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Dell Will Sell Its Smartphone First in China and Brazil
(News) Dell Will Sell Its Smartphone First in China and Brazil
(News) Dell Will Sell Its Smartphone First in China and Brazil
Cisco's TelePresence Translation Will Have to Wait
(News) Cisco said it would offer real-time translation of TelePresence meetings last year but now concedes it's harder than expected.
(News) Cisco said it would offer real-time translation of TelePresence meetings last year but now concedes it's harder than expected.
Sprint to Lay off More Than 2,000
(News) Sprint plans to lay off 2,000 to 2,500 workers by the end of the year.
(News) Sprint plans to lay off 2,000 to 2,500 workers by the end of the year.
Google to Buy Mobile Ad Company
(News) Google plans to buy mobile advertising provider AdMob for US$750 million stock, the search giant said on Monday.
(News) Google plans to buy mobile advertising provider AdMob for US$750 million stock, the search giant said on Monday.
US Lawmakers Propose Changes in Telecom Subsidies
(News) Two U.S. lawmakers release a draft of a bill to reform the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes telephone service.
(News) Two U.S. lawmakers release a draft of a bill to reform the Universal Service Fund, which subsidizes telephone service.
AT&T Profiles Specific Cities in Bid for Coverage
(News) AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6.
(News) AT&T's CTO said the carrier is improving coverage using specific calling models for each city, and moving toward IPv6.
Verizon to Offer Prepaid Laptop Wireless Data
(News) Verizon is introducing a prepaid wireless data service for laptop users.
(News) Verizon is introducing a prepaid wireless data service for laptop users.
EU Breaks Deadlock in Debate Over Right to Internet Access
(News) EU lawmakers have agreed on how to preserve citizen's rights of access to the Internet in a meeting that ended in the early hours of Thursday morning
(News) EU lawmakers have agreed on how to preserve citizen's rights of access to the Internet in a meeting that ended in the early hours of Thursday morning
T-Mobile Plans On-bill Android Purchases Nov. 17
(News) T-Mobile will let its subscribers pay for Android applications on their monthly mobile bills starting Nov. 17.
(News) T-Mobile will let its subscribers pay for Android applications on their monthly mobile bills starting Nov. 17.
Mobile Operators, Vendors Join Forces on LTE Voice
(News) Mobile operators and vendors are joining forces on LTE voice.
(News) Mobile operators and vendors are joining forces on LTE voice.
Indian Telephone Subscribers Top 500 Million
(News) India's telephone subscribers topped 500 million, with the growth coming from mobile subscribers.
(News) India's telephone subscribers topped 500 million, with the growth coming from mobile subscribers.
Google-backed Unity Cable Lands in Japan
(News) The Unity fiber-optic cable, a new trans-Pacific undersea fiber-optic cable partly backed by Google, has landed in Japan.
(News) The Unity fiber-optic cable, a new trans-Pacific undersea fiber-optic cable partly backed by Google, has landed in Japan.
Yahoo Beats out Google on O2 Germany
(News) Yahoo said it won a mobile search contract with O2 Germany, displacing Google.
(News) Yahoo said it won a mobile search contract with O2 Germany, displacing Google.
DiVitas Mobile Collaboration Goes to IPhone, Android, RIM
(News) DiVitas Networks has added iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to its lineup of clients for accessing desk-phone and presence features on cell phones.
(News) DiVitas Networks has added iPhone, BlackBerry and Android to its lineup of clients for accessing desk-phone and presence features on cell phones.
New Google Voice Plan is Pointless
(News) Google introduced a feature-limited version of Google Voice which lets users keep their existing mobile phone number. The features missing in the new Google Voice plan make it a waste of time though.
(News) Google introduced a feature-limited version of Google Voice which lets users keep their existing mobile phone number. The features missing in the new Google Voice plan make it a waste of time though.
Nokia Launches Its First Phone for China Mobile's 3G Network
(News) Nokia has announced its first smartphone for China Mobile's TD-SCDMA 3G network, the Nokia 6788.
(News) Nokia has announced its first smartphone for China Mobile's TD-SCDMA 3G network, the Nokia 6788.
Kindle Change Reflects New World of Mobile
(News) Amazon has shifted to AT&T and a GSM system to go global, but Sprint still sees a bright future in M2M wireless.
(News) Amazon has shifted to AT&T and a GSM system to go global, but Sprint still sees a bright future in M2M wireless.
WiMax Roaming Demonstrated for First Time in Taiwan
(News) Operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX have for the first time demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming, the WiMax Forum said on Monday.
(News) Operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX have for the first time demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming, the WiMax Forum said on Monday.
China Unicom Aims for Rival's Gray-market IPhone Users
(News) China Unicom, set to start iPhone sales Friday, will aim to snatch subscribers from rival China Mobile by offering 3G service to users of gray-market iPhones.
(News) China Unicom, set to start iPhone sales Friday, will aim to snatch subscribers from rival China Mobile by offering 3G service to users of gray-market iPhones.
WiMax Coming to Chicago Next Month
(News) Clearwire, Sprint and Comcast will start selling WiMax service in Chicago next month.
(News) Clearwire, Sprint and Comcast will start selling WiMax service in Chicago next month.
TeliaSonera Scores LTE Modems in Bid to Be First
(News) Swedish-Finnish operator TeliaSonera has signed a deal with Samsung Eliectronics to provide LTE (Long-Term Evolution) modems for a commercial LTE launch.
(News) Swedish-Finnish operator TeliaSonera has signed a deal with Samsung Eliectronics to provide LTE (Long-Term Evolution) modems for a commercial LTE launch.
LG, RIM, Samsung and Sharp to Support Operator Widget Spec
(News) LG, RIM, Samsung and Sharp will support an operator developed specification for mobile widgets on upcoming devices.
(News) LG, RIM, Samsung and Sharp will support an operator developed specification for mobile widgets on upcoming devices.
AT&T Packages Enterprise Mobile Apps
(News) AT&T introduced hosted mobile applications for workers in the consumer goods and hospitality industries.
(News) AT&T introduced hosted mobile applications for workers in the consumer goods and hospitality industries.
"iDon't" Campaign Means No Verizon iPhone?
(News) The new "iDon't" TV ad spotlights perceived iPhone shortcomings while promoting a new Verizon Android smartphone due next month.
(News) The new "iDon't" TV ad spotlights perceived iPhone shortcomings while promoting a new Verizon Android smartphone due next month.
US ITC Confirms Patent Ruling in Nokia's Favor
(News) The U.S. ITC has upheld an earlier decision that favors Nokia in a patent case filed against it by wireless technology company InterDigital.
(News) The U.S. ITC has upheld an earlier decision that favors Nokia in a patent case filed against it by wireless technology company InterDigital.
New Networks Help Japan Regain Its Wireless Data Edge
(News) Super-fast data networks and low prices are pushing Japanese consumers to embrace always-on connectivity for laptops and giving the country back its edge.
(News) Super-fast data networks and low prices are pushing Japanese consumers to embrace always-on connectivity for laptops and giving the country back its edge.
Starent Settles UTStarcom Legal Disputes for $3.5M
(News) Starent Networks has agreed to settle all its legal disputes with UTStarcom and pay the company US$3.5 million.
(News) Starent Networks has agreed to settle all its legal disputes with UTStarcom and pay the company US$3.5 million.
Reduce Radio Wave Exposure, Warns French Government Agency
(News) A French government agency has warned that measures should be taken to reduce exposure to radio signals-- although, it said there is no proof they affect health
(News) A French government agency has warned that measures should be taken to reduce exposure to radio signals-- although, it said there is no proof they affect health
Study Backs Open Access to Broadband Networks
(News) A Harvard draft report released for comment by the FCC says the most successful countries in broadband have opened up carrier networks.
(News) A Harvard draft report released for comment by the FCC says the most successful countries in broadband have opened up carrier networks.
US Lawmakers Investigate Telecom 'traffic Pumping'
(News) U.S. lawmakers want to investigate high access fees charged by some rural telephone carriers.
(News) U.S. lawmakers want to investigate high access fees charged by some rural telephone carriers.
DOJ Requires AT&T to Sell Some Assets in Acquisition
(News) AT&T will be required to sell off mobile assets in two states in order to acquire a smaller competitor.
(News) AT&T will be required to sell off mobile assets in two states in order to acquire a smaller competitor.
Femto Forum Plans Interoperability Testing
(News) The Femto Forum is planning to do interoperability testing of femtocells. The goal is to increase operator confidence in the product category.
(News) The Femto Forum is planning to do interoperability testing of femtocells. The goal is to increase operator confidence in the product category.
FCC to Launch Inquiry Into Google Voice
(News) The FCC has launched an inquiry about Google Voice and its blocking of some calls to rural areas.
(News) The FCC has launched an inquiry about Google Voice and its blocking of some calls to rural areas.
French Senate Moves to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools
(News) The French Senate has approved a draft bill to ban pupils from using mobile phones in primary schools and middle schools.
(News) The French Senate has approved a draft bill to ban pupils from using mobile phones in primary schools and middle schools.
Networks Have to Get More Dense, Qualcomm Says
(News) The wireless industry has reached the limits of what it can do to use radio spectrum more efficiently, Qualcomm's CEO says.
(News) The wireless industry has reached the limits of what it can do to use radio spectrum more efficiently, Qualcomm's CEO says.
Specialty Stores Are Mobile App Shops of the Future
(News) Executives at CTIA discussed the future of mobile app stores and see the market headed toward more specialty stores.
(News) Executives at CTIA discussed the future of mobile app stores and see the market headed toward more specialty stores.
AT&T Defends Network, Lays out HSPA Plans
(News) AT&T's CTO defended the carrier's network performance and detailed its planned rollout of HSPA 7.2.
(News) AT&T's CTO defended the carrier's network performance and detailed its planned rollout of HSPA 7.2.
Genachowski Lays out FCC Mobile Strategy
(News) FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski outlined a four-part strategy for U.S. wireless communications on Wednesday at CTIA.
(News) FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski outlined a four-part strategy for U.S. wireless communications on Wednesday at CTIA.
China Mobile Helps Alternative LTE to Take off
(News) China Mobile's use of TD-LTE will have global repercussions, according to an Ericsson executive.
(News) China Mobile's use of TD-LTE will have global repercussions, according to an Ericsson executive.
FCC's Genachowski to Enter Wireless Hot House
(News) Appearances by U.S. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski at a conference this week should prove interesting as the US government looks into wireless regulation.
(News) Appearances by U.S. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski at a conference this week should prove interesting as the US government looks into wireless regulation.
First LTE Networks Will Deliver 20 Mbps of Download Speed
(News) When the first LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks are launched next year, users can expect to see a download speed of about 20 Mbps.
