ADC Wireless Systems has introduced its T1 CityCell microcell, a fiber-fed radio frequency extension device designed to increase coverage and capacity in cellular phone systems.CityCell extends service to difficult coverage areas such as "black holes" or to structures such as shopping malls, convention halls...
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 technical services since 1981. For the last two years it has specialized in personal...
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 flies.The troubles SkyTel Corp. had last year with its two-way network killed the post-auction...
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 paraphrase Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile star James Earl Jones, "The call doesn't go through." That can...
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 locations in 12 Western states, with 10 more to be added by the end of...
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.Orlando Vea, president of Smart, said the company holds 33 percent of the cellular phone...
"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 program a few weeks ago."People bring all kinds of things into cars, but they...
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 ID, voice mail with message indicator, free first minute on incoming calls, TalkDial, call waiting,...
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-, 30- and 60-minute increments. To access BellSouth's cellular network, customers dial *888 on any cellular...
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, a possibility the FBI could examine as part of its investigation.The probe, requested by...
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 to pay their cellular phone bills.According to the agreement, National Data will provide online...
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 cards.TracFone displays remaining airtime that can be refilled up to 999 units at a...
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 brouhaha in Washington-put wireless technology in the national spotlight.Just more than a week ago,...
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 ounces with the NiCad battery pack.The use of four AA alkaline batteries will provide Populous...
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 Mills, Md.-based Aether provides turnkey solutions for accessing mission-critical data via handheld wireless devices...
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 telephone and global positioning system for automobiles.Bart is an after-market monitoring system that is...
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 variety of existing vehicular audio systems made by Delco Electronics, used mainly in General Motors...
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 said cost was their top concern about cellular phone service, followed by poor voice quality...
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 and interactive messaging and information services.The AutoLink system also will allow customers to unlock...
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 phone and a cordless phone. Features of the ACT-900 include 120 minutes of talk...
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 making the Internet easier to use. The customers coming on line today are not information...
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. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of the year. The PCMobile units will...
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 14,000 toys were collected for the military's charity effort.Palmer Wireless promoted the Toys for...
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 and alphanumeric pagers.The agreement calls for Unwired Planet's UP.Link server and UP.Browser client applications...
