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Sources close to International Telecommunication Union activity on third-generation technology say standards likely will not be set during the 31 March meeting in Brazil. The ITU had hoped ideally by …

PISCATAWAY, N.J.-The Wireless Information Network Laboratory at Rutgers University is working to set a research agenda that will facilitate deployment of General Packet Radio Service, a new wave in wireless …

The wireless industry’s toughest challenge may not be choosing 3G standards, or whether the handset or the network should transmit E911 information. Rather, the industry’s greatest stumbling block may be …

SONY ELECTRONICS Sony Electronics introduced a new alphanumeric pager with a synthesized tuner, generic-over-the-air programming capabilities and the company’s Jog Dial operation, called the MP-7001. The generic-over-the-air programming technology, or …

The RCR research and editorial staffs have compiled this list of mobile satellite carriers based on interviews with industry contacts. The list is arranged alphabetically because most companies are not …

MINNEAPOLIS-ADC Telecommunications Inc. announced it signed a three-year vendor agreement with Qualcomm Inc. for its NewNet wireless messaging products, SMserver short messaging service and the OTAserver over-the-air activation product. ADC …

NEW ORLEANS-Spyglass Inc. released version 2.2 of its Prism platform for converting Internet content into formats that can be displayed on mobile phones. The most significant advancement of Prism 2.2 …

WILSONVILLE, Ore.-Tektronix Inc. announced an agreement to buy the Network Monitoring and Mobile Test Systems business of Necsy Network Control Systems S.p.A., based in Padova, Italy, for an undisclosed amount. …

NEW ORLEANS-International Telecommunication Union members did not reach any consensus in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, on harmonizing the various radio transmission technology proposals received by the ITU for third-generation technology. The …

NEW ORLEANS-Nokia Corp. last week announced an infrastructure package that should reduce costs and increase efficiency for Global System for Mobile communications carriers, now will be available in the United …

MURRAY HILL, N.J.-Lucent Technologies Inc. announced new hardware and software options to provide cdmaOne wireless operators investment protection with an evolution path to cdma2000 third-generation wireless services. Lucent said a …

NEW YORK-Wave Systems Corp., San Jose, Calif., may possess some important answers to questions wireless carriers have about reducing customer-service costs, promoting prepaid calling and data communications and capitalizing on …

Wildfire Communications Inc. announced United Kingdom operator Orange plc has begun a targeted deployment of Wildfire’s network voice-activated virtual assistant. Orange said the initial deployment will involve several thousand customers …

Dinet Dinet Inc. announced an advanced keypad will be installed in all of its models of mobile data terminals. The keypad provides a more tactile feel as well as improved …

Safco Technologies Inc. announced the completion of TEC Cellular’s integration into the company. TEC Cellular’s products, services and training now will be sold under the Safco brand. Safco acquired TEC …

The 3G debate these days could be characterized as a global poker game-no one is quite sure who’s bluffing, who holds the winning cards or who plans to fold. Whether …

Zetron Zetron Inc. launched the Model Z907 PCS Fault Finder, which provides fast notification of power amplifier and antenna problems at personal communications services sites. The PCS Fault Finder monitors …

Just as paging carriers look to two-way paging as a means of differentiation into the next millennium, so do paging manufacturers. In the past, a one-way pager was pretty much …

BEIJING-Chinese officials may be close to deciding how to split up China Telecom, the government-run telecommunications company. Chinese newspapers last week reported that a plan to split the company into …

After years of slowly gathering the needed partnerships with cellular operators across the country, Cellemetry L.L.C. today can offer its cellular control channel transmission technology across more than 90 percent …

Research In Motion Ltd. introduced a wireless e-mail solution, called BlackBerry, designed to allow Microsoft Exchange users mobile access to their desktop e-mail. BlackBerry is an end-to-end solution that combines …

WASHINGTON-The wireless industry, already facing stiff resistance to antenna siting from local zoning boards and federal land managers, has come under fire from the Federal Communications Commission for erecting transmission …

Following an unannounced soft launch in November, Conxus Communications Inc. announced its long-awaited Pocketext text-messaging service is being rolled out market-by-market nationwide. The company began the service late last year …

ARLINGTON, Va.-The Telecommunications Industry Association said it filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission strongly suggesting advanced telecommunications capability is not being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and …

Motorola Inc. announced an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to incorporate a telematics system called TeleAid into all 2000 model Mercedes-Benz S-class sedans in North America. The new system will be based …