THE HAGUE, Netherlands-Bookbuilding and subscriptions for the initial public offering by KPN Telecom NV of its KPN Mobile telecom unit will begin May 2. Shares of KPN Mobile are scheduled …
Since expanding its business around a mobile application service provider model, JP Systems Inc. recently presided over the launch of a wireless Internet portal in India called Netxcell.com, the first …
The future is here, wherever that is these days. Welcome Ananova and Mafiaboy, poster punks for the Digital Age. As the wireless industry makes its uncertain foray into cyberspace, it …
WASHINGTON-According to a letter filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, London-based Constellation 2000 Group has offered to pay $250,000 for a 40-day option to purchase Iridium L.L.C.’s satellite communications assets …
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.-InterDigital Communications Corp. will move to the Nasdaq Stock Market from the American Stock Exchange effective April 26, trading under the new symbol “IDCC.”
TOKYO-Japan’s NTT DoCoMo said it may limit its wildly popular iMode wireless Internet service due to capacity problems. There were 5 million iMode users in mid-March, making DoCoMo the largest …
Glenayre Technologies Inc. shocked analysts and Wall Street last week with first-quarter financial results that beat everybody’s expectations-even its own. The manufacturer reported first-quarter net income of $1.1 million, or …
NEW YORK-L.M. Ericsson unveiled details of its upcoming 4-for-1 stock split, which was approved at the company’s annual general meeting on March 31. Holders of Ericsson American Depository Receipts automatically …
LOS ANGELES-Econ One’s most recent survey of wireless service prices in 25 major markets found consumer cost remained the same between February and March. The survey, which measures monthly wireless …
Large carriers across the country are painstakenly trying to determine what wireless Internet service offerings will attract customers. Surprisingly, some small and rural carriers are on the same page. Smaller …
Dear Editor: This is in response to an article on call rounding (“NYC legislators work to combat rounding up,” RCR, April 10, page 34). While I’m sure the citizens of …
PARIS-France Telecom announced several wireless data initiatives, including General Packet Radio Service and Wireless Application Protocol-based services. The carrier announced the first phase of GPRS service will be rolled out …
RESTON, Va.-American Mobile Satellite Corp. and Computer Associates International Inc. have agreed to develop what they called eBusiness applications, combining AMSC’s wireless data network with CA’s Unicenter TNG infrastructure.
WASHINGTON-The White House is expected shortly to release a belated report advocating the integration of wireless technologies into the nation’s Emergency Alert System, a policy that industry, federal regulators and …
NEW YORK-Delphi Automotive Systems and Palm Inc. introduced the Communiport Mobile Productivity Center that will dock and synchronize with a Palm V handheld using Palm’s HotSync technology, allowing drivers access …
STUTTGART, Germany-Debitel AG, which is 74-percent owned by Swisscom, reported robust 1999 earnings, and international press reports said it is in talks with potential partners for third-generation license bids. U.S.-based …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission is concerned telecom carriers will not fill out a required form designed to determine the level of broadband deployment nationwide. Some companies may “be doing a …
HONG KONG-Speculation that Pacific Century CyberWorks’ (PCCW) takeover of Cable & Wireless HKT may be unraveling increased last week, because of the continuing decline in PCCW’s shares, which are nearly …
NEW YORK-MessageClick introduced its Mobile Messaging service that allows users to view fax, voice and e-mail messages and forward faxes on wireless phones or handheld computers. The unified messaging solution …
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. and BMW of North America Inc. have teamed to offer BMW customers the BMW CPT 7000 digital phone, now standard on all early model year 2001 BMW …
