Wireless Technology

NEWARK, N.J.-IDT Corp. said it will deploy commercial Wi-Fi phone service in the United States using its own network and infrastructure and Net2Phone’s voice-over-Internet Protocol platform for routing calls. The …

Quietly operating in the background of the industry, InterDigital Communications Corp. describes itself as a wireless think tank. And though few recognize the name or understand the business, over the …

Satellite is spreading its wings. The sector appears to be aligning itself with other wireless technologies in hopes of becoming a significant part of a hybrid wireless network. John Kealey, …

NEWARK, N.J.-IDT Corp. said it will deploy commercial Wi-Fi phone service in the United States using its own network and infrastructure and Net2Phone’s voice-over-Internet Protocol platform for routing calls. The …

Enterprise software company Sybase Inc. continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of the assets of privately held wireless technology company Dejima. Sybase said it would integrate Dejima’s language processing …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission approved rules improving radio frequency identification systems for commercial shipping operations, a move that comes as enterprise applications and consumer concerns about the wireless technology attract …

Nextel Communications Inc.’s decision earlier this week to expand its wireless broadband network trial in the Raleigh, N.C., market may have proven well founded as network testing conducted by RBC …

Wireless merger-and-acquisition news appears to be reaching a frantic pitch as IQ Biometrix Inc. and Wherify Wireless Inc. announced plans to merge, MobilePro Corp. said it would buy assets of …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission today approved rules improving radio frequency identification systems for commercial shipping operations, a move that comes as enterprise applications and consumer concerns about the wireless technology …

BOSTON-Under a new service from wireless technology companies RadioVoodoo and Upoc Networks, radio stations can quickly launch wireless polling and feedback services. Indeed, Boston’s WBCN recently used the service to …

LONDON-Optimism prevails in the mobile communications industry, according to the ARC Group’s new “3GSM 2004 Industry Survey.” In fact, according to the survey, 85 percent of industry professionals believe their …

LINCOLN, Neb.-Centurion Wireless Technologies Inc., which designs and manufactures antennas for wireless communications, has signed Sparco Technologies Inc. as an authorized distributor. Sparco, which distributes Wi-Fi technologies, will offer Centurion’s …

SAN JOSE, Calif.-Cisco Systems Inc. said it has unveiled its transportation solutions program for enterprise and consumers for deployments at airports, roadways, public transportation and seaports worldwide. It is a …

STAMFORD, Conn.-Mobile users are not properly securing mobile devices, even as use of wireless technologies in the workplace continues to rise, according to research firm Gartner Inc. “Wireless mobility is …

PHILADELPHIA-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. and NPower, a national network of local nonprofits focused on technology, announced a partnership aimed at educating nonprofits on how to use wireless technology to enhance …

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill.-Motorola Inc. and RadioShack Corp. announced they have formed a strategic relationship that initially will focus on bringing new Bluetooth wireless technology accessories, broadband networking and home monitoring products …

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America’s board of directors adopted a proposal to restructure the company’s board, committees and councils. The restructure calls for a two-year transition from a board …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-Cellular networks continue to dominate the total market for power amplifiers, but future growth of other wireless technologies will offset that dominance in the future, according to new …

STERLING, Va.-Astron Wireless Technologies Inc. announced a 3dBi omni directional dipole antenna to replace the standard rubber ducky or whip antenna on wireless telephone terminals and data devices. The PCD …

Wireless technology took its place in the election process last week. I am not referring to Motorola’s Rock the Vote Mobile campaign either. Still worth noting, Rock the Vote Mobile …

OREM, Utah-QComm International Inc., provider of prepaid transaction processing and electronic point-of-sale distribution solutions, announced Terry Kramer, who has served as interim president of the company since last November, will …

CANNES-Intel Corp. has unveiled the details of its next-generation cellular and baseband processors, which include a dual-mode UMTS solution. The family of processors, which will be known as Hermon, aim …

NEW ORLEANS-AIR2LAN announced it has received $1 million in financing it plans to use to continue the development of its New Orleans market and to deploy its services to new …

SAN FRANCISCO-Intel Corp. has announced plans to unveil a platform for the ultra-wideband wireless technology and joined an initiative with other players to promote a common USB standard. The chip …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Mobile task automation software provider Everypath Inc. this week unveiled version 5.0 of its MTA offering. The next-generation product includes new MTA application components, multimode connectivity and lifecycle …