News
Motorola: Revenue Up, Profit Down
February 27, 2007 2:37 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsMotorola reported a 17 percent increase in revenue during the third quarter. Shares slipped, however, following news that the handset maker reported a 45 percent drop in profit.
Boost Mobile Powers Text to Landline Service
February 27, 2007 2:37 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsSprint Nextel's Boost Mobile unit doesn't believe mobile phone users should have all the text fun, so the youth-oriented service provider is launching Text to Landline. The service enables mobile phone customers to send messages to landline phones.
Chocolate Delivers Sweet LG Results
February 27, 2007 2:37 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsThe Chocolate handset helped LG Electronics produce positive third quarter results. The Chocolate handset continues to perform well for the company in both Europe and the U.S.
Freedom Finalizes bcgi Settlement
February 27, 2007 2:37 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsThe final chapter of the long-standing patent battle between Freedom Wireless and Boston Communications Group Inc. (bcgi) has come to a close. The companies announced that terms of their previously announced settlement have been finalized.
News Briefs for Oct. 18, 2006
February 27, 2007 2:37 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsSouthernLINC Wireless, TeleNav, IPWireless, Bytemobile, SmarTone-Vodafone, Interactive Technology Limited, Cingular Wireless, Actuate Corporation, Webalo, Monotype Imaging, Microvision, Palm, SMC Networks, Cisco Systems, Firetide, Wi-Fi Alliance, BelAir Networks, Lotterman Companies and Lewis B. Freeman & Partners.
CES Coverage: Atheros Gives Wi-Fi Users More Protection
February 27, 2007 2:36 pm | by Rhonda Wickham | CommentsLAS VEGAS-Atheros Communications "jump-started" its wireless LAN configuration solution at CES in Las Vegas. The JumpStart 2.0 is compatible with the new Wi-Fi Protected Setup program. The new specification developed by members of the Wi-Fi Alliance simplifies the process of setting up and protecting home or small office wireless networks from unauthorized access.
CES Coverage: Inclosia Takes Personalization a Step Further
February 27, 2007 2:36 pm | by Rhonda Wickham | CommentsLAS VEGAS-At CES, Inclosia Solutions showed off some of its recent big wins. One key relationship is with Sanyo, which recently launched its "fashion-adaptable" SCP-8400 mobile phone.
Carriers Push High-Speed Networks
February 27, 2007 2:24 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsVerizon Wireless and Alltel Wireless each announced their entry into new markets with the respective CDMA 1X EV-DO networks. In other 3G network news, Cingular Wireless revealed its UMTS/HSDPA services are now available in more than 160 U.S. markets.
News Briefs for Dec. 20, 2006
February 27, 2007 2:24 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsVerizon Wireless, LitePoint, Boingo Wireless, VeriFone Holdings, Global Cash Access, LignUp, Color Broadband, MetroBridge Networks, Tropos Networks and Integral Wireless Solutions.
Bluesocket Clears Guests for WLAN Access
February 27, 2007 2:19 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsWhen clients or other representatives visit companies and wish to gain access to the company's WLAN, the IT department usually has to set up a user account and provide either Internet-only access or risk total access to the company's network. It is not typically an easy, quick or painless process.
Cingular, Dell Forge 3G Notebook Deal
February 27, 2007 2:17 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsDell is making sure it has its wireless bases covered. The latest: the computer company inked a deal to integrate Cingular Wireless' UMTS/HSDPA capabilities into its laptops next year. Earlier this week, Dell made a similar commitment to Verizon Wireless' 1X EV-DO technology.
Zander: Mobile is Future of Consumer Electronics
February 27, 2007 2:16 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsLAS VEGAS-Any doubt that mobile phones are the future of consumer electronics were set aside today as Motorola's Chairman and CEO, Ed Zander, delivered the lead-off keynote address to the largest consumer electronics show in the United States.
Yahoo! Makes Mobile Search Push
February 27, 2007 2:15 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsYahoo! is moving full-speed ahead in the mobile space by offering what it calls a new approach to mobile search with the launch of Yahoo! oneSearch. In conjunction with the oneSearch announcement, Yahoo! took the wraps off of a beta version of its Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0. The new products take aim at rival Google, which has been making a push of its own in the wireless sector.
Treo 750 Arrives in the U.S.
February 27, 2007 2:15 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsPalm is ready to bring its Treo 750 smartphone to the United States. The device was expected to make its market debut earlier, but delays prevented delivery. The device is hitting the States via Cingular Wireless.
