January 2005

Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo Inc. made headlines last week by announcing it was part of an effort to develop standards for a new mobile-phone technology that would transfer data more …

WASHINGTON-The telecom industry is still scratching its head about what potential impact a directive regarding the U.S. global positioning system signed by President Bush Dec. 8 could have on its …

WASHINGTON-Nearly two years after the Bush administration announced an agreement to free 5 GHz frequencies for Wi-Fi technology without causing interference to military radar systems, government and industry officials have …

LAKE CHARLES, La.-Sprint PCS affiliate IWO Holdings Inc. said it has filed a “pre-packaged” Chapter 11 plan to implement its previously announced financial reorganization to restructure and substantially reduce its …

WASHINGTON-By denying a waiver request, the FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau has reiterated the importance of potential auction bidders to review their applications and submit proper and accurate applications on time. …

FOLSOM, Calif.-Regional wireless operator MetroPCS Inc. said it has expanded its northern California service area south from Stockton through Modesto and Merced. The carrier also offers its flat-rate, unlimited calling …

Even as the wireless industry consolidates to four national carriers and as more regional consolidation is predicted, wireless customers are getting more choices-not fewer-as to which companies will provide their …

LAS VEGAS-The stampede toward mobile video continued at the Consumer Electronics Show as content providers, carriers and TV networks announced alliances to bring televised content to on-the-go viewers. SmartVideo Technologies …

TOKYO-Japanese wireless equipment supplier NEC Corp. has set up a new mobile network operation outsourcing company in Hong Kong. NEC said the new business will focus on new third-generation projects …

Entertainment publisher Jamdat Mobile Inc. said it has acquired mobile casino game developer Downtown Wireless L.L.C. Downtown Wireless’ portfolio includes video slots and roulette titles, as well as its flagship …

Sprint PCS said it is including over-the-air technology with seven of its new Vision handsets, enabling the carrier to perform remote software upgrades and fix bugs on devices already in …

Wireless has been mobilized in a variety of critical and innovative ways in reaction to the December tsunami disaster. The wall of water that struck parts of Sri Lanka, India, …

LAS VEGAS-The slow rollout of high-speed wireless data networks continues as CDMA-based carrier Verizon Wireless last week said it will expand its BroadbandAccess network to 12 additional markets on top …

LAS VEGAS-Filling in for Motorola Chief Executive Officer Ed Zander, who missed the conference due to a death in the family, Ron Garriques, president of the company’s personal devices business, …

WASHINGTON-The mobile-phone industry, consistently thrown off balance by new taxes and regulations in one state after another, is fine-tuning a master plan that draws on tried-and-true political strategies that carriers …

In addition to its carrier rankings, Consumer Reports also posted consumer rankings for handsets from the major carriers. Those rankings were dominated by Asians manufacturers. LG Electronics’ VX7000 and Kyocera …

Mobile media company Zingy will team with MTV to launch an album of original ringtones by hip-hop producer Timbaland, the companies said. The offerings will include polyphonic and master ringtone …

The U.S. carrier market appears to be headed for further constriction on news that regional carrier Alltel Corp. is in advanced negotiations to buy Western Wireless Corp. for $4 billion. …

Investors lashed out at wireless vendor UTStarcom Inc.-sending its stock down more than 23 percent to around $15.32 per share-following the company’s announcement that its fourth-quarter revenues will be well …

Consumers’ love-hate relationship with the wireless industry appears to be as contentious as ever. The latest survey and rankings released by Consumer Reports showed that despite the near-record-level of customer …

Gosh, the holidays can really put one on an emotional roller coaster. Put another way, what a way to start the new year! Just ask VimpelCom, Russia’s No. 2 mobile-phone …

LAS VEGAS-Below is a quick rundown of some of the numerous new gadgets announced at the Consumer Electronics Show: c Kodak announced a new digital camera with Wi-Fi capability for …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. said it scored almost 29,000 net customer additions in the fourth quarter of 2004, bringing its total number of net additions for the year to …

BEIJING-Chinese vendor ZTE Corp. said it will supply CDMA gear for a network covering the three provinces of Tizi Ouzou, Bouira and Bejaia in northern Algeria. The contract value was …