Devices

The Failure Group Inc. acquired Broadcast Communications Systems Inc., a company that designs, installs and maintains wireless communications networks. Broadcast Communications has erected communications towers and provided related training and …

The first half of 1997 is full of promises for narrowband personal communications services, and as a few industry leaders fix and fine tune, Wall Street waits to see what …

In 1997, set your sights on antenna siting. It’s the No. 1 issue, first and foremost. Every other issue-and there are many-pales in comparison. Why? It’s simple. Without antennas, to …

WILSONVILLE, Ore.-Wireless reseller Northwest Communications, a division of Skylink Communications Corp., announced a prepaid wireless program called Pay-N-Talk. The service is available at grocery stores, gas stations and other consumer …

MANILA, Philippines-Smart Communications Inc. reported its subscriber base increased 172 percent last year from 113,000 subscribers at the end of 1995 to more than 308,000 at the end of 1996. …

“Why does Detroit not design these cars with phone holders, just like cup holders?” asked Federal Communications Commission Chairman Reed Hundt when he called National Public Radio’s popular Car Talk …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile launched its DigitalChoice cellular phone service in Washington/Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Charlotte, N.C. DigitalChoice uses 13-kilobit Code Division Multiple Access technology. The DigitalChoice service includes caller …

ATLANTA-BellSouth Cellular Corp. deployed its Mobile America prepaid calling card program in Bakersfield, Calif., and Mobile, Ala. The program allows consumers to purchase a Mobile America prepaid card in 10-, …

WASHINGTON-Republicans have suggested the illegally taped cellular phone conversation of House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and top GOP leaders late last month may be part of a broader Democratic conspiracy, …

ATLANTA-National Data Corp. announced it has signed an agreement with Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile to provide transaction processing services for Bell Atlantic Nynex customers who want to use credit cards …

LAS VEGAS-Topp Telecom Inc. introduced TracFone, a prepaid cellular phone designed for quick retail sale. The phone has built-in debit technology to allow for service with prepaid access and airtime …

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.-While one cellular call was causing major political turmoil in the nation’s capital, another helped saved a life thousands of miles away in a dramatic rescue that-like the …

NEW YORK-Motorola Inc. has introduced “Populous,” a new cellular phone that runs interchangeably on disposable alkaline batteries, rechargeable nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries. The Populous weighs about 8.2 …

Aether Technologies L.L.C. announced it will use a Cellular Digital Packet Data network supplied by GTE Corp. to provide information and integration services to the financial and transportation industries. Owings …

A young Sarasota, Fla., marketing company is hoping Bart will have a large influence on all age groups. In this case it is not Bart Simpson, but a new cellular …

CHATSWORTH, Calif.-Ora Electronics Inc. said this month it will begin shipping Telecar, the entry-level model of its intelligent transportation system. Telecar is designed to integrate a cellular phone with a …

MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill.-More than half of cellular customers surveyed in an Illinois Superconductor Corp. study said they want improvements in their cellular service. More than a third of those questioned …

HOLLAND, Mich.-Johnson Controls, Motorola Inc. and HighwayMaster launch-ed AutoLink, an intelligent communications system that links subscribers to roadside assistance services, emergency response services, Global Positioning System navigation support, theft notification …

Audiovox Communications Corp. will introduce three new phones at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. Its 800/900 MHz combination phone, the ACT-900, acts as both a cellular …

NEW YORK-As 1996 drew to a close, the impact of the Internet on wireless communications manifested itself in a flurry of announcements from an array of providers. “It’s all about …

Ericsson Private Radio Systems ordered 150 PCMobile units from XL Computing Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cycomm International Inc. XL Computing values the order at more than $1 million. …

In the spirit of the holiday season, Palmer Wireless helped the United States Marine Corps surpass its goal of collecting 10,000 toys for needy children this holiday season. More than …

ATLANTA-Motorola Inc.’s Platform Software Division and Unwired Planet Inc. signed an agreement to provide an optimized solution for delivering Internet-based content to wireless communications devices such as cellular smart phones …

Oki Telecom Inc. says it expects to be first to market with a tri-mode wireless phone based on Code Division Multiple Access technology, a move in line with the company’s …

WASHINGTON-The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association agreed last week to insure Wireless Technology Research L.L.C. scientists against lawsuit damages, while dashing speculation that it wants to dissolve WTR over the indemnification …