Acquisitions

SAN JOSE, Calif.-WJ Communications Inc. said it will acquire the wireless infrastructure business and associated assets of EiC Corp. WJ Communications designs and supplies radio-frequency semiconductors and multichip modules, while …

CLEVELAND-AG Interactive, the wireless subsidiary of greeting card company American Greetings Corp., announced it acquired European wireless content company K-Mobile in an effort to expand into the European arena. Terms …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Repeater manufacturer Avitec S.E. has acquired the technology assets of Littlefeet Inc., the provider of distributed coverage solutions for wireless carriers that went defunct in March. Littlefeet “synergizes very …

LUND, Sweden-Scalado AB announced it acquired the imaging technology MPES from TAT AB. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Scalado said the technology will allow it to offer a …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Repeater manufacturer Avitec S.E. has acquired the technology assets of Littlefeet Inc., the provider of distributed coverage solutions for wireless carriers that went defunct in March. Littlefeet “synergizes very …

OTTAWA-EMS Technologies Inc. said it has acquired a suite of fleet tracking software from GEOCOMtms Inc. that allows for seamless access to different wireless data networks in the same application. …

NAPERVILLE, Ill.-Tellabs Inc. said it will acquire broadband access company AFC for $1.9 billion in cash and stock.The deal was approved by both companies’ board of directors, according to Tellabs. …

Long-distance carrier Elephant Talk Communications Inc. announced it purchased Chinese wireless messaging company General System Technology Ltd., known as WestSMS. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “SMS is the …

FALLS CHURCH, Va.-Broadband wireless solution provider YDI Wireless Inc. has acquired KarlNet Inc., which develops software for operating and managing wireless networks. KarlNet stockholders will receive up to $5.5 million …

The wireless content business continues its rapid consolidation as two major U.S. players announced international acquisitions. The moves are the latest indication that wireless entertainment and application companies are no …

LEVITTOWN, Pa.-FTS Group Inc., an operator of Wi-Fi hot spots and retail wireless locations that market wireless products and services, announced it will acquire a privately held prepaid company based …

The wireless content business continues its rapid consolidation as two major U.S. players announced international acquisitions. The moves are the latest indication that wireless entertainment and application companies are no …

CINCINNATI-Convergys Corp. announced it has acquired WhisperWire Inc. and Encore Receivable Management Inc. The acquisition of WhisperWire, a provider of industry-specific sales effectiveness software, will complement Convergys’ Infinys business support …

WASHINGTON-Consumer groups and cellular agents petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to block the proposed merger of AT&T Wireless Services Inc. and Cingular Wireless L.L.C., while organized labor reiterated its support …

WORCESTER, Mass.-Optasite Inc., a wireless services firm that provides acquisition, cell site construction, testing and maintenance services, said it has received $10 million in financing. The company plans to use …

MENLO PARK, Calif.-Digital map company Tele Atlas N.V. announced plans to acquire rival Geographic Data Technology for $100 million. Tele Atlas provides geographic mapping information to a variety of location-services …

NEW YORK-Internet company Maxplanet Corp. announced it will acquire wireless Internet design firm Wireless Ink L.L.C. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “This acquisition will provide new life to …

WORCESTER, Mass.-Optasite Inc., a wireless services firm that provides acquisition, cell site construction, testing and maintenance services, said it has received $10 million in financing. The company plans to use …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Voice application provider Orative announced it acquired the assets of Bonita Software, based in Raleigh, N.C. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Orative said it acquired several …

CLEVELAND-Further expanding its wireless push, American Greetings Corp. said it acquired ring-tone vendor MIDIRingTones. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We’re thrilled to welcome MIDIRingTones aboard as this acquisition …

DALLAS-MetroPCS Inc. said it has acquired four15-megahertz PCS licenses covering approximately 1.2 million potential customers in the cities of Modesto, Merced, Redding and Eureka, Calif. The carrier said the purchase …

ALAMEDA, Calif.-UTStarcom Inc. said it has agreed to acquire the assets of Telos Technology Inc., a move that will rev up its CDMA business and its profile not only in …

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-VoIP Inc. announced it will acquire Wi-Fi technology company Apex Sight L.L.C. Following the acquisition, Apex will become a wholly owned subsidiary of VoIP Inc., which will offer …

SAN DIEGO-Applied Micro Circuits Corp. said it has signed an agreement to acquire a chip unit of IBM Corp. for approximately $227 million. The deal covers intellectual property and a …

TORONTO-Wireless merger-and-acquisition activity continues with Wireless Age Communications Inc. and Wireless Frontier Internet Inc. both announcing purchases. Wireless Age said it signed a letter of intent to acquire Westcan Wireless, …