In the sweepstakes of third-generation (3G) contracts, smaller equipment vendors hope to outplay the bigger names by taking advantage of their product strengths and delays in Universal Mobile Telecommunications System …
Regarding your 3 April article, “Issa softens CDMA-only message,” the commotion stirred by the Congressman’s letter and the reaction to it by the GSM community as indicated by this statement …
ATLANTA-Wireless enterprise company XcelleNet Inc. said it will add support for Microsoft Smartphone software, a move the company said will allow customers to centrally configure, manage and control applications and …
MANKATO, Minn.-Rural wireless operator Midwest Wireless launched a trial high-speed wireless network in a Mankato, Minn., Bagel Bros. Restaurant providing customers with Internet access. The free trial service uses Midwest …
NEW YORK-Price Communications Corp., which sold its wireless business to Verizon Wireless last August, reported $12.8 million in fourth quarter net income last year, a return of 24 cents per …
WASHINGTON-A federal appeals court appeared skeptical on Friday to a wireless carriers’ request that the court say the Federal Communications Commission did not act rationally when it said states may …
DULLES, Va.-With America Online Inc.’s new U.S. Forces Alerts, AOL members can receive war news alerts online or via text messages on their wireless phones. Users can customize their alert …
STAMFORD, Conn.-Content deals continue to funnel through the pipe, with a range of handset makers, carriers and content companies announcing deals in the area. First, application provider SmartServ Online Inc. …
NIEUWEGEIN, Netherlands-Go Mobile, a wireless operator in Malta, will use technology from LogicaCMG to offer multimedia messaging services, the companies announced. “Launching MMS services marks the next stage in our …
DUBLIN, Ireland-Following a request by MmO2 to possibly substitute Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) for third-generation (3G) services across large parts of Ireland, Vodafone, Ireland’s largest mobile operator, …
TORONTO-Research in Motion (RIM) reported a smaller-than-expected adjusted fourth-quarter loss yesterday, boosted by a 32-percent jump in revenues from a year earlier. In the fourth quarter ended 1 March, RIM’s …
SAN JOSE, California, United States-Stratex Networks said it will upgrade and expand equipment for MTN Nigeria Communications. The value of the contract is US$9 million, and shipments began last month. …
HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia said it will supply General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) equipment to Advanced Info Service (AIS) in Thailand. The value of the contract was not disclosed. Siemens announced a …
SAFAT, Kuwait-Kuwaiti operator MobiLink said it will use technology from French company Swapcom to offer users personalized alerts, news updates and pull information services.
REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp. said it will change the name of its MapPoint .NET location service division to MapPoint Web Service. The company said the change supports the company’s overall effort …
WATERLOO, Ontario-Research In Motion Ltd. scored gains above analyst expectations, upbeat news that sent the company’s stock up about 6 percent to about $15 per share in trading. RIM reported …
CINCINNATI-Lattice Communications L.L.C. announced the purchase of 24 communications towers from Enterprise Communications Partnership. The towers include ten sites in the Atlanta area and 14 in the Birmingham area. “The …
CARY, N.C.-SpectraSite Inc. late last week quietly reported its fourth quarter and year-end 2002 results. Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $81.7 million, up from the previous year’s $72.2 …
SEOUL, South Korea-The two largest mobile operators in Korea are considering discussions about a partnership to build a nationwide third-generation W-CDMA network, according to international press reports. KTF Chief Executive …
BOSTON-Shares of American Tower Corp. hit a new 52-week high on Thursday, trading at $6.15 by mid-day. The company’s stock is up 72 percent since the end of 2002. Other …
