2003

WASHINGTON-Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell told Congress he is opposed to an amendment in a spending bill that would exempt from spectrum auction an application of a wireless startup with strong political connections to provide digital broadcast service to …

GENEVA-STMicroelectronics and the Kudelski Group announced they will provide a jointly developed third-generation Secure JavaCard system solution. The solution will include a background-compatible 3G SIM/USIM card to enable service providers and application providers to design and deploy secure mobile services. …

Mobile-phone maker Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications posted a second solid quarter, this time even managing to report a net income. The news likely will help the company in its global market share battle with Asian startup LG Electronics, as well …

LISBON, Portugal-Motorola Inc. said it signed a contract with Portuguese digital trunked radio operator RadioMovel to deliver, install and commission its first CDMA softswitch in Europe. The switch, acquired after the purchase of Winphoria, is five times smaller and uses …

WASHINGTON D.C.-Growth continues in the wireless industry, according to the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association’s newly released mid-year 2003 data survey results. The survey showed data service revenues jumped 70 percent from the year-ago period to reach $700 million for …

HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. signed a $23 million agreement with Thai mobile operator AIS to expand its GSM/GPRS network and roll out EDGE networks in the northern, central and southern regions of the country. Nokia said the deal covers the immediate …

LONDON-T-Mobile in Europe announced an innovative new service that further expands the bounds of wireless data services and pushes the carrier one step closer to full over-the-air control over wireless phones. Under the offering, T-Mobile users will be able to …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Following claims of financial impropriety that led to the ouster of a pair of former executives, Sprint Corp. released a set of corporate governance enhancements that build on a previously announced set. The telecommunications provider said the enhancements …

Wireless penetration in a number of top U.S. markets is reaching levels comparable with a number of European markets, led by Atlanta where three-quarters of households said they subscribe to cellular phone service, according to a report. The report from …

CHICAGO-Tellabs Inc. reported a third-quarter loss of $64.8 million, or 16 cents a share, better than a year ago when it posted a quarterly loss of $91.1 million, or 22 cents a share. The company said its sales fell 15 …

GENEVA-Sun Microsystems Inc. is working to address many of the complaints and concerns leveled at the company’s wireless Java technology with a series of new products, services and programs introduced at the ITU Telecom World 2003 conference. Sun’s new offerings …

LONDON-This year represents a turning point for Wi-Fi technology, according to recent research from Ovum. During 2003, Wi-Fi has transitioned from being seen as a niche technology to a commercial proposition for business and consumer users. Wi-Fi initiatives from vendors …

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Continued delays in the launch of third-generation services in Western Europe could boost opportunities for GPRS technology, according to new research from U.K.-based consultancy Analysys. Analysys expects revenue from GPRS subscribers to be $17.6 billion in 2003 and …

Kyocera Wireless Corp. resumed shipments of several phone models following the company’s investigation into an incident of an apparent exploding phone. “There was no explosion,” said Kyocera spokesman John Chier. Chier said the incident was actually caused by a safety …

Intel Corp. has joined with other players to extend the scope of an alliance to accommodate wireless communications for next-generation applications. The group, known as the Innovation Alliance, includes such companies as ASUSTeK, Compal, Gigabyte, HTC, MicrosStar, Mitac, SuperMicro, Quanta …

In an attempt to smooth the transition for customers interested in switching carriers after wireless local number portability is implemented Nov. 24, Nextel Communications Inc. and Cingular Wireless L.L.C. announced the completion of a service-level agreement defining the process to …

NEW YORK-Analysts including Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Bear Stearns and Co. Inc. have re-initiated coverage of SpectraSite Inc. following the company’s re-listing on the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month. Raymond James gave the stock a “strong …

LG Electronics plans to enter the GSM race in the United States through two new clamshell phones, devices that will be available through Cingular Wireless. LG said pricing and availability details will be announced in the official unveiling of the …

BEIJING-Huawei Technologies said it has lunched a UMTS system into the European market at a lower cost than those the competition offers. The product is known as UMTS R4. “Our equipment is low cost not just because we are a …

WASHINGTON-A key Senate lawmaker who pushed for technology neutrality in efforts to build wireless infrastructure in Iraq, today said he is satisfied with the process that awarded three mobile-phone licenses, which will all use European GSM technology, and does not …

Cingular Wireless L.L.C. signed a definitive agreement with Dobson Communications Corp. to exchange ownership of Cingular’s Northwest Michigan cellular property with Dobson’s Eastern Shore of Maryland cellular property. In addition to the property swap, Cingular said it will pay Dobson …

TEWSKBURY, Mass.-U.S. Cellular said it has selected Starent Networks Corp. to provide key infrastructure for its core data network, using the Starent ST16 Intelligent Media Gateway. The air interface protocol of the network is CDMA2000 1x. “The network will offer …

GERMANTOWN, Md.-DTI said its claRiFy System for measuring interference in wireless networks is now commercially available. The system allows network operators to measure and then enhance network elements, including performance, capacity, coverage and quality of service. “With this product, wireless …

TEL AVIV, Israel-Nortel Networks has signed a three-year, $30 million contract to expand carrier Pelephone’s CDMA2000 1x network. The carrier targets 1.9 million subscribers. “This expansion will overlay existing network equipment and will also help Pelephone to drive new revenues …

LAGOS, Nigeria-Nortel Networks Ltd. said it has signed a contract with wireless local loop provider Multi-Links Telecom Ltd. to expand its next-generation fixed wireless data network and to deploy new CDMA2000 1x networks in Abuja and Kaduna. The dollar amount …