1996

Cellular operators need to “get their heads together” if they want to offer cellular as a primary solution for telemetry, said a Houston-based company that manages that service for large U.S. pipeline companies. “If cellular wants to play heavily in …

WAKEFIELD, Mass.-Boston Technology Inc.’s common shares will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange beginning Jan. 13. Once trading begins on the exchange, the company’s common shares will cease trading through Nasdaq, the company said. Boston Technology will trade …

Pocket Communications Inc. has completed $646 million in financing agreements with three equipment vendors to build network clusters that will make Pocket the nation’s sixth largest personal communications services operator in terms of population. Washington, D.C.-based Pocket received its 43 …

King Communications U.S.A. Inc. introduced Sentor, a package consisting of radio frequency monitoring, hot standby controller, site management and tower light control systems. Sentor does not require a computer at the remote site and can be addressed by RF or …

SEAL BEACH, Calif.-Rockwell International Corp. signed an agreement to acquire the assets of the Wireless Semiconductor Products group of Pacific Communications Sciences Inc. from parent company, Cirrus Logic Inc. Rockwell will pay $18.1 million for the group, which will become …

BOULDER, Colo.-SCC Communications Corp. announced the successful demonstration of wireless 911 with location information in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Phase II mandate regarding 911 services. Cellular calls were placed from a 15-square mile area along a highway in …

WASHINGTON-Santa did not bring the much-wanted end of the D-, E- and F-block personal communications services auction by the start of the holidays, but he did slow things down a bit during the last few rounds leading to the two-week …

CEDAR CREST, N.M.-Specialty Teleconstructors Inc. and Alcatel Telecom have signed an agreement to build and install 15 wireless transmitting and receiving facilities in Arizona. Specialty Teleconstructors values the agreement at $1.5 million. The agreement calls for Specialty Teleconstructors to relocate …

WASHINGTON-Sprint Spectrum L.P., which began offering personal communications service in Washington a year ago through partner American Personal Communications, has converted its marketing from a big-bang effort to one resembling a continuous rumble. During the last 13 months, the carrier …

CHICAGO-Telephone and Data Systems Inc. said its board of directors authorized repurchase of up to 3 million TDS common shares. “It is our intention to use repurchased shares to fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes,” said LeRoy Carlson, president …

AirTouch Communications Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with PT Intidaya Sistelindomitra to offer wireless services in Indonesia using the Globalstar satellite-based communications system. The companies will pursue a license and establish operations to sell Globalstar service in Indonesia. AirTouch …

LITTLE CHUTE, Wis.-Airadigm Communications made what it says are the first C-block personal communications services calls in the its Wisconsin markets. Calls were made by George Benson, Airadigm’s chief executive officer, and Airadigm President Carl Artman, to media in Appleton, …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile acquired North Carolina 4 Cellular L.P.’s rural service area 4. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition represents 340,000 potential customers and 2,400 square miles, Bell Atlantic Nynex said. The region currently markets …

In the spirit of the holiday season, Palmer Wireless helped the United States Marine Corps surpass its goal of collecting 10,000 toys for needy children this holiday season. More than 14,000 toys were collected for the military’s charity effort. Palmer …

As 1996 drew to a close, we took a look back at some of the most impacting and industry- defining stories of the year. Here are the RCR editorial department’s picks for the Top 20 stories of 1996. 1. Jan. …

LIMA, Peru-Telefonica del Peru has launched Code Division Multiple Access service in the metropolitan city of Lima, saying it is the first in Latin America to have such a commercial system. Motorola Inc. was awarded the contract in May. The …

WASHINGTON-Some 116 siting moratoria have taken place or are pending in the United States since the Telecommunications Act of 1996 was enacted in February, impeding the entry of several varieties of wireless service providers into the marketplace, according to the …

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.- Unitech Industries Inc. and its subsidiary Solidex emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after its reorganization plan was confirmed by court order on Dec. 13. Unitech and Solidex filed for bankruptcy in January. The company said its secured and …

Metrocall Inc. signed an agreement to provide U.S. Paging Services Inc. access to one of its nationwide paging frequencies. In addition, U.S. Communications Inc. will provide cellular rate plans and activation processing to Metrocall. U.S. Paging and U.S. Communications are …

JANUARY 7-8 Telecommunications Business Environment Conference, by the International Telecommunications Group. Denver. (303) 779-4141. 9-12 Consumer Electronics Show ’97, Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas. (703) 907-7674. 19-22 19th Annual Pacific Telecommunications Conference, by the Pacific Telecommunications Council. Sheraton …

WASHINGTON-Following a long, drawn-out process that began in 1993, the Federal Communications Commission voted on circular to adopt a memorandum opinion and order on the refarming issue; the order was designed to clear up any questions raised via petitions for …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.- The lawsuit filed by the Village of Schaumburg, Ill., against UniSite Inc. was dismissed in federal court after UniSite agreed to follow local zoning procedures, said city attorney Jack Siegel. UniSite agreed to apply for a “special use” …

Sprint PCS service is available in six cities, and just two days remain for Sprint Spectrum L.P. to meet its goal of launching 1900 MHz personal comm-unications services in two more of its 29 A- and B-block markets. Sprint’s Code …

HOUSTON-WorldCom Inc. announced it is expanding a beta test of its wireless messaging service for Notes and cc: Mail to include access from Ram Mobile Data USA L.P.’s wireless network. “Our service model has long been devoted to enabling businesses …

WASHINGTON-The American Mobile Telecommunications Association filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission to clarify the definition of the phrase “covered specialized mobile radio” in several of its decisions. AMTA said the proceedings specify which resale and roaming, 911 and …