KIRKLAND, Wash.-Wavelink Corp. has partnered with Europe’s Wificom Technologies and Aptilo Networks to enable communications service providers to offer wireless Internet access in public areas including airports, coffee shops, hotels …
LAS VEGAS-Semtek released the Side Swipe II, the latest addition to its Mobile Swipe family, at the Electronic Transactions Association’s 2003 Annual Meeting & Expo this week. Side Swipe II …
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa-Nigeria fixed wireless network operator Cell Communications (Cellcom) announced it has started the pilot phase of its 25 Nigerian nairas (US$0.19) per-minute billing without access fees. The rationale …
MADRID, Spain-The largest mobile operator in Brazil will commence operations under the Vivo brand next week, joint venture partners Portugal Telecom and Spain’s Telef
MOSCOW-Russia’ second-biggest carrier Vimpelcom (BeeLine) will finally launch in St. Petersburg next week and plans to borrow close to US$100 million in the domestic market for further regional expansion. Vimpelcom …
LONDON-U.K. newcomer Hutchison 3G U.K. has conceded to handset subsidies, with prices of its handsets dropping by as much as $450 from its original prices announced in February, according to …
CAMPBELL, Calif.-CoWave Networks and Advanced Radio Cells Inc. (ARCi) have merged to form a new company, Arcwave Inc., which will offer unlicensed broadband wireless access solutions. “Arcwave will be positioned …
LONDON-Music companies Cognima and Beatnik announced a unique new service for wireless carriers, a service that allows wireless phone users to keep a constantly updated list of ring tones that …
TOKYO-LG Philips LCD said it plans to begin production of liquid crystal display screens for cell phones, personal digital assistants and other wireless devices in the second half of this …
HACKENSACK, N.J.-Wireless enterprise company GoAmerica Inc. announced it will further reduce its work force, news that comes as the company reported shrinking revenues due to its recent deal with EarthLink. …
VANCOUVER, British Columbia-Fleet telematics provider WebTech Wireless announced it accomplished what few in its market have managed-profitability for two consecutive quarters. The company said it counts fleet customers in more …
FAIRFAX, Va.-The nation’s public-safety interoperability score has improved 41 percent since 2001, according to the Public Safety Wireless Network (PSWN) Program’s National Interoperability Scorecard, which measures public safety wireless communications …
WASHINGTON-The House telecommunications subcommittee today approved legislation to create a trust fund to pay to relocate military radio systems in order to make room for third-generation wireless systems in the …
SAN DIEGO-Voyager Systems Inc. reported an agreement with AT&T Wireless Services Inc. to provide federal, state and local law enforcement with wireless data products and services using the carriers GSM/GPRS …
KISTA, Sweden-European location-services company CellPoint Inc. announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. bankruptcy court in Nevada. The company said the move will allow it to continue …
SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said it has expanded its CDMA licensing agreement with Interwave Communications Ltd. to develop, manufacture and sell cdmaOne, cdma2000 1x/1xEV-DO infrastructure agreement. “We are pleased to license …
ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX, France-Chinese electronics maker TCL Mobile Communication used technology from Wavecom SA as the basis for its new S320 and S500 mobile phones, a move Wavecom said shows the company …
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-Cingular Wireless L.L.C. appointed Rob Forsyth vice president and general manager of its North and South Carolina operations where he will oversee all wireless sales and operations for the …
REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. launched Nokia Corp.’s 3650 handset on its network allowing customers to capture and send images and video clips using the carrier’s GSM/GPRS network. AT&T Wireless …
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Broadband wireless access solutions company BeamReach Networks announced it has completed a $15 million third round of equity financing. “We are using our new capital to move to volume …
