ARLINGTON, Va.-Federal Communications Commission Chairman William Kennard last week launched a new effort to export the telecommunications revolution to African nations and other developing countries. “Fair, open and transparent regulatory …
As Telephone and Data Systems Inc. pursues a spinoff of personal communications services operator Aerial Communications Inc., it is dealing with sticky issues involving Sonera Ltd.’s investment in Aerial. Aerial …
NEW YORK-Bell Atlantic Corp. debuted its AccessAbility pages on its Web site. The pages will provide advice about services, discounts and other key resources of interest to the disabled community. …
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-Seven Seas Communications, a service provider for Iridium North America, announced it will lower its airtime rates for Iridium service, effective immediately. The new pricing plan offers access …
WASHINGTON-The close of the six-year, $27 million Wireless Technology Research L.L.C. program has re-energized a public debate about whether mobile telephones cause cancer or pose other health problems to the …
One invention can boost customer satisfaction, make mobile phones more powerful and create higher revenue for carriers, a Norcross, Ga., company believes. Enrev Corp., formerly called Advanced Charger Technology Inc., …
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.-Wynd Communications announced it formed an exclusive strategic alliance with Canada’s Rogers Cantel Inc. to launch the WyndTell service in the country. WyndTell allows deaf and hard …
WASHINGTON-U.S.-Sino trade relations, which only a month-and-a-half ago hit an all-time high with dramatic telecom market-opening concessions by China, have fallen into disarray. President Clinton, already on the defensive because …
In recent months, several alliances and partnerships have been formed among paging carriers that traditionally have been fierce competitors. But both analysts and carriers say this new teamwork in no …
NEW YORK-Nextlink Communications Inc., a Bellevue, Wash., provider of competitive wireline local and long-distance services, plans a $750 million offering of 10-year notes to help finance its network buildout. In …
TORONTO-Bell Mobility announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with NeoPoint Inc., formerly Innovative Global Solution, to introduce the new NeoPoint smart phone to Bell Mobility Digital personal communications services …
Microcell Telecommunications Inc., Montreal, sold a $150 million issue of 10-year senior discount notes to help fund its capital requirements. One of two nationwide personal communications services license holders in …
NEW YORK-Metromedia International Group Inc. and PLD Telekom Inc. announced they have entered into a merger agreement under which Metromedia will acquire the stock of PLD Telekom. PLD Telekom would …
WASHINGTON-President Clinton, facing high-tech competitive pressures and stung by national security problems from increased reliance on China and others for launches of American-made satellites, last week called for an investigation …
Iridium World Communications Ltd.’s stock plunged last week after an announcement that parent company Iridium L.L.C. had hired Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette to restructure its debt and the company announced …
UNITED KINGDOM ICO Global Communications Ltd. said it has commenced a rights offering that will permit shareholders to purchase up to approximately 207.6 million ordinary shares of ICO at $5 …
A front-page story in USA Today several weeks ago introduced a new technology called electronic ink, marketed by a company called E Ink, and paging technology just may be what …
EAST FISHKILL, N.Y.-IBM Corp. introduced a family of multipoint wireless networking products based on the Advanced Infrared connectivity standard, which enables users to instantly connect wirelessly with mobile computers, printers, …
A dispute between the Greater Harris County (Texas) 9-1-1 Network and Houston Cellular concerning a Phase II enhanced 911 deployment in Houston could be headed to court. GHC 9-1-1 last …
U S West Inc.’s and Global Crossing Ltd.’s marriage announcement last week leaves BellSouth Corp. the only Baby Bell not betrothed in the telecommunications industry. “There no longer is a …
