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Motorola Investigates Handset Incident

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

Motorola is investigating an incident involving a V300 handset that overheated earlier this week in Utah. No injuries were reported.

Lucent Initiates UMTS/HSDPA Trial

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

Lucent Technologies is teaming with eAccess to launch a wideband-CDMA network trial in Japan, which will initially test peak data speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps.

Report: MCI Attracts More Suitors

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

It seems MCI will end up married to another telecom operator, but the question remains, who? Verizon Communications reportedly is stepping up its efforts to snap up MCI, according to "The Wall Street Journal," which cites people familiar with the matter.

News Briefs For Feb. 10, 2005

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Vyyo, Vodafone Group, T-Mobile International, e-SIM, nCore, Blue Wireless & Data, Speed Of Light Broadband, Qpass, ucp morgen, Cellport Systems and Cingular Wireless.

Real Deals With Nokia, Draws New Licensing Card

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Brad Smith | News | Comments

RealNetworks expanded its licensing deal with the world's largest handset manufacturer today and also created a new licensing structure for handset manufacturers for its multimedia players.

Siemens Calls On Spatial For 3G Support

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

In an effort to help Cingular Wireless achieve operational efficiencies and lower operating expenses on its 3G UMTS network in the United States, Siemens has turned to Spatial Wireless. In short, Siemens plans to deploy Spatial Atrium.

FCC Posts CAN-SPAM Domain Name List

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Mark Rockwell | News | Comments

WASHINGTON--As it will soon be illegal to send unwanted messages to wireless devices, the FCC on its Website yesterday gave marketers the capability to identify domain names for wireless devices.

Qualcomm Inks CDMA Licensing Deals

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

CDMA pioneer Qualcomm has signed two licensing agreements for its technology, including one with BenQ and one with Axesstel. Both deals represent an expansion of existing agreements with Qualcomm.

Nextel, Sprint File FCC Documents

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

Nextel Communications and Sprint are moving full speed ahead with their planned "merger of equals." The latest: The companies filed their joint "Application for Transfer of Control" with the FCC.

Earnings In Brief: AirGate, InPhonic, U.S. Cellular, Cisco

February 27, 2007 6:36 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

The quarterly earnings parade once again has kicked into high gear with several companies posting results, including AirGate PCS, InPhonic, U.S. Cellular and Cisco Systems.

BCGI Has First Services Platform

February 27, 2007 6:35 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

The Boston Communications Group Inc. (bcgi) announced its first mobile services platform today, aimed at helping carriers build in-house solutions for subscriber access, payments and mobile commerce.

News Briefs For Feb. 9, 2005

February 27, 2007 6:35 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | Comments

Openwave Systems, Verizon Wireless, Callaway Golf, Global Wireless Entertainment, BridgePort Networks, Commoca, IMC, PCTEL, Sylantro, Tekelec, Summus, Rogers Wireless, Redknee and RF Micro Devices.

Virgin Mobile USA Hits 3 Million Mark

February 27, 2007 6:35 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

Six months before its third birthday, Virgin Mobile USA says its subscriber base has surpassed the 3 million mark.

Sprint Enhances IM Offering

February 27, 2007 6:35 pm | by Susan Rush | News | Comments

Sprint is making it easier for its wireless customers to access AOL Instant Messenger and MSN Messenger, thanks to a downloadable instant message application.