ITT Settles GPS Patent Dispute With Motorola
16th Jul 2010 18:45
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES ITT Corp. (ITT) has settled its patent dispute with Motorola Inc. (MOT), after claiming the mobile-phone maker incorporated global positioning systems in its devices that infringed ITT rights. The manufacturing conglomerate said it was pleased with the outcome, although
Read moreTECH VIEW: Droid X Adds To Challenge Of Choosing A Smartphone
16th Jul 2010 13:33
By Rebecca L. McClay A DOW JONES COLUMN Deciding to buy a smart phone is the easy part. With dozens of models on the market--add one more after Motorola Inc.'s (MOT) Droid X went on sale Thursday--picking your perfect phone requires hours of research on countless details. But if you prio
Read moreMARKET TALK: Jefferies Initiates UK Telecom Stocks
16th Jul 2010 07:13
0613 GMT [Dow Jones] Jefferies initiates coverage of BT (BT.A.LN) at buy with a 190p price target; Cable & Wireless Communications (CWC.LN) and Cable & Wireless Worldwide (CW.LN) at hold, with 67p and 98p price targets, respectively; TalkTalk Telecom (TALK.LN) at underperform with 113p price target,
Read moreUK MARKET TALK ROUNDUP: BROKERS COMMENTS
16th Jul 2010 07:13
Broker comments in the UK today. Compiled by Dow Jones Newswires Markets Desk, [email protected] Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 [email protected] 0613 GMT [Dow Jones] Jefferies initiates coverage of BT (BT.A.LN) at buy with a 190p price target; Cable & Wireless Communica
Read moreEARNINGS PREVIEW: US Telecom Cos Likely To See Mixed Results
15th Jul 2010 17:30
By Nathan Becker Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES TAKING THE PULSE: Mixed earnings for U.S. telecom companies are expected for the second quarter as wireless providers continue to elbow each other in a saturated cellphone market, dueling via flashy new handsets. Several companies saw significant smart
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Early Lines, Excitement Greet DROID X Arrival at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores
15th Jul 2010 14:59
Hundreds Purchase DROID X at Special Midnight Store Openings Featured in Online Video, Photos; Many Stores Open Early Nationwide Today BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of customers lined up outside Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in U.S. cities, including at special
Read moreUPDATE: Vodafone Mulling Australian Debt Issue - Source
15th Jul 2010 06:18
(Adds background on Vodafone) By Enda Curran Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Vodafone (VOD.LN) is considering offering Australian dollar-denominated debt, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday. Such an offer by the British telecoms giant would be a significant de
Read moreVodafone Mulling A$ 7-Yr Bond Offer, Guidance Swap +170 BPs -Source
15th Jul 2010 05:08
SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Vodafone (VOD.LN) is considering an offer of Australian dollar-denominated debt, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday. Discussions, which are still in their early stages, are centering around a seven-year maturity with price guidance of around 170 basis points over
Read moreOrascom Tel May Target Polkomtel, Telekom Srbija
15th Jul 2010 04:50
(This item was originally published Wednesday.) By Shereen El Gazzar Special to ZAWYA DOW JONES CAIRO (Zawya Dow Jones)--Orascom Telecom Holding (ORTE.CI) Chairman Naguib Sawiris Wednesday said Polish mobile phone operator Polkomtel and Serbia's Telekom Srbija are potential acquisition t
Read morePRESS RELEASE: More Wireless Data and Call Capacity Activated in Southern California
15th Jul 2010 02:05
3G data and voice capacity increased 25% since December, 2009 IRVINE, Calif., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Even more Southern Californian residents, businesses and visitors can now enjoy high-speed wireless data and voice connections thanks to recent Verizon Wireless network upgrades. Hund
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Verizon Wireless Activates COLT for Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in Oak Hill
14th Jul 2010 19:45
- Verizon Wireless adds mobile cell tower for four-day festival - Cell-on-light-truck will handle expected surge in wireless and data usage - Part of company's commitment to ensuring customers have access to reliable wireless service ALBANY, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In readiness for an i
Read more2nd UPDATE: Orascom Tel May Target Polkomtel, Telekom Srbija
14th Jul 2010 17:28
(Adds comments, background.) By Shereen El Gazzar Special to ZAWYA DOW JONES CAIRO (Zawya Dow Jones)--Orascom Telecom Holding (ORTE.CI) Chairman Naguib Sawiris Wednesday said Polish mobile phone operator Polkomtel and Serbia's Telekom Srbija are potential acquisition targets for the comp
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Did You Know? Verizon Wireless Customer Support Travels With You
14th Jul 2010 15:30
International Travelers Can Contact Verizon Wireless Global Support 24/7 When Traveling Overseas BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Have a question about your Verizon Wireless phone or service? The answer is either online or a phone call away, no matter where you are. Verizon Wire
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Picking Up the New DROID X? Why Not Drop Off Your Old Cell Phone for Recycling, Too?
14th Jul 2010 14:30
Verizon Wireless' HopeLine Program Makes Cell Phone Recycling Easy Whether You're Online or In-Store BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Eager to get your hands on the new DROID X by Motorola, but wondering what to do with your old device? Verizon Wireless offers an easy solution that
Read morePRESS RELEASE: DROID X By Motorola Lands on the Verizon Wireless Network Tomorrow
14th Jul 2010 14:09
Expandable Memory, Advanced Multimedia Features and Outstanding Call Quality: DROID X and 32GB SanDisk microSDHC Card Available Exclusively at Verizon Wireless BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced th
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