Telecommunications Industry News
Sony Ericsson’s Bluetooth Watch: A Remote Control for Your Cell Phone
7:55 am on September 30, 2006 | Category: Wireless Technology, Mobile Devices, Cell PhonesSony Ericsson has recently unveiled the MBW-100, a new Bluetooth watch that lets users screen mobile phone calls more easily than ever.
eBay Wireless Premium: Easy Online Auctions on Your Cell Phone
7:15 am on September 30, 2006 | Category: Web Services, Mobile Devices, Wireless, Cell PhonesThe editors of Laptop Magazine are calling eBay Wireless Premium one of the best ever mobile extensions of a web service. Its user-friendly interface, quick access to product information, and streamlined bidding process have won it plenty of good reviews.
Strategy Analytics Predicts 1 Billion 3G Subscribers by 2010
6:45 am on September 30, 2006 | Category: Business, Wireless, Cell PhonesThe worldwide number of 3G mobile phone users is expected to reach 167 million at the end of this year, then skyrocket to 1 billion by 2010, according to Strategy Analytics.
Primus Canada Sets up Internet Data Center in Vancouver
8:00 am on September 29, 2006 | Category: Business, InternetPrimus Telecommunications Canada officially opened a new internet data center this week in Vancouver, in hopes of grabbing a piece of Western Canada’s strong economy.
Mobile ESPN to Halt Service by Year’s End
7:00 am on September 29, 2006 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Wireless, Cell PhonesThe Disney-owned cable sports channel, ESPN, announced yesterday that it will shut down its MVNO wireless business, in favor of licensing its brand to larger carriers.
Verizon Surprises Investors with High FiOS Roll-Out Costs
6:00 am on September 29, 2006 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Internet, Television, CorporateVerizon Communications has finally an in-depth explanation of its fiber optic networking plans this week, revealing that it plans to spend $23 billion on its fiber optic roll-out by 2010, with a goal of turning an annual profit in 2009.
Vodafone Expected to Offer Re-Branded 3G Handsets from Huawei
4:26 am on September 29, 2006 | Category: Telecom Services, Mobile Devices, Wireless, Cell PhonesUK-based wireless giant, Vodafone, is planning to begin selling a new line of economically priced 3G handsets under its own brand name, according to a source close to the company.
Verizon Hopes to Make FiOS Profitable by 2009
6:11 pm on September 28, 2006 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, InternetVerizon Communications announced this week that it hopes to generate a profit with its fiber optic broadband and television services by the year 2009.
.MOBI Domain Registrations Now Open to Public
7:20 am on September 28, 2006 | Category: Web Services, Mobile DevicesOpen registrations have now begun for the .MOBI top level domain name, a web extension designed specifically for sites that cater to a mobile audience.
Analysys Report Predicts Massive Growth for Cellular VoIP
6:30 am on September 28, 2006 | Category: Business, VoIP, Mobile Devices, Cell PhonesCellular VoIP services will gain a strong position in both the Voice over IP and wireless communication markets, according to a recent study by Analysys.
Nokia Launches Hot New Accessories for Mobile Music Phones
6:00 am on September 28, 2006 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cell Phones, MultimediaNokia is attempting to boost the popularity of its music-enabled cell phones, with the launch of several handy new mobile audio accessories.
Comcast Won’t Violate Net Neutrality, COO Says
7:10 am on September 27, 2006 | Category: Business, Telecom Services, Internet, Regulation, EditorialsComcast's chief operating officer, Stephen Burke, said last week that the cable giant has no intentions of prioritizing the traffic on its data networks, and that he sees no purpose in the ongoing debate over net neutrality laws.
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