Verizon Wireless continues to build on its domination in the wireless data space, adding a handful of new markets to its rapidly growing coverage area while at the same time cutting prices. The carrier now offers its CDMA2000 1x EV-DO-based BroadbandAccess service in 61...
Sprint Nextel Corp. kicked off its "Day 1" operations as a new company last Friday just three weeks after Sprint Corp. completed its $35 billion acquisition of Nextel Communications Inc. The introduction of combined operations was backed by the launch of a wide-ranging advertising...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. announced cash tender offers for up to $1 billion of certain of its outstanding debt. The company said the offer included all the $200 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 6.5-percent notes due in 2008 and all $325 million aggregate...
LONDON-In a new report, the Global mobile Suppliers Association confirmed that commercial GSM/EDGE network launches have tripled since last year to reach 96 EDGE-enabled networks in 60 countries. The breakdown is 38 commercial networks in 26 countries in Europe, 17 in Asia, 32 in...
WASHINGTON-A federal judge in New York last week threw out lawsuits alleging the nation's top mobile-phone companies violated antitrust laws by improperly tying the sale of handsets to the purchase of wireless service, keeping intact a widespread marketing practice that has helped drive U.S....
FORT MYERS, Fla.-Kentucky-based regional carrier Bluegrass Cellular Inc. has tapped InterOp Technologies Inc. to provide ring-back services, the companies said. InterOp, which powers mobile data services for Tier 2 and 3 operators, will deliver its library of ring backs, including real tones, sports anthems...
The following information includes ratings changes and financial information for wireless companies announced this week by investment-banking and financial-services firms.
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association has launched Focus on Driving, an interactive Web site to raise awareness of the risks associated with driver distraction. The Web site, http://www.focusondriving.ca, features an interactive quiz and offers visitors an opportunity to learn about responsible driving strategies to...
SITTINGBOURNE, United Kingdom-English regional carrier Telabria launched a pre-WiMAX network that covers 850 square miles-including 675,000 households and 60,000 businesses-in southeast England. The carrier said the network offers speeds greater than landline offerings at a lower price."Skylink's ability to reach far beyond copper, combined...
MUNICH, Germany-Siemens AG said Thomas Ganswindt will head up its Communications division following the abrupt departure of Lothar Pauly to Deutsche Telekom AG. "With Thomas Ganswindt at the helm, the new management team will work forcefully and vigorously to ensure the further future-oriented development...
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan.-Sprint Nextel Corp. introduced two new phones from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. to sell over the carrier's CDMA network.Samsung's A560 features a speakerphone and voice-activated dialing and will sell for $170 at Sprint stores and Best Buy. Samsung's PM-A840 features an integrated...
SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said it has added sound enhancement technology on its Mobile Station Modem chipsets.The echo-canceling technology is designed to improve acoustic performance of third-generation handsets and improve the clarity of conference and hands-free calls. Royal Philips Electronics N.V. provided the LifeVibes Voice...
SEATTLE-Mobile gaming company Reaxion Corp. announced it scored $2 million in its first round of funding from i-Hatch Ventures. Reaxion said it will use the money to round out its products for next year and to expand its distribution internationally."Reaxion is on track to...
NEW YORK-Software developer Eatoni Ergonomics Inc. has developed a new e-mail application aimed at helping older mobile-phone users more easily send and receive e-mails.Eatoni Mail reduces the number of keystrokes used to type on a telephone keypad, and users can increase the font size...
SAN JOSE, Calif.-In-building wireless solutions company LGC Wireless Inc. said it completed the second close of its series B-1 equity financing in the amount of $2 million.The total raised in the round is $13 million. GunnAllen Venture Partners was a major new investor in...
HELSINKI, Finland-Nokia Corp.'s board of directors added two new members to its executive board, appointing Kai Oistamo to lead the Mobile Phones business group and Robert Andersson to head customer and market operations.Oistamo has been with Nokia since 1991 and is currently in charge...
BURNABY, British Columbia-WebTech Wireless Inc. said it has issued nearly 5.1 million common shares for total proceeds of $3.7 million pursuant to the exercise of share purchase warrants.The warrants originated from a 2004 private placement and entitled holders to acquire up to 5.5 million...
PALO ALTO, Calif.-Franklin, Tenn., and St. Cloud, Fla., have signed agreements to use Hewlett-Packard Co. equipment for their metro-scale Wi-Fi projects.HP said the deal includes its iPAQ Pocket PC, ProLiant servers, consulting and integration services, financial and support services and the HP OpenView management...
DALLAS-The early market for video content and live TV services on mobile platforms will be driven by a small but dedicated group of users, according to a new report from Parks Associates. Parks said the majority of these consumers belong to a consumer segment...
Cingular Wireless L.L.C., T-Mobile USA Inc. and device vendor i-mate were among those introducing new phones to the market.Cingular said it will sell two new clamshell-style, low-end phones from LG Electronics Co. Ltd. The LG C2000 will sell for $60 with a service contract...
FORT MYERS, Fla.-Kentucky-based regional carrier Bluegrass Cellular Inc. has tapped InterOp Technologies Inc. to provide ringback services, the companies said Thursday.InterOp, which powers mobile data services for Tier 2 and 3 operators, will deliver its library of ringbacks, including real tones, sports anthems and...
PARIS-Alcatel Corp. said it won a contract with WiMAX Telecom GmbH to provide the first commercial broadband wireless network using the new WiMAX standard in Austria.WiMAX Telecom is a subsidiary of Swiss WiMAX Telecom AG and was the sole provider to obtain nationwide WiMAX...
WAYNE, Pa.-Traffic information vendor Traffic.com Inc. announced plans to raise up to $86 million in an initial public offering. The company sells traffic information to radio and TV stations as well as online and wireless portals."Increased advertising on the Internet and on wireless devices...
Skype Technologies S.A. inked its first deal with a wireless carrier, announcing a contract with Germany's E-Plus to provide its Voice over Internet Protocol service over the mobile operator's network. Beginning in October, Skype software will be bundled with E-Plus' flat-rate data subscription, allowing...
