UPDATE: Brightpoint’s planned sale spawns uncertainty
The $840M deal, which would eliminate one of Indiana’s six Fortune 500 companies, is casting uncertainty over Hendricks County, where the company is one of the largest employers.
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Indiana county leaders worried over 911 funding
County officials across Indiana scrambling to find money to pay for 911 emergency services say they aren't confident of getting help from state legislators, who might be leery of boosting cellphone fees during an election year.
Battle between phone rivals spills into the courtroom
Brightpoint sues Miami rival Brightstar twice in one week over its hiring of two former executives of the local wireless-phone distributor.
Indiana legislative panel endorses test of iPads
An Indiana legislative panel endorsed a pilot program Monday that would equip two General Assembly committees with iPads in the upcoming session as part of a push to cut the amount of paper used to print copies of bills for lawmakers.
Indiana AG to testify against cell phone bill
The bill being considered in the U.S. House would allow telemarketers and debt collectors to start dialing residents' cell phones and, if approved, would override Indiana's "Do Not Call" law and lead to a flood of robocalls, Greg Zoeller said.
Brightpoint earnings rise as revenue soars
Increased distribution and demand for smartphones drove Brightpoint Inc.’s third-quarter revenue up 51 percent, to $1.34 billion, the company said after markets closed Thursday.
Verizon gives $400,000 to Indiana not-for-profits
About half the amount will go to domestic violence agencies, including the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence Network of Greater Indianapolis and The Julian Center.
Apple founder, innovator Steve Jobs dead at 56
Steve Jobs, the Apple founder and former CEO who invented and masterfully marketed ever-sleeker gadgets that transformed everyday technology, from the personal computer to the iPod and iPhone, has died.
Lucas Oil beefs up bandwidth to prep for Super Bowl
Wireless providers are picking up the cost of a multimillion-dollar bandwidth upgrade in and around Lucas Oil Stadium.
General Assembly considers going paperless with iPads
Indiana state lawmakers may trade in the reams of paper they use each session for sleeker iPads.
Smarter product mix boosting Brightpoint
Mobile-phone distributor Brightpoint Inc. is a wireless industry middleman, constantly trying to strike deals with competing manufacturers and carriers, to gain market share in distributing the world’s high-priced smartphones and tablets.
Do-not-call list may expand to cell phone users
Indiana residents who use only their cell phones will be able to add those numbers to the state's do-not-call registry to block unwanted telemarketing calls under a bill awaiting Gov. Mitch Daniels' signature.
Verizon retirees coming to city to protest executive pay
The Association of BellTel Retirees Inc. will press the board of Verizon Communications Inc. to tighten standards for executive pay when the New York company holds its annual meeting in Indianapolis this week.
One-third in Indianapolis use cellphones only
Estimates released Wednesday by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that 33.5 percent of adults in Indianapolis, which encompasses Marion County, use cellphones and lack traditional wired telephones.
City launching mobile app for potholes, other problems
The city of Indianapolis plans to launch a free application for Apple devices such as iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches that will allow residents to report potholes, high weeds or stray dogs as they spot them.
Local firm making noise with app for radio stations
Boost Media & Entertainment’s MyStationApp targets independent radio stations such as WTTS-FM 92.3 in Bloomington, which is having success with the product.
AT&T planning upgrades to city wireless network
Improvements, which include nine new cell towers and more Wi-Fi coverage, are expected to be made before Indianapolis hosts next year’s Super Bowl.
Want to confess your sins? There’s an app for that
A South Bend firm has a bishop’s go-ahead to publish a $1.99 iPhone application to help Catholics through the process of confession.
Indiana House OKs bill to ban texting while driving
Indiana drivers would not be allowed to send or read text messages on mobile phones under legislation that cleared the Indiana House on Tuesday.
Marion, Ind., chain balloons to 620 mobile-phone stores
The chain’s growth got a boost last year when it landed a deal to operate 164 cellular shops inside HHGregg stores.