TOKYO-NTT DoCoMo said it forecasts only 320,000 FOMA third-generation subscribers by the end of March 2003, a decrease from its early predictions of more than 1 million subscribers by end-March. …
LONDON-Actix said it has launched a GPRS solution that can converge Internet Protocol and wireless networks. “Its GPRS SVS has been developed in conjunction with mobile operators to address the …
ATLANTA-Following a disappointing third quarter in which it reported a net loss of customers, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. named Stan Sigman president and chief executive officer replacing Stephen Carter who will …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-T-Mobile USA Inc. introduced a pair of color-screen, camera handsets including Sony Ericsson’s $100 T300 and Motorola Inc.’s $200 T720i. Each handset is available with an attachable camera allowing …
ATLANTA-Glenayre Technologies Inc. reported wireless operator MetroPCS Inc. will integrate its Versera Large Solution platform into its Miami market enabling the carrier to offer next-generation services including Dial-by-Voice and Constant …
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint PCS and Canadian wireless operator Bell Mobility reported an agreement to collaborate on developing and marketing advanced CDMA handsets, applications and services. The companies said the agreement …
BOSTON-Japan and Korea remain the top markets for wireless camera phones, according to a third quarter sales update on cellular camera phones published by Strategy Analytics last week. 9.5 million …
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-Somera Communications announced its support for the mobile network expansion of BASE, a Belgium-based subsidiary of KPN Mobile that boasts more than 1 million subscribers. Somera has provided …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-In what may look like a political victory of sorts for Nokia Corp., Phone maker Sendo jolted the wireless world with its decision to abandon its agreement to use …
TOKYO-Sega, a leading game soft developer in Japan, and Nokia, the largest handset manufacturer in the world, will jointly develop game software for mobile handsets, Nokia said. Sega, once a …
BETHESDA, Md.-Access Spectrum L.L.C. said Ancom Communications Inc. will lease 700 MHz spectrum in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market to offer voice and automated vehicle location products. “Access Spectrum’s unique band-manager …
NEW ORLEANS-Telephia Inc. will launch Coverage and Capacity Solutions, a new service aimed at providing tower companies, site acquisition specialists and real estate professionals with information that can assist in …
NEW ORLEANS-Emerson Network Power Global Services, a division of Emerson Network Power, will formally announce the launch of Total Wireless Tower & Cell Site Service Solutions, at this week’s Tower …
NEW ORLEANS-Space Data Corp.’s chairman and chief executive officer Gerald Knoblach will lead a discussion on alternatives the tower industry can take to reach rural populations with wireless communications on …
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.-Motorola Inc. unveiled four new handsets for Cingular Wireless L.L.C.’s GSM and TDMA networks as well as T-Mobile USA Inc.’s GSM-only network. The pair of Cingular handsets includes the …
NEW YORK-Compex, Anaheim, Calif., has released the SKW811 Wireless Internet-In-A-Box, which it calls, “a hassle-free, complete wireless networking solution for individuals with no previous networking experience.” The package includes: the …
HELSINKI, Finland-Major handset makers are challenging Qualcomm Inc. for what they regard as the high royalty rates for wideband CDMA’s intellectual property rights. The companies include Nokia Corp., L.M. Ericsson …
CARY, N.C.-Tower owner SpectraSite Holdings Inc. said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move it said 66 percent of holders of its senior notes support. As SpectraSite …
BOCA RATON, Fla.-SBA Communications Corp. reported third quarter financial results in line with expectations. SBA’s total revenues were up from the year ago period by 64 percent to $67 million, …
OXFORD, United Kingdom-In a somewhat belated effort to reduce cell-phone theft, the five U.K. mobile operators have agreed to establish a common database where phones can be reported and logged …