(News) When the first LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks are launched next year, users can expect to see a download speed of about 20 Mbps.
ITU Telecom World Expo Shifts in Response to Economic Crisis
(News) Chinese companies are favoring flashy stands and product displays, while U.S. vendors favor 'customer intimacy' at ITU Telecom World in Geneva.
(News) Chinese companies are favoring flashy stands and product displays, while U.S. vendors favor 'customer intimacy' at ITU Telecom World in Geneva.
Samsung, HTC Offer First Windows Mobile 6.5 Phones
(News) HTC and Samsung are the first two handset vendors in the U.S. to offer Windows Mobile 6.5 phones.
(News) HTC and Samsung are the first two handset vendors in the U.S. to offer Windows Mobile 6.5 phones.
DoCoMo's LTE Chip Offers Download Speeds of 100Mbps
(News) DoCoMo will have an LTE chipset that supports download speeds up to 100M bits per second ready for commercial use at the end of 2010.
(News) DoCoMo will have an LTE chipset that supports download speeds up to 100M bits per second ready for commercial use at the end of 2010.
Verizon Opens 4G Lab, Venture-capital Group
(News) Verizon Wireless has opened an LTE lab and formed a group to find and fund new uses for 4G networks.
(News) Verizon Wireless has opened an LTE lab and formed a group to find and fund new uses for 4G networks.
T-Mobile Ties Wi-Fi BlackBerries to PBXes
(News) T-Mobile USA is launching a service that lets businesses extend capabilities of their desk phones to the carrier's BlackBerry smartphones.
(News) T-Mobile USA is launching a service that lets businesses extend capabilities of their desk phones to the carrier's BlackBerry smartphones.
ZTE Shows LTE Modems
(News) Chinese vendor ZTE is showing off two upcoming LTE (Long Term Evolution) modems.
(News) Chinese vendor ZTE is showing off two upcoming LTE (Long Term Evolution) modems.
Verizon Router Glitch Slams Parts of U.S.
(News) A Verizon router failure apparently cut some broadband users off from the Internet Friday afternoon, but the carrier says it has been fixed.
(News) A Verizon router failure apparently cut some broadband users off from the Internet Friday afternoon, but the carrier says it has been fixed.
Indian Mobile Search Site Aims at Low-cost Entry
(News) An Indian search site; offering local and media search; is piggybacking on mainstream search engines to offer local and media search
(News) An Indian search site; offering local and media search; is piggybacking on mainstream search engines to offer local and media search
AT&T Buys Mobile Development Company Plusmo
(News) AT&T has acquired mobile-application development company Plusmo and plans to use its technology to build applications and widgets for mobile phones.
(News) AT&T has acquired mobile-application development company Plusmo and plans to use its technology to build applications and widgets for mobile phones.
Senators Want to End Telecom Immunity for Spying Program
(News) Four senators introduce a bill to repeal lawsuit immunity for telecoms that helped with an NSA surveillance program.
(News) Four senators introduce a bill to repeal lawsuit immunity for telecoms that helped with an NSA surveillance program.
Vodafone Starts Selling the IPhone in U.K. and Ireland
(News) Vodafone will start selling the Apple iPhone in U.K. and Ireland early next year, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
(News) Vodafone will start selling the Apple iPhone in U.K. and Ireland early next year, it said in a statement on Tuesday.
Alcatel Claims New Optical Network Speed
(News) Alcatel-Lucent researchers said they have figured out how to multiply the speed of the fastest undersea cables by a factor of 10.
(News) Alcatel-Lucent researchers said they have figured out how to multiply the speed of the fastest undersea cables by a factor of 10.
Former Enron Broadband Exec Sentenced to Prison Term
(News) A former co-CEO of Enron Broadband is sentenced to 16 months in prison for hyping the company's products.
(News) A former co-CEO of Enron Broadband is sentenced to 16 months in prison for hyping the company's products.
AT&T Accuses Google of Violating Telecom Law
(News) AT&T on Friday accused Google of violating the FCC's net neutrality rules by blocking Google Voice calls to some rural areas.
(News) AT&T on Friday accused Google of violating the FCC's net neutrality rules by blocking Google Voice calls to some rural areas.
Funny Money: Rule Change Makes Apple Revenue Appear Larger
(News) It's not new money, just money that's no longer being deferred.
(News) It's not new money, just money that's no longer being deferred.
South Korea Clears Path for IPhone Sale
(News) South Korean regulators cleared the iPhone for sale in the country on Wednesday by lifting a legal bar on operation of location-based services by Apple.
(News) South Korean regulators cleared the iPhone for sale in the country on Wednesday by lifting a legal bar on operation of location-based services by Apple.
AT&T Trials MicroCell for Indoor Coverage
(News) AT&T is offering femtocells to customers in Charlotte, North Carolina, in its first full consumer trial of the technology.
(News) AT&T is offering femtocells to customers in Charlotte, North Carolina, in its first full consumer trial of the technology.
Host Free Conference Calls
(How To) Other than potential long-distance fees, get free conference calls with up to 150 participants.
(How To) Other than potential long-distance fees, get free conference calls with up to 150 participants.
The Pirate Bay Plugs Defense Fund for Former ISP
(News) File-sharing site The Pirate Bay is urging its users to support Open Internet, a defense fund for ISPs.
(News) File-sharing site The Pirate Bay is urging its users to support Open Internet, a defense fund for ISPs.
China Mobile to Run E-book Service Like Amazon
(News) China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscriber numbers, will offer over 100,000 e-books for download on upcoming wireless e-readers.
(News) China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier by subscriber numbers, will offer over 100,000 e-books for download on upcoming wireless e-readers.
Sprint Willing to Fill Clearwire's Coffers
(News) Sprint Nextel is willing to invest more money in Clearwire and plans to maintain its 51 percent ownership in the company.
(News) Sprint Nextel is willing to invest more money in Clearwire and plans to maintain its 51 percent ownership in the company.
China Mobile IPhone Killer Will Not Be Cheap
(News) Lenovo Mobile is making handsets for China's 3G standard that will reach China Mobile's target price of $150, but its high-end iPhone rival will cost more.
(News) Lenovo Mobile is making handsets for China's 3G standard that will reach China Mobile's target price of $150, but its high-end iPhone rival will cost more.
Ubiquisys and Fon to Let Users Share Mobile Broadband
(News) Ubiquisys and FON are working on a femtocell that will let users share a broadband connection, they said on Tuesday.
(News) Ubiquisys and FON are working on a femtocell that will let users share a broadband connection, they said on Tuesday.
Voice-to-text Deal Could Spur New Mobile Services
(News) Ditech will resell SimulScribe's voice-to-text technology for mobile services that transcribe voicemail messages and conference calls into text.
(News) Ditech will resell SimulScribe's voice-to-text technology for mobile services that transcribe voicemail messages and conference calls into text.
MediaFLO TV Coming to Cars, MP3 Players
(News) Qualcomm's MediaFLO wireless broadcast network will soon be available on in-car and portable media players.
(News) Qualcomm's MediaFLO wireless broadcast network will soon be available on in-car and portable media players.
Vodafone Gets on Mobile Hotspot Bandwagon
(News) Vodafone is getting set to launch Novatel's mobile hotspot, the MiFi, in Europe, it said on Thursday.
(News) Vodafone is getting set to launch Novatel's mobile hotspot, the MiFi, in Europe, it said on Thursday.
Orange Takes Step Toward Better Mobile Voice Quality
(News) Orange will launch of the world's first mobile telephone service offering improved sound quality using better speech coding technology, it said on Thursday.
(News) Orange will launch of the world's first mobile telephone service offering improved sound quality using better speech coding technology, it said on Thursday.
Mobile Carriers Sign up to EU In-car Accident Alert System
(News) E.U.'s mobile-phone industry signed up to a Europe-wide road accident alert system designed to reduce fatalities and accidents on the continent's roads.
(News) E.U.'s mobile-phone industry signed up to a Europe-wide road accident alert system designed to reduce fatalities and accidents on the continent's roads.
Upcoming Technology Promises Improved Mobile TV
(News) The GSM Association is getting behind the emerging mobile broadcast technology Integrated Mobile Broadcast, it said on Wednesday.
(News) The GSM Association is getting behind the emerging mobile broadcast technology Integrated Mobile Broadcast, it said on Wednesday.
Recession Leads to Sluggish Global Broadband Growth
(News) Broadband growth is still reeling from the economic downturn, but also there are tentative signs of a recovery.
(News) Broadband growth is still reeling from the economic downturn, but also there are tentative signs of a recovery.
China Clears IPhone for Network, Puts Picture Online
(News) China has cleared a version of the iPhone to use Chinese mobile networks and posted pictures of the handset online as China Unicom prepares to launch the phone.
(News) China has cleared a version of the iPhone to use Chinese mobile networks and posted pictures of the handset online as China Unicom prepares to launch the phone.
AOL Hires 'peanut Butter Manifesto' Author
(News) AOL has appointed Brad Garlinghouse, a former Yahoo executive, to head its Internet and mobile communications group.
(News) AOL has appointed Brad Garlinghouse, a former Yahoo executive, to head its Internet and mobile communications group.
Report: DT and France Telecom to Form Mobile Venture in U.K.
(News) Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom will merge their mobile operations in the U.K., according to Dow Jones Newswires.
(News) Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom will merge their mobile operations in the U.K., according to Dow Jones Newswires.
Facebook Connect Goes Mobile
(News) Facebook has launched a mobile version of its Connect data portability technology.
(News) Facebook has launched a mobile version of its Connect data portability technology.
Google-Baidu Rivalry Goes Mobile in China
(News) Google and Chinese search engine Baidu are racing to dominate China's growing mobile search market, taking their rivalry beyond Web search.
(News) Google and Chinese search engine Baidu are racing to dominate China's growing mobile search market, taking their rivalry beyond Web search.
Group Asks IRS to Repeal Tax of Personal Mobile-phone Use
(News) Trade group CTIA asks the U.S. IRS to repeal a tax of personal use of mobile phones provided by businesses.
(News) Trade group CTIA asks the U.S. IRS to repeal a tax of personal use of mobile phones provided by businesses.
Qwest to Deploy Network Capable of 100Gbps
(News) Qwest Communications International is deploying equipment that will allow the carrier to deliver 100Gb per second (Gbps) all the way across its network.
(News) Qwest Communications International is deploying equipment that will allow the carrier to deliver 100Gb per second (Gbps) all the way across its network.
China's Carriers All Turn to Mobile App Stores in 3G Race
(News) China's Carriers All Turn to Mobile App Stores in 3G Race
(News) China's Carriers All Turn to Mobile App Stores in 3G Race
Nokia Siemens Changes CEOs
(News) The founding CEO of Nokia Siemens Networks has resigned and will be replaced by another long-term Nokia executive, Rajeev Suri.
