LONDON-Wireless startup SurfKitchen released its new Intelligent Client Java edition product, which the company said allows wireless carriers to update and modify the user interface on any Java-capable mobile phone. …
DALLAS-Wireless carrier MetroPCS Inc. reported a partnership with One Global Finance Inc. to offer its MetroPCS Wired Plastic MasterCard fully integrated stored value card, which the carrier said was reloadable …
BEIJING-Huawei Technologies said it has lunched a UMTS system into the European market at a lower cost than those the competition offers. The product is known as UMTS R4. “Our …
NEW YORK-Analysts including Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Bear Stearns and Co. Inc. have re-initiated coverage of SpectraSite Inc. following the company’s re-listing on the New York Stock Exchange …
In an attempt to smooth the transition for customers interested in switching carriers after wireless local number portability is implemented Nov. 24, Nextel Communications Inc. and Cingular Wireless L.L.C. announced …
Kyocera Wireless Corp. resumed shipments of several phone models following the company’s investigation into an incident of an apparent exploding phone. “There was no explosion,” said Kyocera spokesman John Chier. …
PARIS-Vivendi Universal and Vodafone Group plc, joint owners of a mobile operator in France that have each been vying to take full control of the company for months, said they …
LOS ANGELES-Cell phones are the most widely used mobile communications devices among U.S. fleet operators, according to a new survey from C.J. Driscoll & Associates. According to the survey of …
SOPHIA-ANTIPOLIS, France-The European Telecommunications Standards Institute is using World Standards Day Oct. 14 to tout GSM technology, which is expected to reach its 1 billionth customer early in 2004, 10 …
LONDON-This year represents a turning point for Wi-Fi technology, according to recent research from Ovum. During 2003, Wi-Fi has transitioned from being seen as a niche technology to a commercial …
GENEVA-Sun Microsystems Inc. is working to address many of the complaints and concerns leveled at the company’s wireless Java technology with a series of new products, services and programs introduced …
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Continued delays in the launch of third-generation services in Western Europe could boost opportunities for GPRS technology, according to new research from U.K.-based consultancy Analysys. Analysys expects revenue …
LG Electronics plans to enter the GSM race in the United States through two new clamshell phones, devices that will be available through Cingular Wireless. LG said pricing and availability …
WASHINGTON-The wireless industry, pointing to legal, legislative and regulatory precedent, told a federal appeals court that U.S. District Judge Catherine Blake was correct to dismiss on federal pre-emption grounds five …
Independent testing of Verizon Wireless’ recently launched BroadbandAccess 1x EV-DO network found that while the service fell short of the multi-megabit speeds often used as marketing hype, the service consistently …
WASHINGTON-Changes sought by wireless firms to a U.S. document being prepared for an upcoming International Telecommunication Union meeting are insufficient, a major industry group said last week, keeping alive a …
No one contemplated picture messaging 20 years ago at Soldier’s Field when the first wireless call was made Oct. 13, 1983. Before the shimmering waters of Lake Michigan, the stately …
Wireless carriers looking to increase market share and generate interest in advanced services should continue to focus on the youth market, which according to a consumer survey released by the …
CDMA2000 1x EV-DO launches in two U.S. markets have shoved its rival protocol to the margin. But EDGE promoters say they aren’t worried. Tapping into the footprint of EDGE’s predecessor …
HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it completed its deal to purchase Motorola Inc.’s Symbian shares-a 13.2-percent stake-and Psion plc purchased the remaining shares-5.8 percent. The deal was first announced in August, …
