Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L.P. presented six new handsets including the K800, a high-resolution camera phone that carries Sony Corp.'s CyberShot brand, an extension of the company's own brand for its digital cameras. Sony Ericsson is a joint venture between Swedish technology company L.M....
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications L.P. presented six new handsets today including the K800, a new high-resolution camera phone that carries Sony Corp.’s CyberShot brand, an extension of the company’s own brand for its digital cameras. Sony Ericsson is a joint venture between Swedish...
As the world waits for Nortel Networks Ltd. to post its fourth-quarter financials, chief executive Mike Zafirovski outlined his plans to overhaul the telecom company, addressing Nortel's technology focus, organizational structure and supply chain strategy. Speaking at a conference sponsored by RBC Capital Markets...
As all things GSM were talked about last week during the 3GSM World Congress trade show, the wireless industry was put on notice that Cingular Wireless L.L.C. is getting down to business with its national UMTS network buildout plans. The carrier announced contract expansions...
Wireless users' ability to take and make voice calls on various networks no matter what carrier's brand name is stamped on their handsets-also known as roaming-is an invisible advantage that expands an operator's footprint and keeps customers happy. But when it comes to roaming...
With equipment orders not rolling in like they used to, or at least having slowed down slightly, equipment vendors are looking for new ways to bring in revenues. At the same time, carriers are looking to tap into new revenue streams without making huge...
Virgin Mobile Holdings plc is set to be one of the first European operators to launch mobile TV services using a dedicated mobile TV network. The company, which operates a number of mobile virtual operator services around the world, laid out plans to launch...
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. CellularAustria: L.M. Ericsson signed a contract to supply HSDPA hardware...
ATLANTA—Cingular Wireless L.L.C. looks to be getting down to business with its national third-generation network buildout plans. L.M. Ericsson and Lucent Technologies Inc. both announced contract expansions with Cingular to continue supplying the nation’s largest carrier with UMTS and HSDPA equipment and integration services....
DALLAS—Nothing says "I’m sticking with you" like a three-year contract for network services and equipment. Cingular Wireless L.L.C. said it will stand by its long-time equipment supplier, the much beleaguered Nortel Networks Ltd., as the nation’s largest carrier gets serious about upgrading its network...
SAN BRUNO, Ca.-Sprint Nextel Corp. is set to be the first operator to test the next evolution of IPWireless Inc.'s mobile broadband technology, the companies announced. IPWireless announced that beginning in March, Sprint Nextel plans to begin testing the company's new Long Term Evolution-capable...
At this year's 3GSM World Congress, the world's handset makers will have an important line to toe. On one side, vendors must keep pace with the market's technological advancements. HSDPA, MP3, DVB-H, Bluetooth, wireless e-mail-the list of new technologies seems never-ending.On the other side,...
The mobile TV ecosystem was filled with TDtv news last week as IPWireless Inc. announced two new partnerships and upcoming trials. The network technology company says it's teaming up with mobile streaming providers Vidiator and MobiTV Inc. to develop mobile TV solutions based on...
AndrewAndrew Corp. launched a compact tower-mounted amplifier for third-generation networks. The company said its OneBase Compact TMA product, at 1.5 liters, is the smallest and lightest tower-mounted amplifier available in the industry. The product complies with Antenna Interface Standards Group requirements. In addition, it...
Welcome to a new weekly feature at RCR Wireless News! Every week we will collect all the important equipment agreements across the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries, plus any others that catch our fancy. We hope you enjoy it! The following list details infrastructure...
SAN DIEGO-Wireless Facilities Inc. announced that its contract for engineering services with a national wireless carrier has been extended for two more years. The contract extension is worth about $40 million to WFI, which designs, deploys and manages wireless networks, technology networks and security...
EMERYVILLE, Calif.-MobiTV Inc. and IPWireless Inc. announced they plan to jointly develop mobile TV delivery solutions for mobile operators, combining unicast technologies with TDtv multicasting. The companies said TDtv is an ideal offering that is able to leverage the newly defined 3GPP Release 6...
ROUND ROCK, Texas-In the latest collaboration between laptop makers and wireless carriers, Dell Inc. announced plans to add built-in access to Vodafone Group plc's third-generation wireless network to its notebook computers. The computer manufacturer said it plans to offer notebook computers with optional integrated...
Wireless loves advertising; the industry ranks third in terms of total ad dollars spent, behind the automotive and financial services industries. And while most of the wireless industry's commercials are entertaining, some drive me (and you too I bet) crazy.For example, Cingular Wireless L.L.C....
RESTON, Va.-Sprint Nextel Corp. said it invested another $10 million into IPWireless Inc., which develops UMTS TD-CDMA network technology. Sprint Nextel initially invested $4 million in IPWireless in July. Sprint Nextel is trialing IPWireless' UMTS TD-CDMA technology in Washington, D.C. using its 2.5 GHz...
RESTON, Va.-Sprint Nextel Corp. said it invested another $10 million into IPWireless Inc., which develops UMTS TD-CDMA network technology. Sprint Nextel initially invested $4 million in IPWireless in July. Sprint Nextel is currently trialing IPWireless' UMTS TD-CDMA technology in Washington, D.C. using its 2.5...
The very mention of Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem puts a whir in many propeller hats. The whirring is justified to a certain degree, but wireless carriers have approached investment in IMS technology with much caution. To understand their position, it's essential to first understand...
Just when you thought your new Wi-Fi-enabled laptop was nifty, along comes a bevy of new laptops embedded with PC cards and chips that support wireless broadband Internet access via third-generation carrier networks. Several announcements touted the latest collaborations between carriers and computer manufacturers...
TEWKSBURY, Mass.-Network gateway vendor Starent Networks Corp. announced it scored an investment from T-Mobile Venture Fund. The amount of the investment was not disclosed.Starent said the investment will help the company expand into the W-CDMA market. Starent has made its mark to date in...
