MANCHESTER, N.H.-Summa Four Inc. announced it will demonstrate Project Sigma this week at the Supercomm show in Atlanta. This new addition to Summa Four’s product family is a telco-capable, standards-based …
WASHINGTON-Cellular and personal communications services subscribers are expected to more than double from 210.7 million at the end of 1997 to 450 million by the end of 2000, according to …
Motorola Inc., warning investors of another poor financial quarter, announced a restructuring plan that includes cutting employees by 15,000 worldwide and taking a $2 billion blow in special charges. The …
BOULDER, Colo.-Sprint Spectrum L.P. selected SCC Communications’ 9-1-1Connect wireless enhanced 911 solution to deploy in its markets nationwide and bring it into compliance with a Federal Communications Commission mandate. SCC …
WASHINGTON-The Telecommunications Industry Association rejected the strongest-signal proposal for completing E911 calls, saying it was not technically feasible. The strongest-signal proposal would require cellular carriers to program cell phones to …
SUNNYVALE, Calif.-California Microwave Inc. sold its services division for $8 million in cash to Houston-based Telscape International Inc. The transaction is subject to post-closing adjustments for changes in net assets …
Technology forecasting for the telecom industry June 7-9 Technology Futures Inc. The Hyatt Regency at Union Station, St. Louis. (800) 835-3887. SuperComm ’98 June 7-11 The Telecommunications Industry Association and …
Cable & Wireless Communications plc confirmed the company is in negotiations with four mobile telecommunications operators in the United Kingdom for the possible sale of its mobile services division. The …
Despite uncertainties surrounding the process, the Brazilian government is pushing ahead with plans to sell its stake in telecommunications giant Telebras. The sell-off, originally slated for July 15, now has …
INDIANAPOLIS-Brightpoint Inc. will provide global logistics services for 10 of Iridium L.L.C.’s Gateway Partners, according to an agreement the two signed. Under the agreement, Brightpoint will provide inventory management, order …
NEW YORK-Bosch Telecom Inc., Dallas, unveiled the World 718 phone, calling it the first phone that can operate worldwide on Global System for Mobile communications 1900 and 900 networks. Audiovox …
DALLAS-BearCom Inc. said it acquired RyCom Communications Pty. Ltd., a Motorola Inc. distributor based in a suburb of Sydney, Australia. RyCom operates several community repeaters across New South Whales. RyCom …
Topp Telecom Inc.’s TracFone prepaid cellular phones now can be purchased in 7-Eleven stores in Phila-delphia and southern New Jersey. Charles Fortner, president of Island Page, was recognized last week …
SYDNEY, Australia-The Australian Communications Authority completed its personal communications services spectrum auction May 25, netting the government about $216.3 million for 211 of the 230 lots offered in the 800 …
SAN FRANCISCO-AirTouch Communications Inc. announced a public offering of $200 million of 6.35 percent capital notes due June 1, 2005. The notes, which were priced to yield 6.36 percent, are …
SINGAPORE-ArrayComm Inc. announced it was awarded a contract to supply several wireless local loop systems to Philippine telecommunications operator, Smart Communications. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. ArrayComm …
NEW YORK-Americel S.A., a Brazilian cellular carrier that launched commercial service in December, was expected last week to place privately a $300 million debt issue to help fund its network …
Alcatel Telecom will acquire DSC Communications Corp. in a stock-for-stock transaction, according to a definitive agreement announced by the companies last week. The deal is thought to give Paris-based Alcatel …
Everyone in Hollywood has one. Writers have one. Even some pets have one. So isn’t it about time your pager gets one, too? An agent, someone-or something-acts on your behalf, …
WASHINGTON-The public-safety community received good news last week. When the new millennium arrives, two-way radios will still work. This message was delivered by the manufacturers of public-safety equipment at a …