(News) The founding CEO of Nokia Siemens Networks has resigned and will be replaced by another long-term Nokia executive, Rajeev Suri.
China Mobile Still in IPhone Talks After Unicom Deal
(News) China Unicom's iPhone distribution deal with Apple is not exclusive and China Mobile is still in talks about the handset with Apple as well.
(News) China Unicom's iPhone distribution deal with Apple is not exclusive and China Mobile is still in talks about the handset with Apple as well.
More Battles Ahead for IPhone in China
(News) Apple has emerged from winding negotiations with an iPhone deal in China, but the phone will still face government pitfalls and look-alike competitors in China.
(News) Apple has emerged from winding negotiations with an iPhone deal in China, but the phone will still face government pitfalls and look-alike competitors in China.
China Mobile Shows Dell, Lenovo 'Ophones'
(News) China Mobile displayed smartphones from Dell, Lenovo Mobile and HTC partner Dopod running its in-house mobile operating system at a Beijing event.
(News) China Mobile displayed smartphones from Dell, Lenovo Mobile and HTC partner Dopod running its in-house mobile operating system at a Beijing event.
Missing Sync Helps Palm Users With Snow Leopard Transition
(News) If you're using a Palm OS-based PDA or smartphone and you plan to upgrade to Snow Leopard, you're going to need third-party software if you plan to synchronize...
(News) If you're using a Palm OS-based PDA or smartphone and you plan to upgrade to Snow Leopard, you're going to need third-party software if you plan to synchronize...
China Telecom in Talks to Offer Palm Pre
(News) China Telecom is in talks with Palm about offering the Pre smartphone in China, and its talks with RIM about offering a BlackBerry model continue.
(News) China Telecom is in talks with Palm about offering the Pre smartphone in China, and its talks with RIM about offering a BlackBerry model continue.
FCC Launches Mobile-phone Inquiries
(News) The U.S. FCC will look into ways to promote innovation and competition in the mobile-phone industry.
(News) The U.S. FCC will look into ways to promote innovation and competition in the mobile-phone industry.
India to Auction 3G Licenses in Three Months
(News) India plans to raise at least US$5 billion from 3G and WiMax licenses.
(News) India plans to raise at least US$5 billion from 3G and WiMax licenses.
Professional Voicemail Recordings Add Value On the Cheap
(How To) Have a pro record custom phone greetings for about $100, improving your business image for the cost of a client dinner.
(How To) Have a pro record custom phone greetings for about $100, improving your business image for the cost of a client dinner.
North Korean 3G Customers More Than Double in Q2
(News) The number of cellular subscriptions in North Korea more than doubled in the second quarter, Orascom said.
(News) The number of cellular subscriptions in North Korea more than doubled in the second quarter, Orascom said.
E-readers With China's 3G Standard on the Way
(News) A Chinese company will launch e-readers that support China's homegrown 3G mobile standard and may launch the devices abroad for different 3G standards.
(News) A Chinese company will launch e-readers that support China's homegrown 3G mobile standard and may launch the devices abroad for different 3G standards.
China Mobile Offers Emergency Telecom Trucks to Taiwan
(News) China Mobile offered Taiwan 10 emergency mobile communications trucks to get mobile phone service back up and running in disaster areas after Typhoon Morakot
(News) China Mobile offered Taiwan 10 emergency mobile communications trucks to get mobile phone service back up and running in disaster areas after Typhoon Morakot
India Added 14.4 Million Mobile Subscribers in July
(News) Growth continues in India's mobile telephony market with the country adding 14.4 million new subscribers in July.
(News) Growth continues in India's mobile telephony market with the country adding 14.4 million new subscribers in July.
Bharti Airtel, MTN Extend Tie-up Talks Again
(News) Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile services provider, and MTN Group of South Africa have again extended their discussions for a partnership until Sept. 30.
(News) Bharti Airtel, India's largest mobile services provider, and MTN Group of South Africa have again extended their discussions for a partnership until Sept. 30.
Tata to Upgrade Asian Undersea Cable Ahead of Schedule
(News) Tata Communications is adding capacity to its Asian cable ahead of schedule as it sees a surge in demand.
(News) Tata Communications is adding capacity to its Asian cable ahead of schedule as it sees a surge in demand.
China's National 3G Standard Lags Despite Promotion
(News) Nearly one half billion people subscribed to China Mobile cellular services last month, but the giant has won few users for a Chinese 3G standard.
(News) Nearly one half billion people subscribed to China Mobile cellular services last month, but the giant has won few users for a Chinese 3G standard.
Undersea Cable Damage Slows Internet in China
(News) Internet service in China was disrupted for a third day on Wednesday after an earthquake damaged undersea cables.
(News) Internet service in China was disrupted for a third day on Wednesday after an earthquake damaged undersea cables.
SkyTerra Plans Public Safety Cell-satellite System
(News) SkyTerra is seeking U.S. federal stimulus money to develop hybrid terrestrial-satellite public-safety radios that work all across the U.S. and Canada.
(News) SkyTerra is seeking U.S. federal stimulus money to develop hybrid terrestrial-satellite public-safety radios that work all across the U.S. and Canada.
EU Invests in LTE to Reclaim Mobile Technology Lead
(News) The European Commission has decided that the EU will invest€ 18 million in next-generation 4G mobile networks based on LTE Advanced.
(News) The European Commission has decided that the EU will invest
Cut Your Phone Bill
(News) A phone line is indispensable, but its costs can sometimes seem intolerable. There are two easy ways to save money on your calls:
(News) A phone line is indispensable, but its costs can sometimes seem intolerable. There are two easy ways to save money on your calls:
Samsung Tunes Windows Mobile for UC
(News) Samsung and DiVitas Networks are working to make enterprise telephony functions work better on dual-mode handsets using Microsoft Windows Mobile.
(News) Samsung and DiVitas Networks are working to make enterprise telephony functions work better on dual-mode handsets using Microsoft Windows Mobile.
Consumers Want 3G Modems -- at Half-price
(News) Nearly half of U.S. consumers are interested in cellular modems, but only at half the price that service providers are charging for service.
(News) Nearly half of U.S. consumers are interested in cellular modems, but only at half the price that service providers are charging for service.
Zer01 Encounters New Setback
(News) Zer01, the company that says it can deliver a true unlimited mobile-phone service, said it has ended its relationship with Global Verge.
(News) Zer01, the company that says it can deliver a true unlimited mobile-phone service, said it has ended its relationship with Global Verge.
CreditSMS Helps Structure Informal Mobile Finance
(News) Mobile commerce is quickly becoming one of the most cost-effective, far-reaching means of giving the 'un-banked' poor their first taste of financial services...
(News) Mobile commerce is quickly becoming one of the most cost-effective, far-reaching means of giving the 'un-banked' poor their first taste of financial services...
Phone Answering Service Pays Back in Time
(How To) FonGenie offers retail customers prompts for frequently asked questions so you don't have to be interrupted by basic calls.
(How To) FonGenie offers retail customers prompts for frequently asked questions so you don't have to be interrupted by basic calls.
Zer01 Service Still Vapor, Distributors Empty-handed
(News) Zer01 has not yet launched its unlimited mobile service, originally scheduled to start on July 1.
(News) Zer01 has not yet launched its unlimited mobile service, originally scheduled to start on July 1.
3G 'Ophone,' Child of China Mobile, Due Next Month
(News) China Mobile's holy grail of handsets is slated for sale next month, a phone that uses both the carrier's own mobile OS and China's 3G standard.
(News) China Mobile's holy grail of handsets is slated for sale next month, a phone that uses both the carrier's own mobile OS and China's 3G standard.
Tie-up Talks Between Bharti Airtel and MTN Extended
(News) MTN and Bharti Airtel extend period for merger negotiations
(News) MTN and Bharti Airtel extend period for merger negotiations
Mobiles Help Put a Stop to Drug Stock-outs
(News) What I find particularly interesting about the mobile-for-development field is how a disproportionate amount of innovation occurs in the very places where...
(News) What I find particularly interesting about the mobile-for-development field is how a disproportionate amount of innovation occurs in the very places where...
Verizon MiFi 2200
(Reviews) In the 10 years since Apple employees walked down the aisles of a Macworld Expo keynote bearing AirPort-connected iBooks to the oohs and aahs of the crowd...
(Reviews) In the 10 years since Apple employees walked down the aisles of a Macworld Expo keynote bearing AirPort-connected iBooks to the oohs and aahs of the crowd...
China IPhone Pictures Posted on News Site
(News) A Chinese news Web site Friday posted pictures that it claimed showed the iPhone model being tested for release in China.
(News) A Chinese news Web site Friday posted pictures that it claimed showed the iPhone model being tested for release in China.
Time Warner Cable to Join WiMax Fray
(News) Time Warner Cable will begin reselling WiMax from Clearwire in four markets, including Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina, by the end of this year.
(News) Time Warner Cable will begin reselling WiMax from Clearwire in four markets, including Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina, by the end of this year.
France Té lé com Revenue Hit by Recession, Regulation
(News) France Té lé com's revenue for the first half fell 0.5 percent year on year -- but sales of iPhones are booming.
(News) France T
Alcatel-Lucent Revenue Decline Continues in Q2
(News) Alcatel-Lucent reported second-quarter revenue down 4.8 percent year on year, but still expects to break even for the full year, excluding one-time charges
(News) Alcatel-Lucent reported second-quarter revenue down 4.8 percent year on year, but still expects to break even for the full year, excluding one-time charges
NTT DoCoMo Plans LTE Launch in Late 2010
(News) NTT DoCoMo plans to launch high-speed cellular data services based on LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in December 2010, it said Thursday.
(News) NTT DoCoMo plans to launch high-speed cellular data services based on LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology in December 2010, it said Thursday.
Samsung Mobile Application Store Coming to Europe
(News) Samsung plans to launch a mobile application store in Europe this quarter, following an increasingly popular path to revenue inspired by the iPhone App Store.
(News) Samsung plans to launch a mobile application store in Europe this quarter, following an increasingly popular path to revenue inspired by the iPhone App Store.
Barnes&Noble Makes Wi-Fi Free via AT&T
(News) Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide offer Wi-Fi access, and the majority of them are already hotspots through AT&T. Those stores now offer free access...
(News) Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide offer Wi-Fi access, and the majority of them are already hotspots through AT&T. Those stores now offer free access...
Blyk Will Close Its UK Ad-funded Mobile Service Next Month
(News) Blyk will close its advertising-supported mobile phone service in the U.K.
