wireless data

HELSINKI, Finland—Nokia, CMG Wireless Data Solutions, Comverse, L.M. Ericsson, Logica, Motorola, Siemens AG and Sony Ericsson Communications have joined to found an Interoperability Group for multimedia messaging services that will …

TORONTO—Microcell Connexions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Microcell Telecommunications, signed a three-year GSM supply agreement with Nortel Networks valued at approximately $100 million for upgrades to its Canadian wireless network. …

DENVER, United States—Aerie Networks subsidiary Ricochet Networks initiated a technical trial of the Ricochet high-speed wireless data network in Denver, marking the return of the service since its former owner, …

BURLINGTON, Mass.—Lightbridge Inc., which provides mobile business solutions, announced it will acquire Altawave Inc., which offers wireless data management services. Lightbridge said the move strengthens its strategic relationships with carriers …

DENVER—Aerie Networks subsidiary Ricochet Networks Inc. initiated a technical trial of the Ricochet high-speed wireless data network in Denver, marking the return of the service since its former owner, Metricom …

CANNES, France—The GSM Association continued to move forward with its wide-ranging M-Services Initiative, announcing the second phase of the program, broad support from the supplier community, and a series of …

WASHINGTON—NextWave Telecom, the controversial company in a battle with the government and other operators for control of U.S. wireless spectrum, said it has activated its wireless network in 60 markets …

WASHINGTON—NextWave Telecom Inc. said it has activated its wireless network in 60 markets and is engaged in customer trials of its wireless data service based on CDMA 1x in selected …

TORONTO—Sierra Wireless has begun shipments of its high-speed communications card to Verizon Wireless. The new AirCard 555 modem will provide higher connectivity speeds for mobile workers who want to send …

DENVER, United States—WebLink Wireless found its white knight. The paging and messaging carrier said last week it scored a deal with Sun Capital Acquisition, which buys cash-strapped companies and then …

SAN JOSE, Calif.—Two companies released wireless authoring programs in hopes of selling to the corporate market. Yambay Technologies Pty. Ltd., in conjunction with wireless data carrier Motient Corp., launched its …

ADDISON, Texas—Messaging provider CMG Wireless Data Solutions won a major contract to provide virtually all of Hutchison 3G’s messaging products, from short message services to unified communications to multimedia messaging. …

LONDON—General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)-based mobile Internet services are being rolled out across the Middle East, with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading the way. Jordan’s largest mobile-phone …

VICTOR, N.Y.—Seattle-based wireless Internet service provider Monet Mobile Networks has selected Info Directions’ CostGuard rating and billing system. The CostGuard system rates and bills real-time wireless data usage, which includes …

WebLink Wireless Inc. found its white knight. The paging and messaging carrier said late Thursday it scored a deal with Sun Capital Acquisition Corp., which buys out cash-strapped companies and …

REDMOND, Wash.-Action Engine Corp. announced its Mobile Services Framework will work on Texas Instruments’ OMAP wireless application processors, a move the company said will allow wireless carriers, device makers and …

ALAMEDA, Calif.—Wireless data infrastructure provider Geoworks Corp. announced a series of drastic moves and a depressing third quarter report, news that sent the company’s stock rocketing down almost 40 percent …

RESTON, Va.—Following its filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, wireless data carrier Motient Corp. announced its stock will trade on an over-the-counter bulletin board system. The company’s delisting from the Nasdaq …

RESTON, Va.—Nextel Communications Inc. and IBM unveiled a strategic alliance covering the development, marketing and deployment of mobile e-business solutions to enterprise customers in the United States, as well as …

SINGAPORE—The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) is seeking comment on a possible change in charging methods between Singapore operators for calls from and to mobile and fixed-line customers. Regulator IDA would …

MANILA, Philippines—The adoption of wireless data applications and services among Asian mobile-phone users has to rise in order for the wireless industry to fully take off in the region, according …

MENLO PARK, California, United States—Interwave Communications, which sells compact wireless voice communications systems and broadband wireless data networks, announced a US$4.4 million contract with Micronesian carrier FSM Telecommunications Corporation to …

BEIJING—Vodafone Group plc plans to invest $35 million in China Mobile subsidiary Aspire Holdings to acquire a 9.9-percent stake. Vodafone already has a 2-percent share in China Mobile (Hong Kong). …

BOCA RATON, Fla.—Esemde Wireless Messaging announced it received additional funding from ComROAD AG but did not disclose the amount. The company said it would use the funding to expand its …

RESTON, Va.—Wireless data carrier Motient Corp. announced plans to restructure its debt under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan the company filed with the Eastern District of Virginia Bankruptcy Court, a …