News
Another Technology Milestone
February 27, 2007 2:54 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsThe short-range RF technology known as Near Field Communications (NFC) is getting into the nitty-gritty leading to deployment. The NFC Forum has approved the first four specifications for the technology, which is intended to allow such applications as “mobile wallets.”
Yahoo! Tops Mobile Web
February 27, 2007 2:53 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsYahoo! has three of the top 10 mobile Internet sites that Americans access with their wireless handsets, according to the Telephia Mobile Internet Report.
Meshing Getting Notice
February 27, 2007 2:53 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsMesh networking, essentially an evolution of Wi-Fi technology, continues to build steam in the market as well as the labs. The technology has come far enough that the IEEE is working on a standard that could be approved early next year. The standard, still in a working group, falls under the IEEE 802.11s umbrella.
UWB’s Consumer Introduction
February 27, 2007 2:53 pm | by Brad Smith | CommentsUltrawideband (UWB) technology has been in use for more than three decades, so it might seem strange that it will finally emerge this fall in consumer products.
Mobile Content Flash Newsletter Happenings, April 21, 2006
February 27, 2007 2:51 pm | CommentsApril 25-26 Games & Mobile Conference Museum of Jewish Heritage New York, NY http://www.gamesandmobile.com/ May 2 Selling Mobile Content Direct to Consumer New York City http://www.bango.com/nexus May 4 Selling Mobile Content Direct to Consumer Santa Monica, Calif. http://www.bango.com/nexus May 8 B
Rocket Mobile Has Suite Launch
February 27, 2007 2:51 pm | by Robb Murray | CommentsWe've all been there. You're on the subway or strolling through the mall when a song on an overhead speaker grabs you—no, tackles you—and you fall in love with it instantly and say to yourself, "I must find out the name of that song And by the way, can I get that in a ringtone?"
Qualcomm, Vitelcom Team on Phone
February 27, 2007 2:48 pm | by Robb Murray | CommentsQualcomm and Vitelcom announced that the i-mode G600i mobile handset is commercially available in Spain from network operator Telefonica Moviles.
Openwave Sails Along
February 27, 2007 2:48 pm | by Robb Murray | CommentsOpenwave Systems exceeded Wall Street expectations for its second fiscal quarter, posting record earnings of 12 percent.
Nokia, Siemens Form Networks Venture
February 27, 2007 2:47 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsConsolidation is alive and well in the wireless sector, as Nokia and Siemens are the latest players to jump into the fray. The companies announced plans to merge their phone-equipment businesses to form Nokia Siemens Networks.
Wireless Gets Senate State Preemption Language
February 27, 2007 2:47 pm | by Mark Rockwell | CommentsWASHINGTON-The Senate has inserted state preemption language in its draft of telecommunications legislation that could give wireless carriers a national reprieve from encroaching state regulations, but stiff opposition already is brewing.
Helio Offers Cash for Used Products
February 27, 2007 2:47 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsHelio, which targets affluent 18- to 32-year-olds, wants to keep disposable income in the pockets of its subscribers. To this end, the MVNO is rolling out the "Turn in. Trade up. Cash out." Program, which enables customers to send in their old consumer electronic portable devices for cash.
Syniverse Buys ITHL
February 27, 2007 2:47 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsSyniverse Technologies is making a global play. The company announced a deal to acquire Asia-Pacific-based telecom solutions provider Interactive Technology Holdings Limited (ITHL). The deal is valued at $45 million.
CES 2007 in Brief:
February 27, 2007 2:47 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsLAS VEGAS-The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) may be starting to wind down, but several companies are still making wireless announcements. Here's a glimpse at what is happening on Day 3.
CallWave Mobile Prepaid Goes National
February 27, 2007 2:38 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsCallWave is officially launching its VoIP-enhanced cell phone and an accompanying service to the U.S. market.
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.