(News) Blyk will close its advertising-supported mobile phone service in the U.K.
PC Reseller Distances Itself From Global Verge
(News) NextDay is concerned about an arrangement it set up with Global Verge, the company marketing Zer01's mobile service.
(News) NextDay is concerned about an arrangement it set up with Global Verge, the company marketing Zer01's mobile service.
Korea Fair Trade Commission Fines Qualcomm $200 Million
(News) Qualcomm plans to appeal a $200 million fine issued by the Korean Fair Trade Commission.
(News) Qualcomm plans to appeal a $200 million fine issued by the Korean Fair Trade Commission.
Bharti Airtel Rides Boom in Indian Mobile Market
(News) Indian mobile services provider, Bharti Airtel, reports strong revenue and profit growth as the market is booming.
(News) Indian mobile services provider, Bharti Airtel, reports strong revenue and profit growth as the market is booming.
Japan's DoCoMo, KDDI Show Augmented Reality Prototypes
(News) Japan's two largest cellular carriers, NTT DoCoMo and KDDI, are demonstrating this week some of their latest research into augmented reality systems.
(News) Japan's two largest cellular carriers, NTT DoCoMo and KDDI, are demonstrating this week some of their latest research into augmented reality systems.
Indian Farmers Use Mobile Phones to Control Irrigation
(News) Technology offered by Indian mobile services operator, Tata Teleservices, uses mobile phones for remote monitoring and switching of irrigation pumps.
(News) Technology offered by Indian mobile services operator, Tata Teleservices, uses mobile phones for remote monitoring and switching of irrigation pumps.
After Report Questions Service, Zer01 Parent Strips Web Site
(News) Zer01 Mobile's parent company has pulled information and links from its Web site after a recent report questioned the validity of its mobile service.
(News) Zer01 Mobile's parent company has pulled information and links from its Web site after a recent report questioned the validity of its mobile service.
Etisalat and Reliance to Share Infrastructure in India
(News) Etisalat outsources running its telecom network infrastructure in India to Reliance Communications
(News) Etisalat outsources running its telecom network infrastructure in India to Reliance Communications
RIM: UAE Carrier's Blackberry Update Was Spyware
(News) RIM: UAE Carrier's Blackberry Update Was Spyware
(News) RIM: UAE Carrier's Blackberry Update Was Spyware
Clearwire WiMax Driver for Mac Due Next Month
(News) Clearwire next month will finally introduce client software for linking Apple Macintosh laptops directly to its WiMax service.
(News) Clearwire next month will finally introduce client software for linking Apple Macintosh laptops directly to its WiMax service.
3G-satellite System Coming to AT&T Gets First Call
(News) TerreStar has made the first call over a satellite launched July 1 for hybrid 3G-satellite voice and data.
(News) TerreStar has made the first call over a satellite launched July 1 for hybrid 3G-satellite voice and data.
Weather Stations Will Use Mobile Infrastructure
(News) For most of us, not knowing what the weather is going to do might at worst result in a soggy barbecue or a washed-out cricket or football match. For a farmer in...
(News) For most of us, not knowing what the weather is going to do might at worst result in a soggy barbecue or a washed-out cricket or football match. For a farmer in...
Zer01's Mobile Offer May Be Too Good to Be True
(News) Zer01's Mobile Offer May Be Too Good to Be True
(News) Zer01's Mobile Offer May Be Too Good to Be True
China's Internet Users Outnumber U.S. Population
(News) China's Internet users now outnumber the U.S. population, and more Chinese than ever are using e-commerce and the mobile Web, official statistics say.
(News) China's Internet users now outnumber the U.S. population, and more Chinese than ever are using e-commerce and the mobile Web, official statistics say.
Skype to Regulators: Push Mobile Operators to Allow VoIP
(News) Skype Thursday urged regulators to intervene to ensure that users aren't blocked from using their mobile phones to access phone calls via the internet.
(News) Skype Thursday urged regulators to intervene to ensure that users aren't blocked from using their mobile phones to access phone calls via the internet.
Analysts See Alarming Development in Mobile Malware
(News) The first worm that spreads between mobile devices by spamming text messages has developed a capability that signals the arrival of mobile botnets.
(News) The first worm that spreads between mobile devices by spamming text messages has developed a capability that signals the arrival of mobile botnets.
India's MTNL Plans to Franchise Operation of 3G Services
(News) Indian government controlled mobile services provider plans to franchise its 3G services, after unsuccessfully trying to run it on its own.
(News) Indian government controlled mobile services provider plans to franchise its 3G services, after unsuccessfully trying to run it on its own.
Ruckus Brings Dual-band 11n to Outdoor Wi-Fi
(News) Ruckus Wireless plans to introduce dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi access points designed for outdoor use.
(News) Ruckus Wireless plans to introduce dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi access points designed for outdoor use.
Insurer Will Pay for Damaged IPhones
(News) Insurance company Safeware is now offering insurance for the iPhone.
(News) Insurance company Safeware is now offering insurance for the iPhone.
India's Rural Mobile Phone Users Hit 100 Million
(News) India's rural mobile users crossed 100 million [m] in March, as overall market continues to boom
(News) India's rural mobile users crossed 100 million [m] in March, as overall market continues to boom
IPhone Closer to China Launch With Network Tests
(News) Apple has applied for a Chinese network access license for the iPhone, an important step that could lead to a China launch early next year, analysts said.
(News) Apple has applied for a Chinese network access license for the iPhone, an important step that could lead to a China launch early next year, analysts said.
Indian Mobile Operator Will Spin off Infrastructure
(News) Indian mobile services company Idea Cellular will spin off its passive infrastructure to save costs.
(News) Indian mobile services company Idea Cellular will spin off its passive infrastructure to save costs.
Clearwire to Launch WiMax in Las Vegas on July 21
(News) Clearwire will start offering its mobile WiMax wireless data service commercially in Las Vegas on July 21.
(News) Clearwire will start offering its mobile WiMax wireless data service commercially in Las Vegas on July 21.
Broadband Growth Seen Slowing, Shifting to Asia
(News) Nearly 650 million households will have broadband by 2013, but the growth rate will slow between now and then, Parks Associates says.
(News) Nearly 650 million households will have broadband by 2013, but the growth rate will slow between now and then, Parks Associates says.
Palm Pre Will Come to Europe With Telefó nica, Movistar
(News) Palm's widely-praised Pre smartphone will be available prior to Christmas in the U.K., Ireland, Germany and Spain, the company announced on Tuesday.
(News) Palm's widely-praised Pre smartphone will be available prior to Christmas in the U.K., Ireland, Germany and Spain, the company announced on Tuesday.
Netbooks Offered Virtually Free With Mobile Contracts
(News) Best Buy and RadioShack are offering netbooks virtually free with two-year mobile contracts.
(News) Best Buy and RadioShack are offering netbooks virtually free with two-year mobile contracts.
Outremer Telecom's Mauritius Plans on Hold
(News) Outremer Telecom's plans to expand into Mauritius by the end of the year have been dashed after the country's Information & Communication Technology...
(News) Outremer Telecom's plans to expand into Mauritius by the end of the year have been dashed after the country's Information & Communication Technology...
San Francisco Misses the NextBus
(News) I live in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. If you've visited San Francisco you may know it as the Italian district, where Joe DiMaggio learned to play...
(News) I live in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. If you've visited San Francisco you may know it as the Italian district, where Joe DiMaggio learned to play...
Web Site for China Mobile's Application Store Appears
(News) A Web site for China Mobile's upcoming mobile application store appeared online on Friday, a step toward its opening this year.
(News) A Web site for China Mobile's upcoming mobile application store appeared online on Friday, a step toward its opening this year.
When Your Phone Rings, the Copyright Police May Come Calling
(News) A digital rights group is contesting a music industry group's assertion that royalties are due each time a ringtone is played in public.
(News) A digital rights group is contesting a music industry group's assertion that royalties are due each time a ringtone is played in public.
Mobile Roaming Costs Fall as EC Announces End to Rip-offs
(News) The cost of calling and sending text messages on your mobile phone from abroad in the E.U. became cheaper Wednesday, as a new roaming law came into force.
(News) The cost of calling and sending text messages on your mobile phone from abroad in the E.U. became cheaper Wednesday, as a new roaming law came into force.
Citibank Tests out Payments Using Mobile Phones
(News) Citibank teams up with Vodafone, Nokia, and VIVOtech to pilot payment technology using mobile phones in Bangalore.
(News) Citibank teams up with Vodafone, Nokia, and VIVOtech to pilot payment technology using mobile phones in Bangalore.
Comcast Begins Deploying Wireless Data Network
(News) Comcast has begun to roll out a nationwide wireless broadband network.
(News) Comcast has begun to roll out a nationwide wireless broadband network.
Google and Grameen Launch Mobile Services for the Poor
(News) The Grameen Foundation, Google and MTN launched a new text information service in Uganda.
(News) The Grameen Foundation, Google and MTN launched a new text information service in Uganda.
Bugs & Fixes: IPhone 3GS Signal Strength Oddities
(News) I warn you at the outset. This is not going to be one of those Bugs & Fixes with a neatly defined set of symptoms and a iron-clad solution. This one's a bit...
(News) I warn you at the outset. This is not going to be one of those Bugs & Fixes with a neatly defined set of symptoms and a iron-clad solution. This one's a bit...
China Telecom in Talks to Offer BlackBerry
(News) China Telecom is in talks with RIM about offering the BlackBerry in China.
(News) China Telecom is in talks with RIM about offering the BlackBerry in China.
Google Begins Adding New Customers for Voice Service
(News) Google began inviting new users for its Google Voice service.
(News) Google began inviting new users for its Google Voice service.
Femto Forum Wants to Simplify Application Development
(News) The Femto Forum has announced a new initiative that aims to create a common applications environment and standardized APIs for femtocell applications.
(News) The Femto Forum has announced a new initiative that aims to create a common applications environment and standardized APIs for femtocell applications.
China Mobile's TD-SCDMA Services off to a Slow Start
(News) So far this year, fewer than 3 percent of new China Mobile subscribers have signed up for the operator's 3G service.
(News) So far this year, fewer than 3 percent of new China Mobile subscribers have signed up for the operator's 3G service.
Satellite Launch Will Lead to Wider AT&T Coverage
(News) A satellite set to be launched July 1 will provide voice and data service across the U.S., to be resold by AT&T.
(News) A satellite set to be launched July 1 will provide voice and data service across the U.S., to be resold by AT&T.
Ericsson Hopes to Accelerate LTE Roll-out With Patent Deals
(News) Ericsson has signed its first license agreements for patents essential to next generation mobile networks based on LTE (Long Term Evolution).
(News) Ericsson has signed its first license agreements for patents essential to next generation mobile networks based on LTE (Long Term Evolution).
