Sprint Corp. said it has begun rolling out its CDMA2000 1x EV-DO-based high-speed data network with initial service available this month in major airports and business districts in 34 markets. The carrier said the network would provide average network speeds of between 400 kilobits...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless added a fourth Vcast-enabled CDMA2000 1x EV-DO handset to its lineup with the launch of Motorola Inc.'s E815. In addition to providing access to the carrier's high-speed wireless network and related multimedia content, the E815 includes a 1.3-megapixel camera, a memory...
Verizon Wireless continued to turn the screws on its competitors with further expansion of its CDMA2000 1x EV-DO network, which the carrier claims now covers 119 million potential customers in more than 50 major metropolitan areas and is available in 33 of the nation's...
Sprint PCS continued to court pint-sized wireless users this week, unveiling a new mobile video channel featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety and other animated Warner Bros. characters. "Looney Tunes and Friends," which Sprint added to its portfolio of Vision offerings, delivers more than...
While the wireless industry haggles over the price of anti-piracy software supported by the Open Mobile Alliance, Microsoft Corp. is quietly gaining traction in the mobile world with its proprietary digital rights management technology. The standoff continues between industry groups such as the GSM...
Sprint PCS continued to court pint-sized wireless users this week, unveiling a new mobile video channel featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety and other animated Warner Bros. characters. "Looney Tunes and Friends," which Sprint added to its portfolio of Vision offerings, delivers more than...
Verizon Wireless reinforced its position as the industry's top dog regarding the rollout of high-speed wireless data services, announcing the recent expansion of its CDMA2000 1x EV-DO based BroadbandAccess service to 43 markets covering more than 100 million potential customers. During the past several...
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-The babysitting potential of cell phones is largely being undervalued by the industry, according to a new report from consultant firm IDC. Mobile video programming for children that can effectively placate and entertain youngsters is quickly gaining traction, IDC said Thursday. Verizon Wireless...
Verizon Wireless continues to expand coverage of its CDMA2000 1x EV-DO network, launching service today in Seattle and Portland/Salem. Ore., and expanded coverage in Atlanta to go along with a handful of new markets launched during the past week. The carrier now provides its...
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-The babysitting potential of cell phones is largely being undervalued by the industry, according to a new report from consultant firm IDC. Mobile video programming for children that can effectively placate and entertain youngsters is quickly gaining traction, IDC said Thursday. Verizon Wireless...
Investment banking firm Merrill Lynch said it expects the continued strong growth of family plans to drive the wireless industry's five nationwide operators to post a 14.8-percent year-over-year improvement in net subscriber additions in the second quarter. The firm said it expects the carriers...
Sprint Corp.'s planned launch of CDMA2000 1x EV-DO-based high-speed wireless data services continues to inch ahead as the carrier Monday released preliminary coverage maps on the section of its Web site aimed at business users. The maps, which a Sprint spokeswoman noted Monday were...
SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. offered industry an early look at its MediaFLO mobile TV technology in conjunction with its BREW developer's conference here. The demonstration showed MediaFLO can transmit streaming video, but also revealed the technology isn't as polished as rival offerings like DVB-H and...
Verizon Wireless announced an agreement with Clear Channel Entertainment Properties to broadcast concert footage of Velvet Revolver, Avril Lavigne, the Moody Blues and other artists. The carrier added a channel to its Vcast service that will feature rotating performances from shows around the nation...
NEW JERSEY-Verizon Wireless announced an agreement with Clear Channel Entertainment Properties to broadcast concert footage of Velvet Revolver, Avril Lavigne, the Moody Blues and other artists.The carrier added a channel to its Vcast service that will feature rotating performances from shows around the nation...
OTTAWA-Bridgewater Systems, which develops subscriber-centric policy management software, introduced its Application Authorization Software with Verizon Wireless. The product provides a common profile and policy system for central management of authentication and authorization of users when they try to access applications, said the company. Verizon...
OTTAWA-Bridgewater Systems, which develops subscriber-centric policy management software, introduced its Application Authorization Software with Verizon Wireless.The product provides a common profile and policy system for central management of authentication and authorization of users when they try to access applications, said the company. Verizon deployed...
LOS ANGELES-The wireless industry came out in force for the E3 video game convention, with a variety of gaming players making news.Jamdat Mobile Inc. announced it reached a deal with Id Software to bring the company's popular computer game Doom to mobile phones. Jamdat...
DALLAS-I can see Homer Simpson peering out of the phone in Martyn Gregory's hand. The animated "Simpsons" TV star is trying desperately to jump off a burning oil tower and into a hovering helicopter. I see Homer's wife Marge waving him on. But I've...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless added more children's content to its Vcast lineup Thursday, launching music videos from Nickelodeon franchises Dora the Explorer, Blue's Clues, The Backyardigans and LazyTown.The carrier will rotate eight one- to three-minute videos from Nick Jr. and announced plans to add three...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless announced the availability of three new 3D games on its Vcast service. Together with Jamdat Mobile Inc., Verizon Wireless announced the availability of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: 3D Mobile Edition. The game includes three-dimensional graphics and allows players to complete level-specific...
Verizon Communications Inc. said it will phase out its payphone-based Wi-Fi hot-spot service in New York City during the next two months in favor of its rapidly expanding CDMA2000 1x EV-DO wide area wireless network. Verizon noted that it currently operates around 380 hot-spot...
BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless announced the availability of three new 3D games on its Vcast service.Together with Jamdat Mobile Inc., Verizon Wireless announced the availability of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: 3D Mobile Edition. The game includes three-dimensional graphics and allows players to complete level-specific goals...
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-Verizon Wireless, together with Disney Mobile and Pixar Animation Studios, launched The Incredibles 3D mobile game on Verizon's VCAST wireless broadband multimedia service.Game players assume the role of Mr. Incredible and Dash from the popular Walt Disney/Pixar animated film "The Incredibles." The...
