2003

CUPERTINO, Calif.-Apple Computer Corp. said the newest version of its QuickTime video player technology supports wireless video standards, including those from the 3GPP and 3GPP2 wireless standards bodies. Apple said its QuickTime program supports Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), Adaptive Multi-Rate …

WASHINGTON-The Department of Defense inspector general has referred “to appropriate investigative authorities outside the Defense Department” the results of its preliminary inquiry into the awarding of mobile-phone licenses in Iraq, a Pentagon official told RCR Wireless News. The official, who …

Even with the promise of a tech recovery and emergence of new applications for wireless gadgets aimed at free-spending teenagers, information-starved road warriors and the rest of us, 2004 is apt to be no more than a sexed-up version of …

Dear Editor, I have a rather perplexing issue going on right now between AT&T Wireless, Nokia and myself. I have requested from AT&T Wireless the code to unlock my Nokia phone for use on another network. I was told to …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission last week adopted rules meant to strengthen the E-rate portion of the universal-service program. “The FCC is seeking to make the administration of the schools and libraries program as straightforward as possible for participants, while also …

WASHINGTON-Western Wireless International Corp. and Modern Africa Growth & Investment Co., U.S.-based majority owners of a mobile firm in Cote d’Ivoire, have filed a $54 million expropriation claim against the government of Cote d’Ivoire in an effort to reclaim assets …

TOKYO-Struggling Internet company America Online Inc. and Japanese wireless data giant NTT DoCoMo Inc. announced they dissolved their widely touted joint venture, once heralded as way to promote “fixed-mobile convergence.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and neither company …

NEW YORK-Music and TV fans will soon have new outlets for their tastes through a series of new announcements in the wireless space. First, Crisp Wireless announced a new music application for AT&T Wireless Services Inc. customers with Nokia Corp. …

Harnessing a protocol synergy, the UMTS Forum and 3G Americas are trumpeting the achievement of their brand of technology as the wireless industry migrates to third-generation services. Both groups, one based in the United States and the other in Europe, …

Millicom and Nokia announced the carrier has chosen LeadCom and Nokia to supply Nokia Connect GSM equipment for Millicom’s network in Sierra Leone. Millicom Sierra Leone is the first African operator to implement the Nokia Connect GSM solution for optimized …

ST. LOUIS-Billing and customer retention management provider Amdocs Ltd. said it has reached an agreement to acquire privately held mediation software provider XACCT Technologies for approximately $29.5 million. Amdocs expects the acquisition, which includes $13.5 million in cash and the …

Editor’s Note: Each year, RCR Wireless News chooses the person who has most impacted the wireless industry. Our choice for 2003 is the consumer, the collective 150 million wireless subscribers who are changing the wireless industry with both their praises …

KIRKLAND, Wash.-Nextel Partners Inc. reported that its Nextel Partners Operating Corp. subsidiary refinanced its $475 million senior secured credit facility in an attempt to reduce interest rates and extend maturity dates. The new facility, which consists of a $100 million …

Although Research In Motion Ltd. promotes its BlackBerry wireless e-mail device as an open and extensible platform for developers, those competing against RIM in the wireless enterprise market argue its new devices will only work with RIM servers and infrastructure-thus …

TOKYO-In an attempt to further spur handset development for its next-generation FOMA network, Japanese wireless operator NTT DoCoMo Inc. said it will invest approximately $350 million during the next several years in handset manufacturers. The manufacturers include Fujitsu Ltd., Mitsubishi …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission proposed allowing the development and use of software-defined radios, also known as cognitive radios. “While the amount of available spectrum is ultimately limited only by technology, the spectrum supply currently feels very limited. Sharing spectrum is …

Two of the world’s top five handset makers said they will flood the wireless market with push-to-talk mobile phones, a move that could turn PTT into a worldwide wireless necessity-much like voicemail and text messaging-in just a few short years. …

WASHINGTON-Audiovox Corp. and Dr. Bonnie O’Day have reached a settlement and are asking the Federal Communications Commission to dismiss a complaint filed by Dr. O’Day last February. “I filed this complaint because blind and low-vision people were frustrated with the …

Despite an increase in the total amount of inventory, U.S. wireless carriers reduced their days of sales in inventory 13 percent from 48.6 days during the second quarter of this year to 42.5 days in the third quarter, according to …

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-Verizon Wireless and minority interest parent company Vodafone Group plc said they plan to launch transatlantic text messaging capabilities between Verizon Wireless’ CDMA network and ten Vodafone GSM networks beginning early next year. The inter-carrier and transatlantic service, which …

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it has appointed John P. Giere as chief marketing officer. The vendor said Giere, who will report to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patricia Russo, is expected to build a central marketing organization to …

Sprint PCS affiliate AirGate PCS Inc. said it lost 4,697 net subscribers during its fourth quarter ending Sept. 30, compared with a net gain of 22,387 subscribers during fourth-quarter 2002. The 2002 results included AirGate’s iPCS Inc. subsidiary, which filed …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission said spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band can be used for the intelligent transportation system. “The FCC’s action carefully balances the need for spectrum flexibility with the statutory requirements for national interoperability. The commission’s decision is …

Wireless local area network aggregator Boingo Wireless Inc. reported a roaming agreement with WorldCom Inc., providing the telecommunications provider’s MCI customers with remote access service to Boingo’s more than 2,000 global wireless hot-spot access points. MCI noted it currently has …

REDMOND, Wash.-Through the end of January, AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it will offer business customers a free Sony Ericsson GC-82 EDGE wireless modem card when they trade in a similar modem card from any national wireless carrier and sign …