Telecom

WASHINGTON-NextWave Telecom Inc. shut down its Southeast and Midwest operations last week, the first wave of what could be a nationwide reduction in force that could cut the C-block personal …

NEWBURY, U.K.-Vodafone Group plc and Qualcomm Inc. said they will conduct a field trial in the United Kingdom starting the fourth quarter to demonstrate how Code Division Multiple Access wireless …

WASHINGTON-Ed Jose, winner of this year’s VITA*award for Crimestopper from the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, couldn’t be on hand to accept his award last week in Washington. He was testifying …

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson said it received an order from Russia’s Vimpel Communications for equipment to expand the operator’s Digital-Advanced Mobile Phone Service network. Ericsson values the contract at $54 million. …

BELLINGHAM, Wash.-Dynacom Telecommunications Corp. said it executed a letter of intent to purchase Jeffrand Inc., doing business as The Wireless Outlet, Pro Cell Communications and S&R Pager Repair. The transaction …

CUPERTINO, Calif.-DSP Communications Inc. said four individuals have filed a shareholder class action lawsuit against it and several of its officers and directors in California state court. The lawsuit alleges …