DUBLIN, Ireland-Beleaguered multimedia software vendors and handset manufacturers alike face at least another six months of difficult market conditions, according to new research. The research also offers predictions of flat …
DUBLIN, Ireland-Just weeks after flagging disappointing financial results and with revenues failing to increase in line with expectations, Logica has decided to close its product development facility in southern Ireland. …
OBERHAUSEN, Germany-ConVisual said it will offer ring tones and logos for mobile phones through the MSN Germany portal, MSN.de. The companies, which announced a cooperative venture, plan to expand their …
PARIS-Alcatel said it demonstrated streaming video between third-generation (3G) mobile terminals in Madrid, Spain, and Italy. The French vendor said it has established a range of 3G mobile services, including …
HELSINKI, Finland-Austrian mobile operator One launched a new location-based service based on Nokia’s mPosititon technology. The location information can be retrieved by short message service (SMS) or the Wireless Application …
NEW YORK-Under an strategic alliance announced July 1, Gric Communications Inc., Milpitas, Calif., will integrate the Internet-based mobile office communications solutions it provides into Jamcracker Enterprise, a platform that enables …
TOKYO-Mitsubishi Corp. said it has developed a prototype system for wireless LAN technology called Moteran, which will allow devices like laptops, personal digital assistants and cellular phones to operate without …
SAN JOSE, Calif.-While the mobile industry is poised for massive growth during the next five year, widespread acceptance of third-generation technology will present a challenge, according to new research from …
HELSINKI, Finland-Sonera Corp. said it sold its 14-percent holding in Lebanese GSM operator LibanCell to Lebanese Telecommunications Co. for $22.5 million. The operator, which is focusing on reducing its high …
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia- The Telecommunications Office of the Slovak Republic awarded two of three available third-generation (3G) licenses to the country’s two current mobile operators, Orange and EuroTel Bratislava. Each operator …
NEW YORK-The nation’s second-largest wireless operator finally launched service in the nation’s largest market as Cingular Wireless flipped the switch on its New York City network. The carrier also introduced …
WASHINGTON-Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, director general of the World Health Organization, said she would be cautious about letting children use mobile phones for hours everyday because not enough is known …
DENVER-Rcrnews.com and globalwirelessnews.com announce wireless delivery of news alerts. Beginning today online subscribers using Palm or Pocket PC-based devices can register to receive news updates wirelessly from either site. “In …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Ericsson AB said it has won a $105 million contract to supply Yugoslavian major carrier Serbian Mobtel with GSM network equipment, targeting 2 million subscribers. “The enhancements this contract …
ATLANTA-Ahead of its planned launch of wireless service in New York City next month, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. opened a Cingular Zone in Rockefeller Center allowing potential customers to try out …
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Personal digital assistant giant Palm Inc. reported solid earnings in line with investor expectations and company projections, evidence the company has reined in its costs and cash management. …
LAKE CHARLES, La.-Wireless operator US Unwired launched its Big Mouth calling plan, allowing customers to make unlimited monthly calls for $35 per month. Customers can also purchase additional features, including …
NEW YORK-Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Motorola Inc. because of what the rating agency describes as pressure on the wireless vendor’s performance in all segments of its businesses. Its senior unsecured …
for mMode REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. introduced its e-Wallet integrated billing platform for its mMode service, allowing content providers to charge their digital services directly to customers’ wireless phone …
OXFORD, United Kingdom-U.K.-based British Telecommunications has launched three wireless local area network (WLAN) “hot spots” in London to provide personal digital assistant (PDA) and laptop users with high-speed Internet access. …
