WOBURN, Mass.-Verizon Wireless acquired a wireless license and related network assets from Devon Mobile Communications for $635,000. Verizon Wireless said the acquisition, which includes the Lebanon BTA covering 181,000 potential …
VIENNA, Austria-Two mobile operators have launched UMTS services in Austria, highlighting a new 3G momentum on the European continent. The two carriers, Mmobilkom Austria and Hutchison 3G Austria, are emphasizing …
Sprint PCS added movie reviews from Hollywood trade publication Daily Variety and up-to-the minute professional baseball scores and updates to its PCS Vision 1KTV service. The downloadable Java-based service allows …
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-Paging and messaging carrier Arch Wireless Inc. reported a net income of $6.1 million for its first quarter on revenues of $165 million, while showing a decline in subscribers …
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint PCS and Yahoo Inc. reported an agreement to distribute Yahoo products and services to Sprint PCS’ Vision customers. The Yahoo products and services include mail, messenger, sports, …
AUGUSTA, Ga.-Nextel Partners Inc. said it launched wireless service in Augusta, Ga., and Aiken, S.C., allowing customers to use the service along Interstate 20 east from Atlanta through Appling, Evans, …
The Internet may be the most revolutionary communications medium ever, but that revolution comes with the burden of a boatload of questionable “stuff”-rampant pornography, anonymous access to prescription drugs, illegal …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-T-Mobile USA Inc. said it will allow subscribers to bundle unlimited access to its HotSpot service to their current wireless voice and data bill for an additional $20 per …
WASHINGTON-The House last week passed a bill authorizing $2.36 billion over three years for nanotechnology research and development, funding lawmakers predict will lead to high-tech business gains here and abroad. …
WASHINGTON-A House Judiciary subcommittee last week approved legislation that would effectively ban most Internet gambling on all communications platforms, including wireless networks. The bill would prohibit the use of credit …
ARLINGTON, Va.-Since the National Communications System no longer pays for wireless priority access service, some phones are being returned because agencies in New York and Washington can no longer afford …
Those in the industry agree digital rights management is a key issue for wireless, and as a result there are several companies and a range of peripheral players looking to …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-MmO2’s Ireland business will offer text messaging access to Microsoft Outlook through a new deal with General Wireless. The offering, dubbed Desktop Text, will be available to both prepaid …
REDMOND, Wash.-Nokia Corp.’s 6200 EDGE-capable phone hit store shelves this week, making AT&T Wireless Services Inc. the first carrier in the world to sell an EDGE phone. However, the phone …
WASHINGTON-The House last week passed a bill authorizing $2.36 billion over three years for nanotechnology research and development, funding lawmakers predict will lead to high-tech business gains here and abroad. …
WASHINGTON-A House Judiciary subcommittee last week approved legislation that would effectively ban most Internet gambling on all communications platforms, including wireless networks. The bill would prohibit the use of credit …
TOKYO-NTT DoCoMo Inc. said all 1,000 Wristomo wristphone that were planned for its first production run sold out within 20 minutes. The wireless device, which sells for $316, is designed …
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp.’s chairman William Esrey is reportedly set to resign his position next week handing over the leadership reigns to recently appointed chief executive officer Gary Forsee, according …
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-Paging and messaging carrier Arch Wireless Inc. reported a net income of $6.1 million for its first quarter on revenues of $165 million, while showing a decline in subscribers …
LISBON, Portugal-Portuguese wireless operator TMN announced it will begin selling a phone using Microsoft Corp.’s Smartphone operating system though a partnership with oil and gas company Galp Energia. The companies …
