September 2003

LONDON-U.K. Wi-Fi operator The Cloud struck a deal with NWP Spectrum, which operates pay phones and Internet terminals across the country, to offer Wi-Fi services at an additional 7,000 locations. The Cloud will now offer Wi-Fi in up to 10,000 …

Research In Motion reported that its preliminary second-quarter results exceed its stated revenue and earnings growth expectations. RIM said it expects revenue for the second quarter to be in the $123 million to $126 million range, exceeding forecasts of $105 …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Intel Corp. unveiled what it describes as the industry’s first single-chip processor for cell phones using EDGE technology. The product, known as the Intel PX800EF processor, combines key components, which include the memory, the XScale and the micro …

SEATTLE-All Nippon Airways and Boeing signed a letter of intent for the air carrier to install the Connexion by Boeing mobile Internet service on its long-haul commercial aircraft. “In choosing Connexion by Boeing, ANA has chosen an innovative technology solution …

SCHAUMBERG, Ill.-Clarity Technologies Inc. said it has closed $11.3 million in financing for its software technology for voice-based products. The funding, a Series A offering of preferred stock, was led by Reservoir Venture Partners and Motorola Ventures among five others. …

ORLAND PARK, Ill.-Andrew Corp. said its Microceptor Window Mount Antennas are being used in Schlotzsky’s Deli made-to-order sandwich restaurants to provide Wi-Fi coverage to countertop Apple Mac computers and to customer-owned laptops. “The Andrew Microceptor antennas are easy to install, …

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-L.M. Ericsson will use Proxim Corp.’s ORiNOCO AP-2000 Wi-Fi access point product in its wireless local area network solution for China Mobile, which will enable public hot spots in more than 10 cities and provinces in China. “The joint …

BOSTON-Diversinet Corp. said it has expanded its opportunities in the financial services and government sectors by acquiring Caradas Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Caradas provides a credential management platform for the financial services industry. “The list of the wireless sector’s …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless completed the acquisition of a 10-megahertz PCS license serving the Pittsburgh, Pa., basic trading area from Devon Mobile Communications L.L.C. for $10.5 million in cash. Verizon Wireless, which already controls a 25-megahertz cellular license in the Pittsburgh …

Reinforcing its relationship with parent companies BellSouth Corp. and SBC Communications Inc., Cingular Wireless L.L.C. launched its FastForward device that allows wireless customers to automatically forward unlimited calls from their mobile devices to their landline telephone numbers. The service, which …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said its Mobile Station Modem chipset and software known as MSM6250 has been selected by LG Electronics for its W-CDMA handsets. “By integrating Qualcomm’s MSM6250 chipsets into our handsets, we will be able to offer consumers sophisticated …

OTTAWA-Spotwave Wireless Inc. announced new capabilities for its SpotCell 100 line of repeater products for enhanced in-building coverage. The products now include support for SpotCell Coverage Extension Antennas, which extend coverage areas by 25 percent, support for the SpotCell Viewer …

America Movil is continuing its buying spree by acquiring 51 percent of Salvadorian company CTE, which provides mobile and fixed services in El Salvador, for $417 million. America Movil is buying the stake from France Telecom, which is exiting the …

Sprint PCS reported a deal with Cometa Networks that will allow Wi-Fi Access subscribers to roam onto select Cometa hot spots, which are expected to include more than 250 locations in Seattle by the end of this year. Sprint PCS, …

Nokia Corp. put a damper on the stock market as it announced its guidance for the third quarter. Although Nokia expects faster-than expected volume growth for its handsets for the quarter, on a year-on-year basis, the company expects sales to …

MARLBORO, Mass.-Rogers AT&T Wireless will use Telica Inc.’s Plexus 9000 Gateway Mobile Switching Center application to handle network traffic more efficiently and to facilitate the operation of its dual TDMA IS-136 and GSM/GPRS networks. “The deployment of the Gateway MSC …

LOS ALTOS, Calif.-PhatWare Corp. has acquired Epiphan Consulting Inc.’s CEMyNetwork mobile network analysis product for Pocket PCs. CEMyNetwork allows real-time data and security performance monitoring on any Windows-based wireless device and has gained popularity among local area network and wide …

REDMOND, Wash.-AT&T Wireless Services Inc. is now offering the Nokia 3300, a palm-sized wireless device that includes an MP3 player, a full keypad and voice services. The device also features enhanced gaming capabilities, including highlighted game keys, controls for two-handed …

FRANKFURT, Germany-Motorola Inc. announced it is working with luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin to create a mobile device to complement the new Aston Martin DB9 sports car, unveiled at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The Motorola V600 mobile handset …

Nextel Communications Inc. said its Nationwide Direct Connect service is now available in the northern region of Baja California, Mexico, including Tijuana, Ensenada, Rosarito, Mexicali and Tecate. The quasi-international coverage, which was launched with Nextel’s international partner NII Holdings Inc.’s …

Sprint PCS president Len Lauer said the carrier expects its upcoming Ready Link push-to-talk service will be competitive with Verizon Wireless’s current offering, though would still fall short of the sub-one-second call latency provided by Nextel Communications Inc. Direct Connect …

NEW YORK-U.S. Cellular Corp. said it expects to spend more than $400 million upgrading its network to CDMA2000 1x technology by the end of next year, including $265 million through the end of 2003 and up to an additional $145 …

ROCKVILLE, Md.-MobilePro Corp. announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire Constellation Networks Corp. The company plans to use stock and cash to acquire and fund the expansion of CNC’s international satellite and fiber network. The transaction is …

While many industry observers applauded Verizon Wireless’ introduction of its Push to Talk service as a way for the carrier to attract high-end business customers interested in a walkie-talkie services, some were disappointed with certain latency issues in Verizon Wireless’ …

Out of the ashes of failed Wi-Fi startup Mobility Networks rises a new effort, Azaire Networks Inc., a company with much of the same technology and staffing but with a slightly different-and wider-business focus. “We’re not just focused on wireless …