GSMA

The CDMA2000 1x EV-DO contract wins by Lucent Technologies Inc. and Nortel Networks Ltd. with Verizon Wireless may be compelling other major infrastructure players to take the bait. Rivals L.M. …

Sierra Wireless introduced the AirCard 775 PC Card and the MP 775 GPS modem for EDGE networks at the CTIA show in Atlanta. Both products are slated for commercial availability …

WASHINGTON-Rural Cellular Corp. is asking Congress to extend the deadline for wireless enhanced 911 Phase II service. “The solution to ensure that rural communities receive the same assurances of their …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson said it has won a $32 million contract with a Ghanaian carrier to supply what it describes as the first EDGE equipment in Africa. The deal also …

ATLANTA-Roamware Inc. has implemented its Roaming Replicator solution with India’s mobile operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL), enabling visitors to and travelers from India to use GSM services provided by …

ATLANTA-Motorola Inc. introduced its new model A840, which combines CDMA and GSM technologies to allow for global roaming. The handset combines 800/1900 MHz CDMA, CDMA 1x and 900/1800 MHz GSM/GPRS …

ATLANTA-Wavecom SA and SensorLogic said they are working together to market complete machine-to-machine solutions for existing GSM and CDMA networks. According to the agreement, SensorLogic will integrate devices from Wavecom’s …

ATLANTA-Siemens Mobile said it placed an Internet-Protocol-based Multimedia Subsystem call on a live GSM network in the United States. The call was made using Siemens’ IMS@vantage technology, which delivers instant …

VERNON HILLS, Ill.-Telular Corp. said AT&T Wireless Services Inc. has approved two new Telular products for use on the carrier’s GSM network. The products are Telular’s Phonecell SX5D GSM/GPRS fixed …

ATLANTA-There are now 1 billion GSM customers in the world and the technology is experiencing rapid growth in the Americas, according to the 3G Americas organization. Some analysts, according to …

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it has delivered a complete GSM network for Saudi Telecom Co., with capacity expected to handle the Hajj pilgrimage. It covered such areas as Mina, Muzdalifah …

Push-to-Talk over Cellular technology is wobbling on three legs: one belonging to Nokia Corp.; the second to four other heavyweights; and the third to the Open Mobile Alliance- and all …

Western Wireless Corp. deployed its Phase I Enhanced 911 service for Cellular One customers in North Dakota. The carrier said the service, which was deployed in partnership with county public …

LONDON-European mobile-phone maker Sendo said it will sell its new M551 handset in the United States starting in April. The company said it could not yet confirm a U.S. carrier …

HANOVER, Germany-Motorola Inc. showed off its push-to-talk and third-generation technologies at the CeBIT trade show, and it also introduced a new fixed mobile car phone as well as a new …

HANOVER, Germany-Megapixel camera phones were the name of the game at the CeBIT trade show, with Nokia Corp., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Siemens and NEC Corp. among those releasing new …

MUNICH, Germany-Trouble seems to be simmering in the push-to-talk house as Nokia Corp. has taken a different path from other major vendors and members of the Open Mobile Alliance on …

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it has delivered complete GSM network for Saudi Telecom Co., with capacity expected to handle the Hajj pilgrimage. It covered such areas as Mina, Muzdalifah and …

ISSY-LES MOULINEAUX, France-Wavecom SA said it has launched its GSM module for wireless local loop applications. The product, the WISMO Quik 2400, feeds one of the fastest-growing vertical markets. Wireless …

Text messaging interoperability company InphoMatch announced plans to expand into the wireless content market with its new InphoMatch Interactive (Imi) platform, which the company said takes the headache out of …

AT&T Wireless Services Inc.’s presence in the wireless industry is set to come to an end sometime later this year when Cingular Wireless L.L.C.’s pending $41 billion acquisition of the …

As mobile-phone makers gear up for what likely will be their biggest year ever, Motorola Inc., Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L.P. and several other manufacturers kicked off the season with …

SWEDEN-TeliaSonera Sweden has launched its nationwide Telia GO third-generation network. Telia GO will provide TeliaSonera customers with access to mobile Internet at broadband speeds and access to video calling on …

SWEDEN-TeliaSonera Sweden has launched its nationwide Telia GO third-generation network. Telia GO will provide TeliaSonera customers with access to mobile Internet at broadband speeds and access to video calling on …

Polaris hopes to take the stress out of E911. “We are a location-technology company,” said Bob Dressler, Polaris’ vice president of technology. “We are a software-based solution.” The E911 mandate …