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Spectrum auction almost over with nearly $4.2B raised

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:53:25 GMT

CBC - The auction of cellphone airwaves is nearly over with only five new high bids placed in the final round of bidding on Friday, bringing the government's total expected haul from the sale to nearly $4.2 billion.

Bell launches exclusive Novatel Wireless U727 USB modem

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:01:23 GMT

CNW Group - Bell today launched the exclusive Novatel Wireless(TM) U727 USB modem, the first mobile data device available in Canada that features a USB key design with a removable memory slot.

O2 introduces new Sierra Wireless USB Modem for wireless broadband in the United Kingdom

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:00:30 GMT

CNW Group - O2 and Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) today announced the world's first commercial launch of the Sierra Wireless Compass(TM) 885 USB Modem on the O2 network in the UK.

Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Network to Athens County, Ohio

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:54:31 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless has extended its wireless voice and data network to Athens County, giving its customers here direct access to the nation's most reliable wireless network.

Verizon Wireless Expands Wireless Broadband Network in Ohio to Portions of Geauga County

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:30:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to portions of Geauga County including the towns of Huntsburg, Newbury, Middlefield, Auburn Corners and Parkman.

Yarmouth, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:01:30 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Barnstable County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Middlesex County Resident Named Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholar

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:14:18 GMT

PRNewswire - Highland Park resident Audrey Allred has been named a 2008 Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholar at Rutgers University School of Social Work where she will begin graduate studies this fall.

Dracut, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:02:00 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Middlesex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Verizon Wireless To Host PDA and Smartphone Workshops at Bergen Communications Stores

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:01:53 GMT

PRNewswire - Ask anyone what they need more of and the answer will most likely be 'time.' It's our most valuable commodity and why so many consumers are turning to Smartphones and PDAs to help manage it.

Verizon Wireless Seeks To Expand Local Workforce at Recruiting Event in Westchester County

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:01:38 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, is seeking highly-qualified applicants to fill customer-facing positions now available in the company's Communications Stores in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties.

Verizon Wireless Opens New Store in Westfield

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:09:13 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, recently opened its newest "evolution" Communications Store in Westfield, N.J.

New Britain and Newington, Connecticut Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:52:08 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Hartford County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Verizon Wireless Turns on 5,500 Square Miles of Network for South Georgians On the Go

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:31:17 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless is widening its wireless "fast lane" to cover the Valdosta and Waycross areas.

Brightstar Launches New BlackBerry Program for Verizon Wireless Indirect Channels

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:03:01 GMT

Marketwire - Brightstar and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ:RIMM)(TSX:RIM) announced today that they have expanded their existing distribution relationship, launching a dedicated program to increase availability of BlackBerry(R) smartphones in Verizon Wireless indirect channels.

Apisphere Selected for Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:02:16 GMT

Business Wire - Apisphere, Inc., a leading provider of location-awareness services for mobile business applications, today announced it has been selected as one of nine companies to participate in the second phase of the Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program.

Orange County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:44:54 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Orange County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site in Cornwall.

Tennessee Ranks #1 'Textiest' State in the Southeast According To Verizon Wireless Text Messaging Study

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:24 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, operators of the nation's most reliable wireless voice and data network, finds Tennessee customers as the 'textiest' customers for sending and receiving the most text messages per month, according to results from the company's "Big City Wireless Use Study."

Epsom and Northwood, New Hampshire Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:30:22 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Merrimack County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Huawei, Sierra Wireless and Novatel Top New ABI Research Cellular PC Modems Vendor Matrix Rankings

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:12:45 GMT

Business Wire - Huawei Technologies has been ranked at the top of the latest Vendor Matrix released by ABI Research.

For Sixth Straight Year, Verizon Wireless is One of the 'Best Places to Work in IT'

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:00:51 GMT

PRNewswire - Once again, Verizon Wireless is the highest ranked wireless company on Computerworld's annual "Best Places to Work in IT" survey.

Verizon Wireless Is Calling All Church Choirs

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:01:14 GMT

PRNewswire - This summer, Verizon Wireless is challenging church choirs from coast to coast to show off their pipes in the company's first nationwide How Sweet The Sound(TM) competition.

Rehoboth, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:15:21 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Bristol County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

LSN Mobile Technologies Powers LG's Second Annual National Texting Championship

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:06:15 GMT

Business Wire - When the winner is announced at the final text-off second annual LG National Texting Championship on July 9 in New York City, the technology powering those flying fingers will come from LSN, Local Solutions Network, who maintains the largest local mobile advertising network in the country and provider of various mobile marketing technology solutions.

