CANNES, France-GVC Corp. signed a deal for Agere Systems to supply its GPRS Class 8 cell phone chipset and software platform solution for wireless handsets. “We chose Agere Systems’ Class …
WASHINGTON-The re-auction of guard-band manager licenses in the 700 MHz band ended Wednesday after 38 rounds with nearly $21 million in total bids. Access Spectrum L.L.C. bid the most at …
GUEMLIGEN, Switzerland-Comfone announced it completed the first stage of testing on its GRX product, which the company said will act as an Internet Protocol backbone to connect GPRS networks to …
NEW YORK-Go2 Systems announced the completion of a wireless point-of-sale I-commerce trial that demonstrates a wireless order, purchase and payment transaction with a quick-serve restaurant using an Internet-enabled device. According …
CANNES-Gemplus, provider of smart card-based solutions, security and wireless applications, announced an alliance with SLP Infoware, a Gemplus company that provides predictive customer relationship management solutions. Together, the companies have …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission needs more engineers today and will need even more very soon as 30 to 45 percent of its current engineers reach retirement age. “We certainly wish …
With President Bush banking on churches, synagogues and mosques to do what government policies and free-market forces cannot, it is only fitting that a faith-based approach be adopted by the …
ADC introduced the Axity Base Transceiver Station, designed for multicell deployments. The product will allow carriers to address capacity issues of super-cell network architectures and fill out coverage areas. It …
NEW YORK – Audiovox Communications Corp., Hauppauge, N.Y., has tapped into the computer expertise of its 5 percent owner, Toshiba Corp., to develop a combination cell phone and personal digital …
REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless introduced Customer Advantage, a program designed to ensure customers receive benefits of the company’s wireless service. The program includes calling plan flexibility, designed to help subscribers find …
AT&T Corp. is reported to be in “exploratory discussions” with Dobson Communications Corp. regarding a potential transaction between the two companies, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. …
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.-Arch Wireless Inc. announced it set up a new customer information database, which it said will make its sales and marketing strategies more efficient. The database, created with tools …
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless completed the acquisition of 20 personal communications services licenses in six states from Alltel Corp. The company said the purchase of the 10 MHz licenses expands its …
CLEARWATER, Fla.-Pinnacle Business Management’s subsidiary All Pro Wireless completed negotiations with Sprint PCS to become a nationwide distributor of Sprint PCS products and services. Terms of the agreement have been …
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Aeris.net, a provider of Web-to-wireless and machine-to-machine communications services has joined forces with PeopleNet Communications Corp., a provider of Internet-based vehicle location and mobile communications solutions to the …
BALTIMORE, Md.-Advertising.com Inc. introduced a new Web-based delivery system that allows advertisers to reach consumers online with manufacturer coupons and promotional materials. Consumers will be able to print the coupons …
In one simple moment last week, when all my usual technology aids disappeared, the need for the United States to have a 3G spectrum policy that uses the same frequencies …
LAKE CHARLES, La.-US Unwired Inc., a Sprint PCS Network Partner, signed up 35,000 personal communications services subscribers during the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, bringing the company’s total customer base …
Wireless Web site enabler 2Roam Inc. announced several new deals last week, one of which the company hopes will propel it into new and more profitable markets in the Asia-Pacific …
WASHINGTON-Education Secretary Roderick Paige refused to retreat from President Bush’s plan to scrap the schools and libraries Internet program, a posture that prompted Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) to demand that …