Cloudmark Security Suite Addresses Growing SMS Spam
(News) As mobile users are more frequently pestered by SMS spam, one security vendor is applying its experience with stopping e-mail spam for mobile networks.
(News) As mobile users are more frequently pestered by SMS spam, one security vendor is applying its experience with stopping e-mail spam for mobile networks.
Groups Ask FCC for Changes in 'special Access' Fees
(News) Several groups call on the U.S. FCC to change the prices competitors pay for 'special access' to high-speed lines owned by incumbent telecom carriers.
(News) Several groups call on the U.S. FCC to change the prices competitors pay for 'special access' to high-speed lines owned by incumbent telecom carriers.
Trans-Atlantic Internet Cables May Be Filled by 2014
(News) Trans-Atlantic cables may be filled up by 2014, ending a long period of inexpensive bandwidth, Telegeography says.
(News) Trans-Atlantic cables may be filled up by 2014, ending a long period of inexpensive bandwidth, Telegeography says.
Tele Atlas Uses Data From Drivers to Map Faster
(News) Dutch digital map maker Tele Atlas is creating new maps faster than ever by collecting data from motorists using GPS devices as they drive.
(News) Dutch digital map maker Tele Atlas is creating new maps faster than ever by collecting data from motorists using GPS devices as they drive.
Ubiquisys Adds Speedier Femtocell
(News) Ubiquisys says the next generation of its femtocell product, the G3, can handle speeds of up to 21.6M bps.
(News) Ubiquisys says the next generation of its femtocell product, the G3, can handle speeds of up to 21.6M bps.
Nortel Accepts Nokia Siemens Bid for Wireless Assets
(News) Nortel Networks has entered into an agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks to sell its CDMA business and LTE Access assets for US$650, it said on Friday.
(News) Nortel Networks has entered into an agreement with Nokia Siemens Networks to sell its CDMA business and LTE Access assets for US$650, it said on Friday.
FCC to Probe Exclusive Mobile Handset Deals
(News) The U.S. FCC will open an investigation into exclusive mobile handset deals, its acting chairman says.
(News) The U.S. FCC will open an investigation into exclusive mobile handset deals, its acting chairman says.
Senators Challenge AT&T's Exclusive IPhone Deal
(News) Senators Challenge AT&T's Exclusive IPhone Deal
(News) Senators Challenge AT&T's Exclusive IPhone Deal
India to Have 771 Million Mobile Connections by 2013
(News) Indian mobile market to grow to 771 million connections by 2013, according to Gartner.
(News) Indian mobile market to grow to 771 million connections by 2013, according to Gartner.
IBM Allocates $100M for Research in Mobile Communications
(News) IBM will invest US$100 million in mobile communications research
(News) IBM will invest US$100 million in mobile communications research
Samsung's Android Smartphone Gets First Outing
(News) Samsung brought out its upcoming Galaxy handset, which runs Android, for its first public outing at the CommunicAsia show in Singapore.
(News) Samsung brought out its upcoming Galaxy handset, which runs Android, for its first public outing at the CommunicAsia show in Singapore.
With Iran All A-Twitter, Service Maintenance Pushed Back
(News) Network maintenance that would have pushed Twitter offline has been pushed back in recognition of the role it is playing in Iran at present.
(News) Network maintenance that would have pushed Twitter offline has been pushed back in recognition of the role it is playing in Iran at present.
DTV Transition Sparked Calls but No Major Outages, FCC Says
(News) The U.S. switch from analog to digital television broadcasts on Friday caused no "widespread" disruptions of over-the-air service, the U.S. FCC said.
(News) The U.S. switch from analog to digital television broadcasts on Friday caused no "widespread" disruptions of over-the-air service, the U.S. FCC said.
Nokia to Offer Life Tools for Rural Mobile Users
(News) Nokia plans to roll out its Life Tools group of services for rural mobile users to more emerging markets following a successful pilot program in India.
(News) Nokia plans to roll out its Life Tools group of services for rural mobile users to more emerging markets following a successful pilot program in India.
Rules for New EU Telecom Networks a Political Football?
(News) The EC unveiled draft rules to create new fiber-optic-based telecom networks Friday, but many feel the rules are biased in favor of incumbents.
(News) The EC unveiled draft rules to create new fiber-optic-based telecom networks Friday, but many feel the rules are biased in favor of incumbents.
Korean Businessman Pleads Guilty to Telecom Bribery
(News) A South Korean telecom executive has pleaded guilty to five charges involving bribes of U.S. military vendors.
(News) A South Korean telecom executive has pleaded guilty to five charges involving bribes of U.S. military vendors.
New Coalition Pushes for 'big' Broadband
(News) A new coalition will push for 'big' broadband for schools, libraries and health-care facilities.
(News) A new coalition will push for 'big' broadband for schools, libraries and health-care facilities.
Virgin Offers Pay-as-you-go Wireless USB Card
(News) Virgin Mobile USA is offering a pay-as-you-go mobile data service for computer users.
(News) Virgin Mobile USA is offering a pay-as-you-go mobile data service for computer users.
Tata Offers Co-branded Mobile Services With NTT DoCoMo
(News) Tata Teleservices is offering mobile services in India with the Tata DoCoMo brand.
(News) Tata Teleservices is offering mobile services in India with the Tata DoCoMo brand.
Swedish Regulators Look at Handling of Mobile Location Data
(News) The sale of location information from mobile operators to service providers could result in privacy issues, and needs to be investigated.
(News) The sale of location information from mobile operators to service providers could result in privacy issues, and needs to be investigated.
Intel Invests $43 Million in Japanese WiMax Carrier
(News) Intel is investing US$43 million into a Tokyo-based WiMax operator that plans to launch the world's fastest WiMax service in July.
(News) Intel is investing US$43 million into a Tokyo-based WiMax operator that plans to launch the world's fastest WiMax service in July.
Users Now Get More Bang for Broadband Buck, Says Study
(News) Internet service providers are offering faster DSL connections for the same price, with the cost per megabit per second 37.5 percent lower than last year
(News) Internet service providers are offering faster DSL connections for the same price, with the cost per megabit per second 37.5 percent lower than last year
Groups Combine Efforts to Push WiMax Femtocells
(News) The WiMax Forum has joined with the Femto Forum to speed development of femtocells for mobile WiMax networks.
(News) The WiMax Forum has joined with the Femto Forum to speed development of femtocells for mobile WiMax networks.
India's Mobile Market Is Growing Despite Economic Slowdown
(News) India's mobile market continues to grow despite economic slowdown
(News) India's mobile market continues to grow despite economic slowdown
Considering the Future of Mobile Phones
(News) Few companies innovate with the intensity and frequency of those working in mobile, and today's present is a future that only a handful of people would have...
(News) Few companies innovate with the intensity and frequency of those working in mobile, and today's present is a future that only a handful of people would have...
3G Auction a Priority for India's Communications Minister
(News) India's communications minister A. Raja tells an Indian news agency that completion of auction of 3G spectrum is a top priority.
(News) India's communications minister A. Raja tells an Indian news agency that completion of auction of 3G spectrum is a top priority.
Cisco's Huge Router Reaches Five-year Milestone
(News) The Cisco CRS-1 was introduced five years ago and has now sold more than 3,200 units.
(News) The Cisco CRS-1 was introduced five years ago and has now sold more than 3,200 units.
Swedish Politicians Challenge EU Data Retention Directive
(News) Some Swedish politicians see being sued by the EU as an opportunity to challenge its data-retention directive.
(News) Some Swedish politicians see being sued by the EU as an opportunity to challenge its data-retention directive.
Latest Kaspersky Mobile Software Wipes Data via SMS
(News) Kaspersky Lab's latest mobile security software can wipe data with a text message command even if a thief has swapped out the phone's SIM card.
(News) Kaspersky Lab's latest mobile security software can wipe data with a text message command even if a thief has swapped out the phone's SIM card.
Mobile Phone Location Technology Fights Card Fraud
(News) Ericsson is courting major banks with a security service the company thinks could cut down on credit card fraud.
(News) Ericsson is courting major banks with a security service the company thinks could cut down on credit card fraud.
Practical Speeds to Make Mobile Bandwidth Claims Clearer
(News) A group of four Swedish mobile operators have decided to use the term "practical maximum bandwidth" when marketing the mobile broadband.
(News) A group of four Swedish mobile operators have decided to use the term "practical maximum bandwidth" when marketing the mobile broadband.
TeliaSonera Installs First LTE Base Station
(News) Swedish operator TeliaSonera has installed the first site in its LTE (Long Term Evolution) based mobile network.
(News) Swedish operator TeliaSonera has installed the first site in its LTE (Long Term Evolution) based mobile network.
Asian Carriers Plan Big Regional Cable Network
(News) Eight of Asia's largest telecommunications carriers plan to jointly build a fiber optic cable that will interconnect the region's most important economies.
(News) Eight of Asia's largest telecommunications carriers plan to jointly build a fiber optic cable that will interconnect the region's most important economies.
Huawei Moves up in Networking's Big Leagues
(News) Huawei Technologies became the third-biggest seller of mobile infrastructure in the world in the first quarter, according to Dell'Oro Group.
(News) Huawei Technologies became the third-biggest seller of mobile infrastructure in the world in the first quarter, according to Dell'Oro Group.
Verizon Enhances Cloud-based Management
(News) Verizon Business on Wednesday gave customers of its Private IP services new options for managing and securing their networks with cloud-based tools.
(News) Verizon Business on Wednesday gave customers of its Private IP services new options for managing and securing their networks with cloud-based tools.
Femtocells Key to Speedy LTE Services
(News) To get most out of upcoming LTE based mobile broadband networks the use of femtocells is a key ingredient.
(News) To get most out of upcoming LTE based mobile broadband networks the use of femtocells is a key ingredient.
Nokia Sees Mobile Users Wanting Services Over Phones
(News) Services will dictate how consumers select their mobile phones, and hardware will adapt to meet this trend, a Nokia executive said Tuesday.
(News) Services will dictate how consumers select their mobile phones, and hardware will adapt to meet this trend, a Nokia executive said Tuesday.
Microsoft Opens up Mobile Backup Application to All
(News) Microsoft is now letting anyone download My Phone, a mobile data backup program for Windows Mobile devices.
(News) Microsoft is now letting anyone download My Phone, a mobile data backup program for Windows Mobile devices.
Cell-phone Service Surprises & Portion Sizes
(News) For the past 10 years I've expected three constants when visiting the U.S.: friendly people, large portions of food and bad cell-phone coverage.
(News) For the past 10 years I've expected three constants when visiting the U.S.: friendly people, large portions of food and bad cell-phone coverage.
