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Nokia Inks Vodafone PoC Deal
February 27, 2007 5:49 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsVodafone Sweden is gearing up for a commercial launch of push-to-talk (PTT) services using Nokia's push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) solution. Terms were not disclosed.
Seven Keeps Count with New Sprint Phone Integration
February 27, 2007 5:49 pm | by Karen Brown | News | CommentsThis week has been a bonanza for wireless e-mail news, and that continues today with an announcement that Seven has extended its relationship with Sprint to provide a Java-based e-mail client to fit more mainstream multimedia phones.
Gemplus Wins Cingular Contract Renewal
February 27, 2007 5:49 pm | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsGemplus International S.A. is celebrating a big win today. The subscriber identity module (SIM) card supplier renewed its multi-year supply agreement with Cingular Wireless for SIM cards and was picked as a primary supplier of universal SIM (USIM) cards as well.
News Briefs for July 12, 2005
February 27, 2007 5:49 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsToshiba Corporation, InnoPath Software, ESPN Mobile, Comverse, PCTEL, Kyocera Wireless Corporation, Coding Technologies, Telenor, palmOne, Digicel Group, Third Screen Media, WiderThan, Nokia and Research In Motion.
Verizon Tallies Record TXT Messages
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsWho’s texting the most? Verizon Wireless claims its customers are the leaders, sending and receiving more than 5 billion TXT messages in the month of September.
CrownCastleNarrows Loss
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsCrown Castle International reported that third-quarter site rental revenue increased $26.2 million, or 17.1 percent, to $179.0 million, up from $152.8 million for the same period a year ago.
Study: Handset Brand Increasingly Important
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsCustomers increasingly are influenced by the handset when selecting a wireless service, according to a J.D. Power and Associates study.
Navteq Up on 3Q Earnings
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsThe good news just keeps coming for some companies dabbling in the wireless space. Yesterday, navigation systems provider Navteq reported record third-quarter revenue. Its shares were trading up about 17 percent at mid-day Eastern time today.
TerreStar Beefs Up Management Team
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsTerreStar Networks says it has spent the last 11 months assembling an experienced management team and is now ready to roll.
News Briefs for Oct. 26, 2006
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | News | CommentsCingular Wireless, Andrew Corporation, Boingo Wireless, TriQuint Semiconductor, Fractus, foneGear, Groove Mobile, I.D. Systems, NetOp Tech and Digital Angel Corporation.
U.S. Cellular Reports 1Q Results
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsU.S. Cellular is working to catch up on its quarterly filings after announcing restatement plans last year. To that end, the company reported its first-quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2006.
Report: Verizon Profits from Sprint Troubles
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Mark Rockwell | News | CommentsA leading Wall Street analyst firm says Verizon Wireless and Cingular Wireless lead the pack of wireless competitors ahead of a flagging Sprint Nextel in the second quarter of 2006.
Sprint Aims to Simplify Business Mobility
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsSprint Nextel introduced Sprint Advanced Wireless Solutions, a program designed to provide business customers with an all-inclusive mobility solution. Sprint intends to act as the single point of contact for its business customers, while handling contract negotiations, and solution configuration and integration for its customers.
Vodafone Sheds Proximus Stake
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsVodafone is selling its stake in Belgium mobile operator Proximus. The decision to relinquish its minority stake in Proximus is in line with Vodafone's overall goal of maximizing returns, according to Vodafone.
Nokia Siemens JV Installs Additional Executives
February 27, 2007 5:48 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsNokia Siemens Networks is on pace to being operational in January, according to joint venture (JV) partners Nokia and Siemens. The companies are filling additional leadership roles to ensure the start-date target is met.
