BROWSING: Network Infrastructure
PCS NARROWBAND WINNERS PAINT FEATURE-FILLED PAGING LANDSCAPE
Two-way communications on devices the size of a pager will likely be the first service offered on recently purchased nationwide narrowband PCS frequencies."We're just starting down the path of what will be a whole array of new devices. Three years from now, there will...
LOCATING WIRELESS 911 CALLERS IS GOAL OF INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
According to the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, approximately a half million 911 calls are placed over U.S. cellular networks each month. With the cellular subscribers growing at an annual rate of 48 percent, the number of cellular 911 calls is increasing, creating a serious...
TELECOM BILL'S FATE OVERSHADOWS THE FCC'S FALL AGENDA
Washington - Clouding the Federal Communications Commision's wireless agenda this fall is the uncertain fate of telecommunications reform legislation that could trigger scores of new rule makings with mandated deadlines costing $70 million to implement.If Congress approves the legislation, the FCC would have to...
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Hark Systems Inc. has installed a wireless switch in South Dakota that uses specialized mobile radio frequencies to connect inbound and outbound calls. Hark's Mega Switch provides one-number following, one-number calling and features call screening, call forwarding, voice mail and message notification characteristics. The...