CDMA

Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. tied the knot last week in what the two telecom providers call a $35 billion “merger of equals.” The newly formed Sprint Nextel operation …

The anticipated merger between Sprint PCS and Nextel Communications Inc. offers an olive branch in one area and a turf battle in another. The turf battle arises from what the …

With carriers focusing on network efficiency, tower companies are not expected to yield any immediate benefits from the anticipated merger between Sprint PCS and Nextel Communications Inc., according to analysts. …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Industry witnessed the release of three unique, advanced handsets from the likes of Verizon Wireless, NTT DoCoMo Inc. and startup Mobiado, a division of Bonac Innovation Corp., which released …

PARIS-Alcatel Corp. said it has completed the acquisition of Spatial Wireless, which makes software-based switching solutions. Alcatel first announced the $250 million buy in September. Spatial Wireless’ flagship product known …

Fundamental changes in wireless sometimes take place with a bang (the disappearance of AT&T Wireless, the combination of Sprint and Nextel) and sometimes creep in (location-based services, telemetry, etc.). While …

Qualcomm Inc. made a strategic investment in wireless application company Digital Orchid. The companies did not disclose the amount of the investment. Digital Orchid sells applications working on Qualcomm’s BREW …

The New York State Supreme Court has a greed to hear the case involving Russian telecom contractor Whale Telecom in a $400 million breach-of-contract lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc. over plans …

Motorola Inc.’s relationship with Nextel Communications Inc. marches on in spite of the carrier’s anticipated merger with Sprint PCS. The vendor announced it has signed a three-year agreement to extend …

PARIS-Alcatel Corp. said it has completed the acquisition of Spatial Wireless, which makes software-based switching solutions. Alcatel first announced the $250 million buy in September. Spatial Wireless’ flagship product known …

Industry witnessed the release of three unique, advanced handsets from the likes of Verizon Wireless, NTT DoCoMo Inc. and startup Mobiado, a division of Bonac Innovation Corp., which today released …

Following months of speculation that increased in intensity during the past several days, Sprint Corp. and Nextel Communications Inc. reported a deal this morning to combine their operations into what …

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina-Huawei, the CDMA Development Group and the International 450 Association said they have successfully demonstrated a 450 MHz CDMA2000 1x EV-DO end-to-end solution. It took place during the …

SAN DIEGO-LG Electronics Co. Ltd. boasted of its gains in the U.S. handset market, claiming the top spot for CDMA sales in the third quarter. According to research firm IDC, …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. made a strategic investment in wireless application company Digital Orchid. The companies did not disclose the amount of the investment. Digital Orchid sells applications working on Qualcomm’s …

Sprint PCS’ largest affiliate Alamosa Holdings Inc. made good on previous comments that it was interested in acquiring a fellow affiliate by signing a deal last week to purchase AirGate …

Just a few years ago, players on the CDMA aisle of the technology wars believed the future belonged to them alone. The other players, huffing with GSM, could not figure …

While Sprint Corp. had little to say about a possible deal with Nextel Communications Inc., the carrier did report $3 billion worth of multi-year buildout contracts with Lucent Technologies Inc., …

Citing current spectrum constraints, T-Mobile USA Inc. said it does not expect to launch UMTS-based services for at least two years and will instead rely on its ongoing deployment of …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-In support of its previously announced plans to begin deploying CDMA2000 1x EV-DO services, Sprint Corp. reported $3 billion worth of multi-year buildout contracts with Lucent Technologies Inc., …

MUNICH, Germany-Technology company Siemens said it tested a mobile communications network that could transmit up to one gigabit a second, or about 1,000 megabits per second. In comparison, today’s GPRS …

Verizon Wireless said it completed the purchase of Northern California wireless operator Mountain Cellular from Sierra Tel Communications Group. The deal includes Mountain Cellular’s spectrum license covering 170,000 potential customers …

The world’s two most popular consumer electronics devices may soon be combined into one-the mobile TV phone. Behold. Although one is designed for sedentary, passive entertainment and the other for …

MIAMI-Guests on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises ships can soon use their personal cell phones to stay in touch while at sea. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has teamed with …

Verizon Wireless said Thursday it completed the purchase of Northern California wireless operator Mountain Cellular from Sierra Tel Communications Group. The deal includes Mountain Cellular’s spectrum license covering 170,000 potential …