Declining PHS Growth Means Trouble for China’s Fixed-Line Industry

2:10 pm on March 31, 2006 | Category: Business, Telecom Services

Chinese research firm, Analysys International, says that with wireline phone adoption beginning to slow, fixed line operators in the world’s most populous country will face significant challenges in maintaining their subscriber bases.

Microsoft Plans Converged Cell Phone and iPod Competitor

7:00 am on March 31, 2006 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, Multimedia

Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, said in a recent interview that his company is looking into the possibility of creating its own Apple iPod like device, and possibly combining it with a cell phone.

Carriers Must Balance Content and Price to Meet Mobile Video Demand

6:40 am on March 31, 2006 | Category: Telecom Services, Mobile Devices

About 41% of cell phone users are interested in mobile video services, but carriers need to find the right mix of premium content and reasonable price, according to JupterResearch.

Nokia Hopes to Rival Motorola with Advanced New Handsets

6:20 am on March 31, 2006 | Category: Mobile Devices

Due to runaway success in fast-growing emerging markets, Nokia has noticed a significant decline in its average per-handset selling price, which it hopes to correct by launching some new high-end music phones.

Sprint Nextel Executive Predicts Slower Reduction in Wireless Costs

6:00 am on March 31, 2006 | Category: Telecom Services, Mobile Devices

Sprint Nextel’s Chief Operating Officer, Len Lauer, predicted that American wireless carriers would be less aggressive in reducing call costs this year, as growth in average customer usage begins to slow.

Nokia Raises Expectations for Mobile Phone Market

5:30 am on March 31, 2006 | Category: Business, Mobile Devices

The worlds top handset maker, Nokia, has increased its growth predictions for the global mobile phone market, due to greater than expected demand in China and India.

Ofcom to Extend Price Regulation to 3G Networks

1:44 am on March 31, 2006 | Category: Telecom Services, Mobile Devices, Wireless, Cell Phones, Regulation

Third-generation wireless services in the UK may soon be subject to the same regulatory pricing controls as 2G services, for calls made to and from rival networks or landlines.

High-Speed Bluetooth Standard to Include UWB Technology

8:05 am on March 30, 2006 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has announced plans to integrate ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless technology with the existing Bluetooth wireless standard, which will allow future devices to transfer data at a much faster rate.

Qualcomm Files W-CDMA Patent Lawsuit Against Broadcom

7:40 am on March 30, 2006 | Category: Business, Wireless Technology, Cellular, Law

Wireless chipmaker, Qualcomm filed a lawsuit yesterday against Broadcom Corp, claiming patent infringement charges in the making of chips for cellular handsets.

Dell to Equip Latitude Laptops with Cingular 3G Hardware

7:20 am on March 30, 2006 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices

Cingular Wireless has come to an agreement with Dell, allowing buyers of Dell Latitude D620 and D820 laptops to equip their computers for Cingular’s 3G mobile data service.

EarthLink to Take Over New Orleans Wi-Fi Network

7:00 am on March 30, 2006 | Category: Business, Wireless Technology, Telecom Services, Internet, Wi-Fi

With its free emergency Wi-Fi network under pressure from BellSouth and the Louisiana state government, the still-recovering city of New Orleans has managed to make some progress in transferring the network to private control.

Microsoft Cuts Price of MSN Dialup Internet Access

6:40 am on March 30, 2006 | Category: Web Services, Telecom Services

Microsoft is taking action to show that it still cares about the dialup internet business, to contrast AOL’s strategy of gouging dialup customers to make them move to broadband.

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