Yearly Archives: 2004

GAO says FCC within law on rebanding 800 MHz

WASHINGTON-Congressional auditors said that a plan by the Federal Communications Commission to solve public-safety interference in the 800 MHz did not violate either the...

Nortel dogged by financials even as it aims to boost its image

Like an unquiet ghost, Nortel Networks Ltd.'s financial woes keep haunting its other pursuits. Since its financial inconsistencies snagged the spotlight, its contract wins...

VoiceSignal lets users give their phones a talking to

Wireless users today largely talk on their phones, but in the near future they may begin talking to their phones. Woburn, Mass.-based VoiceSignal Technologies...

Freescale leads charge for V2IP protocol

Even before it plants its feet, Voice over Internet Protocol soon may see its sun fade as another protocol emerges on the horizon: Voice...

Cingular competitors calm before marketing storm

Though often regarded as the most important quarter of the year for wireless customer acquisitions and thus the most highly competitive, this year's fourth...

FCC VoIP ruling may impact USF

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission's decision that it has jurisdiction over Voice over Internet Protocol matters will increase pressure on Congress to pass legislation next...

T-Mobile to offer Warner Bros. content throughout Europe

BONN, Germany-Warner Bros. Online and T-Mobile International have signed a wireless distribution deal that brings Warner Bros. Entertainment brands' information on upcoming properties to...

Rogers to privatize Rogers Wireless

TORONTO-Canadian communications and media company Rogers Communications Inc. said it will launch an exchange offer for all of the outstanding Rogers Wireless Communications Inc....

T-Mobile USA adds almost 1M users in quarter%

In what is traditionally a quiet period for the wireless industry, T-Mobile USA Inc. reported robust third-quarter results that trailed only Verizon Wireless in...

Analyst firm predicts quick fall for Sierra Wireless

Although wireless device vendor Sierra Wireless Inc. continues to ride a wave of positivity on Wall Street, at least one firm believes the company...

Berkana Wireless releases GSM/GPRS reference design kits

CAMPBELL, Calif.-Berkana Wireless Inc. introduced its BKW9000-based radio reference design kits.The kits are designed to speed development of cellular handsets and handhelds based on...

Cingular Wireless launches mobile postcard service with Fuji

Cingular Wireless L.L.C. and Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. unveiled a mobile picture postcard application.The application, which Cingular said is the first of its...

Telcordia opens offices in Brazil

PISCATAWAY, N.J.-Telcordia Technologies has established a Brazilian-based entity, Telcordia Technologies do Brasil Ltda, and has opened new offices in Rio de Janeiro and Sao...

Google to add wireless support to Gmail

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Google Inc. will add post office protocol support to its Gmail service, allowing customers to wirelessly check their accounts on certain handsets.The...

Sanyo wins J.D. Power laurels

CHATSWORTH, Calif.-Wireless users gave Sanyo top marks in J.D. Power and Associates' third annual "2004 U.S. Wireless Mobile Phone Evaluation Study." The report surveyed...

Verizon Wireless zeroes in on AWS customers in Northeast

After months of suggesting wireless customers switch from their current operators to Verizon Wireless, the nation's second-largest carrier has launched a new advertising campaign...

European carrier alliance rolls out corporate service plan

LONDON-The Starmap Mobile Alliance, an alliance of 11 European wireless carriers, said it is rolling out a new multi-country corporate service for customers across...

Armed with contracts, Ericsson expects moderate growth

L.M. Ericsson expects the global market for mobile systems to slightly top 2004 figures, reflecting the company's high spirits about its leading position in...

Ericsson announces global contract wins

STOCKHOLM, Sweden-L.M. Ericsson announced several global contracts Thursday at its Fall Capital Markets Day.Ericsson said it will establish, operate and maintain Brasil Telecom's GSM...

Firetide releases new 5 GHz mesh-networking products

LOS GATOS, Calif.-Mesh networking continues to gain steam as Firetide Inc. released two new mesh networking products operating in the 5 GHz band, its...

Global Exploration provides texting software to Skype

KAMLOOPS, British Columbia-Skype users will be able to make calls and send text messages over the Internet through a new product by software developer...

IV Cellular selects Infonxx for directory assistance

BETHLEHEM, Pa.-Illinois Valley Cellular selected Infonxx Inc. to provide basic directory assistance services and enhanced information services to its customers.IV Cellular provides wireless service...

Ericsson gets T-Mobile USA contract extension

SAN DIEGO-L.M. Ericsson said it has signed a contract extension with T-Mobile USA Inc. for GSM equipment and deployment in the 1900 MHz band....

Qpass buys Altamedius to tap European m-commerce

SEATTLE-M-commerce software developer Qpass has acquired Altamedius, a Dublin, Ireland-based multichannel payment technology provider, the companies announced yesterday.Qpass said the acquisition will help it...

Rogers to privatize Rogers Wireless

Canadian communications and media company Rogers Communications Inc. said it will launch an exchange offer for all of the outstanding Rogers Wireless Communications Inc....
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