Telecommunications Industry News
U.S. Government Asks Court to Dismiss Spying Lawsuit Against AT&T
8:00 am on April 30, 2006 | Category: Business, Editorials, Law, Regulation, Telecom Services, TelephoneThe U.S. government has filed a request that a federal judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit brought by civil liberties group, Electronic Frontier Foundation, against telecom provider, AT&T.
Nokia and iPass Developing Wi-Fi Software for Mobile Phones
7:00 am on April 30, 2006 | Category: Cell Phones, Cellular, Mobile Devices, Wi-Fi, Wireless TechnologyNokia and iPass are currently in the process of developing a client software for dual-mode cell phones, which will allow users to connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world.
Helio Announces Multiplayer Wireless Gaming Service
6:30 am on April 30, 2006 | Category: Mobile DevicesYouth-oriented MVNO, Helio, is aiming to bring mobile gaming to the next level, introducing the details of a new multiplayer wireless gaming service.
TiVo to Launch its First Two-Tuner Digital Video Recorder
7:50 am on April 29, 2006 | Category: BusinessPopular DVR provider, TiVo Inc., is about to start selling its first digital video recorder that allows users to record two different shows at once.
Skype Reaches Milestone of 100 Million Internet VoIP Users
7:00 am on April 29, 2006 | Category: VoIP, Web ServicesInternet VoIP provider, Skype, announced yesterday that it has achieved the milestone of 100 million registered users worldwide.
Cell Phone Memory Cards Could Pose Threat to Apple iPod
6:30 am on April 29, 2006 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, MultimediaWith more and more customers wanting access to digital storage, the market for removable cell phone memory cards has exploded in recent years, growing by 160% last year alone.
European Wireless Carriers Criticize Plans to Scrap Roaming Fees
12:22 am on April 29, 2006 | Category: Business, Mobile Devices, Telecom ServicesMobile phone carriers in Europe have published a study criticizing the European Commission’s plan to eliminate wireless roaming charges within the continent.
N93 Could Boost Nokia’s Position in the Multimedia Cell Phone Market
7:40 am on April 28, 2006 | Category: Mobile DevicesEarlier this week, Nokia unveiled the latest additions to its popular N-Series, in an attempt to improve its position in the advanced mobile handset business.
FCC Closes Wireless Spectrum Auction Loophole
7:10 am on April 28, 2006 | Category: Business, Regulation, WirelessAmerica’s Federal Communications Commission has decided to tighten up wireless auction rules, effectively closing loopholes that allow carriers to obtain a discount on spectrum by teaming up with smaller rivals.
Wireless Industry Watches Apple for Signs of New iTunes Cell Phone
6:40 am on April 28, 2006 | Category: Business, Cell Phones, Mobile Devices, MultimediaWireless industry analysts are paying close attention to Apple Computer, waiting to see if the hardware giant will extend its popular iTunes digital music brand into the mobile phone industry.
Cisco and Motorola Scrap Dual-Mode Wireless Phone Project
6:20 am on April 28, 2006 | Category: Cell Phones, Cellular, Mobile Devices, Wi-Fi, Wireless TechnologyMotorola and Cisco Systems have halted the development of a dual-mode Wi-Fi/cell phone for enterprise customers, instead opting to continue with a multiple device format for the time being.
Telecom Mergers Put Increased Pressure on Equipment Vendors
6:00 am on April 28, 2006 | Category: Business, CorporateThe past few months have seen quite a few major mergers shaping up between U.S. communications carriers (i.e. Sprint and Nextel, AT&T and BellSouth, etc.), which is beginning to pinch the revenue of telecom equipment makers.
Published by TeleClick Enterprises
Edited by Jeremy Maddock
