REDWOOD CITY, Calf.-Unwired Planet Inc. said Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. licensed its UP.Browser to integrate into the Code Division Multiple Access handsets of Samsung’s Dallas-based subsidiary, Samsung Telecommunications America Inc. …
WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission last week issued service rules for using spectrum by local and state public-safety agencies, which included doubling the amount of spectrum available to some agencies. However, …
ALEXANDRIA, Minn.-Rural Cellular Corp. said it received the regulatory approvals necessary to complete the purchase of the outstanding stock of Western Maine Cellular Inc. Rural Cellular paid about $7.5 million …
Research In Motion is expected to introduce a next-generation version of its Inter@ctive two-way messaging device, code-named Leapfrog, sometime this month. The new model is closer to the size of …
CLEVELAND, Ohio-Reltec Corp. announced it will acquire the assets of Evergood Telecom Enclosures, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walker Group Inc. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. Evergood designs, …
Omnipoint Omnipoint Communications Inc. introduced its Option Snap-On terminal adapter that connects a 3Com Corp. personal digital assistant to a digital data-ready Global System for Mobile communications phone, allowing users …
New studies indicate cellular and personal communications services operators are beginning to segment the market by means of pricing. A survey from Toronto Dominion Securities in New York indicates cellular …
IRVINE, Calif.-In response to a shareholder lawsuit alleging the company misrepresented itself to inflate the price of its stock, Powerwave Technologies Inc. denied violating federal securities laws and said it …
WASHINGTON-The House Commerce subcommittee hearing last week on the Federal Communications Commission’s controversial move to the Portals building was inconclusive, according to subcommittee Chairman Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas). The subcommittee …
TAMPA, Fla.-GTE Telecommunication Services Inc. said it agreed to provide its Access clearinghouse services to Telefonica del Peru. Prior to the agreement, Telefonica del Peru offered its customers one-way, manual …
WASHINGTON-The Personal Communications Industry Association has taken another stab at urging the Federal Communications Commission to become less regulatory and less burdensome. “PCIA is continuing to find ways to press …
DULLES, Va.-Orbcomm Global L.P., announced it successfully launched eight satellites into orbit, bringing its little low-earth-orbit constellation to 20. Orbcomm plans to offer satellite-based data and messaging services on a …
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J.-Omnipoint Communications Inc. introduced the Siemens S12 handset. It is available through all Omnipoint centers, direct sales and retailers and Telesales for $99. The handset has a three-color, …
ESPOO, Finland-Nokia Corp. said it was selected to continue as the sole equipment supplier for the expansion of North-West GSM’s 900 MHz Global System for Mobile communications network in St. …
Belgacom S.A. and Tele Danmark announced they have expanded their BruCop B.V. joint venture to build a Global System for Mobile communications network at 1800 MHz in the Netherlands. The …
Transcrypt International Inc. announced Aug. 6 a net loss of $5 million, or 39 cents per share, for the second quarter, which ended June 30. Revenues for the latest quarter …
DALLAS-Iridium North America announced it has entered a joint venture with Neiman Marcus aimed at introducing the Iridium satellite phone and pager to the retailer’s InCircle customers. Iridium’s products will …
SEATTLE-Tegic Communications added Motorola Inc. to the growing list of companies licensed to use its T9 text-input technology in their wireless handsets. Motorola initially plans to incorporate T9 technology into …
NEW YORK-The Federal Communications Commission could propose by early next year rules governing eligibility for applicants seeking access to the part of the 2 GHz spectrum allocated for mobile satellite …
Motorola Inc. said it created a new start-up services business to focus on developing and providing integrated communication and information services. The Internet and Connectivity Services Division is part of …
