Under the deal, the Internet company will supply ads for network operator 3 UK's mobile-Internet portal, starting later this month. It already has partnership with rival Vodafone.
LOS ANGELES---- Millions of California motorists have had to put down their cell phones or risk a ticket as a new law takes effect requiring hands-free devices for those behind the wheel.
North American Information Technology (IT) decision makers within the transportation, manufacturing and trucking/warehousing industries stated that global positioning system (GPS) technologies are an essential tool for their mobile workforce, according to a recent survey commissioned by Motorola
Sprint Nextel Corp. has sued ICO Global Communications Ltd. and TerreStar Networks Inc. to force the mobile satellite service licensees to pay the No. 3 mobile-phone operator for relocation costs associated with a Federal Communications Commission rebanding plan to eliminate interference to 800 MHz...
Verizon Wireless' latest effort in the full-track download space is a step in the right direction for mobile music. But it's a very small step.In case you missed it, the carrier earlier this week launched a $15-per-month service that provides unlimited access to more...
Sprint Nextel Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit that alleges the No. 3 mobile-phone carrier violated federal and state labor laws for failing to pay wages to employees at retail stores and to compensate them for overtime work."Defendants could easily and accurately record the...
Two key House Republicans urged the Federal Communications Commission not to attach conditions to advanced wireless services-3 spectrum and to forgo approval of final rules for that band until after the 700 MHz D-Block re-auction. "We think your proposed rules could repeat this mistake...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Yay or Nay. Every week we'll review a new wireless application or service from the user's point of view, with the goal of highlighting what works and what doesn't. If you wish to submit your application or...
UTStarcom Inc. will sell its personal communications division to private equity investors for at least $240 million, the company said today.The PCD business primarily distributes handsets and accessories in North America for its parent corporation, UTStarcom. The company, based in Alameda, Calif., also recently...
T-Mobile USA Inc. announced it will raise its texting rates to 20 cents a message. The change will go into effect August 29 for those without text bundles or for those who exceed their allotted number of messages.T-Mobile USA said it will not change...
Motorola Inc. is replacing top executives in key markets around the globe as its share of worldwide cellphone sales falls to new lows.In an internal memo circulated last week and obtained by Crain's Chicago Business, Motorola named new leaders for its cellphone businesses in...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We've gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace."How can I help you, and where would you like to go?"In this simple greeting, there's a...
The following list details this week's infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi, and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.Cellular--Iraq: Asiacell Communication has elected to extend its agreement with...
When Beijing Olympic Games start in August, China's much touted mobile TV broadcast service will have to crawl before it can walk. It's because satellite signal is missing from the initial implementation of the country's standard, designed to operate on satellite and terrestrial infrastructure.
Celltick has signed an exclusive deal with Mongolia's Mobicom to provide its LiveScreen Media platform - which is used to broadcast content to mobile phones' idle screens using cell broadcast technology.
Verizon Wireless finally rolled out its new full-track download service, coupling an all-you-can-eat subscription offering with a pay-per-download option.The carrier is teaming with RealNetworks and MTV Networks to offer Vcast Music with Rhapsody, a $15-a-month service that grants unlimited access to more than five...
Even with a probable end in sight, Alltel Communications L.L.C. is pulling out all the stops. Shortly after the carrier's announcement to expand and speed up its network, Alltel announced it will add a texting option to its MyCircle offering.The plan currently allows subscribers...
Purple Labs has purchased Openwave Systems Inc.'s mobile-phone software business for $30 million in cash, the two companies said today. The sale, which includes browsing and messaging products and related personnel, will allow Openwave to pursue its stated goal of focusing solely on network-based...
Editor's Note: Welcome to our weekly feature, Analyst Angle. We've collected a group of the industry's leading analysts to give their outlook on the hot topics in the wireless industry. In the coming weeks look for columns from NPD Group's Ross Rubin, Enderle Group's...
With wireless connectivity becoming ever more common in vehicles, security systems and utility meters, machine-to-machine technology is on the path to transform vending machines, real estate lock boxes and mail drop-boxes. Although the M2M space is still evolving (even the definition of which devices...
Anyone who can build a Web page can build a mobile application using a J2ME development tool called Breeze, according to the tool's maker, Cascada Mobile. Breeze lets users create applications and published them for free using online tools.
