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CHARLESTON, W.Va.—Nextel Partners Inc. launched wireless service in Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Morgantown, Fairmont and the greater Central West Virginia region. In conjunction with the launch, Nextel Partners donated 10 …

REDMOND, Wash.—AT&T Wireless Services Inc. launched America Online Inc.’s Instant Messenger services on select AT&T Wireless phones allowing customers to access their AOL Buddy List. The AOL service is available …

NEW YORK—The Sprint PCS Clear Wireless Workplace added a new feature January 22 that will allow enterprise customers to integrate their landline and wireless phones for a monthly fee of …

WASHINGTON—Qualcomm Inc. today told the Federal Communications Commission that new tests show ultra-wideband devices operated near GPS-enabled wireless phones will hinder the location of callers who make 911 emergency calls, …

WASHINGTON—A pocket-sized wireless electrocardiogram (ECG) machine that promises easier, faster heart measurements, has been approved by the FDA. PocketView ECG, created by MicroMedical Industries, is made from a Compaq PDA …

NEW YORK—InfoSonics, a distributor and master fulfillment house for wireless phones and accessories has signed an agreement, which includes a $499,000 initial purchase order, to distribute PC-EPhone Inc. products, according …

1. Jan. 29 Re-auction brings in record $17B to FCC After 101 rounds and $16.85 billion, the Federal Communications Commission’s auction of 422 personal communications services licenses ended last Friday. …

While not as desirable as the latest video game consoles or a DVD player, wireless phones and services are third most requested Christmas gifts by teenagers this holiday season according …

POCATELLO, Idaho—Nextel Partners Inc. launched digital wireless service in the greater Eastern Idaho area including Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Rexburg, Dubois, Moreland and Atomic City. The expansion completes Nextel’s coverage …

DALLAS—Samsung Telecommunications America announced it will sponsor the Gadget Bar at “Fashion For Freedom,” a fashion show scheduled for December 6, 2001, in Hollywood, Calif., to benefit the U.S. Fund …

HAYWARD, Calif.—Certicom announced its Digital Rights Management and content protection security technology and services are being used to provide secure data transmissions in new wireless applications from Honeywell and XM …

WASHINGTON—An Illinois judge in Chicago today approved a partial settlement that sets up a cell-phone health registry headed by epidemiologist Dr. George Carlo. The class-action suit, which alleges privacy invasion …

LUBBOCK, Texas—Nextel Partners Inc. launched digital service in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa and surrounding areas in West Texas. In conjunction with the launch, Nextel Partners donated 10 wireless phones and …

ARLINGTON, Va.—Consumers are finding it more important to carry wireless phones with them everywhere and are interested in more than just talking on them, according to a recent survey by …

MCALLEN, Texas—Nextel Partners Inc. launched digital service in Edinburg, McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville and South Padre Island, Texas, expanding coverage in the Rio Grande Valley along the Interstate-35 corridor between Dallas/Fort …

ORANGEBURG, N.Y.—Verizon Wireless has reminded its customers in New York that beginning Nov. 1, customers must use hands-free technology when talking and driving. “We think educating drivers about how to …

WASHINGTON-One word describes wireless telecom policy in the last 20 years: competition. “Wireless was competitive before competition was cool,” said Brian Fontes, vice president of federal relations for Cingular Wireless …

WALLDORF, Germany—Siemens AG says it will build its wireless phones with mySAP Lifecycle Management, which reduces the time from design to production and, therefore time to market. “Siemens Mobile also …

NEW YORK—Fanlink Networks plans to debut its “fan-friendly” wireless technology at the Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints NFL game this Sunday at the Louisiana Superdome. The new technology will …

RESTON, Va.—Nextel Communication Inc. released a statement shortly after the incidents of September 11 extending condolences to anyone affected by the tragic events and thanks to anyone participating in the …

WASHINGTON—A traffic systems advocate on Sept. 10 said the current debate over whether using wireless phones is a distraction is a continuation of a debate that has gone on for …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Alltel Corp. introduced its First Fan Buzz service, allowing customers to have news from top college sports programs sent to their wireless phones or two-way pagers. The information, …

favor driving and dialing legislation CHICAGO-Consumers may have a slightly different view than expected on many of the issues that are currently tying up the wireless industry in courtrooms around …

STURGIS, S.D.-Verizon Wireless is providing the Sturgis Police Department with a dedicated system of wireless phones insuring police communications during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, expected to attract 300,000 visitors …

The secret is out. “The brain appears to have a finite amount of space for tasks requiring attention,” according to The New York Times’ story on a recent Carnegie Mellon …