and entertainment industry is neglecting its most willing market segments: women and young adults. “Females and young consumers have a significantly higher propensity to …
While its products still entice carriers, Nortel Networks Ltd. is down in the dumps on Wall Street. The question looms whether the company’s technology will prevail over its financial woes. …
