Vodafone

TOKYO-Vodafone K.K. said it applied for a license from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to operate W-CDMA experimental radio stations in the 1.7 GHz band. Vodafone K.K. currently …

DALLAS-Dobson Communications Corp. will use over-the-air technology from SmartTrust to meet the rapid growth of its GSM services, the carrier announced Wednesday. Dobson, which operates under the Cellular One and …

LONDON-Mobile media company FoneStarz announced a deal with Perfect 10 magazine to bring adult wallpapers and videos to mobile devices. FoneStarz, which handles content services on 15 networks across four …

SAN DIEGO-Wireless broadband access solutions provider Novatel Wireless Inc. reported revenues of $32.3 million for the first quarter, a 113-percent jump from the $15.1 million the company reported for the …

Japan’s mobile-phone carriers said interim findings from research they sponsored found radio-frequency radiation from base stations does not affect human cells, according to an NTT DoCoMo Inc. press release. The …

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.-Wireless e-mail provider Visto Corp. scored a major win Thursday, announcing a deal to deliver a “push” e-mail service to European users through Vodafone Group plc. Vodafone will …

LONDON-Vodafone Group plc began two initiatives to improve speed to market and lower costs for its key content provider partners. The Global Games Marketing and Distribution Program will maximize marketing …

MADRID, Spain-Novatel Wireless Inc. said it will supply its Merlin U630 PC Data Cards to Vodafone Spain. Vodafone Spain will market the Merlin U630 as the Mobile Connect Datacard, the …

PARIS-More than 60 projects were submitted for Vodafone’s “Made-for-Mobile Screenings” event, which will showcase programming from companies that have produced video content specifically for mobile distribution. The event will take …

LONDON-U.K. wireless subscribers with camera phones can submit a picture of their hands for a palm reading, a British psychic television channel said Thursday. Your Destiny TV is behind the …

LONDON-Middle East wireless carrier Mobile Telecommunications Co. has expanded into Africa with a $3.4 billion acquisition of African wireless carrier Celtel International. Kuwaiti-based MTC will buy 85 percent of Celtel …

An association of mobile carriers and content firms joined the fight last week against a group of technology companies it said is looking to overcharge for anti-piracy software. The Mobile …

When it comes to mobile phones, Sprint PCS has long been in a class of its own. Since the carrier’s beginnings, Sprint has traveled its own path in the handset …

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-NMS Communications and LogicaCMG said Wednesday they’re powering a new ringback tone service for Swisscom Mobile. The service allows users to purchase song clips that calling parties will hear …

NEW ORLEANS-ChangingWorlds Ltd. Launched its ClixSmart Intelligent Wireless Portal Platform in North America at the CTIA show. “With ClixSmart’s personalization technology our customers can release the untapped revenue potential of …

LONDON-Global wireless carrier Vodafone Group plc said it reached agreements with Telesystem International Wireless Inc. of Canada to acquire about 79 percent of Romania’s MobiFon S.A., increasing its ownership to …

SYDNEY, Australia-Broadcast Australia subsidiary The Bridge Networks will team with Telstra on a year-long trial of Australia’s first multi-channel mobile TV service using digital video broadcast for handheld (DVB-H) technology. …

LONDON-International wireless giant Vodafone Group plc reported plans to establish a global distribution channel for its business products and services through an extension of its current relationships with U.S. suppliers …

Phone makers released a variety of high-tech wares in conjunction with the CeBIT show. Among those making announcements were: Motorola Inc., which showed off a range of new handsets. The …

LONDON-Vodafone Group plc and Japanese handset maker Toshiba announced a strategic partnership to market a range of exclusive third-generation handsets in Europe, Australia, Japan and New Zealand. The relationship marks …

LONDON-Wireless carriers Vodafone Group plc and Telesystem International Wireless Inc. said they are in discussions regarding the possible sale of TIW’s wireless interests in Eastern Europe. Vodafone said any offer …

SYDNEY, Australia-Broadcast Australia subsidiary The Bridge Networks will team with Telstra on a year-long trial of Australia’s first multi-channel mobile TV service using digital video broadcast for handheld (DVB-H) technology. …

Sprint PCS’ bundled voice plans topped Analysys Research’s list of the world’s top 10 wireless services based on its ability to produce unmatched levels of voice usage and twice the …

Leap Wireless International Inc. appointed Albin Al Moschner executive vice president and chief marketing officer and Glenn Umetsu executive vice president and chief technical officer. Both positions are new to …

The news that Microsoft Corp. will join Nokia Corp. to deliver a mobile-music platform may have been among the more startling developments at last week’s 3GSM World Congress, but it …