U.S. TDMA operators must make some critical decisions about competing in the wireless data market during the next year as they witness their CDMA counterparts begin to launch circuit-switched data …
PITTSBURGH-Crisis Center North and Bell Atlantic Mobile launched the Phone Recycling Program, which will allow BAM customers in the Pittsburgh area to recycle their older model wireless phones by donating …
An article in the Aug. 16 issue of RCR incorrectly stated Qualcomm Inc.’s involvement in Korean Telecom Freetel’s high-speed packet data trials. Qualcomm’s MSM3000 chipsets were used in the test.
All around the globe, developing countries are loosening governmental controls and opening markets to competition. Nowhere, perhaps, is this trend more prominent than in the burgeoning telecommunications industry, where the …
DALLAS-Paging Network Inc. announced it has converted customers in Boston; Chicago; Kansas City, Kan.; St. Louis; and Omaha, Neb., to its Centers of Excellence infrastructure. The Centers of Excellence are …
At the crossroads of four wireless industry trends is where Cupertino, Calif.-based Morphics Technology Inc. believes it has found an opportunity. The four factors are expensive spectrum, expensive infrastructure, the …
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-Mobilink Telecom Inc. said it completed full type-approval testing for a handset compliant with the Global System for Mobile communications standard. The handset was proven to adhere to …
By almost all accounts, the market for in-vehicle wireless communications and information services-called telematics-is going to explode in the next few years. Studies by consulting firms Strategis Group and Allied …
NEW YORK-MapQuest Inc. announced a new partnership with Sprint PCS to provide driving directions to Sprint PCS Wireless Web phone users. Beginning in late September, Sprint PCS customers subscribing to …
CARROLLTON, Texas-Sundial Marketplace Corp., a New York-based Internet retailer, and CellStar Corp. entered into a service agreement under which CellStar will provide Sundial cellular telephones, accessories and value-added services, including …
WASHINGTON-After weeks of refusing to publicly explain its deal with Nextel Communications Inc., the Federal Communications Commission is being forced to tell all to the top House telecommunications policy maker …
CHICAGO-Duff & Phelps Credit Rating Co. raised Rogers Cantel Inc.’s senior secured debt rating from “BB+” to “BBB,” and the rating of Cantel’s subordinated public debt from “BB-” to “BBB-.” …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission ruled analog specialized mobile radio operators must comply with the digital wiretap act, even though there are no technical guides for them to follow. Currently, when …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-Buyphone.com, a comparison shopping service for wireless phones, said it signed an Internet marketing agreement for nationwide marketing and distribution of wireless services with AT&T Wireless Services Inc. Under …
ATLANTA-Vodafone Retail and bulletIN.net Ltd. announced they launched a marketing campaign for bulletIN e-mail service through promotional offers, bill inserts and in-store displays. The bulletIN e-mail service allows customers to …
The Wireless Data Forum celebrated its first birthday last week by releasing its first book, called “Going Mobile: A Cookbook of Wireless Data Solutions.” The WDF said Going Mobile is …
SAN MATEO, Calif.-AvantGo Inc. announced it has begun shipping its Enterprise 3 software solution, designed to extend Web-based and client/server applications to handheld devices. In that effort, the company also …
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.-Audiovox Corp. said it increased its bank credit facility to $200 million, up from $112.5 million. The facility expiration date has been extended to July 27, 2004. “Over the …
DENVER-An Aspen, Colo., city council member said he is reviewing a new ordinance passed earlier this year in a Cleveland, Ohio, suburb that regulates cellular phone use while driving. Councilman …
BELLEVUE, Wash.-Advanced Radio Telecom Corp. said it completed a $251 million equity investment from Qwest Communications International Inc. and a group of high-tech investment funds. Henry C. Hirsch, ART’s chairman …
