TORONTO-Two vendors made HSDPA trial announcements this week.Nortel Networks Corp. and operator Edge Wireless L.L.C. plan to begin field trials of UMTS and HSDPA technology, including demonstrations of video streaming, gaming, Web browsing and FTP downloads at speeds up to 1.5 megabits per second....
BOISE, Idaho-The state of Idaho took its official Web site mobile last month, making it one of only three states to offer a mobile version of its Web site.The site, mobile.idaho.gov, offers the same look and functionality of its regular Web site. The state...
DENVER-Amy DeVita has rejoined RCR Wireless News as Northeastern/International Sales Manager. DeVita spent six years representing RCR Wireless News from 1998 to 2004, before deciding to take some time off to spend with her family. Prior to that, she worked at Thompson Financial Services...
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Video game publisher Capcom said it plans to establish a mobile division based in Los Angeles. The Mobile and Interactive Division plans to release at least 10 titles in North America from Capcom's library of games. Among the games planned for release are...
HONG KONG-Siemens AG announced plans to invest substantial capital in key Asian markets, aiming to climb from the No. 3 position to the No. 2 slot among the world's mobile telecommunications equipment makers. "We want to be number two on the world market for...
PHOENIX-Circle K Stores Inc. joined the prepaid wireless space with the launch of its Talk-and-Go Mobile service that offers no-contract, prepaid calling services using Cingular Wireless L.L.C.'s GSM network. Circle K said the service, which is powered by mobile virtual network enabler Ztar Mobile Inc., uses...
WASHINGTON-House Democrats today proposed increased federal funding, tax breaks and an educated, skilled workforce to expand broadband deployment access using wireless technology and other alternatives. The three components are part of a new innovation agenda that takes aim at lackluster U.S. broadband penetration under...
BUSAN, Korea-KT Corp. demonstrated new wireless broadband technology it hopes to deliver to millions of subscribers by 2010.Korea's largest fixed-line operator unveiled mobile WiMAX technology for delegates from the WiMAX Forum and others at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The technology is called WiBro...
SAN DIEGO-Handset vendor LG Electronics Co. Ltd. opened a new 38,209-square foot headquarters in San Deigo that will serve as the hub for its North American operations. The company said the building will house its research and development, sales and marketing and engineering activities....
ST. LOUIS-Ultradata Systems is appealing to consumers' economic sensibilities during these days of sky-high gasoline prices by offering a product that allows drivers to access real-time fuel prices while on the road.The company signed an agreement with GasPriceWatch Group Inc. to offer fuel price...
CHELMSFORD, Mass.-SavaJe Technologies announced two key executive appointments this week. The company named Gregory Koss as its new chief executive officer and William Sorenson as its new chief financial officer.Koss' experience includes executive-level positions at networking and communications companies, including Internet Photonics and Sonoma...
NEW YORK-Dwango Wireless suffered its third straight multimillion-dollar quarterly deficit, reporting a net third-quarter loss of $5 million. The mobile entertainment publisher said it generated $968,000 in revenue during the period, up 9 percent over second-quarter figures. Dwango's net third-quarter loss of $5 million,...
FREMONT, Calif.-Device-management company Insignia Solutions announced it hired an investment banking company to assist it with "strategic opportunities in the arenas of acquisitions and mergers." Such moves generally precede a corporate sale."I am looking forward to working with our advisors at SVB Alliant as...
MEXICO CITY-Latin American wireless provider America Movil S.A. de C.V. signed an international roaming agreement with Vodafone Group plc covering 53 countries.The deal initially includes voice and GPRS roaming services, and preferred roaming and virtual home environment. A second stage of the agreement is...
KIRKLAND, Wash.-Nextel Partners Inc. said it completed the redemption of $146.3 million aggregate principal amount at maturity of its 12.5 percent senior notes due Nov. 15, 2009. The carrier noted the total redemption price of $164.5 million including accrued interest was funded with available...
MADRID-Telefonica Moviles signed two global content agreements, with content vendors I-play and THQ, that the carrier said will allow its subsidiaries to improve their mobile gaming offerings.I-play's titles include The Fast and the Furious 3D, Colin McRae Rally 2005, EA Tiger Woods 2005, EA...
SYDNEY-Australia's Telstra Corp. launched its network transformation strategy, announcing new contracts with Alcatel, Cisco Systems Inc. and L.M. Ericsson. Telstra said its five-year agreement with Alcatel is worth $2.55 billion and will migrate the Australian carrier's traditional voice and broadband access networks into a...
Global Signal Inc., the nation's third-largest tower company with around 11,000 towers, reported a third-quarter net loss of $15.4 million, or 23 cents per share. The numbers are a steep decline from the company's year-ago net income of $5.3 million, or 10 cents per...
WASHINGTON-A New York county could become the first place in the country to require Internet cafes with Wi-Fi to install security technology as a way to combat identity theft and consumer fraud. The legislation was proposed by Andy Spano, a county executive of Westchester...
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission said Voice over Internet Protocol carriers do not have to cut off service to customers in areas where enhanced 911 is not available, but VoIP carriers cannot market to or sign new customers in those areas. The FCC originally made...
ESPOO, Finland-Nokia Corp. launched an Internet portal designed to allow developers to share information about open-source projects. The site, OpenSource.nokia.com, includes links that give project descriptions and provides access to any Nokia-developed downloadable code with an open source license. The company hopes to spur...
To the Editor: The Oct. 24 RCR Wireless News story regarding the North Carolina Communication Tower Standards erroneously reported that the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) opposed the 100-percent fall protection provisions of that document. I appreciate this opportunity to clarify this issue."100-percent...
To the Editor, Ms. Ford, I read your opinion piece in the Oct. 17 issue of RCR Wireless News and think you missed the mark on why consumers should purchase wireless insurance/handset protection.You sited a formula of a consumer buying a phone for $50...
RESTON, Va.-XO Communications Inc. is going completely wireless. The company announced plans to sell its nationwide wireline telecommunications business for $700 million in cash to Elk Associates L.L.C., but will retain its fixed broadband wireless spectrum in the 28 GHz and 31 GHz bands...
