CTIA Daily News from WOW-COM - September 3, 1998

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	CTIA Daily News from WOW-COM - September 3, 1998
	CTIA Adds Internet Y2K Site for Wireless Industry
	The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association has added a new section to its web site dealing with the Year 2000 computer problem.  The site is designed to be a resource regarding Y2K and the wireless industry. (WOW-COM)
	Audiovox FoneFinder Phone Will Track Callers' Locations For 911 Centers
	Audiovox's new phone to be released in November will assist 911 centers by dispatching the caller's precise latitude and longitude by using global positioning satellite service.  The Audiovox FoneFinder can be used with any wireless service provider without additional fees for calls that use the GPS feature. (SFGATE)
	Virginia Beach Tower Siting Decision Issued by Federal Appeals Court
	United States Fourth Circuit Court issues decision supporting city council in a tower dispute. (PILOT) (EMORY)
	The Michigan Technology Commission's New Survey Reveals That More Than 50 Percent of 1000 People Surveyed Are Cell Phone Users.
	According to the survey, the number of cell phone users in Michigan well exceeds the national average of 39 percent.  Participants were selected from within the Detroit City limits and tri-county suburbs. (FREEPRESS)
	Veridian Acquires Datumtech�s North American Operations
	Veridian, parent company of Calspan Operations, announced that the company has acquired Datumtech's North American operations.  The acquisition creates one of the leading providers of automatic vehicle location systems and mobile data terminals serving the public safety, commercial and consumer markets. (WOW-COM)
	Spyglass Develops The "Device Mosaic Web browser" For Portable Devices.
	The "Device Mosaic Web browser'' is Spyglass's new Web browser for Microsoft's Windows CE operating system devices.  This web browser provides more creativity in development applications. (FOXNEWS)
	Ongoing Internet Battles Have Made Their Way To Handheld Devices
	Handheld computers are the latest in the battle for internet browsing despite the slow pace of wireless modems.  Small software companies have begun producing Web access solutions for use in handheld devices. (BOSTON) (FOXNEWS)
	Telecommunications Merger Between SNET and SBC Communications
	Southern New England Telecommunications Corporation's merger with SBC Communications Inc. of San Antonio was approved yesterday by the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control. (BOSTON)
	Year 2000 Presents Financial Worries for Federal Agencies
	Clinton administration officials estimate the Year 2000 computer problems for federal agencies to cost $5.4 billion in repairs.  The Clinton Administration is working with Telecommunications groups to protect companies fearful of sharing data that my later be used against them in liability lawsuits. (WASHPOST)
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