Dare to Touch the Talk of the Summer From Verizon Wireless

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:31:05 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (LG Mobile Phones) today announced the highly-anticipated LG Dare(TM) is now available through Verizon Wireless' online store. This summer's must-have phone dares to be different with its bold looks and advanced capabilities -- boasting a spacious three-inch touch-screen with handwriting recognition, a superior 3.2 megapixel camera with face detection and flash, and unique photo editing capabilities.

Verizon Wireless Activates New Cell Site in Delaware County, Ohio

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:05:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the wireless company with the highest customer loyalty, has activated a new cell site in Delaware County that improves its network coverage along Liberty Rd from Rutherford Rd to the south to Hyatts Rd to the north, and along Home Rd from SR-315 to the east to Steitz Rd to the west.

MOTOROKR E8 to Make Its Retail Premiere at T-Mobile USA on July 7

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00:08 GMT

PRNewswire - Get ready to transform your mobile experience. The highly anticipated ROKR E8 from Motorola Inc. (NYSE:...

Sybase iAnywhere Introduces Support for Panasonic Toughbook U1

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:16:21 GMT

Business Wire - Sybase iAnywhere today announced the support of its Information Anywhere® Suite’s Afaria® management and security solution for the Panasonic Toughbook® U1, the first rugged ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to integrate the new low power Intel® Atom™ processor.

Verizon Wireless Expands Local Wireless Broadband Network

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:07:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless announced today it has expanded BroadbandAccess, its wireless broadband service, in Monroe County, giving local customers access to the latest high-speed business and entertainment services on their wireless phones, laptop and desktop computers, and PDAs.

Raymond, New Hampshire Residents To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:01:01 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Rockingham County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Loopt Lets Verizon Wireless Customers Easily Navigate Their Mobile Lifestyles and Stay Connected to People and Places On the Go

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:31:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the nation's leading wireless service provider, and Loopt(R) announced today that Verizon Wireless customers can now access Loopt's interoperable location-based service.

Panasonic Unveils the Handheld Toughbook CF-U1, a Rugged Ultra Mobile PC for Field Workers in Extreme Environments

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:29:32 GMT

Business Wire - In response to the increasing demand for full-function handheld PCs for the mobile field worker, Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers, today announced the availability of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1, the first ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to integrate the new low power Intel® Atom™ processor in a rugged handheld computer for use in the field.

T-Mobile to Launch $10 Home Phone Service

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:15:26 GMT

Business Wire - T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced a groundbreaking new home phone service that enables customers to make unlimited nationwide calls from their home phone for just $10 per month1. Beginning July 2, T-Mobile will breathe new life and value into the home phone by launching nationwide T-Mobile @Home®. The service allows customers to keep their home phone number, ditch their high phone bill and save money by adding their home phone line to their T-Mobile service.

East Brookfield, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:47:12 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Worcester County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

TELUS launches new GPS solutions: Suite of GPS applications ideal for any business with mobile workers

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:01:28 GMT

CNW Group - TELUS today announced that it is furthering its industry leadership in Global Positioning System (GPS) applications with the launch of three new GPS solutions for business: TELUS Asset Tracker, TELUS Resource Tracker and TELUS Track and Dispatch.

LG Electronics Shipping MoSys 1T-SRAM(R) DDI Technology in AMOLED-Based Mobile Phone

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:02:53 GMT

PRNewswire - MoSys, Inc., (Nasdaq: MOSY), a leading provider of high-density system-on-chip (SoC) memory and analog/mixed-signal intellectual property (IP), today announced that LG Electronics is shipping the world's first mobile handset using the MoSys 1T-SRAM Dual-Port memory technology.

Guests at the New MGM Grand at Foxwoods(R) to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:49:56 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for its customers, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Verizon Wireless Brings Wireless Broadband Service to Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:01:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless announced today it has brought BroadbandAccess, its wireless broadband service, to Jefferson and St.

Verizon Wireless Continues Support of National HIV Testing Awareness Campaign

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:30:32 GMT

PRNewswire - The message about the importance of HIV testing is getting out to the general public, thanks to the innovative use of wireless communications.

T-Mobile USA Introduces Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-t339

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:01:45 GMT

Business Wire - T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the availability of the Nokia 6301 and Samsung SGH-t339, the newest additions to the growing lineup of phones that support T-Mobile® HotSpot @HomeSM service, which provides unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection in addition to great in-home coverage.(1)

Verizon Wireless Network in Peak Summer Shape

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:36:50 GMT

PRNewswire - Water.

