HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. released its long-awaited GSM/Wideband-CDMA mobile phone, the 6650, a major step for carriers worldwide looking to build out W-CDMA networks. Nokia said the phone works on 900/1800 …
REHOVOT, Israel-Software developer MobiMate announced a teaming with The Weather Channel to supply weather forecasts to personal digital assistant users. “WorldMate is ideal for mobile users who need reliable, location-specific …
NEWTON, Mass.-A tight economy and slow consumer uptake have stymied wireless financial services and led to a decrease in both investment and focus on mobile commerce. However, successful financial institutions …
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-Openwave Systems Inc. announced its software has been deployed for PCS Vision applications from Sprint PCS, allowing users to send and receive alerts through Openwave’s Push technology as …
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Paging and messaging provider Metrocall Inc. announced its plan of reorganization was confirmed by the United States Bankruptcy Court and that the company expects to emerge from the restructuring …
MORGAN HILL, Calif.-Anritsu said it is partnering with Flextronics Test to co-develop integrated test solutions for digital and Internet Protocol market. “Anritsu’s renowned world-class quality and extensive range of test …
SAN JOSE, Calif.-RadioScape’s RadioLab 3G 2.1, the latest version of its system-level design toolset, is now available. The toolset offers third-generation systems designers new functionality, including support for the simulation …
ATLANTA-Glenayre Technologies Inc. lowered its revenue expectations for the third quarter from $17 million to $19 million to between $13 million and $14 million. The company also cut its work …
CINCINNATI-Billing solutions provider Convergys Corp. opened a regional office in Beijing to cater to clients in the People’s Republic of China, including Hong Kong, and the Republic of Korea. “We …
NEW YORK-Radiant Telecom and Comstar Interactive Corp. have teamed up to allow for the wireless sale of prepaid communications products. By integrating Radiant’s Prepaid POS application with Comstar’s CHARGE ANYwhere …
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Endwave Corp. has acquired certain wireless infrastructure assets of Signal Technology Corp.’s Wireless Group, including customer contracts, equipment, inventory, product designs and other intellectual property and personnel needed to …
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-Hewlett-Packard Co. plans to cut 1,800 more jobs in addition to the 15,000 people it laid off in the aftermath of its merger with Compaq. In an internal …
ATLANTA-In a move to expand its business-to-business distribution network, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. formed a strategic alliance with Tech Data Corp. to distribute an enterprise package featuring Cingular’s Xpress Mail Enterprise …
IRVINE, Calif.-Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. launched a Bluetooth SDIO card designed to bring wireless capabilities to mobile and digital consumer products equipped with a Secure Digital Card slot. Toshiba …
TOKYO-NTT DoCoMo Inc. president Norio Wada said the telecommunications giant would discuss the possibility of writing down losses on its overseas investments including AT&T Wireless Services Inc., Hutchison 3G UK …
HELSINKI, Finland-Telia has set US$100 million as the minimum bid price that the Swedish operator will accept for subsidiary Telia Mobile’s assets and mobile business operations in Finland. The Swedish …
LONDON-A U.K. company has launched a recycling program for the country’s mobile phones. All five of the country’s mobile operators, along with several retailers, have pledged support to the program …
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless Inc. introduced America Online Inc. Instant Messenger service allowing customers to send short messages to everyone on their Buddy List from their wireless device. The two companies …
VIENNA, Va.-Systems integrator TRW will integrate software from Cramer Systems into MmO2’s Airwave public-safety wireless service in Britain. Cramer’s software will be part of the Network Management Center used by …
TOKYO-In its continuing fight against phone scams, NTT DoCoMo Inc. said it will begin offering a new ring tone that will remain silent for a few moments at the beginning …
