Yearly Archives: 2001

Opinion: Playing fairly

If your mother is like mine, she probably told you to share when you were a child. Sharing is a good thing, at least...

Global growth begins to slow

As the thermometer of the phone sales market, Nokia Corp.'s situation indicates the market is cooling.Yet, market research group Wit SoundView believes while this...

Qwest asks to change E911 solution to handset, Leap leans toward network

DENVER-Qwest Wireless last week filed to change its Enhanced 911 Phase II solution from a network-based solution to an assisted Global Positioning Satellite-or hybrid-solution.Qwest...

Wireless LANs help companies save time, money

As wireless local area networks continue to permeate the enterprise market, corporate IT managers are faced with having to learn how to integrate the...

Telecompetition reports telecom growth in developing countries underestimated

Keep it basic and make the money.Market research firm Telecompetition Inc. says while operators and vendors are mired in the tightening economic landscape of...

DC BRIEFS

Michael K. Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said consumer welfare and market economics can coexist. But Powell, speaking to the Federal Communications...

Infowave enhances product line

SEATTLE-Infowave is working to further simplify wireless connectivity for the enterprise with its new Open Application Connector and Air Power middleware.Infowave considers messaging, Web...

RIM, Neomar partnership extends BlackBerry capabilities

LAS VEGAS-Research In Motion Ltd. and Neomar Inc. announced a deal to extend the wireless reach of RIM's popular BlackBerry devices.Under the deal, the...

IBM enters wireless instant messaging arena

IBM Corp. announced plans to bring its considerable weight to the world of wireless instant messaging, a service that is quickly gaining additional users...

Cingular exec touts EDGE benefits

DENVER-A Cingular Wireless executive last week discussed the benefits of EDGE technology as an alternative to true third-generation networks, further evidence that EDGE may...

OPINION: Privacy really about establishing trust

Privacy is not the same as secrecy. In fact, privacy done right does not restrict the flow of information between parties; it enables the...

FCC: Wireless is competitive

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission proclaimed the good news that the wireless industry is competitive, as more than 75 percent of the population can choose...

Industry opposes settlement in health-related privacy suit

WASHINGTON-The mobile- phone industry last week opposed a proposed $1.4 million settlement in a health-related privacy lawsuit that provides funds for a registry to...

Services, not speed, count in 3G world

Forget about 3G speed. Bring on the services."Today's network speed and coverage are more than adequate for most of the so-called 3G services," said...

Late News

RIM confident about future despite declining revenuesResearch In Motion Ltd. released a solid first-quarter earnings report, showing declining revenues following a slowing economy but...

Privacy legislation not likely this year

WASHINGTON-A noted privacy advocate said he is optimistic that legislation can be passed that would limit the government's access to wireless location information, but...

KPN discusses Belgacom merger

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands-KPN, the Dutch telecommunications company, is reportedly in talks with Belgian national telecommunications operator Belgacom regarding a merger. KPN is facing mounting...

Point.com closes doors

BETHELL, Wash.-Privately held Point.com, a Web site for consumers looking to compare and purchase wireless phones, service plans and accessories, has apparently gone out...

ExpressWeb extends corporate network to wireless device

NEW YORK-Imagine a delivery person placing a lengthy order for a customer over a wireless device and unknowingly reaching an area that does not...

@Track, Minorplanet close transaction

RICHARDSON, Texas-@Track Communications Inc., a provider of wireless-based vehicle fleet management and intelligent mobile-asset-tracking solutions, closed a previously approved transaction with Minorplanet Systems, a...

Pentagon budget woes could boost Industry 3G effort

WASHINGTON-While policy-makers struggle to balance commercial spectrum needs and national security, the outcome of industry efforts to secure the military's 1700 MHz band for...

Contract manufacturers gain influence

By outsourcing their handset and network equipment production, major vendors may be unwittingly yielding enormous influence to contract electronics manufacturers that could acquire enough...

Prepaid: A love/hate relationship

NEW YORK-A noteworthy dynamic has developed in which major players like AT&T Wireless Services Inc., Cingular Wireless and Sprint PCS are actively promoting prepaid...

NextWave ready to resume rollout

WASHINGTON-NextWave Telecom Inc., a one-time poster child for everything that went wrong with the government's C-block auction for PCS licenses, said it stands ready...

Disability groups disturbed by lack of progress on wireless access

WASHINGTON-Lawmakers and disability groups are turning up the volume of criticism of mobile-phone firms and federal regulators over the lack of progress in making...
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