CTIA

The topic of how and if a wireless telephone number directory should be established has been and continues to be heavily debated, but so far little has been said about …

The wireless industry is mad as @*@% and not going to take it anymore. As such, CTIA recently unleashed its grassroots attempt to stop what it sees as increasingly unfair …

Nokia Corp. is in advanced discussions to purchase CDMA EV-DO phones from the phone-making subsidiary of Korean CDMA carrier SK Telecom, according to a report from Reuters. A Nokia spokesman …

Nokia Corp. is in advanced discussions to purchase CDMA EV-DO phones from the phone-making subsidiary of Korean CDMA carrier SK Telecom, according to a report from Reuters. A Nokia spokesman …

WASHINGTON-The mobile-phone industry increasingly finds itself like the proverbial Dutch boy with his finger in the dike, drawn into courts, public utility commissions and other bodies around the country to …

WASHINGTON-A nasty legal fight has broken out over control of the U.S.-based roaming group that assigns codes enabling foreign travelers to use their mobile phones in the United States. The …

WASHINGTON-Sen. Conrad Burns (R-Mont.) often describes his state as having a lot of land between light poles. In other words, rural America by its very definition has fewer people and …

WASHINGTON-The outcome of a case being argued this week before the U.S. Supreme Court will shape the telecom debate going forward. “This will shape the debate before Congress,” said Mark …

WASHINGTON-The wireless industry has asked the Federal Communications Commission for a ruling that would shield mobile-phone carriers in the future from class-action lawsuits challenging early termination fees assessed against subscribers …

NEW ORLEANS-Both Nortel Networks Ltd. and Motorola Inc. made infrastructure announcements at the CTIA Wireless 2005 show in New Orleans meant to increase Verizon Wireless’ wireless-data capabilities. Nortel will begin …

NEW ORLEANS-Whether it’s downloading video clips, buying ringtones or simply sending a photo to a friend, the key to enticing consumers to spend more on wireless data can be summed …

Another CTIA done and over with. This one seemed a bit far-flung to me, like how ammo from a shotgun spreads far and wide, instead of a single shot like …

NEW ORLEANS-ChangingWorlds Ltd. Launched its ClixSmart Intelligent Wireless Portal Platform in North America at the CTIA show. “With ClixSmart’s personalization technology our customers can release the untapped revenue potential of …

WASHINGTON-A federal appeals court March 11 told the Federal Communications Commission it must first examine the impact of its local number portability rules on small wireline carriers before requiring them …

NEW ORLEANS-Carriers’ efforts to increase wireless data revenues took a big step forward this week at CTIA Wireless 2005 as the nation’s two largest carriers quietly confirmed their networks are …

NEW ORLEANS-The rising status of two Chinese vendors, U.S.-based UTStarcom Inc. and a few other players like IPWireless may raise the specter for consolidation, said Nortel Networks Ltd. chief Bill …

NEW ORLEANS-Cingular Wireless today announced at CTIA Wireless 2005 that it now has 50 million customers. “Attaining 50 million customers is a key indicator that our merger with AT&T Wireless …

NEW ORLEANS-Samsung Telecommunications America unveiled a new base transceiver station portfolio that it said will allow wireless operators to offer coverage tailored to the geography and consumer needs in a …

NEW ORLEANS-M-Qube and Major League Baseball Advanced Media, the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, launched mobile Web storefronts for all 30 MLB teams to bring fans …

NEW ORLEANS-A handful of new wireless recycling initiatives were announced at last week’s CTIA Wireless 2005 show. A new phone recycling program by GRC Wireless Recycling pays companies for their …

Several handset makers and carriers have taken advantage of the spotlight of the CTIA show in New Orleans to release handset-related news this week. Cingular Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America …

NEW ORLEANS-Both Nortel Networks Ltd. and Motorola Inc. made infrastructure announcements at the CTIA Wireless 2005 show in New Orleans meant to increase Verizon Wireless’ wireless-data capabilities. Nortel will begin …

WASHINGTON-The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today said it is working the wireless industry to develop a safety guide to prevent injuries from exploding cell phones, like the one at …

NEW ORLEANS-Wireless subscribership grew by 21.7 percent last year, according to CTIA’s semi-annual industry survey released this week at CTIA Wireless 2005. Wireless subscribers now exceed 180 million, representing a …

WASHINGTON-The wireless carrier trade association agreed to produce guidelines for managing wireless porn, even as porn giant Larry Flynt announced plans to enter the U.S. wireless market. CTIA said Thursday …