E.F. Johnson Co. last Friday spun off its E.F. Johnson Services wireless construction unit into a separate subsidiary in order to better court non-traditional customers. The services unit, in operation …
WASHINGTON-Digital subscriber growth surpassed analog subscriber growth in the specialized mobile radio industry last year for the first time in history, according to a study prepared by The Strategis Group …
ISSAQUAH, Wash.-Western Wireless Corp. launched its VoiceStream wireless service in Des Moines, Iowa. The system uses Global System for Mobile communications technology. The network includes metropolitan Des Moines, areas along …
Here are sample quotes from respondents who were asked the question, “What are some of the most important advantages of the use of wireless phones?” (Note: 30 percent of those …
ATLANTA-BellSouth Wireless Inc. has agreed to provide its Cellemetry data service to Open Cellular Systems for a railroad crossing monitoring system. Cellemetry allows remote equipment to be managed through data …
BOCA RATON, Fla.-American Tower Systems will acquire the assets of the Meridian Communications companies and Diablo Communications, both leading antenna site providers in California. Calabasas, Calif.-based Meridian has more than …
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario-Teklogix International Inc. was awarded a contract by the city of St. Petersburg, Fla., to supply mobile data communications systems to the city’s police and public works departments. Teklogix …
The cost to relocate microwave systems has met or been lower than projections for two personal communications services carriers, providing a positive mark on balance sheets otherwise heavy with loss …
WASHINGTON-Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.), introduced legislation last week to set aside broadcast spectrum for state and local public safety communications and to earmark up to $750 million …
NEW YORK-Lucent Technologies Inc. introduced Feb. 5 a new switch software package the company said will permit upgrades throughout the year, in contrast to the traditional industry practice of annual …
WALTHAM, Mass.-Lightbridge Inc. said it will use its Customer Acquisition System to streamline the customer acquisition process for eight of the 10 largest A- and B-block personal communications services license …
Editor’s Note: The RCR research and editorial staffs have compiled this list of the 20 largest specialized mobile radio operators based on survey responses. Racom Corp., Chadmoore Wireless Group Inc. …
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-The world’s smart card markets are creating high growth markets in regions not traditionally marketed for technological advances, according to a recent report from international market consulting company …
NEPEAN, Ontario-Aprel Laboratories announced it now offers specific absorption rate (SAR) testing, meeting safety guidelines the Federal Communications Commission set regarding radio frequency emissions. SAR requirements determine how much RF …
Numeric paging service, which for years was the bread and butter for paging resellers, could be their doom in a market of increased competition, decreased rates and customer savvy. Industry …
WASHINGTON-House telecommunications subcommittee Chairman Billy Tauzin (R-La.) said he will sponsor legislation to expand legal privacy protection for wireless communications and outlaw all modifications of radio scanners that enable electronic …
ATLANTA-Preferred Networks Inc. completed the acquisition of Mercury Paging & Communications Inc. and its affiliated companies. Mercury Paging is a New York-based paging operator that provides coverage of radio common …
FT. MYERS, Fla.-Palmer Wireless Inc. acquired the Georgia 13 rural service area cellular license from Mobile Communications Systems L.P. for about $30 million. The license area, which is adjacent to …
WASHINGTON-NextWave Telecom Inc. filed an amended S-1 registration statement Feb. 3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in hopes of jumpstarting its halted initial public offering that had been planned …
Nevada Bell Mobile Services launched its personal communications services network in Las Vegas. The system uses Global System for Mobile communications technology. The company is offering four calling plans that …
