Forget about 3G speed. Bring on the services. “Today’s network speed and coverage are more than adequate for most of the so-called 3G services,” said Matin B. Dunsby, global wireless …
WASHINGTON-The mobile- phone industry last week opposed a proposed $1.4 million settlement in a health-related privacy lawsuit that provides funds for a registry to be headed by Dr. George Carlo, …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission proclaimed the good news that the wireless industry is competitive, as more than 75 percent of the population can choose between five or more wireless carriers. …
Privacy is not the same as secrecy. In fact, privacy done right does not restrict the flow of information between parties; it enables the free flow of information between two …
DENVER-A Cingular Wireless executive last week discussed the benefits of EDGE technology as an alternative to true third-generation networks, further evidence that EDGE may still play heavily in future plans …
IBM Corp. announced plans to bring its considerable weight to the world of wireless instant messaging, a service that is quickly gaining additional users and big-name players. The equipment giant …
LAS VEGAS-Research In Motion Ltd. and Neomar Inc. announced a deal to extend the wireless reach of RIM’s popular BlackBerry devices. Under the deal, the two companies said they will …
SEATTLE-Infowave is working to further simplify wireless connectivity for the enterprise with its new Open Application Connector and Air Power middleware. Infowave considers messaging, Web access and client-server applications the …
Michael K. Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said consumer welfare and market economics can coexist. But Powell, speaking to the Federal Communications Bar Association, conceded the marketplace does …
Keep it basic and make the money. Market research firm Telecompetition Inc. says while operators and vendors are mired in the tightening economic landscape of Western Europe, they seem to …
As wireless local area networks continue to permeate the enterprise market, corporate IT managers are faced with having to learn how to integrate the new technology into a working environment. …
DENVER-Qwest Wireless last week filed to change its Enhanced 911 Phase II solution from a network-based solution to an assisted Global Positioning Satellite-or hybrid-solution. Qwest in November was one of …
As the thermometer of the phone sales market, Nokia Corp.’s situation indicates the market is cooling. Yet, market research group Wit SoundView believes while this may be true of the …
NEW YORK-American Tower Corp., Boston, warned June 21 of greater losses than securities analysts had expected due to acquisition integration problems and a write-off related to the Nasdaq delisting threat …
Clickmarks has agreed to provide its mobile access and critical alert capabilities to Again Technologies Inc.’s customers. Clickmarks, which is a software infrastructure company for enterprise and wireless carriers, will …
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-Arch Wireless Inc. announced it is working with Fine Telecom Inc. to develop lower-cost devices running on ReFLEX messaging networks. The deal is part of several Arch has set …
OSLO, Norway-Telenor said it is looking to increase its shareholding in Malaysian mobile operator DiGi.Com. The Norwegian company currently has a 32.9-percent stake in DiGi. Telenor informed the Malaysian operator’s …
MessageMachines, a Boston-based company officially entering the industry this week, intends to help organize the clutter that has been created by an overwhelming number of advanced messaging devices and constantly …
WASHINGTON-The Communications Workers of America last week accused Verizon Communications Inc. of violating last summer’s labor agreement by blocking wireless and information services workers from unionizing. “The company has been …
HELSINKI-Nokia Corp. and Finnish operator Sonera said they have conducted tests that determined data packets could be transmitted through Sonera GPRS Roaming Exchange on Nokia’s UMTS platform.
