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SARASOTA, Fla.-Like other major tower operators, Global Signal Inc. said it plans to release its fourth-quarter and year-end 2004 financial results March 10. The decision followed a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission calling for a change in lease …

CANNES, France-Sun Microsystems Inc. announced a series of new deals in conjunction with the 3GSM show, news that highlights the company’s focus on the carrier market while its technology for handset makers continues to gain traction. “Java is now making …

WASHINGTON-The transition to digital TV moves forward-or does it? The messages were mixed last week as the Federal Communications Commission denied broadcasters must-carry rights and industry leaders called for a hard date even as a key senator was saying he …

CANNES, France-Nokia Corp. today released the third version of its Series 60 software platform for mobile phones. The platform, based on the Symbian operating system, features Nokia’s user interface and software technologies. The updated software platform includes a variety of …

CANNES, France-Revenue assurance company Azure Solutions Ltd. today released the first part of its next-generation platform, which the company said will protect wireless carriers against gaps in their systems that could be costing them hundreds of millions of dollars. “When …

CANNES, France-Mobile entertainment publisher Sorrent Inc. plans to announce an agreement to publish content based on noted urban fashion designer Marc Ecko. Sorrent will develop a suite of offerings based on Marc Ecko’s Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure, an Atari …

CANNES, France-Over-the-air technology provider InnoPath Software Inc. announced the release of DeltaUpgrade Plus 3.0, the latest version of its offering that allows carriers and subscribers to remotely update mobile phones. The updated product supports Open Mobile Alliance Devie Management standards, …

The wireless industry’s record customer growth during the final three months of 2004 received contributions last week from a regional operator and a pair of affiliates, showing-though proportionally smaller than the numbers posted by the industry’s heavyweights-that there is still …

CANNES, France-Electronics manufacturing company Flextronics International Ltd. will make a smart phone reference design for companies looking to build devices running Microsoft Corp.’s smart phone operating system, the companies announced today. Flextronics is the 40th company with plans to use …

WASHINGTON-The Bush administration last week proposed abolishing the Telecommunications Development Fund, a congressionally chartered venture-capital firm with a dismal track record in wireless and high-tech startup investments underwritten with auction-related monies. “As a result of TDF’s disappointing performance, lack of …

WASHINGTON-“On behalf of Nextel, it is my honor to answer yes,” said Tim Donahue, chief executive officer of Nextel Communications Inc. With that Donahue handed over an acceptance letter to Michael Powell, outgoing chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, in …

The multi-billion dollar wireless industry remains a good bet for investors despite the cutthroat nature of the market and the always-evolving technology, according to reports. However, the sector will continue to have its share of winners and losers. According to …

WASHINGTON-After years of fighting and lobbying, public safety scored a major victory late last year with the passage of the Enhanced 911 Act, but it now appears to be a hollow victory. When President George W. Bush presented his budget …

BOULDER, Colo.-Telematics company Cellport Systems said it is suing Porsche North America Inc. for patent infringement. Cellport also has filed similar lawsuits against Bury GmbH & Co., THB USA Inc. and Henry Bury Mielec Sp. The lawsuit, filed in Maryland …

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The market for global positioning system applications is on the rise thanks to GPS functionality being applied to more recreational objects, according to new studies released by ABI Research. According to the studies, new markets are emerging, such …

Two U.S. wireless carriers made changes to previously announced exchange offers, with one company suspending its offer. Regional wireless operator Dobson Communications Corp. said it has filed a “pre-effective” amendment to its registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange …

PAWTUCKET, R.I.-Toy company Hasbro is targeting what it calls the “tween” market with a new gadget that bridges the gap between toys and communication devices. The company’s new Chatnow Two-Way Radio Communicator includes an integrated digital camera and text-messaging functions …

SAN FRANCISCO-Nokia Corp. announced it will include Macromedia’s Flash technology in its Series 60 platform, which will then be available to device makers building Series 60 handsets. The move marks Flash’s latest step into the wireless marketplace. “We are pleased …

The mobile gaming field continues to shrink as California-based start-up Kayak Interactive announced it is joining forces with Swedish publisher Synergenix Interactive. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kayak launched early last year as a mobile connected gaming services …

SAN DIEGO-Qualcomm Inc. said it has entered into CDMA2000 agreements with two companies, while a carrier has launched CDMA2000 EV-DO technology in Venezuela. The CDMA proprietor said it entered separate licensing agreements with BenQ Corp. of Taiwan and Axesstel Inc. …

LOS ANGELES AND LONDON-The 25 top Academy Award acting and directing nominees will receive a special-edition black Motorola Razr V3 with three months of complimentary service from Cingular Wireless. Features include a camera with digital zoom, mpeg video player, speaker …

CALCUTTA, India-Carrier Reliance Infocomm announced it has exceeded the 10-million subscriber milestone for its CDMA2000 1x service since it launched the network in May, 2003. With its `R-Connect’ high-speed Internet service, the carrier said it has offered more than 100 …

MILPITAS, Calif.-Kineto Wireless said it is collaborating with BenQ to develop Unlicensed Mobile Access-enabled dual-mode GSM-Wi-Fi handsets. BenQ said it will use Kineto’s UMA client software, test tools and integration services for its P50 Pocket PC phone, which will be …

The Southeast is in for a pair of new branding efforts from regional operators looking to reposition their brands in an ever-changing industry. Triton PCS Inc.’s SunCom Wireless brand and SouthernLinc are each launching ad campaigns geared to reaching new …

Nokia’s venture-capital effort is getting a face lift and a new $350 million fund, news that comes as the venture-capital market slowly reawakens from the doldrums of the past several years. “The global technology market is gearing up for several …