Archive for July, 2007

Prexar Mobile to Acquire Wireless Assets of Amp’d Mobile

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Prexar Mobile, a provider of wireless voice, messaging and data services, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire strategic wireless assets of Amp’d Mobile. The company ensures uninterrupted wireless service for Amp’d Mobile customers and a seamless transition to Prexar Mobile.


Vodafone Germany Start Offering BlackBerry Curve 8310

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Vodafone and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry Curve 8310 smartphone in Germany, with built-in GPS navigation and advanced multimedia functionality.


FCC Defines 700 MHz Rules

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

The FCC today voted on rules for use of the 700 MHz spectrum which will come up for auction next year. Early reports from the meeting indicate Chairman Kevin Martin's proposal for open access will be a condition on ...

Amp’d Mobile To Be Folded Into Prexar

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

Prexar, USA Telephone's mobile unit, has agreed to buy certain portions of Amp'd Mobile's wireless assets and will take on Amp'd's customers. Former Amp'd subscribers will likely be able to keep their phones and phone numbers, and can sign ...

RIM Adds GPS to the Curve

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007

RIM today announced a Blackberry 8310 for Vodafone Germany. The 8310 has the exact same form factor as the Curve available on AT&T but adds GPS to the feature set. Users will be able to get driving directions and ...