LONDON-Vodafone Group plc is partnering with Sony Corp. on an interactive streaming radio service for mobile phones and PCs. The companies unveiled Vodafone Radio DJ, which offers custom content based on users' tastes and preferences. The subscription service also includes a dual-download feature, allowing...
OSLO, Norway-The Mobile Media Co. said it has acquired Dutch game-maker Overloaded Pocket Media from Endemol N.V. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Overloaded develops and publishes wireless games for Java, Symbian, BREW and i-mode platforms, and distributes titles in 23 countries through 42...
SKOPJE, Macedonia-Motorola Inc. announced that its pre-WiMAX MotoWi4 Canopy equipment has been deployed throughout Macedonia, providing the country with a national wireless broadband network. The company explained that the government-sponsored Macedonia Connects Project aims to provide the country with affordable high-speed wireless connectivity. The...
LONDON-United Kingdom cable operator NTL has reportedly upped its offer for Virgin Mobile Holdings (UK) plc, and Virgin Group plc's governing board has confirmed that it is in "preliminary discussions" with NTL, which "may or may not lead to a formal offer being made...
RA'ANANA, Israel-Two new deals on the content front reflect an increasing move toward consolidation. Telecom vendor Emblaze Ltd. said it plans to acquire Israeli software technology company Smart Content, and Bico Inc. has signed a letter of intent to purchase Vegas Wireless Entertainment. Terms...
CHICAGO-The American Stock Exchange has given U.S. Cellular Corp. additional time to regain compliance with its listing standards. In November, U.S. Cellular failed to report its earnings on time for the quarter that ended Sept. 30, and AMEX threatened to de-list the company from...
ESPOO, Finland-Nokia Corp. announced it won a contract to provide its Push to Talk over Cellular platform to Fujian Mobile Communications, a subsidiary of China Mobile Ltd."The Nokia PoC service attracts new subscribers, and can help operators increase their average revenue per user," said...
ESPOO, Finland-Nokia Corp. released a new clamshell-style phone that features quad-band GSM support, 1.3 megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth, a digital music player and the Macromedia Flash player. The company did not say where it would sell the phone, but that it would ship in...
Fortune magazine released its annual ranking of companies that rate high with employees. Following are companies with wireless dealings that made the list.
WASHINGTON-U.S. telecom firms again are complaining to Bush administration trade officials about fees charged by foreign mobile-phone carriers to connect calls, a controversy cellular operators do not want to see enlarged at the Federal Communications Commission at a time when wireless service providers are...
The blazing-hot mobile-phone market is finally due for a cool down, and the only companies able to weather the difficulties will be those that have substantial businesses already. As the world's phone makers coast into the first quarter, many will have to take stock...
In RCR Wireless News' Jan. 6 article, "Computer makers, carriers embrace embedded chips," Qualcomm Inc.'s Kristin Taylor's name and title were incorrect. Taylor is senior director of enterprise business development.
Verizon Wireless is expected to continue leading the wireless pack in fourth-quarter subscriber adds, as analysts fine-tune their predictions and carriers get set to release financial results for the final period of 2005 in the next few weeks. Various analysts anticipated that the fourth...
OKLAHOMA CITY-The fourth quarter of 2005 brought continuing net customer losses but higher annual revenue per user for Dobson Communications Corp, according to preliminary figures released by the company. Dobson said it lost about 22,500 total customers during the final three months of last...
WASHINGTON-California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger officially named former federal telecom regulator Rachelle Chong to the California Public Utilities Commission. "Rachelle's more than two decades of experience in telecommunications law in conjunction with her exceptional understanding of the regulatory environment will be a tremendous asset to...
Regional carrier Centennial Communications Corp. lowered its stock price substantially in recent weeks as part of a process to evaluate strategic alternatives for its operations. On Dec. 21, Centennial announced that it had completed a $550 million senior notes offering and that it would...
WASHINGTON-The Missouri Supreme Court gave a stunning rebuke to rural local exchange carriers, which have been trying unsuccessfully to recover money they believe wireless carriers owe them for connecting calls from mobile phones to their customers. The Missouri court reaffirmed the Missouri Public Service...
WASHINGTON-Siyamend Othman, head of the Iraqi National Communications and Media Commission, said mobile phone and wireless local loop licensing will be top priorities in the country this year. Othman met this week with representatives from the Federal Communications Commission, the telecom industry and other...
ALEXANDRIA, Va.-Apple Computer Inc. fueled speculation about its intentions in wireless this week as the company's efforts to trademark the phrase "Mobile Me" came to light. Apple last week filed a series of applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office laying claim to...
SEOUL, South Korea-Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.'s profit jumped almost 40 percent in the fourth quarter, but the gains were largely driven by the company's semiconductor and TV businesses. Samsung's wireless business saw a slight rise in sales quarter over quarter but a drop in...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. announced it invested an undisclosed sum in Global Locate Inc., a privately-held GPS semiconductor, software and services provider. "Global Locate is a compelling addition to our portfolio of cutting-edge technology investments," said Warren Holtsberg, corporate vice president of equity investments for...
MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies Inc. cut its earnings predictions for both the first quarter and the full year, primarily due to lower equipment sales in the United States and Canada. The telecommunications equipment company expects its earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 31 to...
HERNDON, Va.-iDirect Technologies and Globecomm Systems Inc. announced a new service that will allow GSM carriers to backhaul their cellular traffic over a satellite connection. The companies said the offering will support GSM service throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa, and can work in...
LUBBOCK, Tex.-Sprint Nextel Corp. has settled three lawsuits involving its CDMA affiliate Alamosa Holdings Inc., suits that included allegations that Alamosa officials had traded insider information on their company to Sprint Nextel in exchange for stock options that vested immediately upon the sale of...
