Cingular Wireless L.L.C. launched its Multimedia Messaging service, allowing customers to attach photos, text, graphics, music, video and voice to traditional text messages, and according to the carrier, send them …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission said late Friday it is giving rural wireless carriers a chance to make their case why they can’t abide by the enhanced 911 rules. “Tier III …
BOSTON-American Tower Corp. announced Jim Taiclet, formerly president and chief operating officer, will take over the roll of chief executive officer, replacing Steve Dodge who will continue as chairman of …
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y.-Mobile computing company Symbol Technologies Inc. reported its first and second quarter results, as well as its 1998-2002 restated results that were under investigation by the Securities and Exchange …
HILVERSUM, The Netherlands-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it has opened a new center here known as Global Operations Center to manage the networks of its customers. The vendor is promoting the …
OKLAHOMA CITY-Dobson Communications Corp. affirmed its previously reported $145 million to $155 million in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization guidance for the second half of this year based …
ORLANDO, Fla.-New Horizons Technologies International Inc., maker of the Cyclone disposable phone, announced its low-cost emergency cellular phone is now shipping. The disposable 911+ Emergency Cell Phone is targeted at …
NEW YORK-Chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG said it has added 145 software engineers from former parent company Siemens AG. The newly redeployed engineers will be posted to its software development firm …
NEW YORK-Standard & Poor’s reiterated its overall positive outlook on wireless telecommunications companies, noting the nation’s current economic recovery should benefit the sector with increased net subscriber growth, average revenue …
WASHINGTON-Nextel Communications Inc. refused to say today whether it will turn down any plan proffered by the Federal Communications Commission to solve the interference problem public-safety is experiencing in the …
NEWTON, Mass.-BatteryCorp announced its high-capacity, front-terminal VRLA Mega series batteries are now available. The new batteries include BatteryCorp’s web-based Optimization Management System (OMS), which allows customers to track information including …
HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp. introduced two new camera phones, the 3660 and 3620, which are updates to its previously released 3650 phone. The phones were disclosed last month on the Federal …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-Dartmouth College is deploying a campus-wide wireless Internet Protocol network to serve its 13,000 students, faculty and staff. Initially, the network will allow students to wirelessly access data with …
DUBLIN, Ireland-Esat BT said it signed a $166.4 million deal with 3 Ireland to build and operate its third-generation radio access network. Esat BT will be responsible for building and …
The Federal Communications Commission issued its final rules on secondary markets earlier this week, hailing the action as one of the most important spectrum reform decisions during the past decade. …
DALLAS-Siemens AG said it has created a new global research and development unit called Siemens Subscriber Networks, with headquarters in Dallas. The centers will be in Dallas; San Jose, Calif.; …
WASHINGTON D.C.-Global Crossing has received Federal Communications Commission approval to transfer its assets and operations to New GX, a company formed under the laws of Bermuda, with main offices in …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-InfoSpace Inc. unveiled its new Modalyst platform, a set of development tools and technologies the company said will allow those interested in selling wireless applications to do so more …
Sprint Corp. launched its PCS Data Link high-speed wireless connectivity solution, which the company said was designed to provide mobile employees with secure, remote access to critical corporate resources and …
WASHINGTON-A hearing today on an industry motion to consolidate in a single federal court nearly a dozen billing lawsuits against two national mobile-phone carriers revealed Nextel Communications Inc. has been …
WASHINGTON-Settlement talks continue in a blind woman’s complaint that Verizon Wireless and Audiovox Communications Corp. violated the disability provision of the 1996 telecom act, with lawyers expected to report back …
AT&T Wireless Services Inc. said it signed an agreement to sell its ownership stake in Taiwanese mobile carrier Far EasTone Telecommunications Co. to the carrier’s majority shareholder, Far Eastern Group, …
The percentage of consumers using mobile-phone service has markedly increased during 2003, according to research from Solomon Wolff Associates. According to the firm, 77 percent of households use wireless phone …
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Meru Networks Inc. announced its Meru Wireless LAN System, designed to support mobile voice and data on an enterprise scale, is now available. “We think there’s a strong business …
SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc.’s Cricket Communications Inc. subsidiary launched its MyCricket.com enhanced customer-focused Web site, which the carrier said would allow for online purchases, bill presentment and payment options. …
