2003

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-Wireless carriers are going to have to fortify their networks to become increasingly reliable as more people cut the cord. Does that sound like good news for tower companies, which have been victims of carriers’ tightly closed purse strings …

WASHINGTON-The Telecommunications Industry Association applauded Senate Finance Committee passage of legislation that includes a tax break designed to foster broadband investment. “TIA supports the use of fiscal incentives as a necessary step in addressing the current lack of investment in …

WASHINGTON-The Bush administration last week said it opposed new grant money for the deployment of wireless enhanced 911. “The administration believes Congress should consider more efficient and more cost-effective means to address this issue, rather than establishing a new grant …

I am the kind of customer every wireless carrier seeks. Earlier this year, I cut the cord, and I like to talk A LOT. In other words, I am a high-volume wireless-only customer. So you would think that my wireless …

With the onset of standardization and modular technologies, the market shares of the big infrastructure players have continued to see constant declines, according to an upcoming report from the Yankee Group. The picture looks even gloomier in the year ahead …

As if the Iraq quagmire (mobile-phone licensing mystery aside) and the jobless recovery have not done enough to take the wind out of the administration’s sails, now comes an unpatriotic pitch by Bush telemarketers with enough punch to sink the …

WASHINGTON-Bankrupt NextWave Telecom Inc. is asking its judge to allow it to conduct a $39 million trial of wireless broadband technology in Las Vegas using spectrum to be obtained from IPWireless Inc. “Given the nascent nature of the wireless broadband …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Celeritek Inc. said it is pulling out of the wireless amplifier business to focus its semiconductors on defense and other communications markets. The company hopes this decision will decrease its cash burn by between $14 million and $16 …

Psion Teklogix released its new Netbook Pro portable computer, a device that uses Microsoft Corp.’s Windows CE.NET operating system. The move is notable as Psion Teklogix is a division of Psion plc, which is a major stakeholder in operating system …

CARY, N.C.-SpectraSite Inc. said it has priced its previously announced secondary offering of 9 million shares of common stock at $30.25 per share. Underwriters have been granted an option to purchase 1.35 million additional shares of common stock.

WASHINGTON-U.S. officials said they reached a settlement with Alltel Corp. for environmental violations that require the Arkansas wireline-wireless carrier to pay a $1 million fine. The agreement between Alltel and the Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency was filed in …

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.-Wireless carriers are going to have to fortify their networks to become increasingly reliable as more people cut the cord. Does that sound like good news for tower companies, which have been victims of carriers’ tightly closed purse strings …

It is difficult to believe that October marks the 20-year anniversary of when the first commercial cellular service was launched in Chicago. Who could have accurately predicted how quickly and drastically wireless would change our lives? Look around or listen …

MINNEAPOLIS-Activision Inc. will sell wireless versions of three of its popular desktop computer games through a new deal with wireless content company Airborne Entertainment. The companies plan to sell wireless versions of Tough Trucks, Skateboard Park Tycoon and Cruise Ship …

OTTAWA-Atsana Semiconductor Corp said it has unveiled its platform kit for makers of mobile phones and personal digital assistants. The product, known as the J2210 Mobile Evaluation Platform, “enables developers to quickly evaluate and implement support for MPEG-4/H.263 video encode, …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Push-to-talk company Sonim Technologies Inc. will use embedded data manager technology from Solid Information Technology Corp., the companies announced. “The next generation of IP-based voice applications offer subscribers rich, personalized features seamlessly integrated with the existing carrier-grade service …

SYDNEY, Australia-Portal Software said it is the official billing partner of Personal Broadband Australia, the Australian wireless broadband company backed by U.S.-based Arraycomm Inc. The portal solution for the Australian firm includes end-to-end rating, billing and customer management to support …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Wireless trade group 3G Americas released a new reference document that offers recommendations for multimedia messaging service interoperability. The group said network operators and infrastructure vendors jointly composed the document for GSM carriers in the Americas. “The 3G Americas’ …

TOKYO-Toshiba Corp. released a prototype of a compact, direct methanol fuel cell that could be used as an alternative power source to recharge batteries for personal devices like cell phones, digital cameras, personal digital assistants and mobile TVs. Toshiba plans …

CARROLLTON, Texas-Robert Kaiser will serve as CellStar Corp.’s president and chief operating officer. Paul Samek will take over Kaiser’s previous role as chief financial officer. “Robert has done an outstanding job as CFO,” said Terry Parker, the company’s chief executive …

L.M. Ericsson said it has signed a $1 billion revolving loan with its relationship banks, and it will replace the existing one that matures next year. The new agreement, which will take effect when the existing one ends, matures in …

LONDON-Vodafone U.K. said it and rival operator 3 have jointly secured the FA Premier League mobile rights in a three-season deal. The rights begin with the 2004/2005 season and run through the 2006/2007 season and give customers access to all …

OVERLAND PARK, Kan.-Sprint Corp. said it updated its video relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing, a service that allows users to communicate through video conferencing. Sprint said the new service will be available at www.SprintVRS.com, and will …

LAS VEGAS-SkyBridge Wireless Inc. announced the completion of the first phase of expansion of its high-speed wireless broadband network in Las Vegas. The network, capable of supporting 25,000 potential customers, uses Proxim’s Tsunami licensed 23 GHz products to link access …

IRVINE, Calif.-Comarco Wireless said it has rolled out new testing algorithms that allow its Seven.Five Multigenerational wireless test system to enhance quality of service for both voice and data networks in present and next-generation environments. The company said the new …