RUTHERFORD, N.J.-A definitive merger agreement between Nextel Communications Inc. and American Mobile Systems Inc. replaces a previously announced stock purchase agreement between the companies. Terms of the tax-free merger dictate …
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-McKenzie Telecommunications Group Inc. has contracted to provide engineering and construction for PCS PrimeCo L.P.’s personal communications services network in the Tampa, Fla., major trading area. MTG will provide …
WASHINGTON-A new government study says minorities may have to adopt nontraditional financing strategies to break into the telecommunications market. The report, issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, concludes …
After much trepidation, you have just purchased a new luxury vehicle. The first few moments with the car are spent testing the sun roof, the stereo and envisioning just where …
MONTVALE, N.J.-Geotek Communications Inc. is beta testing its recently constructed Philadelphia spread spectrum network to offer integrated digital radio service for commercial fleet management and mobile work groups. “It’s not …
WASHINGTON-The big budget battle of 1995 now unfolding in Congress will shape wireless telecommunications policy in a fierce debate expected to test the resolve of the new Republican majority and …
WASHINGTON-A government plan limiting bidding credits in 900 MHz specialized mobile radio auctions to small businesses has drawn the wrath of Federal Communications Commission member Andrew Barrett. “It appears the …
Recently, the Senate Commerce Committee approved “The Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995,” which included the following provision: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary*…*an electric, gas, …
As cellular carriers attempt to roll out nationwide coverage with new mobile data services, Los Gatos, Calif.-based Metricom Inc. is focused on establishing its Ricochet data network in two major …
Lin Broadcasting Corp. can take until mid-May to accept or reject the latest offer by AT&T Corp. to buy the last 48 percent of Lin for about $3.3 billion. The …
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.-AirTouch Teletrac introduced new messaging plans for its communications and vehicle location system, designed to save users time and free radio waves for more specific communications. For $28 …
SAN FRANCISCO-AirTouch Communications, a partner in Globalstar L.P.- one of three low-earth-orbit satellites recently licensed by the government-is pursuing satellite-based mobile communications in Japan through a joint venture with Japanese …
Editor’s Note: The following information is a Smith Barney Inc. analysis released March 29. From time to time, RCR plans to print investment opinions and summaries about other publicly traded …
Editor’s Note: Portions of this article will be submitted to the Federal Communications Commission in a White Paper by the Industrial Telecommunications Association. I have been reading Fred Day’s book, …
FAIRFIELD, N.J.-Satellite Paging and its sister company Message Network announced their reorganization plan has been confirmed in federal court. The companies filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December …
PLANO, Texas-ProNet Inc. signed letters of intent to purchase the paging assets of four privately owned companies for a total of $9.5 million. The companies are Lewis Paging Inc. of …
WASHINGTON-The 800 MHz Industry Coalition has asked the Federal Communications Commission to re-process the backlog of applications for 800 MHz licenses because a glitch found in the FCC’s computer software …
The April 10 issue of RCR incorrectly stated the headquarters of the SMR Advisory Group. The group is located in Sunrise, Fla.
APRIL 25-27 International Wireless Communications Exposition, by Argus Trade Shows. Sands Exposition Center, Las Vegas. For information call (800) 828-0420. MAY 1-5 International Symposium on Integrated Network Management ’95, by …
PHOENIX-U S West Inc. launched a new service in Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., that makes it easier and more economical for mobile customers to access their office information from remote …
