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LAS VEGAS-The computer industry is ready to stake its claim in the wireless market, evidenced by a range of announcements at this year’s Fall Comdex show. Various PDA manufacturers and …

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.-Verizon Wireless announced plans to open a new retail store in Grand Junction, Colo., and launch digital service in the area. This marks Verizon’s 15th new retail store …

The hunt for spectrum by wireless carriers continued last week as Verizon Wireless, the country’s largest operator, offered more than $2 billion for Price Communications Wireless, a wholly owned subsidiary …

Attempting to slash its debt load by as much as $14 billion and boost sales, which have fallen by as much as 50 percent this year, British Telecommunications plc announced …

Over the past several weeks, Sprint PCS has rolled out several additions to its Wireless Web service designed to target the consumer market, particularly teen users. In the last month, …

Wal-Mart’s 1,000 stores nationwide will begin carrying disposable zinc-air cell phone batteries from Electric Fuel Corp. in time for the holiday shopping season. Each battery offers at least six hours …

BOSTON-Nortel Networks said it will conduct a 10-week trial of its new e-mobility Location Communications Service, which is designed for travelers, visitors, college students and new residents and provides location-based …

NEW YORK-Chase Manhattan Bank announced it will use Tantau Software Inc.’s Wireless Internet Platform in the company’s new wireless infrastructure. Chase said it intends to offer wholesale and retail customers …

PRAGUE, Czech Republic-Cesky Mobil, the Czech Republic’s third mobile telephone operator, is seeking to differentiate itself from its competition by offering low start-up costs and emphasizing ease of use. The …

After pioneering efforts to bring Bluetooth technology to market, Ericsson dropped plans to launch the T36 cell phone, its first Bluetooth-enabled handset, in an attempt to pull its handset division …

NEW YORK-Imagine your life story and your daily life compressed into a fashion accessory that combines computing and communications into a fashion accessory. Charmed Technologies, Beverly Hills, Calif. a venture-backed …

NEW YORK-Motorola Inc. has begun carrier trials of its first Bluetooth-capable wireless phone, the Timeport 270, and expects to begin shipping the CDMA handsets by year-end. Depending on “carrier testing …

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. acquired the remaining 49 percent of its Brazilian joint venture NG Industrial from partner Gradiente Telecom S.A. for $415 million. The joint venture was established in 1997 …

The wireless industry is hoping to mirror the wireline industry in one aspect: the money-making potential of Internet advertising. But big questions remain. How will consumers react to advertising on …

NEW YORK-A 6-percent average summer dip in the price of shares in American Tower Corp., Crown Castle International, Pinnacle Towers Inc., SBA Communications and SpectraSite Communications also reflected “a shift …

The life of a start-up company is as unpredictable as the weather, and sometimes the plotted course turns out to be the wrong path to success. Such was the case …

Aether Systems Inc. announced USAToday.com as the first customer for the recently introduced AirLoom service, which adapts Web content for wireless distribution. In addition, Aether said it will help USAToday.com …

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Sprint PCS released the first two new models of Internet-ready phones provided by LG InfoComm as part of the company’s $150 million agreement with LG. The TP3000, at …

CHICAGO-Partnerships are the key to success in the wireless Internet space, was the resounding theme at last week’s PCIA GlobalXChange convention keynote session. “The wireless Internet is like the proverbial …

MIAMI-Brightstar Mexico, a subsidiary of Brightstar Corp., was selected as the fulfillment partner for Telular Corp.’s Wireless Local Loop digital initiative supporting Mexican wireless operator Telcel. “We are pleased that …

NEW YORK-Asia Cellular Satellite System, Jakarta, Indonesia, announced the commercial debut Sept. 27 of its dual-mode satellite and GSM 900 voice, fax, Internet, paging and data communications. The carrier said …

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Metrocall Inc. opened an interactive retail Internet portal to sell its My2Way products and services from its Web site. Customers can buy the new Motorola Inc. T-900 pager or …

While the “in-a-box” concept seems a natural fit for a fast-food chain, the more complex task of setting up wireless service may seem to be asking a bit much from …

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.-Motorola Inc. released its Timeport P935 personal interactive communicator, the company’s newest entry in the wireless Web and messaging market. The wireless clamshell handheld device, powered by Motorola’s …

Bluetooth seemed like a simple idea when introduced in 1998 as a low-cost, cable-replacement technology designed to be embedded in wireless devices. Early forecasts had Bluetooth-enabled products on the market …