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SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said Interim Standard-707 packet data, circuit-switched data and digital fax capabilities are now available on its Code Division Multiple Access infrastructure equipment. The company said it offers …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. announced it has completed a six-month field trial with Vodafone Ltd. demonstrating the compatibility of a Code Division Multiple Access base station in an existing Global System …

While not everything is rosy in the PCS world-what with a couple bankruptcies, some layoffs, downgraded and stagnant rollout plans-the industry, in general, has made terrific inroads in a short …

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-Microwave Power Devices Inc. announced it won a $900,000 order to supply Qualcomm Inc. with amplifiers for its Code Division Multiple Access cellular communications system base stations. The company …

SAN DIEGO-Kubtelecom of Krasnodar, Russian Federation, awarded Qualcomm Inc. a $10 million contract to supply an 800 MHz Code Division Multiple Access wireless local loop system in the Krasnodar region, …

WASHINGTON-State Department officials last week told Qualcomm Inc. that Russian authorities will not require technician Richard Bliss to return to Russia to face espionage charges. Bliss, who was arrested Nov. …

SAN DIEGO-Continental Express Inc. signed a multimillion dollar contract to purchase 750 OmniTracs satellite mobile communications systems from Qualcomm Inc. over the next five years, Qualcomm announced. Continental Express, an …

As 1998 begins and a new century beckons, the wireless industry finds itself riding the wave of landmark free trade agreements that will open telecom and information technology markets and …

Qualcomm Inc. field technician Richard Bliss, who had been detained in Rostov, Russia, since his arrest Nov. 25 for spying, reportedly was released to return to the United States Dec. …

African Continental Telecommunications Ltd. said it will invest $835 million in a two-phase deal to establish an advanced satellite telecommunications network in Africa. Phase one of the network, which includes …

SAN DIEGO-Nigerian Starcomms Ltd., a privately licensed wireless local loop operator, has agreed to provide service to the Lagos area of Nigeria using a $40 million cdmaOne system supplied by …

WASHINGTON-Russian authorities were expected to drop espionage charges against Qualcomm Inc.’s Richard Bliss over the weekend and free the 29-year-old field technician to return to the United States. Sens. Barbara …

WASHINGTON-Russia, over U.S. objections, was expected to charge Qualcomm Inc.’s Richard Bliss with espionage on Friday amid new revelations that the 29-year-old field technician reportedly admitted to illegally bringing satellite …

While PCS carriers aren’t slashing airtime rates for the holidays, handset prices are dropping to ranges that may persuade the reluctant customer to make a purchase. Omnipoint Communications Services in …

Qualcomm Inc. announced it promoted Dr. Mark Epstein to senior vice president of development. Epstein will lead Qualcomm’s international standards activities and develop corporate relationships to support the company’s next-generation …

NEW YORK-Telecom Analysis Systems, Eatontown, N.J., said Qualcomm Inc., San Diego, has implemented the TAS Code Division Multiple Access Automatic Test System for testing software in its cellular and personal …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. signed a contract with wireline operator Philippines Telegraph & Telephone Corp. to deploy a Code Division Multiple Access wireless local loop network next month in southern Luzon. …

SK Telecom Co. Ltd., South Korea’s largest cellular operator, has completed test trials of third-generation services, which it expects to offer to the public at the 2002 World Cup in …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. has acquired Now Software, a pioneer in cross-platform, personal productivity software. With the purchase, Qualcomm gains Now’s range of advanced scheduling and “calendaring” software products that meet …

ITASCA, Ill.-Shieldmate Robotics Inc. said it has been dismissed from a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Motorola Inc. against Shieldmate and Qualcomm Inc. Motorola filed a lawsuit in federal court …

Astronet Corp. announced the promotions and additions of several employees. Dave Segbers was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing, from director of the same division. Max Ohyama was …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Standard Telecom Inc., manufacturer of the Nixxo brand of pagers, and Qualcomm Inc. have signed a license agreement allowing Standard Telecom to use Code Division Multiple Access technology. …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. announced it has successfully defended itself against the patent infringement case brought against it by BTG USA Inc., and that BTG has voluntarily dismissed its case against …

LONDON-Code Division Multiple Access technology is playing a key role in several leading technology contenders for third-generation wireless networks in Europe, but back-to-back industry shows held here last week underlined …

CARROLLTON, Texas-Wireless phone distributor CellStar Corp. completed a $135 million multiple currency revolving credit facility, giving it the ability to borrow in various currencies for meeting capital needs and growth …