Sprint to Offer Mobile 3G Wi-Fi Device
(News) Sprint on Wednesday announced plans to launch the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 device in early June. The device will cost US$100 after a $50 mail-in rebate...
(News) Sprint on Wednesday announced plans to launch the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200 device in early June. The device will cost US$100 after a $50 mail-in rebate...
AT&T to Buy Divested Verizon Assets for $2.35B
(News) AT&T has agreed to pay US$2.35 billion for network assets in 18 U.S. states that Verizon Wireless has to divest as part of its acquisition of Alltel last...
(News) AT&T has agreed to pay US$2.35 billion for network assets in 18 U.S. states that Verizon Wireless has to divest as part of its acquisition of Alltel last...
Years On, China Pushes WAPI in Mobile Phones
(News) China's WAPI security protocol for wireless LANs, once the core of a trade dispute with the U.S., will appear in mobile phones as China rolls out 3G networks.
(News) China's WAPI security protocol for wireless LANs, once the core of a trade dispute with the U.S., will appear in mobile phones as China rolls out 3G networks.
Businessman Indicted on Telecom Bribery Charges
(News) A South Korean businessman is indicted on bribery-related charges related to a U.S. military telecom contract.
(News) A South Korean businessman is indicted on bribery-related charges related to a U.S. military telecom contract.
Cisco Q3 Revenue, Earnings Fall
(News) Cisco's revenue for its third fiscal quarter fell 17 percent from a year earlier, while net income plunged 21 percent to US$1.3 billion, or $0.23 per share.
(News) Cisco's revenue for its third fiscal quarter fell 17 percent from a year earlier, while net income plunged 21 percent to US$1.3 billion, or $0.23 per share.
Android UI Changes Look With Femtocell App
(News) Intrinsyc Software and Ubiquisys have announced UX-Zone, an application that adjusts the appearance of an Android phone when a femtocell is within reach.
(News) Intrinsyc Software and Ubiquisys have announced UX-Zone, an application that adjusts the appearance of an Android phone when a femtocell is within reach.
Sweden to Cell Carriers: Put up or Shut up on Speed Claims
(News) Mobile operators no longer can make maximum bandwidth claims in their marketing, Sweden's government decided..
(News) Mobile operators no longer can make maximum bandwidth claims in their marketing, Sweden's government decided..
IPass Aims for Mobile Cloud Service Platform
(News) iPass introduced an iPhone client and plans someday to offer a platform for third-party applications.
(News) iPass introduced an iPhone client and plans someday to offer a platform for third-party applications.
RIM to Bind BlackBerry to Cisco Phones
(News) RIM and Cisco are teaming up to let enterprises integrate their BlackBerrys with Cisco IP phones, providing single-number capability and other features.
(News) RIM and Cisco are teaming up to let enterprises integrate their BlackBerrys with Cisco IP phones, providing single-number capability and other features.
Report: Sprint May Outsource Network Management to Ericsson
(News) Sprint is looking to outsource the management of its mobile network to Swedish telecom vendor Ericsson.
(News) Sprint is looking to outsource the management of its mobile network to Swedish telecom vendor Ericsson.
Home Health-care Devices Help Patients Stay out of the Hospital
(News) How it works: Various technologies enable patients to exchange health information with caregivers. Patients use the Intel Health Guide system to video conference...
(News) How it works: Various technologies enable patients to exchange health information with caregivers. Patients use the Intel Health Guide system to video conference...
DoCoMo to Supercharge Data With Network Improvements
(News) Uploads will become 15 times faster with the new technology
(News) Uploads will become 15 times faster with the new technology
Clearwire Users Complain of Slow Service, Termination Fee
(News) Subscribers say that they're required to pay a fee for cancelation, even if they move out of coverage area
(News) Subscribers say that they're required to pay a fee for cancelation, even if they move out of coverage area
Tata Communications Sets up TelePresence Exchange
(News) The move will enable links between all the TelePresence rooms across Tata's network, not just those on a customer's VPN.
(News) The move will enable links between all the TelePresence rooms across Tata's network, not just those on a customer's VPN.
Groups Ask Operators to Cut Early Termination Fees
(News) Mobile operators say they'll help people struggling to pay, but won't waive the fee
(News) Mobile operators say they'll help people struggling to pay, but won't waive the fee
EU Telecoms Law Reforms Blocked by Dispute Over Net Access
(News) A Parliamentary committee has stuck by an earlier pledge to protect people's rights to information.
(News) A Parliamentary committee has stuck by an earlier pledge to protect people's rights to information.
China Mobile to Launch App Store This Year
(News) The carrier's Mobile Market was a sticking point in negotiations with Apple
(News) The carrier's Mobile Market was a sticking point in negotiations with Apple
The Embarrassment of American Broadband
(News) The Internet was born and raised in the United States. Yet--thanks to slow speeds, inconsistent availability, and bandwidth...
(News) The Internet was born and raised in the United States. Yet--thanks to slow speeds, inconsistent availability, and bandwidth...
LinkedIn for IPhone
(Reviews) With more than 36 million members, LinkedIn is the premier business networking site, perfect for keeping in touch with...
(Reviews) With more than 36 million members, LinkedIn is the premier business networking site, perfect for keeping in touch with...
Stanford's Cinder OS Tightens Mobile Power Control
(News) Researchers are using advanced power and security features to build the ideal mobile OS
(News) Researchers are using advanced power and security features to build the ideal mobile OS
Outremer Expands Mobile Services in Indian Ocean
(News) The French overseas regions operator is willing to invest US$54 million
(News) The French overseas regions operator is willing to invest US$54 million
Service Restored After AT&T Fiber Cut
(News) AT&T has increased its reward for information on the apparent vandalism to US$250,000.
(News) AT&T has increased its reward for information on the apparent vandalism to US$250,000.
When the Cord Is Cut
(News) As you may have heard, areas of San Francisco's South Bay and coast lost their landline, cell phone, and Internet connectivity...
(News) As you may have heard, areas of San Francisco's South Bay and coast lost their landline, cell phone, and Internet connectivity...
IPhone Skype May Be Tip of the Iceberg for Carriers
(News) Mobile operators are pondering VoIP's dangers and opportunities as they move toward all-IP networks
(News) Mobile operators are pondering VoIP's dangers and opportunities as they move toward all-IP networks
Report: Nokia Siemens Bids for Much of Nortel
(News) The competitor's offer includes Nortel's CDMA, LTE and VoIP businesses, according to the Wall Street Journal
(News) The competitor's offer includes Nortel's CDMA, LTE and VoIP businesses, according to the Wall Street Journal
Telecom Provider Pleads Guilty to Bribery Charge
(News) The firm will pay a $2 million fine for bribes to officials in Yemen and Honduras
(News) The firm will pay a $2 million fine for bribes to officials in Yemen and Honduras
Nokia Will Sell Its Life Tools in India
(News) The program will offer agriculture information and education services to mobile phone users by the end of June
(News) The program will offer agriculture information and education services to mobile phone users by the end of June
Femtocell Standard Is Finalized
(News) The publication of the standard moves femtocells closer to mass adoption
(News) The publication of the standard moves femtocells closer to mass adoption
Clearwire Plans Silicon Valley 'sandbox' WiMax Network
(News) Partners Google, Intel and Cisco are backing the plan for a developer testbed
(News) Partners Google, Intel and Cisco are backing the plan for a developer testbed
France Telecom Loses Antitrust Appeal at European Court
(News) Monopoly abuse confirmed in the Internet access market in France while Commission considers fresh antitrust complaint
(News) Monopoly abuse confirmed in the Internet access market in France while Commission considers fresh antitrust complaint
Phone Service for the Deaf Becomes a Fraud Tool
(News) Designed to make telephone networks accessible, relay services have now become a tool for fraud.
(News) Designed to make telephone networks accessible, relay services have now become a tool for fraud.
Verizon Joins Global Mobile Software Push
(News) Joint Innovation Lab is creating one platform for developing applications for many OSes
(News) Joint Innovation Lab is creating one platform for developing applications for many OSes
Withdrawing From the Addictive IPhone
(News) The world's hottest cell phone was a guide, a tool, but mostly a diversion
(News) The world's hottest cell phone was a guide, a tool, but mostly a diversion
Alcatel Shows off IP Core for LTE Networks
(News) The system uses the same IP router designed for fixed-line networks, pointing to possible future convergence
(News) The system uses the same IP router designed for fixed-line networks, pointing to possible future convergence
Panasonic Bringing Live TV to Intercontinental Flights
(News) The service will carry international news channels and piggy-back on the in-flight broadband service launching this year
(News) The service will carry international news channels and piggy-back on the in-flight broadband service launching this year
Skype Shows BlackBerry, IPhone Applications
(News) Skype unveiled its iPhone and BlackBerry applications at the CTIA Wireless trade show on Tuesday, taking its VoIP capability...
(News) Skype unveiled its iPhone and BlackBerry applications at the CTIA Wireless trade show on Tuesday, taking its VoIP capability...
Ericsson Claims Fastest 3G Ever
(News) Special techniques to be demonstrated at CTIA will deliver 56Mb per second
(News) Special techniques to be demonstrated at CTIA will deliver 56Mb per second
EU Lawmakers Agree on New Telecom Super Regulator
(News) The move strengthens the European Commission in its fight against national regulator favoritism of local firms
(News) The move strengthens the European Commission in its fight against national regulator favoritism of local firms
NEC to Build Submarine Cable Linking Indonesia and Hong Kong
(News) The cable will be the first direct link and could be expanded to other ASEAN nations
(News) The cable will be the first direct link and could be expanded to other ASEAN nations
U.S. Carriers Join to Improve Mobile Marketing
(News) With common guidelines, due in June, the four biggest operators hope to cut costs and make consumers happier
(News) With common guidelines, due in June, the four biggest operators hope to cut costs and make consumers happier
RIM, Others Face Uphill Rivalry With App Store
(News) Apple has built-in advantages over planned software stores, starting with iPhone.
(News) Apple has built-in advantages over planned software stores, starting with iPhone.
