Two of the world's most notable mobile commerce startups, Network365 Ltd. and iPIN, announced today they will blend into a new player, Valista, a move company officials said will create a dominate payment provider covering more than 150 million subscribers.The ambitious combination could pave...
CAMBRIDGE, U.K.-Wireless data services provider M-spatial announced its Mapway View Map and walking directions services are now being used on the Orange World network in the United Kingdom.Mapway allows users to access street maps from their mobile phones to get directions and locate shops...
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif.-The OTA Flash Forum announced it will form a special committee to handle over-the-air updates for wireless devices, and will work to promote the technology to the wireless industry. The group, which consists of members like Bitfone Corp., Gemplus, Motorola Inc., Orange...
Postings on Internet video games sites indicate that the security settings on Nokia Corp.'s N-Gage mobile-phone/video-game device may have been breached, allowing hackers to play N-Gage games on other devices using the same operating system and possibly selling the games over the Internet.The postings,...
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Orange France launched a new intuitive directory service that will allow subscribers to search for information in a non-structured format. Orange teamed with technology company Dejima Inc. to offer the text messaging service, which allows users to search for business addresses and...
PARIS-European operator Orange plc reported strong third-quarter results, with revenues up 8.1 percent to $5.5 billion compared with the second quarter and a 2.9-percent increase in subscribers to 46.9 million. Year on year, total revenues increased 6.3 percent to $15.5 billion from $14.6 billion...
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Handspring Inc. reported declining revenues and a growing net loss, but said shipments of its new Treo 600 were beginning to ramp up.The company posted revenues for its first quarter of $13.1 million, down from $14.5 million in the previous quarter. Handspring...
LONDON-In the second such European alliance aiming to gain power in numbers, nine second- and third-tier mobile operators joined forces in a new mobile alliance to provide seamless, enhanced voice and data solutions for businesses and consumers across the Continent.MmO2, which operates in the...
LONDON-In the second such European alliance aiming to gain power in numbers, nine second- and third-tier mobile operators joined forces in a new mobile alliance to provide seamless, enhanced voice and data solutions for businesses and consumers across the Continent.MmO2, which operates in the...
LONDON-Following its announcement Monday to launch a new Microsoft-powered smart phone from Motorola, Orange today launched Palm Inc.'s Treo 600 in the United Kingdom France and Switzerland. Orange said it developed the device with U.S. personal digital assistant maker Handspring Inc., which Palm is...
PARIS-European operator Orange SA confirmed that it entered nonbinding framework agreements with infrastructure suppliers Alcatel Corp., Nokia Corp. and Nortel Networks Ltd. to supply third-generation technology across the Orange footprint. The mobile operator said the agreements contain no commitments, and terms, financial amounts and...
AT&T Wireless Services Inc. plans to sell a Motorola Inc.-manufactured smart phone that incorporates Microsoft Corp. technology.Motorola said it will launch a Microsoft Smartphone-powered handset next month, and that the two companies will collaborate on a series of smart phones and Pocket PC wireless...
PARIS-France Telecom said it will buy the remaining 13.7-percent stake in mobile subsidiary Orange that it does not already own for $7.7 billion. The move will allow France Telecom to gain access to all of the cash generated by Orange.France Telecom is offering 11...
Motorola Inc. will introduce a mobile phone running Microsoft Corp.'s Smartphone operating system this month, and European operator Orange will sell the device, according to a report in the Financial Times.Motorola declined to comment on the report, citing company policy not to discuss industry...
PARIS-In addition to its first-half operating results released Monday, France Telecom said it will buy the remaining 13.7-percent stake in mobile subsidiary Orange that it does not already own for $7.7 billion. The move will allow France Telecom to gain access to all of...
REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp. is bolstering its efforts in the Chinese mobile-phone market, as Chinese mobile-phone maker Dopod will sell a phone using an updated version of the software giant's Smartphone operating system.Dopod will be the first manufacturer in the world to sell a device...
REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp.'s entry into the smart-phone market continues to gain steam, with European carrier Orange and Asian manufacturer MiTAC International Corp. offering glimpses at potential upcoming products using the software giant's mobile-phone platform.An Orange France Web site appeared to offer details on a...
WASHINGTON-The Coalition Provisional Authority may revisit a ban against government-owned telecommunications companies from winning a wireless license in Iraq, said a top military official on Friday afternoon."This is what the CPA needs to work out. That will be a factor in their thinking. If...
PARIS-European mobile operator Orange plc reported a revenue increase in the first half of the year of nearly 7 percent, to $9.86 billion, compared with the same period last year. Average revenue per user increased in the operator's major markets, including the United Kingdom...
BONN, Germany-The European operator alliance formed earlier this year to counter Vodafone Group plc's strong European presence announced its first products and services. The alliance, which includes Orange SA, Telefonica Moviles, Telecom Italia Mobile and T-Mobile, said the first offerings will allow prepaid customers...
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. may not be the only company looking to sell a mobile phone using Microsoft Corp.'s software in the United States; it appears Taiwanese manufacturer Chi Mei Communication Systems Inc. is also planning to release a Microsoft Smartphone device here.Pictures and...
PARIS-European mobile operator Orange reported a revenue increase in the first half of the year of nearly 7 percent, to $9.86 billion, compared with the same period last year. Average revenue per user increased in the operator's major markets, including the United Kingdom and...
PARIS-French supplier Alcatel Corp. said Thailand's TA Orange signed a $100 million contract with Alcatel for a network enhancement.Alcatel will supply base stations and related equipment to increase coverage and capacity in Bangkok and the provinces by January. The contract also includes the extension...
Mobile-phone startup Sendo said it will drop its patent lawsuit against European carrier Orange due to a new licensing deal with Texas Instruments Inc., but that it will continue its fight against Microsoft Corp.Sendo said it withdrew the lawsuit and that it will contribute...
