KIEV, Ukraine-The biggest Ukrainian Mobile Communications carrier announced the launch of a GSM 1800 MHz network in February.Viktor Leonchikov, UMC director for GSM network development said that besides Kiev, UMC plans for 2001 include the launch of GSM 1800 MHz networks in major regional...
TORONTO, Ontario-Davinci Technologies Inc. joined Handspring's developer program, designed to give guidance and support to Handspring's developer partners.According to Alan Lysne, chief technology officer and co-founder of Davinci, "Handspring's operating system and future vision for wireless communications, coupled with our ingenuity and technical expertise,...
NEW YORK-Although some satellite companies, like Globalstar L.P. and Iridium, have stumbled badly while chasing mobile telephony, provision of broadband communications remains a meaningful business opportunity for these extraterrestrial carriers, even in the United States.The inability of land-based wireline and wireless connectivity alternatives to...
Although U.S. trade negotiator Richard Fisher called the mobile Internet arm candy, the delicacy may have to improve into an eye candy for Americans to call it sweet. But, so far, it is not tasty enough because it is not big enough. The size...
SAN JOSE, Calif.-RangeStar Wireless unveiled its latest 802.11 embedded antenna for original equipment manufacturers, designed for integration into compact flash memory and wireless modem cards.The company noted the dual-antenna, single-piece design, named PN100932, provides both a higher performing and lower cost alternative to current...
FT. COLLINS, Colo.-Marking the opening of its first retail store in Ft. Collins, Colo., Verizon Wireless presented a $2,500 donation to the Domestic Abuse Response Team in Larimer County."Verizon Wireless is committed to making a difference in the communities in which we do business,"...
NORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich.-Cingular Wireless entered a marketing agreement with CUcorp., the wholly owned subsidiary of the Michigan Credit Union League, to provide discounted cellular service to credit unions across Michigan.The discounts include a 15-percent savings on Cingular Home and Cingular Region Service Plans; a...
LAREDO, Texas-Nextel Partners Inc. launched its all-digital wireless network in the greater Laredo, Texas, region. The service extends along the Interstate-35 corridor north from Laredo through Encinal, Cotulla and Pearsall to San Antonio.Christi Jentry-Pacheco, indirect sales manager for Nextel Partners, will lead the development...
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-WebLink Wireless Inc. and Glenayre Technologies Inc. both announced improvements to their e-mail offerings, adding e-mail heavyweights America Online Inc. and GroupServe.WebLink added AOL's e-mail program to the growing number of programs the company's Remote Email Manager can support.WebLink's customers will now be...
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Under a new design agreement, RealChip Communications Inc. will act as a liaison among Zucotto Wireless Inc. and intellectual property suppliers, manufacturers and tool suppliers to manage the production and delivery of the Xpresso Java native processor."In the fast-moving mobile and wireless markets,...
WASHINGTON-Verizon Communications is talking up legislation that would deregulate the broadband industry using the way wireless is "regulated" as a model, noting the wireless industry was exempted from state regulation when the Communications Act was changed in 1993.The bill advocated by Verizon would have...
Schlumberger Ltd. spent close to $6 billion across three technology acquisitions last week, proof the oil services giant is serious about moving into the technology sector, with special emphasis on wireless services and smart cards.But while some in the wireless and smart-card industry see...
Streaming content onto wireless devices seems like a perfect match of technology. Without the hard drive space required to download and save large files, streaming content to wireless devices is a good way for wireless customers to experience large data files.PacketVideo Corp. has jumped...
Telcom GlobalChris Carter was appointed Telcom Global Solutions Inc.'s senior director for engineering services. In his new position, Carter will be responsible for planning and managing the company's global resource pool. Carter has more than seven years of experience in wireless network design and...
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla.-Relm Wireless Corp. announced today it renewed its participation with the U.S. General Services Administration for its BK Radio product line.The GSA participation allows federal agencies to purchase equipment from Relm without a bidding process."This is an important tool for expediting product...
Broadband Wireless Forum 2001February 19-21 Shorecliff Communications. Moscone Center, San Francisco. www.scievents.com.Global TeleTech ConferenceFebruary 19-21 UBS Warburg. Hotel Okura, Tokyo. www.ubswarburg.co.jp.Broadband Building & Commerce-WestFebruary 19-21 Shorecliff Communications Inc. San Francisco. (800) 608-9641.Bluetooth North AmericaFebruary 20-21 World Research Group. The Westgate Hotel, San Diego. (800)...
PITTSBURGH-Verizon Wireless said it is offering its customers a comprehensive protection plan for $4 per month that protects them in case their phone is lost, stolen, damaged or suffers mechanical or electrical failure."Customers told us they wanted the security of knowing if something happened...
SAN JOSE, Calif.-Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. expanded its family of Cell Packs RF Integrated circuit packages, allowing designers to implement a variety of functions for mobile communications products and Bluetooth-enabled devices.TAEC said each Cell Pack eliminates the need for multiple discrete devices required...
AUSTIN, Texas-Motorola Inc.'s semiconductor products sector said it would reduce its workforce by 4000 jobs in the course of this year as part of its "steps to boost efficiency and profitability."The layoffs will involve ending the assignments of contract and temporary employees, attrition and...
NEW YORK-GEO Interactive Media Group announced it will change its name to Emblaze Systems Ltd., which is the name of the company's streaming video technology."We intend to invest heavily in creating a world brand and put all marketing resources behind one compelling brand name,"...
TheRightSizeTheRightSize Inc. released its new Rosetta Stone wireless software for the Palm family of personal digital assistants, which the company said uses information from online retailers to help shoppers search for their favorite brand and style of clothes. The service also can find sizes...
NEW YORK-Why wait for 3G, whenever that might be, when you can provide multimedia services over wireless networks today?That is the message of Nehemiah Davidson, chief executive officer of Jigami, Rosh Haayin, Israel, developer of the trademarked 3Gate platform and content switch.Carrier trials are...
According to recent reports, wireless gaming is spreading nearly as fast as computer viruses pretending to be pictures of tennis stars. By 2005, more than 200 million wireless phone users in the United States and Europe, 80 percent of all wireless customers, will play...
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.-Motorola Inc.'s Global Telecom Solutions Sector signed a network replacement contract with Maroc Telecom.Terms of the agreement call for Motorola to install its new generation Horizonmacro and Horizonmicro portfolio of GSM infrastructure solutions in Marrakech and Agadir in the southern part of...
