Yearly Archives: 2002

Smartcom replaces billing system with Intec, Logica solution

SANTIAGO, Chile-Chilean mobile operator Smartcom announced it will replace its current billing system from SchlumbergerSema with a new product from Intec Telecom Systems and...

Tecnomen to supply MMS to Finnish 2G

ESPOO, Finland-Finnish 2G Ltd. will use infrastructure from Tecnomen to offer multimedia messaging services, the companies announced."Finnish 2G is a pioneer in the convergence...

Audiovox reports sales, earnings gains

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-Audiovox Corp., the parent company of mobile handset supplier Audiovox Communications Corp., announced results for its fiscal second quarter and six months ended...

Verizon Wireless, Pinpoint extend agreement

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless said that through an extension of its agreement with Pinpoint Networks Inc. it can offer enhanced services to its Mobile Web...

Sprint PCS to launch next-gen network Aug. 10

NEW YORK-Sprint PCS' highly anticipated next-generation network is scheduled to launch August 10, according to Audiovox president and chief executive officer Philip Christopher who...

Bush proposes liberalizing global trade

WASHINGTON-The Bush administration announced proposals for liberalizing global trade barriers in telecommunications and other service sectors. The U.S. recommendations will form the basis for...

IBM sells BlackBerrys with GoAmerica

HACKENSACK, N.J.-IBM Corp. will sell BlackBerry wireless data devices with GoAmerica Inc.'s wireless service, an expansion of the business relationship between the two companies.The...

Qualcomm, Lucent test UMTS packet data calls

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. and Lucent Technologies Inc. said they have completed a series of UMTS packet data calls, describing it as the "first such...

Sirenic unveils server that tracks user preferences

LONDON-Using what it calls "a form of artificial intelligence," London-based startup Sirenic has developed a solution that organizes the gobs of information mobile workers...

EMS hunts for place in industry

Ever heard of EMS, or Enhanced Messaging Service?If not, don't worry-few people have.It was created as an extension to the short message service messaging...

AT&T Wireless: Independent and innovative

Editor's Note: In a new series, RCR Wireless News takes an in-depth look at nationwide wireless players, including their strengths and challenges in an...

Rural carriers will make it

I am responding to your article that appeared in the June 3 edition, "On-network calling plans satisfy carriers, customers," by Dan Meyer. Your description...

Pax fund manager links ethics with performance

NEW YORK-A strong correlation exists between poor corporate governance and the spate of debt downgrades to junk-bond status and, conversely, a link is emerging...

Text messaging appears to be success story, but no one’s talking

The text messaging industry in the United States is growing by leaps and bounds, and most agree it has the potential to be huge....

Leap says one-fourth of customers cut cord

SAN DIEGO-More than 26 percent of Leap Wireless International Inc. Cricket customers reported they do not have a traditional wireline phone at home, according...

Bankrupt NII Holdings to pay $6M to key staff

WASHINGTON-Even though the company recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, the Washington Post reported NII Holdings Inc. plans to pay nearly $6 million...

European telcos re-enter mobile market with WLAN

OXFORD, United Kingdom-U.K.-based British Telecommunications has launched three wireless local area network (WLAN) "hot spots" in London to provide personal digital assistant (PDA) and...

AT&T Wireless introduces integrated billing platform

for mModeREDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. introduced its e-Wallet integrated billing platform for its mMode service, allowing content providers to charge their digital services...

Motorola downgraded by Moody’s

NEW YORK-Moody's Investors Service downgraded Motorola Inc. because of what the rating agency describes as pressure on the wireless vendor's performance in all segments...

US Unwired launches unlimited monthly calling plan

LAKE CHARLES, La.-Wireless operator US Unwired launched its Big Mouth calling plan, allowing customers to make unlimited monthly calls for $35 per month. Customers...

Palm reports solid earnings

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Personal digital assistant giant Palm Inc. reported solid earnings in line with investor expectations and company projections, evidence the company has reined...

Cingular opens Cingular Zone in New York City

ATLANTA-Ahead of its planned launch of wireless service in New York City next month, Cingular Wireless L.L.C. opened a Cingular Zone in Rockefeller Center...

Ericsson wins contract in Yugoslavia

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-Ericsson AB said it has won a $105 million contract to supply Yugoslavian major carrier Serbian Mobtel with GSM network equipment, targeting 2...

Web sites go wireless

DENVER-Rcrnews.com and globalwirelessnews.com announce wireless delivery of news alerts. Beginning today online subscribers using Palm or Pocket PC-based devices can register to receive news...

S&P puts Horizon PCS on CreditWatch

NEW YORK-Standard & Poor's placed wireless operator Horizon PCS Inc. on CreditWatch with negative implications due to concerns about the outcome of Horizon's negotiations...
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