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News Briefs for June 19, 2006
February 27, 2007 2:01 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsA la Mobile, Novatel Wireless, PCMCIA, MetroFi, SkyPilot Networks, 12snap, NeoMedia Technologies, MTV Networks, Cingular Wireless, Codemasters, Qualcomm, InnerWireless, Fortress Technologies and Wi-Fi Alliance.
MobileAccess, Sprint Team on Wi-Fi Airport Solution
February 27, 2007 2:00 pm | CommentsMobileAccess Networks announced that its Universal Wireless Network has been deployed by Sprint at Oakland International Airport to provide Wi-Fi service for passengers and airport employees.
xG Demos xMax Platform
February 27, 2007 2:00 pm | CommentsxG Technology is conducting demonstrations for media and analysts showing how its xMax platform can be used to broadcast a data stream equal to full-motion MPEG-2 video with stereo sound at a distance of 18 miles using only 50 milliwatts of power.
News Briefs for Jan. 10, 2007
February 27, 2007 2:00 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsVerizon Wireless, Avis Rent A Car System, Autonet Mobile Service, Vodafone Group, Alltel Wireless, Wayport, BAA Maryland, Concourse Communications Group, Novatel Wireless, Microsoft, AsicAhead NV, Linear Technology and Research and Markets.
TD-CDMA Mobile Broadband Router Debuts
February 27, 2007 1:59 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsIn an effort to further advance the UMTS TD-CDMA market, IPWireless teamed with Netgear to develop a UMTS TD-CDMA mobile broadband router.
XE Mobile Signs Distribution Deal
February 27, 2007 1:55 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsXE Mobile is extending its retail reach through a newly signed agreement with Office Depot. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Sprint Pursues WiMAX
February 27, 2007 1:51 pm | by Wireless Week Staff | CommentsSprint and Motorola are jointly conducting wireless broadband technology tests and equipment trials through 2006 to help substantiate next-generation wireless network infrastructure requirements and consumer products for future wireless interactive multimedia services.
Kyocera to Outsource Handset Manufacturing
February 27, 2007 1:48 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsKyocera Wireless is turning to Flextronics International to handle production of its CDMA handsets offered in the U.S. market. The move will enable Kyocera to focus more intently on R&D and design of its CDMA handset portfolio, the company says.
Verizon Wireless Adds V CAST Content
February 27, 2007 1:48 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsVerizon Wireless continues to move full-speed ahead with its V CAST wireless broadband multimedia offering. The latest: The carrier has added new 3D games to its lineup.
American Tower Buys SpectraSite
February 27, 2007 1:47 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsAmerican Tower Corporation is snapping up fellow tower operator SpectraSite to become the largest tower operator in the United States. The deal is valued at $11.3 billion.
Verizon Makes State Regulation a Priority
February 27, 2007 1:47 pm | by Mark Rockwell | CommentsWASHINGTON--Verizon Wireless' top priority in the coming months is to head off "backward looking" state regulation and taxation of wireless services, a top company official said today.
Global Signal Prices Offering
February 27, 2007 1:47 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsGlobal Signal is moving full-speed ahead with its planned initial public offering, pricing its available shares at $30.70 each. The offer is expected to close on May 9.
Motorola Phones Stay Skinny
February 27, 2007 1:46 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsBuilding on its success with its RAZR line of ultra-thin handsets, Motorola unveiled the KRZR, which is actually skinner than the RAZR. The new RIZR also is a narrower cousin to the RAZR. Separately, the company announced plans to purchase Broadbus.
Maryland Counties OK to Tax Cell Phones
February 27, 2007 1:46 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsThe Maryland Tax Court thwarted an attempt by several wireless carriers to overturn cell phone taxes imposed by two Maryland counties. The court ruled Baltimore City and Montgomery County are within their rights to levy taxes on cell phone and landlines.
Qualcomm Boosts 4Q Guidance
February 27, 2007 1:45 pm | by Susan Rush | CommentsSeeing strong demand for handsets and chips, Qualcomm is increasing its outlook for the fourth quarter ending Sept. 25. The company's shares were up slightly on the news.
