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Lucent Snaps Up Mobilitec
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsLucent Technologies may be in the midst of an international tie-up with Alcatel, but that isn't stopping the company from making plays designed to strengthen its position in the mobile space. To that end, Lucent revealed a deal to acquire Mobilitec for an undisclosed sum.
Cingular, Nokia Introduce Wireless E-Mail Device
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsNokia is rolling out the Nokia E62 wireless e-mail device in an effort to make wireless e-mail more of a mass market application. The device will be available exclusively in the U.S. from Cingular Wireless.
Cell Phones at School: Security in Uncertain Times
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Rhonda Wickham, Editor-in-Chief | News | CommentsI was in Denver last week when a gunman walked into a classroom and opened fire, forcing the mass evacuation at a school complex in Bailey, Colo. Although the Columbine massacre was nearly seven years ago, the fragile sense of safety in schools was once again rocked to the core. In this recent tragedy, the gunman took six hostages, but released four of them during the 4-hour siege.
Interactive Testing Raises Efficiency
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Mark Rockwell | News | CommentsTesting handsets to ensure they are compatible with a wireless network is becoming a critical part of carriers' strategies, say analysts and carriers, but carriers argue that they're no substitute for actual human technicians in the field. "Quick deployment of handsets is becoming a bigger and bigger issue for carriers," says Jane Zweig, chief executive officer at the Shosteck Group.
Enterprise, Entertainment Lines Blur
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Brad Smith | News | CommentsEntertainment and the enterprise are often treated as separate entities in the world of wireless content and applications. Like oil and water, the two don't mix. That's dramatically evident at the annual CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment show, where there are separate programs for each industry.
Network Plans Interest Lawmakers
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Mark Rockwell | News | CommentsAlternative nationwide public safety spectrum plans are flying around Washington, signaling possible big changes for 700 MHz spectrum. Last April, Cyren Call proposed that 30 MHz of spectrum in the upper 700 MHz band be set aside for use by public safety and first responders. Wireless carriers would build the network in a public/private partnership.
Another Option for First Responders
February 27, 2007 6:08 pm | by Andrew Seybold | News | CommentsCyren Call, founded by Nextel founder Morgan O'Brien, has asked the FCC to change its plans for the 30 MHz of spectrum in the 700-MHz band that is currently slated for auction sometime in the future. Cyren Call wants this spectrum to be turned over to the first responder community, or at least to a trustee.
Dell Unveils First BroadbandConnect Laptop
February 27, 2007 6:07 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsMaking good on a deal announced in September, Dell and Cingular Wireless took the wraps off the Dell Latitude line, which incorporates Cingular's BroadbandConnect UMTS/HSDPA service right into the laptop.
Padcom Wins Patent Ruling Against NetMotion
February 27, 2007 6:07 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsPadcom received a favorable ruling in its patent infringement case against NetMotion Wireless. NetMotion says it intends to have a replacement product available within 30 days.
Study: RAZR Makes Strides in Europe
February 27, 2007 6:07 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsMotorola's RAZR ultra-thin handset doubled its market share in Europe during the first quarter of 2006, which supports an overall uptake in multimedia and 3G devices, according to the latest figures coming out of Telephia.
Networks In Motion Secures Funds
February 27, 2007 6:07 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsNetworks In Motion has landed $10 million in Series C funding. The location-based services (LBS) provider plans to use the funds to further research and extend its sales and marketing efforts.
News Briefs for March 29, 2006
February 27, 2007 6:07 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsConvergys, bcgi, Parlano, Nokia, Air2Web, SunCom Wireless, Mobile Action, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony Ericsson, Audiovox, Brightpoint, Glu Mobile, Encore, Wave Wireless Corporation, Defywire, Wherify Wireless and Sona Mobile Holdings Corporation.
Seagate Announces Hard Drive
February 27, 2007 6:06 pm | by Robb Murray | News | CommentsSeagate Technology announced a mobile device hard drive that takes up less room in a handset but holds much more data.
Sunday Communications Launches 3G
February 27, 2007 6:04 pm | by Susan Rush | News | CommentsSunday Communications announced the commercial launch of its 3G network. Hong Kong's PCCW reportedly is jumping back into the wireless fray by purchasing a stake in Sunday.
News Briefs for June 13, 2005
February 27, 2007 6:04 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsAmerican Tower, SpectraSite, Retro Ringtones, Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, Bluesocket, NTT DoCoMo, Hutchison Telephone Company, Hutchison 3G HK, Singapore Telecom Mobile, Hutchison (Macau) Company, KDDI, salesforce.com, Qualcomm, Vesuvius, Vulano Group, MTC Group, Yankee Group, Emblaze Mobile, 20:20 Logistics and AirCanopy Internet Services.