Fitch Upgrades Rogers Communications IDR to 'BBB'; Outlook Stable

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:53:17 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings has upgraded the ratings for Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) as follows:

Onondaga County Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:53:15 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Onondaga County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with new cell sites in Syracuse and LaFayette.

Wales, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:28:40 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Hampden County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Morris County Resident Named Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholar

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:00:36 GMT

PRNewswire - Pompton Plains resident Kristin Dunne recently completed studies at Rutgers University School of Social Work where she was named one of three 2008 Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholars.

Somerset County Residents Named Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholars

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:00:34 GMT

PRNewswire - Somerset County residents Rupa Khetarpal and Amanda Mathisen, recently completed studies at Rutgers University School of Social Work where they were named 2008 Verizon Wireless HopeLine(R) Scholars.

Boston, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:23:44 GMT

PRNewswire - In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Suffolk County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.

Natasha Bedingfield, The Veronicas and Kate Voegele to Appear at Verizon Wireless Communications Store in New York City

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:32:02 GMT

PRNewswire - WHO: Verizon Wireless brings British pop sensation Natasha Bedingfield and her tour mates: the Veronicas and Kate Voegele to New York City. WHAT/WHERE: Autograph signing at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store at 581 Broadway, New York, NY. WHEN: Wednesday, June 25th 3:00-3:15pm Media Interviews 3:30-4:30pm Autograph Signing Interviews need to be requested in advance and must be approved prior to the event. BACKGROUND: The U.K.'s biggest female star, Natasha Bedingfield, has carved her place among America's most loved pop stars and her latest album, Pocketful of Sunshine, debuted on the Top 200 chart at No. 3. Currently, the album's title track is soaring up the pop and digital sales charts and the album has already spawned the hit single "Love Like This" (featuring Sean Kingston). Bedingfield's ubiquitous hit "Unwritten" was the most heavily played song on U.S. radio last year and can still be heard as the theme song to MTV's celebrated show, The Hills. This is Natasha's first headlining tour, although she has toured with superstars such as Justin Timberlake. The Veronicas and Kate Voegele join Natasha Bedingfield on tour and at the Verizon Wireless Communications Store autograph session.

Sierra Wireless and Wavefront announce shortlisted applicants for Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:02:33 GMT

CNW Group - Sierra Wireless Inc. (SW:TO, SWIR:NASDAQ) and Wavefront(TM), the accelerated commercialization centre supporting the growth of British Columbia's wireless and new media developer community, are pleased to announce the list of applicants selected to participate in the second phase of the Sierra Wireless - Wavefront Developer Program.

Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Awarded to Verizon Wireless for Sixth Consecutive Year

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:00:29 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless has received double honors from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence, a nonprofit group dedicated to building and recognizing outstanding workplaces.

T-Mobile and Bebo Announce Social Networking Partnership

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:09:31 GMT

Business Wire - T-Mobile and Intercasting Corporation today announced that they have added leading social networking sites Bebo and Piczo to T-Mobile’s ground-breaking My Social Sites service.

Strategy Analytics: Verizon's Share of New Broadband Subscriptions Declines in Q1'08

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:16:08 GMT

Business Wire - Of the 2.1 million new residential broadband connections up for grabs in the first quarter of 2008, Comcast racked up an impressive 23 percent, compared to 18 percent in the previous quarter, according to “US Broadband Insight Q1’08,” a report just released by Strategy Analytics.

Verizon Selects Fujitsu Packet Optical Networking Platform for Transport Infrastructure

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:14:08 GMT

Business Wire - Fujitsu Network Communications, a leading supplier of innovative optical and wireless networking solutions, announced today that Verizon (NYSE:VZ) has selected the Fujitsu FLASHWAVE® 9500 platform for deployment as a result of the Verizon Packet OTP RFP process.

'My Girlfriend Did It' Event Highlights Impact of Intimate Partner Violence

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:10:22 GMT

PRNewswire - It is estimated that one in four women will experience Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in their lifetimes, according to the National Institute of Justice and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

ERCO & GENER selects Sierra Wireless embedded modules for mobile broadband connectivity

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:01:04 GMT

CNW Group - Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) and ERCO & GENER today announced that ERCO & GENER has selected Sierra Wireless embedded modules to provide HSPA network connectivity for the GenPro 30e modem.

Verizon Wireless Activates Wireless Broadband Network In Jefferson City, Missouri

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:30:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the most reliable voice and data network, announced today that it has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to Jefferson City, Mo., and areas surrounding Highway 50 and Highway 54. A similar network improvement was activated in Holts Summit and Fulton earlier this year.