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SAN JOSE, Calif.-Orange France launched a new intuitive directory service that will allow subscribers to search for information in a non-structured format. Orange teamed with technology company Dejima Inc. to offer the text messaging service, which allows users to search …

PARIS-European operator Orange plc reported strong third-quarter results, with revenues up 8.1 percent to $5.5 billion compared with the second quarter and a 2.9-percent increase in subscribers to 46.9 million. Year on year, total revenues increased 6.3 percent to $15.5 …

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Handspring Inc. reported declining revenues and a growing net loss, but said shipments of its new Treo 600 were beginning to ramp up. The company posted revenues for its first quarter of $13.1 million, down from $14.5 million …

LONDON-In the second such European alliance aiming to gain power in numbers, nine second- and third-tier mobile operators joined forces in a new mobile alliance to provide seamless, enhanced voice and data solutions for businesses and consumers across the Continent. …

LONDON-In the second such European alliance aiming to gain power in numbers, nine second- and third-tier mobile operators joined forces in a new mobile alliance to provide seamless, enhanced voice and data solutions for businesses and consumers across the Continent. …

LONDON-Following its announcement Monday to launch a new Microsoft-powered smart phone from Motorola, Orange today launched Palm Inc.’s Treo 600 in the United Kingdom France and Switzerland. Orange said it developed the device with U.S. personal digital assistant maker Handspring …

PARIS-European operator Orange SA confirmed that it entered nonbinding framework agreements with infrastructure suppliers Alcatel Corp., Nokia Corp. and Nortel Networks Ltd. to supply third-generation technology across the Orange footprint. The mobile operator said the agreements contain no commitments, and …

AT&T Wireless Services Inc. plans to sell a Motorola Inc.-manufactured smart phone that incorporates Microsoft Corp. technology. Motorola said it will launch a Microsoft Smartphone-powered handset next month, and that the two companies will collaborate on a series of smart …

PARIS-France Telecom said it will buy the remaining 13.7-percent stake in mobile subsidiary Orange that it does not already own for $7.7 billion. The move will allow France Telecom to gain access to all of the cash generated by Orange. …

Motorola Inc. will introduce a mobile phone running Microsoft Corp.’s Smartphone operating system this month, and European operator Orange will sell the device, according to a report in the Financial Times. Motorola declined to comment on the report, citing company …

PARIS-In addition to its first-half operating results released Monday, France Telecom said it will buy the remaining 13.7-percent stake in mobile subsidiary Orange that it does not already own for $7.7 billion. The move will allow France Telecom to gain …

REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp. is bolstering its efforts in the Chinese mobile-phone market, as Chinese mobile-phone maker Dopod will sell a phone using an updated version of the software giant’s Smartphone operating system. Dopod will be the first manufacturer in the …

REDMOND, Wash.-Microsoft Corp.’s entry into the smart-phone market continues to gain steam, with European carrier Orange and Asian manufacturer MiTAC International Corp. offering glimpses at potential upcoming products using the software giant’s mobile-phone platform. An Orange France Web site appeared …

WASHINGTON-The Coalition Provisional Authority may revisit a ban against government-owned telecommunications companies from winning a wireless license in Iraq, said a top military official on Friday afternoon. “This is what the CPA needs to work out. That will be a …

PARIS-European mobile operator Orange plc reported a revenue increase in the first half of the year of nearly 7 percent, to $9.86 billion, compared with the same period last year. Average revenue per user increased in the operator’s major markets, …

BONN, Germany-The European operator alliance formed earlier this year to counter Vodafone Group plc’s strong European presence announced its first products and services. The alliance, which includes Orange SA, Telefonica Moviles, Telecom Italia Mobile and T-Mobile, said the first offerings …

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. may not be the only company looking to sell a mobile phone using Microsoft Corp.’s software in the United States; it appears Taiwanese manufacturer Chi Mei Communication Systems Inc. is also planning to release a Microsoft …

PARIS-European mobile operator Orange reported a revenue increase in the first half of the year of nearly 7 percent, to $9.86 billion, compared with the same period last year. Average revenue per user increased in the operator’s major markets, including …

PARIS-French supplier Alcatel Corp. said Thailand’s TA Orange signed a $100 million contract with Alcatel for a network enhancement. Alcatel will supply base stations and related equipment to increase coverage and capacity in Bangkok and the provinces by January. The …

Mobile-phone startup Sendo said it will drop its patent lawsuit against European carrier Orange due to a new licensing deal with Texas Instruments Inc., but that it will continue its fight against Microsoft Corp. Sendo said it withdrew the lawsuit …

Beaten back by a lackluster economy and ambivalent wireless users, an assortment of veteran wireless data players has sought refuge in the company of network operators. By targeting wireless carriers, these companies are looking to find a stable customer base …

BANGKOK-Verizon has agreed to sell its 10-percent stake in Thai telecom company TelecomAsia to Golden Tower Trading Ltd. and Mission Gain Investments Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. “Our decision to exit from this investment is based solely on our strategic …

BANGKOK-Verizon has agreed to sell its 10-percent stake in Thai telecom company TelecomAsia to Golden Tower Trading Ltd. and Mission Gain Investments Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. “Our decision to exit from this investment is based solely on our strategic …

While the industry looks to foster the growth of third-party software, many of the industry’s advanced phone makers will not replace a ruined device if that same third-party software caused the problem. “It hasn’t been an issue yet,” said Michael …

LONDON-EDS said it signed an agreement with Orange plc for a set of managed mobility products for enterprise customers. The two companies will jointly deliver the EDS Extended Connected Office service, which brings secure data to mobile devices at a …