HSPA+ Networks Ready, Devices Start to Trickle out
(News) Smartphones equipped with HSPA+ will take off during 2010, says analyst
(News) Smartphones equipped with HSPA+ will take off during 2010, says analyst
Nokia Buys Stake in Mobile Payment Company Obopay
(News) The phone maker also has invested in other mobile payment technologies
(News) The phone maker also has invested in other mobile payment technologies
EU Close to Agreement on Telecoms Law Changes
(News) Late night talks made progress after negotiations appeared blocked earlier this month, Commissionner Viviane Reding said
(News) Late night talks made progress after negotiations appeared blocked earlier this month, Commissionner Viviane Reding said
IPod Touch Generates More Traffic Than Most Phones
(News) Data released by AdMob ranks devices based on how often they access the Internet
(News) Data released by AdMob ranks devices based on how often they access the Internet
Carriers: Keep Broadband Stimulus Rules to Minimum
(News) Consumer groups call for strong net neutrality obligations
(News) Consumer groups call for strong net neutrality obligations
India's Mobile Subscriber Growth Slows in February
(News) New subscribers dropped to 13.82 million in February, from 15.41 million in January
(News) New subscribers dropped to 13.82 million in February, from 15.41 million in January
AT&T Says No-contract IPhones Coming Next Week
(News) High prices on the iPhones will convince most people to sign the contract
(News) High prices on the iPhones will convince most people to sign the contract
China Mobile Subscribers Sent 607 Billion SMSs Last Year
(News) Customers of the world's biggest mobile phone company bought 76 million songs, offering a window into phone use in China
(News) Customers of the world's biggest mobile phone company bought 76 million songs, offering a window into phone use in China
New IPhone Software Has Something for Businesses
(News) The iPhone 3.0 software has some new features for businesses, but it still lacks things they need
(News) The iPhone 3.0 software has some new features for businesses, but it still lacks things they need
China Mobile Ordered to Crack Down on Mass SMS Ads
(News) Beijing has ordered China Mobile to crack down on mass text message spam and the sale of mobile phone numbers to advertisers.
(News) Beijing has ordered China Mobile to crack down on mass text message spam and the sale of mobile phone numbers to advertisers.
Sale of Key Nortel Assets May Be Inevitable
(News) Nortel Networks may have no choice but to sell off key parts of its business, industry analysts said.
(News) Nortel Networks may have no choice but to sell off key parts of its business, industry analysts said.
Lawmakers Want Broadband Requirements on Phone Fund
(News) U.S. lawmakers consider adding broadband requirements to the Universal Service Fund.
(News) U.S. lawmakers consider adding broadband requirements to the Universal Service Fund.
After Gmail, Google Wants to Search Your Voice Mail Too
(News) Google has begun testing a service that will make transcripts of voice mail messages and make them searchable.
(News) Google has begun testing a service that will make transcripts of voice mail messages and make them searchable.
Developers to Get 70 Percent of Windows Mobile Store Sales
(News) Developers to Get 70 Percent of Windows Mobile Store Sales
(News) Developers to Get 70 Percent of Windows Mobile Store Sales
AT&T to Purchase Thousands of Green Vehicles
(News) AT&T plans to buy 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years.
(News) AT&T plans to buy 15,000 alternative-fuel vehicles over the next 10 years.
Videophones Dive Into Cool Market
(News) Tandberg and Polycom introduced high-quality desktop enterprise videophones on Monday.
(News) Tandberg and Polycom introduced high-quality desktop enterprise videophones on Monday.
Users Gain Options for Mobile Voice Encryption
(News) Mobile device security vendors rolled out an array of systems at Cebit for governments and companies looking to protect their...
(News) Mobile device security vendors rolled out an array of systems at Cebit for governments and companies looking to protect their...
New EU Telecom Rules Face Delay After Talks Break Down
(News) Negotiations toward a single European telecoms regulator stalled Wednesday night, a situation termed 'catastrophic' by one EU...
(News) Negotiations toward a single European telecoms regulator stalled Wednesday night, a situation termed 'catastrophic' by one EU...
Certgate Unveils Encryption SD Cards for Mobiles
(News) Germany company Certgate has released versions of an SD card that encrypts data on Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphones and e-mail...
(News) Germany company Certgate has released versions of an SD card that encrypts data on Windows Mobile 6.1 smartphones and e-mail...
Mobile-phone Competition Heats up as Sales Slow
(News) Mobile device unit sales declined in the fourth quarter last year, leading to heightened competition among phone makers.
(News) Mobile device unit sales declined in the fourth quarter last year, leading to heightened competition among phone makers.
Alcatel-Lucent CEO: Stimulate Broadband
(News) Stimulus packagesfocus to much on building bridges, and not the digital agenda, said Alcatel-Lucent CEO Ben Verwaayen.
(News) Stimulus packagesfocus to much on building bridges, and not the digital agenda, said Alcatel-Lucent CEO Ben Verwaayen.
China's 3G Network Provides Bright Spot Amid Global Slump
(News) China's 3G network is providing a bright spot for chip makers amid the global economic slump.
(News) China's 3G network is providing a bright spot for chip makers amid the global economic slump.
Obama Proposes Spectrum License Fee
(News) A spectrum license user fee proposed by Barack Obama may be aimed at TV and radio stations.
(News) A spectrum license user fee proposed by Barack Obama may be aimed at TV and radio stations.
Verizon Gets Indian Clearance for Communications Gateways
(News) Verizon Gets Indian Clearance for Communications Gateways
(News) Verizon Gets Indian Clearance for Communications Gateways
Lawmaker Questions Gov't Money for Broadband Roll out
(News) One U.S. Representative questioned government spending on broadband deployment.
(News) One U.S. Representative questioned government spending on broadband deployment.
FCC Threatens Fines on Data Protection Rules
(News) The FCC has proposed fines for 600 operators who failed to aptly file annual compliance reports about how they protect...
(News) The FCC has proposed fines for 600 operators who failed to aptly file annual compliance reports about how they protect...
Court Reinstates Ex-Qwest CEO Nacchio's Conviction
(News) An appeals court has reinstated the insider-trading conviction of former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio.
(News) An appeals court has reinstated the insider-trading conviction of former Qwest CEO Joseph Nacchio.
Covad Boosts Wholesale Network With MPLS
(News) Due to customer demand, Covad is adding MPLS to its wholesale network to support quality of service for applications such as...
(News) Due to customer demand, Covad is adding MPLS to its wholesale network to support quality of service for applications such as...
India Shatters Monthly Mobile Subscriber Record
(News) India added a record high 15.4 million new mobile subscribers in January, even as a slowdown hits other tech sectors.
(News) India added a record high 15.4 million new mobile subscribers in January, even as a slowdown hits other tech sectors.
IPhone-controlled Car to Demo at Geneva Motor Show
(News) IPhone-controlled Car to Demo at Geneva Motor Show
(News) IPhone-controlled Car to Demo at Geneva Motor Show
LTE-WiMax Contest Winner Could Be HSPA+ for Now
(News) Equipment vendors are trying to convince mobile operators to spend money upgrading their networks to deliver faster Internet...
(News) Equipment vendors are trying to convince mobile operators to spend money upgrading their networks to deliver faster Internet...
Skype Calls' Immunity to Police Phone Tapping Threatened
(News) Suspicious phone conversations on Skype could be targeted for tapping as part of a pan-European crackdown
(News) Suspicious phone conversations on Skype could be targeted for tapping as part of a pan-European crackdown
Best Handset Winner INQ1 to Launch in Four More Countries
(News) The application-heavy INQ1 will launch in Denmark, Sweden, Italy and Hong Kong in a month.
(News) The application-heavy INQ1 will launch in Denmark, Sweden, Italy and Hong Kong in a month.
Ericsson, Orange Deploy Solar Base-stations in Africa
(News) Orange Guinea Conakry is rolling out solar powered mobile phone base stations in Africa.
(News) Orange Guinea Conakry is rolling out solar powered mobile phone base stations in Africa.
Clearwire Readying Game Plan as LTE Gains Steam
(News) Clearwire will give more details of its U.S. WiMax rollout on March 5.
(News) Clearwire will give more details of its U.S. WiMax rollout on March 5.
Verizon to Roll out LTE in Two US Cities This Year
(News) Verizon to Roll out LTE in Two US Cities This Year
(News) Verizon to Roll out LTE in Two US Cities This Year
Nokia Siemens Sells Music2You to IMImobile
(News) India's IMImobile acquires Music2You music download service from Nokia Siemens Networks.
(News) India's IMImobile acquires Music2You music download service from Nokia Siemens Networks.
Yahoo, Vodafone to Distribute Opera Mini
(News) Opera announced deals with Vodafone and Yahoo that will help distribute the Opera Mini mobile browser.
(News) Opera announced deals with Vodafone and Yahoo that will help distribute the Opera Mini mobile browser.
Yahoo and MySpace Tailor Their Services for Mobile Users
(News) Yahoo and MySpace Tailor Their Services for Mobile Users
(News) Yahoo and MySpace Tailor Their Services for Mobile Users
Nokia, Qualcomm to Work on Smartphones Together
(News) Nokia, Qualcomm to Work on Smartphones Together
(News) Nokia, Qualcomm to Work on Smartphones Together
Nokia Will Ship N97 Loaded With Skype Calling Software
(News) Skype is developing a voice over IP software client for Nokia's top-of-the-range N97 smartphone, executives of both companies...
(News) Skype is developing a voice over IP software client for Nokia's top-of-the-range N97 smartphone, executives of both companies...
DoCoMo, KTF to Issue Local Numbers to Roaming Users
(News) NTT DoCoMo and KT Freetel will launch a service next month that issues local telephone numbers to roaming customers from Japan...
(News) NTT DoCoMo and KT Freetel will launch a service next month that issues local telephone numbers to roaming customers from Japan...
Nokia to Offer Apps Based on User Location, Friends
(News) The new Nokia applications store offers innovative social-networking features.
(News) The new Nokia applications store offers innovative social-networking features.
WiMax and LTE Supporters Prepare for Battle
(News) Supporters of WiMax and LTE will do their best to show the momentum behind their respective technologies at Mobile World...
(News) Supporters of WiMax and LTE will do their best to show the momentum behind their respective technologies at Mobile World...
Vendors, Operators Line up Behind Mobile Services Push
(News) Mobile operators Bouygues Telecom, Orange, SFR and Telefó nica are planning to trial mobile services using Rich Communications...
(News) Mobile operators Bouygues Telecom, Orange, SFR and Telef
US, Russian Satellites Collide
(News) An US commercial Iridium satellite and decomissioned Russian satellite both appear to have been destoyed after an...
(News) An US commercial Iridium satellite and decomissioned Russian satellite both appear to have been destoyed after an...
Mobile Data Roaming Still Costs Too Much
(News) I am heading to Barcelona on Feb. 15 for the Mobile World Congress, where operators from all over the world will talk about...
(News) I am heading to Barcelona on Feb. 15 for the Mobile World Congress, where operators from all over the world will talk about...
Despite Downturn, MobileAccess Indoor Mobile Gear Sells
(News) MobileAccess is supporting a trend among enterprises to boost indoor cellular coverage and sometimes replace desk phones with...
(News) MobileAccess is supporting a trend among enterprises to boost indoor cellular coverage and sometimes replace desk phones with...
