HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-Wireless carriers are going to have to fortify their networks to become increasingly reliable as more people cut the cord. Does that sound like good news for tower companies, …
SYDNEY, Australia-Portal Software said it is the official billing partner of Personal Broadband Australia, the Australian wireless broadband company backed by U.S.-based Arraycomm Inc. The portal solution for the Australian …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-Wireless trade group 3G Americas released a new reference document that offers recommendations for multimedia messaging service interoperability. The group said network operators and infrastructure vendors jointly composed the …
It is difficult to believe that October marks the 20-year anniversary of when the first commercial cellular service was launched in Chicago. Who could have accurately predicted how quickly and …
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Push-to-talk company Sonim Technologies Inc. will use embedded data manager technology from Solid Information Technology Corp., the companies announced. “The next generation of IP-based voice applications offer subscribers …
CARY, N.C.-SpectraSite Inc. said it has priced its previously announced secondary offering of 9 million shares of common stock at $30.25 per share. Underwriters have been granted an option to …
IRVINE, Calif.-Comarco Wireless said it has rolled out new testing algorithms that allow its Seven.Five Multigenerational wireless test system to enhance quality of service for both voice and data networks …
OTTAWA-Atsana Semiconductor Corp said it has unveiled its platform kit for makers of mobile phones and personal digital assistants. The product, known as the J2210 Mobile Evaluation Platform, “enables developers …
MINNEAPOLIS-Activision Inc. will sell wireless versions of three of its popular desktop computer games through a new deal with wireless content company Airborne Entertainment. The companies plan to sell wireless …
WASHINGTON-U.S. officials said they reached a settlement with Alltel Corp. for environmental violations that require the Arkansas wireline-wireless carrier to pay a $1 million fine. The agreement between Alltel and …
LONDON-Vodafone U.K. said it and rival operator 3 have jointly secured the FA Premier League mobile rights in a three-season deal. The rights begin with the 2004/2005 season and run …
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp. said it updated its video relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing, a service that allows users to communicate through video conferencing. Sprint said …
Psion Teklogix released its new Netbook Pro portable computer, a device that uses Microsoft Corp.’s Windows CE.NET operating system. The move is notable as Psion Teklogix is a division of …
LAS VEGAS-SkyBridge Wireless Inc. announced the completion of the first phase of expansion of its high-speed wireless broadband network in Las Vegas. The network, capable of supporting 25,000 potential customers, …
L.M. Ericsson said it has signed a $1 billion revolving loan with its relationship banks, and it will replace the existing one that matures next year. The new agreement, which …
TOKYO-Toshiba Corp. released a prototype of a compact, direct methanol fuel cell that could be used as an alternative power source to recharge batteries for personal devices like cell phones, …
CARROLLTON, Texas-Robert Kaiser will serve as CellStar Corp.’s president and chief operating officer. Paul Samek will take over Kaiser’s previous role as chief financial officer. “Robert has done an outstanding …
Dobson Communications Corp. said AT&T Wireless Services Inc. sold all of its shares-more than 4.5 million-in Dobson, and as a result, AT&T Wireless has ceased to be a party to …
WASHINGTON-The wireless industry and others have blasted Bush administration efforts to globally promote concepts in a November 2002 report by the Federal Communications Commission’s Spectrum Policy Task Force, a criticism …
WASHINGTON-The Bush administration voiced support for making additional spectrum available for unlicensed wireless devices and ensuring that commercial use of frequencies do not disrupt Pentagon radar. “Today, we continue the …
