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Mobile-phone enthusiasts the world over witnessed the release of several new devices and gadgets, including one phone that actually takes a step back from the technological cutting edge. Sprint announced …

LONDON-U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom said U.K. mobile carriers must reduce their mobile termination rates, in a further blow to the highly competitive market, which has already been forced to lower …

MUMBAI, India-Countering a similar offering by rival wireless provider Tata Teleservices, Indian wireless carrier Hutchison Essar launched Fastmobile Inc.’s push2talk service, which combines walkie-talkie services with instant messaging, short message …

U.K. telecom regulator Ofcom said U.K. mobile carriers must reduce their mobile termination rates, in a further blow to the highly competitive market, which has already been forced to lower …

Countering a similar offering by rival wireless provider Tata Teleservices, Indian wireless carrier Hutchison Essar launched Fastmobile Inc.’s push2talk service, which combines walkie-talkie services with instant messaging, short message service, …

CANNES, France-Nortel Networks Ltd. said it has launched a pre-commercial UMTS network with Orange France for the Cannes International Film Festival and is providing the gear for Orange’s new third-generation …

On first sight, comedy quiz show “Psyche 101” and reality drama series “Hotel Franklin” appear to be part of a new fall TV lineup. Each episode of “Psyche 101” follows …

HELSINKI, Finland-Orange France has launched “pre-commercial” third-generation service in Toulouse, France, according to Nokia Corp., which supplied the network equipment. Toulouse is the carrier’s first pilot city to begin 3G …

LONDON-Orange U.K. celebrated its 10-year anniversary in the U.K. market today. The carrier launched April 28, 1994, as the fourth entrant in an already competitive U.K. market. Orange said it …

Wavecom SA and European carrier Orange announced a partnership to provide a joint machine-to-machine industry offering. The two companies plan to market and co-sell an end-to-end communication and development platform …

LONDON-Wavecom SA and European carrier Orange announced a partnership to provide a joint machine-to-machine industry offering. The two companies plan to market and co-sell an end-to-end communication and development platform …

PARIS-Sol Trujillo will step down as chief executive officer of Orange S.A., and Sanjiv Ahuja, currently Orange’s chief operating officer, will replace him. Trujillo plans to return to the United …

PARIS-Sol Trujillo will step down as chief executive officer of Orange S.A., and Sanjiv Ahuja, currently Orange’s chief operating officer, will replace him. Trujillo plans to return to the United …

ATLANTA-Wireless application and technology company Air2Web announced it acquired European wireless software company Wokup SA. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are very excited about the merger with …

BERLIN, Germany-T-Mobile International announced it scored a major deal with handset maker Sharp Corp. to create a line of phones designed specifically for the carrier, which will be sold across …

ATLANTA-Wireless application and technology company Air2Web announced it acquired European wireless software company Wokup SA. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We are very excited about the merger with …

Following are mobile contracts awarded in February 2004: Iraq. With Orascom Telecom for a GSM network in Central Iraq. Value: Undisclosed Serbia. With Telecom Serbia for a UMTS network field …

A quick Google of the acronym “TSI” can turn up at least 10 different companies, all using the same three letters to sell wildly differing products and services. However, Googling …

CANNES, France-Despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions at this year’s 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France, the event was highlighted by the GSM industry’s announcement of signing up its 1 billionth …

L.M. Ericsson said it has signed separate deals with operators in the United States, Switzerland and Nigeria. With operator Econet Wireless Nigeria, the vendor signed a $110 million GSM expansion …

STOCKHOLM-L.M. Ericsson said it has signed separate deals with operators in the United States, Switzerland and Nigeria. With operator Econet Wireless Nigeria, the vendor signed a $110 million GSM expansion …

CANNES, France-Orange plc announced commercial trials of its 3G network in the United Kingdom and France, and confirmed it plans to launch full commercial 3G services in each country in …

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-CinemaElectric Inc. launched its mobile multimedia content offerings in Asia with its Singapore-based partner, Orange Gum PTE Ltd. Orange Gum will distribute CinemaElectric’s content via operators New World Mobile …

NEW YORK-Wireless technology and content company Enpocket scored its second major acquisition, announcing the purchase of Helsinki-based mobile technology company Mobicus for an undisclosed amount. The firm said the acquisition …

Wireless technology and content company Enpocket scored its second major acquisition, announcing the purchase of Helsinki-based mobile technology company Mobicus for an undisclosed amount. The firm said the acquisition would …