STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson said it has demonstrated the first standards-based subscriber identity module card that offers users a single sign-on for both GSM and public wireless local area networks. “Until …
GENEVA-STMicroelectronics has reinforced its interest in the smart card market with the acquisition of Incard, the world’s sixth-largest maker of cards. Incard has rolled out products covering terminals, security, wireless …
WASHINGTON-The chairmen of the House commerce and judiciary committees introduced legislation on Friday to curb Internet spam. The legislation would allow consumers to opt out of any commercial e-mail they …
WASHINGTON-Patent user fees would increase, but receipts collected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office would no longer be diverted to other government programs under legislation passed by a House …
With the approval of the 802.11g standard by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a number of companies have started to announce plans to roll out products amid fears …
WASHINGTON-Northpoint Technology Ltd. is again pushing its plan to offer wireless broadband using digital broadcast satellite spectrum, and it has received some powerful support on Capitol Hill in the form …
WASHINGTON-As the Federal Trade Commission struggles to establish a do-not-call list and the Federal Communications Commission decides whether it needs a separate one or to collaborate with the FTC, the …
SHANGHAI, China-Alcatel said it plans to open a center to enable application developers in the Asia-Pacific region to jointly create mobile multimedia medical applications to battle the SARS epidemic. The …
WASHINGTON-The Bush Administration was berated Thursday by a powerful lawmaker for cutting and eliminating funding for telecommunications grants that could be used by Native Americans to improve teledensity in Indian …
CALGARY, Alberta-Cell-Loc Inc. completed a private placement for gross subscription proceeds of $108,773 in relation to the issuance of 357,143 units. Each unit, composed of one common share and one …
LONDON-U.K. mobile operator MmO2 has announced the launch of an online business mobile shop. Targeted primarily at small and medium-sized businesses wanting to manage their mobile accounts online, it will …
SAN DIEGO-If the wireless industry can ensure high-quality, in-home coverage, as well as high-quality Internet access, close to half of all U.S. households would drop their landline phone in favor …
NEW YORK-Triton PCS Inc. has begun a cash tender offer for up to $315 million of the principal amount of its 11 percent senior subordinated notes due 2008. The offer …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-Alltel is gearing up to launch a new customer-focused brand campaign that will include television, print, radio and outdoor advertising to portray the company’s “get it right or …
Two small vendors have made some progress in the multimedia messaging service center arena this week with global wins announced by LogicaCMG and Comverse. LogicalCMG announced an agreement to supply …
CALGARY-Sonic Mobility said Microsoft Inc. has chosen its Sonicadmin software to power the new Windows Server 2003 Mobile Admin Pack. The solution, which will be available in June to U.S. …
CINNCINNATI-Convergys Corp. announced the renewal of a three-year customer care contract with Triton PCS. Convergys said it will continue to supplement Triton PCS’ customer care operations in Richmond, Va., and …
ALLENTOWN, Pa.-Agere Systems said it has unveiled six chips with a view to improving the capacity, size, total system costs and time to market for next-generation wireless equipment. The products …
TOKYO-Japanese operator J-Phone has released what it called the world’s first megapixel mobile handset, the J-SH53 from Sharp. The operator said it will initially be offered in a limited quantity …
NEW DELHI, India-Siemens AG announced a strong push into the India mobile market Wednesday, launching six new mobile phones into the country, which has a large population and low mobile …
