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Some analysts are expecting Code Division Multiple Access infrastructure spending to taper off in 1999 as cdmaOne infrastructure deployments in China remain questionable. “I think China is the lynch pin …

PARIS-Cap Gemini Group, a systems integrator and business consultancy, formed a partnership with SLP InfoWare, Alexandre Haeffner, group vice president of Cap Gemini Telecom & Media, a division of Cap …

The Jan. 11 issue of RCR will feature the Top 20 Wireless Resellers and include PCS and cellular resellers. If you would like your company to be included, please provide …

SANTA CLARA, Calif.-AvantGo Inc. and Puma Technology Inc. announced plans to jointly deliver a wireless data initiative they hope will result in open and uniform connection from enterprise information and …

WASHINGTON-A $60 million Motorola Inc. emergency radio system contract is at the center of a huge scandal that threatens to take down South Australian government leader John Olsen. Olsen-according to …

WASHINGTON-The current Federal Communications Commission plan for public-safety digital-only operations in the 700 MHz band (746-806 MHz) will lead to unused spectrum for as long as seven years, the Association …

SAN FRANCISCO-Bellcore announced its AirBoss microbrowser will feature Information Mechanics’ WebTek wireless data application as its first commercial application. The AirBoss microbrowser, which supports Handheld Device Markup Language, allows dispatchers …

WASHINGTON D.C.-The International Mobile Telecommunications Association announced the new South African Regulatory Authority anticipates public trunking operators will phase out analog trunking operations by 2008, the year current trunking licenses …

In the Nov. 23 issue of RCR, it was incorrectly stated Mitsubishi would be exiting the handset manufacturing business. Based on incorrect information supplied to RCR, an article in the …

ADC Telecommunications Inc. completed its acquisition of Teledata Communications Ltd. for $15.75 per share, or about $200 million in cash. Omnipoint Communications Inc. launched commercial roaming with NPI Wireless of …

ARLINGTON, Va.-The Telecommunications Industry Association published a new standard, “Recommended Minimum Performance Standards for Base Stations Supporting Dual-Mode Spread Spectrum Cellular Mobile Stations,” TIA/EIA 97-B. The document ensures a mobile …

NEW YORK-TeleCorp PCS Inc., Arlington, Va., an AT&T Wireless Services Inc. affiliate, selected the GTE Telecommunication Services Inc. prepaid wireless solution as part of its commercial service launch expected early …

WASHINGTON-The Personal Communications Industry Association may use a recent economic study on wireless taxation to urge Congress to pass a Wireless Tax Freedom Act similar to the Internet Tax Freedom …

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.-Motorola Inc. said it has implemented Sun Microsystems Inc.’s EmbeddedJava technology in its M.Core microprocessors, in what is described as the first step toward bringing Java technology to handheld …

ATLANTA-BellSouth Corp. said it has developed an affordable, network-based solution to help wireless carriers meet the Federal Communications Commission guidelines for Phase I compliance for wireless enhanced 911 call processing. …

WASHINGTON-Progress toward lowering telecom equipment tariffs and trade barriers was overshadowed at the recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum by Vice President Al Gore’s controversial remarks in support of Malaysian …

CHICAGO-Ameritech announced the Motorola digital StarTac phone will be available with Ameritech’s ClearPath wireless service beginning Nov. 27 in Chicago, Columbus, Detroit and St. Louis. The 5.1-cubic-inch dual-mode phone offers …

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Western Wireless Corp. launched its VoiceStream Wireless personal communications services system in the Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz., metropolitan areas.

CINCINNATI-Harris Corp. announced it acquired Intraplex Inc., which Harris plans to integrate into its Broadcast Systems Division. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Intraplex develops integrated digital network …

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communication Commission said it will re-auction 225 licenses for the 220 MHz service (220-222 MHz) on June 8. The auction is for licenses not sold in the recently …

WASHINGTON-A wireless-industry proposal that would allow carriers to institute calling party pays is stalled at the Federal Communications Commission due to a lack of consensus among industry players, said Thomas …

DAPHNE, Ala.-Communitronics of America Inc. announced it received Federal Communications Commission approval to provide paging services at 152.630 MHz in Mobile, Ala. The licensed coverage area covers up to 16 …

With the Nov. 1 commercial activation of Iridium L.L.C.’s satellite-based global mobile phone network, the mobile satellite services industry proved it is technologically possible to extend cellular communications to virtually …

WASHINGTON-The telecommunications industry may have an easier time convincing Congress the grandfather date in the digital wiretap act should be changed now that Rep. Bob Livingston (R-La.) has been elected …

SEATTLE-Tegic Communications announced Nov. 24 that Finland-based Benefon has licensed its T9 text input product. “T9 enables users to enter text as they would on a desktop keyboard, using just …