Associations

AUSTIN, Texas-Two communications have joined the WiMax Forum, which supports the 802.16 protocol seen by many as a potential competitor to both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Wireless Valley Communications and …

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.-The OTA Flash Forum, which is a special interest group addressing the technical and operational issues surrounding over-the-air management of mobile devices, added several members to its group …

HELSINKI, Finland-Contrary to widespread reports, Nokia Corp. has not rejoined the WiMax Forum. But the wireless vendor plans to regain its membership status in the near future. “It may be …

The Open Mobile Alliance wireless standards group announced the release of several new specifications covering Web services, location-based services and other hot-button technologies. Founded two years ago, OMA works to …

The GSM Association and China’s TD-SCDMA Forum today announced in Beijing an agreement to coordinate the development of two third-generation mobile-phone standards. The accord is designed to foster interoperability and …

A regional wireless industry association could be coming to a neighborhood near you. A movement is afoot in the wireless industry, and the tower sector, hungry to learn the intricacies …

GENEVA-For the first time in its 30-year history, the International Telecommunications Union’s Telecom World event will not be held in Geneva. ITU Telecom World 2006 will take place in Hong …

AUSTIN, Texas-The Wi-Fi Alliance announced Bill Carney, senior director of strategic marketing and business development for Texas Instruments’ Wireless Networking Business Unit, has been elected as its new chairman. Carney, …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-The WiMAX Forum has established a Regulatory Working Group “in an effort to create a regulatory environment favorable to the widespread global deployment of WiMAX Forum Certified systems.” …

PARIS-Building on its cooperation with Intel Corp. for broadband solutions, Alcatel said it has joined the WiMax Forum as a principal member. “Alcatel sees WiMax as an intrinsic component of …

WASHINGTON-Public-safety advocates of the Consensus Plan to solve interference in the 800 MHz band spoke by telephone with FCC Chairman Michael Powell May 27, expressing concern Nextel Communications Inc. will …

AUSTIN-The Wi-Fi Alliance announced it has adopted a color-coded Wi-Fi Certified logo and a product Interoperability Certificate for its Wi-Fi Certified branding program, designed to help consumers in wireless local …

GENEVA-The International Telecommunication Union has set up a new focus group to outline the requirements for open platforms for next-generation networks. The body, known as the Open Communications Architecture Forum …

WASHINGTON-FCC Chairman Michael Powell hinted Thursday that Nextel Communications Inc. may yet be willing to accept spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band instead of the 1.9 GHz band requested as …

WASHINGTON-The Wireless Communications Association announced industry pioneer Craig McCaw will deliver the keynote address at its annual show taking place in Washington, D.C., June 2. Other speakers will include FCC …

SAN RAMON, Calif.-The ZigBee Alliance, dedicated to developing the ZigBee specification and ZigBee products, announced 27 new member companies, bringing total membership to more than 70 companies. Among the new …

COSTA MESA, Calif.-The CDMA Development Group said 13 million users subscribed to CDMA2000 services, including 6.6 million 1x EV-DO users, during the first quarter, for a total of 86.2 million …

WASHINGTON-The Ultra-Wideband Forum said it has signed 30 members and is undergoing talks with several major corporate supporters to join. The forum, which has been caught in a standards battle …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Trade groups 3G Americas and the CDMA Development Group released technical specifications to allow GSM subscribers to send picture messages to CDMA users. The groups’ new “Americas MMS Inter-carrier …

GENEVA-The International Telecommunication Union said its standardization arm plans to create a focus group that will produce global standards for next-generation networks. The focus group will address what industry experts …

WASHINGTON-Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell will deliver the keynote address at the Wireless Communications Association’s 2004 conference taking place June 3 in Washington, D.C. “Our industry and its consumers …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-The CellularRAM specification co-development team has welcomed Renesas technology to its fold of chipmakers in the Asian market. Other members include Cypress Semiconductor Corp., Infineon and Micron Technology …

WASHINGTON-The Rural Telecommunications Group announced it has made Jessica Bridges its new chief executive officer. Bridges previously served as director of government affairs for Bennet & Bennet P.L.L.C., responsible for …

WASHINGTON-The Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association is working with four agencies on a new ad campaign and will make presentations next month to a special committee overseeing the effort. Last …

RED BANK, N.J.-The Radio Club of America announced Steve Largent, president and chief executive officer of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, will address the group at its 95th Anniversary …