OmniSky
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wireless technology, Mobile devices |
| Founded | May 7, 1999 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Fate | Acquired by EarthLink |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Wireless modems compatible with Palm V and Handspring Visor, touchscreen handset with Google search functionality |
| Parent | EarthLink |
OmniSky emerged during the dotcom boom as a Silicon Valley startup focused on delivering web-enabled, wireless, mobile touchscreen devices and related services. The company's wireless solutions utilized CDPD technology, offering modems compatible with Palm V and Handspring, Inc. Visor handheld devices. OmniSky was notable for creating the first touchscreen handset that incorporated Google's search functionality.
Established on May 7, 1999, OmniSky went public on the NASDAQ exchange on September 21, 2000. The firm did not record any revenue in 1999 and had accumulated a total of $2.1 million in revenue against losses surpassing $40 million prior to its initial public offering. By November 2001, the company faced difficulties in finalizing its financial reports amid bankruptcy speculation. In December 2001, OmniSky was acquired by EarthLink.