Two trade associations have responded to an FBI notice seeking clear definitions of the terms “significant upgrade” and “major modification” that are used in the 1994 digital wiretap law to …
The Guangdong Machinery and Export Corp. of China awarded Allen Telecom Group’s Decibel Products division a contract to expand its Global System for Mobile communications and Digital Cellular System 1800 …
ISSAQUAH, Wash.-Western Wireless Corp. launched its VoiceStream wireless service in Des Moines, Iowa. It is the sixth personal communications service market the company has launched. VoiceStream PCS includes wireless phone, …
When getting ready to buy homes, people usually look for a neighborhood with good schools, decent property taxes and such. Home shoppers in Londonderry, N.H., also should be checking for …
Wireless industry growth has created new opportunities for engineering firms like V-Comm, which boasts a staff of experienced telecommunications engineers. V-Comm said its approach to business combines bottom-line operations logistics …
A New Hampshire town has approved a zoning ordinance forbidding wireless antennas in residential areas, in what the local planning director characterizes as an attempt to “get in front of …
WASHINGTON-Six congressmen instrumental in the crafting and eventual passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 have taken to task in writing those who oppose the Federal Communications Commission’s interconnection and …
WEST POINT, Ga.-InterCel Inc. said it has a definitive agreement to sell Unity Cellular Systems Inc. and its Maine holdings to Rural Cellular Corp. InterCel bought into Bangor-based Unity, called …
As the new year rolled in, RCR took a look at what is hip and what is gauche in the wireless industry. Out In PDAs wireless Internet access Andrew Barrett …
Becoming separated from their child at a circus or stadium is one of every parent’s worst nightmares. Norcross, Ga.-based Touchscreen Solutions is addressing that fear by using digital wireless technology …
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.-Illinois Superconductor Corp. received three new commercial orders for its SpectrumMaster radio frequency filter equipment during the fourth quarter. The orders, which are valued at $425,000, bring the …
MONTVALE, N.J.-Geotek Communications Inc. announced it sold a new series of convertible preferred stock to a group of institutional investors and raised $50 million from the sale. The investors included …
RESTON, Va.-Comsat Personal Communications, a division of Comsat Corp., selected Giesecke & Devrient to provide Subscriber Identity Module smart cards for Comsat’s Planet 1 personal satellite telephone. Planet 1 is …
PARIS-France Telecom Mobiles announced it will activate roaming with American Personal Communications this quarter. The company announced in June its intent to deploy roaming functionality between APC’s PCS 1900 network …
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson is enhancing its Global System for Mobile communications digital cellular phones with Enhanced Full Rate technology. The technology will be installed in the CH388 digital flip phone …
WASHINGTON-The Environmental Protection Agency is expected shortly to issue a policy statement supporting a new hybrid radio frequency radiation standard, but sources say the EPA is unlikely to retreat from …
OTTAWA-TMI Communications agreed to provide mobile satellite communications services to Cable & Wireless Caribbean Cellular, a marine cellular network operator in the Caribbean. The service, CellSat, allows users to switch …
LISLE, Ill.-Tellabs Inc. said it will supply its Martis DXX managed access and transport network solution to P Plus Communications Ltd., a personal communications services licensee in Hong Kong. The …
CHICAGO-Telephone and Data Systems Inc. said its board of directors authorized repurchase of up to 3 million TDS common shares. “It is our intention to use repurchased shares to fund …
Tele-Communications Inc. said the tracking stock it is creating for its holding in Sprint Spectrum L.P. is designed to raise cash, and shouldn’t be seen as a sign that TCI …
