Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications wants to build a better voice trap. The joint venture between Japan-based consumer electronics maker Sony and Sweden-based Ericsson combines the cell phone operations of both companies. It was established to draw on the wireless technology of Ericsson, the world's leading maker of wireless network equipment, and Sony's expertise in developing popular consumer gadgetry; the companies phased out their separately-branded phones in favor of co-developed models. Sony Ericsson is squared off against such cell phone stalwarts as Nokia and Motorola, as well as Samsung. Sony and Ericsson each own half of the venture, which was founded in 2001.

Telekom Austria keeps the hills alive with the sound of conversation. The country's largest telecommunications provider offers fixed-line telephone and Internet access to more than 2 million individuals and businesses, and cable TV to more than 100,000 homes. With nearly 5 million wireless subscribers, Telekom Austria counts more than half the country's population as customers. The company also has more than 14 million additional wireless subscribers through holdings in seven other companies across central and southeastern Europe, including mobilkom Liechtenstein and VIPnet in Croatia. The Austrian government owns 28% of Telekom Austria; Capital Research & Management, a Capital Group company, follows with 15%.

First Mobile Group Holdings distributes mobile phones and accessories to customers in the Asia/Pacific region. First Mobile Group Holdings company also has retail chains under the brand name Mobile City in Hong Kong and Malaysia. First Mobile Group's distribution network has operations across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. US subsidiary First Telecom USA distributes Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Nokia and LG phones. First Mobile sold 5.8 million phones in 2007, up from 5.5 million in 2006. Executive chairman Ng Kok Hong and his spouse own about 31% of the firm. Malaysian company NKT Holdings, which is owned by executive deputy chairman Ng Kok Tai and his spouse, owns 30% of First Mobile Group.

LAKE was acquired by Inter-Tel in 2005 for $28 million. Inter-Tel was acquired by Mitel Networks in 2007. LAKE Communications is a manufacturer of telecommunications networking hardware and software. The company's products include wired (Centrex) and wireless (Airway) telephone systems, wireless data network connection points (HomeLink, NetLink, and OfficeLink), and associated networking software. LAKE supplies its products to other manurfacturers of communications procucts including Fujitsu and Motorola. The company's products are intended for use primarily in residential applications as well as in small businesses and corporate branch offices.

TITC was founded in 1998 in Canada with the mandate of creating a better communications company that could serve the needs of the public. Its objective in the VoIP long distance industry was simple: offer subscribers a low rate to the most frequently called countries, and combine that service with a stellar customer support team. Today, TITC serves thousands of customers across Canada in 4 different languages. And that's just the beginning. Over the next twelve months, we will expand our presence into other markets across Canada, offering the same no-nonsense advanced VoIP services our loyal subscribers have come to expect. Beyond voice and data, we will also be developing revolutionary services for small and medium-sized businesses that will change the way companies connect across the globe.

Avaya GmbH is on call for businesses in Deutschland with a need for communications technology and services. A subsidiary of US-based Avaya Inc. that is also known as Avaya Germany, Avaya GmbH company is a German provider of voice and data communications systems for small and medium-sized business customers. It sells, installs, and services computer and data networking equipment, as well as software used to enable a broad range of business communications. Areas of specialty include computer-based telephony, call center systems, broadband data transmission, video conferencing, company-wide data networks, and network security. Clients have included financial services provider RiskMetrics and soccer organization FIFA.

TELES manufactures telecommunications switching systems for voice and data services. The company is divided into two segments -- TELES Communication Systems (TCS) and TELES Wireless Broadband Internet (skyDSL.) TCS provides next generation networks (NGN) and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) for more than 200 businesses in Germany, Austria, Italy, India, Israel, and Bolivia. skyDSL has more than 100,000 customers across Europe. TELES announced in 2006 it's introducing an Intellectual Property Rights (TIPR) Division and a Customer Premises Equipment (TCPE) Division.

RELM Wireless Corporation engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of wireless communications products for government and public safety, and business and industrial markets in the United States and internationally. RELM Wireless Corporation company’s products include two-way land mobile radios, repeaters, base stations, and related components and subsystems. It offers land-mobile radio equipment for professional radio users primarily in government and public safety applications, as well as P25 digital products under the BK Radio brand; RELM-branded products that provide two-way communications for commercial and industrial concerns, such as hotels, construction firms, schools, and transportation services; and RELM/BK-branded products for land-mobile radio users. RELM Wireless Corporation was founded in 1957 and is based in West Melbourne, Florida.

MIH could stand for myriad international holdings. MIH Holdings has a large number of interests which offer interactive, Internet, and television services, including cable and digital satellite pay TV, to more than 2 million households in three primary regions: South Africa and sub- Saharan Africa, the Mediterranean, and Thailand. The company's Internet operations include M-Web and the TENCENT joint venture in China, while pay TV services are provided through such brands as Multichoice Africa, M-Net, and UBC. South Africa-based media company Naspers owns MIH.

Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative (FTC) is a rural local telephone service provider for about 17,000 subscribers in DeKalb and Jackson counties in northeast Alabama. It connects callers in the communities of Higdon, Ider, Henagar, Pisgah, Fyffe, and Geraldine, among others. The member-owned co-op provides traditional phone services including local exchange access and long-distance, as well as business and data systems and broadband Internet access. It also provides digital cable television. Cell phone service is offered by subsidiary Farmers Wireless. FTC was founded in 1952. Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative (FTC) is a rural local telephone service provider for about 17,000 subscribers in DeKalb and Jackson counties in northeast Alabama. It connects callers in the communities of Higdon, Ider, Henagar, Pisgah, Fyffe, and Geraldine, among others. The member-owned co-op provides traditional phone services including local exchange access and long-distance, as well as business and data systems and broadband Internet access. It also provides digital cable television. Cell phone service is offered by subsidiary Farmers Wireless. FTC was founded in 1952.

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