Google Comes out With Mobile Sync Service
(News) Google introduced Google Sync, a service that syncs calendars and contacts between some phones and Gmail and Google Calendar...
(News) Google introduced Google Sync, a service that syncs calendars and contacts between some phones and Gmail and Google Calendar...
Windows Mobile Online Storage Beta Coming Soon
(News) Microsoft plans to launch a service that will let Windows Mobile phone users sync their data online.
(News) Microsoft plans to launch a service that will let Windows Mobile phone users sync their data online.
Microsoft Leaks Skybox Mobile Storage Site
(News) A Web site that appears to describe a Microsoft service that would let Windows Mobile phone users store data online is no...
(News) A Web site that appears to describe a Microsoft service that would let Windows Mobile phone users store data online is no...
RIM's New Bid for Certicom Trumps VeriSign's, Says Board
(News) Certicom's board says Research In Motion's offer to buy the company for C$3 per share is superior to an earlier offer received...
(News) Certicom's board says Research In Motion's offer to buy the company for C$3 per share is superior to an earlier offer received...
Bulky Trouble by the Bay
(News) Few cities in the world owe as much to the Internet as San Francisco does. Both Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 helped to fund office...
(News) Few cities in the world owe as much to the Internet as San Francisco does. Both Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 helped to fund office...
North Korean 3G Service Attracts 6,000 in 2 Weeks
(News) Koryolink, the North Korean 3G cellular network, has attracted 6,000 subscribers in its first 2 weeks of operation.
(News) Koryolink, the North Korean 3G cellular network, has attracted 6,000 subscribers in its first 2 weeks of operation.
Tech Firms to Work on White Spaces Database
(News) Five tech companies form a group to help the FCC create a white spaces database.
(News) Five tech companies form a group to help the FCC create a white spaces database.
Motorola Reports $3.6B Loss as Phone Sales Fall by Half
(News) Motorola reported a $3.6 billion quarterly loss as phone sales fell by half.
(News) Motorola reported a $3.6 billion quarterly loss as phone sales fell by half.
Weak Pound Boosts Vodafone Results
(News) Vodafone group sales were up by 14.3 percent during its third quarter thanks to a weak pound, the operator reported on...
(News) Vodafone group sales were up by 14.3 percent during its third quarter thanks to a weak pound, the operator reported on...
Verizon Brings VoIP Hub into the Home
(News) Hub integrates VoIP calls with wireless phones, runs on any broadband wired connection.
(News) Hub integrates VoIP calls with wireless phones, runs on any broadband wired connection.
NTT DoCoMo to End 2G Cellular Service in 2012
(News) NTT DoCoMo will switch off its second-generation cell phone network in just over three years, it said Friday.
(News) NTT DoCoMo will switch off its second-generation cell phone network in just over three years, it said Friday.
Nortel Quits WiMax Deal With Alvarion
(News) Nortel Networks has pulled out of a deal to resell WiMax equipment from Alvarion and help fund development of Alvarion's WiMax...
(News) Nortel Networks has pulled out of a deal to resell WiMax equipment from Alvarion and help fund development of Alvarion's WiMax...
Cell-phone Users Warned to Watch out for Fees, Penalties
(News) A consumer rights watchdog outlined mobile phone fees that might surprise people.
(News) A consumer rights watchdog outlined mobile phone fees that might surprise people.
Qualcomm Posts Lower Profit, Cuts Revenue Forecast
(News) Qualcomm lowered its revenue estimate and declined to update its earnings forecast as it reported a steep fall in profit.
(News) Qualcomm lowered its revenue estimate and declined to update its earnings forecast as it reported a steep fall in profit.
Macworld Pulse
(News) We've recently posted some videos from the Macworld Pulse event on the last day of this month's Macworld Expo. Macworld Pulse...
(News) We've recently posted some videos from the Macworld Pulse event on the last day of this month's Macworld Expo. Macworld Pulse...
Nokia Ties With India's HCL to Offer More Ovi Services
(News) Nokia ties with Indian company HCL Infosystems to offer online services.
(News) Nokia ties with Indian company HCL Infosystems to offer online services.
Verizon Reports Growth in Fios, Wireless
(News) Verizon reports net income was down slightly in the fourth quarter of 2008.
(News) Verizon reports net income was down slightly in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Skype 2.8 Beta for Mac Released
(News) The update lets you pay for Boingo Wi-Fi with your Skype credit, and lets you share screens with other Skype users.
(News) The update lets you pay for Boingo Wi-Fi with your Skype credit, and lets you share screens with other Skype users.
Get an iPhone on the Cheap
(News) UK firm Truphone has identified a way to run its VoIP software on an iPod Touch to mimic an iPhone.
(News) UK firm Truphone has identified a way to run its VoIP software on an iPod Touch to mimic an iPhone.
Now You Can Opt Out When Telemarketers Call
(News) Telemarketing poppycock elimination laws take effect today
(News) Telemarketing poppycock elimination laws take effect today
Femtocell FAQ: Your Own 'Cell-Phone Tower'?
(News) Cell-service miracle or mirage? We answer 18 burning questions about femtocell technology.
(News) Cell-service miracle or mirage? We answer 18 burning questions about femtocell technology.
Mobile Tech Under Obama
(News) We've just elected a new president. Barack Obama starts a four-year term starting Jan. 20. There's no way to know how America...
(News) We've just elected a new president. Barack Obama starts a four-year term starting Jan. 20. There's no way to know how America...
MyVu Video Glasses Make It to the IPhone
(News) Myvu Corporation Wednesday announced its video glasses for iPod, Myvu Crystal, are now fully compatible with the iPhone.
(News) Myvu Corporation Wednesday announced its video glasses for iPod, Myvu Crystal, are now fully compatible with the iPhone.
Visto Expands Push E-Mail to Social Sites
(News) Visto Mobile 6 software, introduced today, can push updates from popular social-networking sites to phone users.
(News) Visto Mobile 6 software, introduced today, can push updates from popular social-networking sites to phone users.
Beware of UC Security Threats
(News) Unified communications creates potential vulnerabilities that must be addressed.
(News) Unified communications creates potential vulnerabilities that must be addressed.
Tech Trailblazer Wayne Green: Still on a Mission
(News) Living proof that one person can kick-start an industry. Or two, or three ...
(News) Living proof that one person can kick-start an industry. Or two, or three ...
Networking, Supply Chain Issues Dull Apple's Shine
(News) Apple's self-inflicted wounds during the iPhone 3G, App Store and MobileMe rollouts and iPhone software upgrade could have been prevented. And while CEO Steve Jobs has owned up to the mistakes, will they have a lasting effect on Apple?
(News) Apple's self-inflicted wounds during the iPhone 3G, App Store and MobileMe rollouts and iPhone software upgrade could have been prevented. And while CEO Steve Jobs has owned up to the mistakes, will they have a lasting effect on Apple?
Service Sends Text Messages to Landlines
(News) If you pick up the phone and hear a computerized voice telling you that it's going to be late for a 2 p.m. meeting today...
(News) If you pick up the phone and hear a computerized voice telling you that it's going to be late for a 2 p.m. meeting today...
Logitech ClearChat PC Wireless Headset
(Reviews) The ClearChat PC Wireless is an excellent headset for people who regularly use voice applications.
(Reviews) The ClearChat PC Wireless is an excellent headset for people who regularly use voice applications.
Wall Street Beat: IPhone a Life Raft for Handset Sector
(News) The iPhone might help handset-related stocks, but it won't slay the bear.
(News) The iPhone might help handset-related stocks, but it won't slay the bear.
Beat the High Cost of Cell Cancellation
(News) Carriers are scrambling to reduce early-termination fees for mobile phone plans due to FCC interest, but you can end run fees by playing one company against another.
(News) Carriers are scrambling to reduce early-termination fees for mobile phone plans due to FCC interest, but you can end run fees by playing one company against another.
Flee the Friendly Skies: Mobiles at 3,000 Meters
(News) Looking for some peace and quiet 3,000 to 10,000 meters above the earth? Over Europe, silence will be scarcer as mobile calling becomes legal, regulated, and ubiquitous.
(News) Looking for some peace and quiet 3,000 to 10,000 meters above the earth? Over Europe, silence will be scarcer as mobile calling becomes legal, regulated, and ubiquitous.
Laptop Makers Go for Single Adapter, Both 3G Cell Standards
(News) Five laptop makers have signed on to use Qualcomm's Gobi technology, a cell modem that can switch between the two dominant worldwide 3G standards: EVDO and UMTS/HSPA.
(News) Five laptop makers have signed on to use Qualcomm's Gobi technology, a cell modem that can switch between the two dominant worldwide 3G standards: EVDO and UMTS/HSPA.
Verizon, AT&T, even DISH carve up 700MHz Spectrum
(News) FCC auction gives wide swaths of the wireless spectrum to existing telcos, but Google wins even as it loses.
(News) FCC auction gives wide swaths of the wireless spectrum to existing telcos, but Google wins even as it loses.
Sprint Nextel bleeds US$29.5 billion, cuts dividend
(News) Sprint Nextel took a battering Thursday, reporting a US$29.5 billion loss for its fourth fiscal quarter, caused by a write-down from its 2005 acquisition of Nextel and a shrinking number of mobile subscribers.
(News) Sprint Nextel took a battering Thursday, reporting a US$29.5 billion loss for its fourth fiscal quarter, caused by a write-down from its 2005 acquisition of Nextel and a shrinking number of mobile subscribers.
Verizon revenue, income up, helped by wireless and data
(News) Driven largely by gains in its wireless and data businesses, Verizon Communications' revenue was up 5.5 percent year over year in the fourth quarter of 2007, and net income was up slightly.
(News) Driven largely by gains in its wireless and data businesses, Verizon Communications' revenue was up 5.5 percent year over year in the fourth quarter of 2007, and net income was up slightly.
Click-to-Call, Security Among RIM Software Updates
(News) RIM will showcase several enhancements to its BlackBerry software at the Lotusphere conference this week.
(News) RIM will showcase several enhancements to its BlackBerry software at the Lotusphere conference this week.
Judge takes Qualcomm's side in patent spat with Nokia
(News) Qualcomm Inc. scored a minor victory in its continuing spat with Nokia when a judge last week recommended ending the investigation Nokia bought against it in August for infringing patents.
(News) Qualcomm Inc. scored a minor victory in its continuing spat with Nokia when a judge last week recommended ending the investigation Nokia bought against it in August for infringing patents.
CTIA : Microsoft Unveils Remote Mobile Management Software
(News) The software will allow IT administrators to remotely secure and manage mobile phones much the same way they manage PCs and laptops.
(News) The software will allow IT administrators to remotely secure and manage mobile phones much the same way they manage PCs and laptops.