Yearly Archives: 2003
Apple adds wireless capabilities to QuickTime, signs KDDI
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...
Iraqi mobile-phone probe takes next step
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...
2004: Disruption, dancing
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...
Who actually owns customer’s phone?
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...
FCC strengthens E-rate rules
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...
Western Wireless files $54M suit against Cote d’Ivoire gov’t
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...
AOL, DoCoMo dissolve joint venture
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...
Wireless content deals play on music, TV
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...
Forums update UMTS numbers
Harnessing a protocol synergy, the UMTS Forum and 3G Americas are trumpeting the achievement of their brand of technology as the wireless industry migrates...
Millicom Sierra Leone chooses Nokia solution
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...
Amdocs to acquire XACCT
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...
The Year of the Consumer
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,...
Nextel Partners refinances credit facility
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...
Critics complain new RIM devices are proprietary
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...
DoCoMo invests $350M in FOMA handset development
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...
FCC moves forward on SDRs
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...
Handset makers to flood market with PTT features
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...
Audiovox settles with blind user, Verizon still negotiating
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....
Wireless carriers increase handset inventory efficiency
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...
Verizon Wireless, Vodafone to launch transatlantic text messaging
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...
Lucent hires Giere as CMO
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...
AirGate posts smaller loss
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...
Spectrum set aside for ITS at 5.9 GHz
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...
Business Briefs
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...
AT&T to swap EDGE card for rival card and contract
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...