MINNEAPOLIS-Nextel Communications Inc. launched its integrated digital wireless communications network in Minneapolis. Nextel customers can use their Nextel PowerFone in Nextel markets throughout the United states without paying roaming fees, …
MCI Communications Corp. kicked off networkMCI Interactive Paging two-way service, using the AccessLink pager by Wireless Access Inc. and SkyTel Corp.’s ReFLEX 50 network. The complete service, with reply capability …
The only way wireless carriers are going to be successful in today’s cut-throat environment is to differentiate their service from everybody else’s offering. Market segmentation is the mantra. But conventional …
NEW YORK-Venture capital-backed investments during the first quarter of 1997 totaled $2.3 billion, up 5 percent compared with the same period last year, according to Price Waterhouse L.L.P.’s National Venture …
SAN DIEGO-UBS Securities upgraded the status of Spectrian Corp., based in Sunnyvale, Calif., to “buy” from “hold” and set a 12-month price target of $30 per share. The analyst firm …
TULSA, Okla.-Southwestern Bell Wireless launched its 1900 MHz Time Division Multiple Access network in Tulsa, Okla., the first time TDMA has been commercially available at 1900 MHz in the United …
NORWOOD, Mass.-Telco Systems Inc. said its Access45 integrated access multiplexer will be available during the third quarter. It is designed specifically to help competitive local exchange carriers compete in the …
WARREN, N.J.-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it is supplying its GlobeView-2000 asynchronous transfer mode switch to the Communications Authority of Thailand and Indonesia’s P.T. Komunikasi Selular Indonesia. ATM is a switching …
BOSTON-The New England Journal of Medicine published an article last week that says wireless phones can disrupt heart pacemakers but do not pose health risks-findings that are not new. Detecting …
SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. last week dedicated Qualcomm Stadium, which is home to the San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres and San Diego State University Aztecs. Qualcomm paid the city of …
BETHESDA, Md.-Sprint Spectrum L.P. teamed up with USA Today to begin providing a customized news and information service over portable digital phones. The “Headlines to Your Handset” program, available in …
SPOKANE, Wash.-GTE Wireless activated its Code Division Multiple Access personal communications services network in Spokane, Wash. “The introduction of this new wireless service in Spokane completes our PCS market launch …
NEWARK, N.J.-It’s trade secrets vs. tell all as wireless telecommunications companies try to hide their strategies from competitors while seeking fast buildout approvals from municipalities that want full disclosure. Local …
WASHINGTON-Two House lawmakers introduced legislation last week to stem the tide of high-tech class action securities lawsuits that have migrated from federal courts to state courts in the aftermath of …
SAN ANTONIO-SBC Communications Inc. completed an agreement to form a Swiss telecommunications company to compete with Switzerland’s Telecom Post, Telephone and Telegraph when the market opens to competition in January …
READING, Pa.-Salient 3 Communications Inc., formerly Gilbert Associates, said it is unlikely the company will achieve previously provided estimates of earnings per share of 5 cents to 10 cents per …
LOS ANGELES-Roamer One, a subsidiary of Intek Diversified Corp., installed a two-way voice and data communications and vehicle tracking system for Brinks Inc., a St. Louis-based armored security company. “The …
GREENVILLE, Texas-Constellation Communications Inc. commissioned Raytheon E-Systems to perform a study for the ground segment of its low-earth-orbit satellite system. Constellation placed a value on the contract of $300 million …
NEW YORK-New England Mobile Telecommunications Inc., a Norwalk, Conn.-based retailer of wireless communications products and services, has brought a $20 million breach of contract lawsuit against Bell Atlantic Nynex Mobile. …
BOCA RATON, Fla.-American Tower Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Radio Systems, acquired the assets of B&E Associates and DB Consultants for $13 million. Both companies, located in Norwood, …
