ROSEMENT, Ill.—Motorola Inc. expanded its family of Razr-inspired handsets, unveiling two handsets that mirror the company’s flagship phone. The world’s second-largest handset manufacturer introduced the Krzr, a narrower Razr with removable memory and a metallic gloss finish. The handset is slightly thicker than the...
MUNICH—Siemens AG said it struck a turnkey deal with Hutchison 3G Austria GmbH worth "an amount in the multi-digit millions" to plan, set up and supply carrier’s W-CDMA network buildout. In addition, the agreement spells out that Siemens will partially operate the network, providing...
Without divulging financial details, Nortel Networks Ltd. bagged what is likely a hefty contract to supply Verizon Wireless with CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Revision A network technology beginning in the third quarter. Albert Lin, telecom analyst at American Technology Research, estimated that Verizon's total Rev....
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
TORONTO—Nortel Networks Ltd. bagged what is likely a hefty contract to supply Verizon Wireless with CDMA2000 1x EV-DO Revision A network technology beginning in the third quarter. Though Nortel didn't disclose financial terms of the deal, Albert Lin, telecom analyst at American Technology Research,...
For the second time this year, Lucent Technologies Inc. warned of lower sales prior to releasing quarterly results. The company said it expects to post third-quarter earnings of $2.04 billion, compared with $2.04 billion last quarter and $2.34 billion in the year-ago quarter. Pat...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas-Cingular Wireless L.L.C. launched its UMTS/HSDPA mobile broadband network in the hometown of parent company AT&T Inc. The wireless carrier announced that it has added San Antonio to the list of metropolitan areas where its high-speed wireless data service is available. According...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas—Cingular Wireless L.L.C. launched its UMTS/HSDPA mobile broadband network in the hometown of parent company AT&T Inc. The wireless carrier announced that it has added San Antonio to the list of metropolitan areas where its high-speed wireless data service is available. According...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
MURRAY HILL, N.J.—For the second time this year, Lucent warned of lower sales prior to releasing quarterly results. The company said it expects to post third-quarter earnings of $2.04 billion, compared with $2.04 billion last quarter and $2.34 billion in the year-ago quarter. Pat...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
SAN DIEGO—Wireless modem maker Novatel Wireless Inc. announced a bullish outlook for its second quarter by raising its revenue guidance above $44 million, up from a previous guidance of $40 million to $42 million. The company’s stock popped up more than 2 percent on...
PARIS-French mobile operator SFR launched an HSDPA network in Paris and southern France, using network technology from Nokia Corp. SFR has about 17.3 million customers in France, about 1.5 million of which are 3G customers; the company is owned by Vivendi and Vodafone Group...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
PARIS—French mobile operator SFR launched an HSDPA network in Paris and southern France, using network technology from Nokia Corp. SFR has about 17.3 million customers in France, about 1.5 million of which are 3G customers.; the company is owned by Vivendi and Vodafone Group...
A snapshot of the 3G handset market in the United States reveals a nascent business on the verge of growth, as carriers upgrade their networks and more aggressively market their data-based offerings, and a broader portfolio of 3G handsets is presented to consumers. According...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
BOSTON—More than 100 million people worldwide now use W-CDMA and CDMA2000 1x EV-DO third-generation technology on their cell phones, according to ongoing research by Strategy Analytics. After reaching the 100 million milestone early this month, the firm said the number should grow to 106...
In early May, KT Freetel Co. Ltd., South Korea's second-largest carrier with 12 million subscribers, announced plans to leave CDMA technology behind in favor of further investment in W-CDMA, which is a third-generation GSM-based technology. The move isn't too surprising since KTF already launched...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.-Data holds the promise of new services and new revenues, and speakers at last week's Rural Cellular Association conference emphasized the importance of those revenues-and the importance of small carriers not falling behind as national operators turn to ever-faster technology. CTIA President...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...
The following list includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms. Click here for wireless ratings from past weeks from RCR Wireless News. Carrier Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services assigned a B rating and 1 recovery rating...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available. Click here for additional infrastructure awards from RCR Wireless...